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London, United Kingdom

Sortex Limited

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USPTO Granted Patents = 18

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 279

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13 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal Herbert Fraenkel (7 out of 9 patents)

silverMedal Kenneth C Henderson (5 out of 5 patents)

bronzeMedal Robert Davis (4 out of 5 patents)

4.  John Menzies Low (4 out of 4 patents)

5.  Stewart J Mills (3 out of 6 patents)

6.  Benedict M Deefholts (2 out of 2 patents)

7.  Robert John Harris (2 out of 2 patents)

8.  Sarah Bee (2 out of 2 patents)

9.  Gabriel Hamid (1 out of 3 patents)

10.  David Roy Winterbottom (1 out of 4 patents)

11.  Laurence John Robinson (1 out of 2 patents)

12.  John E Milbank (1 out of 1 patent)

13.  William S Maughan (1 out of 4 patents)


18 patents:

1. 7340084 - Quality assessment of product in bulk flow (2008-03-04),
2. D560233 - Sorting apparatus (2008-01-22),
3. D556795 - Sorting apparatus (2007-12-04),
4. 6191859 - Optical systems for use in sorting apparatus (2001-02-20),
5. 6078018 - Sorting apparatus (2000-06-20),
6. 6056127 - Delivery system for sorting apparatus (2000-05-02),
7. 5873470 - Sorting apparatus (1999-02-23),
8. 5848706 - Sorting apparatus (1998-12-15),
9. 5692621 - Sorting apparatus (1997-12-02),
10. 5683000 - Sorting apparatus (1997-11-04),
11. 5628411 - Valve devices for use in sorting apparatus ejectors (1997-05-13),
12. 5626219 - Apparatus and method for stabilising material transported on conveyor (1997-05-06),
13. 5538142 - Sorting apparatus (1996-07-23),
14. 5271505 - Sorting machine (1993-12-21),
15. 5242059 - Method and apparatus for sorting material (1993-09-07),
Company Overview
Sortex Limited, based in London, specializes in advanced optical sorting technology for the food and recycling industries. The company develops innovative solutions that enhance product quality and operational efficiency through precise sorting capabilities. With a focus on sustainability, Sortex's technologies are designed to minimize waste and maximize resource recovery. Their expertise in machine vision and artificial intelligence positions them as leaders in the field, catering to a global market that demands high standards in food safety and environmental responsibility.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 27 2026

18 Patents

#206 in London

#1,001 in United Kingdom

#34,263 in the World

London, GB
London, United Kingdom

Sortex Limited

Forward Citations = 279

13 inventors:

goldMedal Herbert Fraenkel (7 out of 9 patents)

silverMedal Kenneth C Henderson (5 out of 5 patents)

bronzeMedal Robert Davis (4 out of 5 patents)

4.  John Menzies Low (4 out of 4 patents)

5.  Stewart J Mills (3 out of 6 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Sortex Limited. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/sortex

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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