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Muelheim-Kaerlich, Germany

Tomra Sorting Gmbh

USPTO Granted Patents = 18

EPO Patents = 12

Trademarks = 1

Forward Citations = 4

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18 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Uwe Fleischer (6 out of 6 patents)

Dirk Balthasar (6 out of 10 patents)

John McGloughlin (2 out of 3 patents)

4. Geoffrey Harold Madderson (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Markus Dehler (2 out of 2 patents)

6. Michael Mayer (2 out of 12 patents)

7. Michael Broderick (2 out of 8 patents)

8. Frank Schmitt (2 out of 2 patents)

9. Daniel Bender (2 out of 2 patents)

10. James Frost (1 out of 1 patent)

11. O Douglas Elmquist (1 out of 1 patent)

12. Roberto Moreno (1 out of 1 patent)

13. Luis Moreno (1 out of 1 patent)

14. Maurice Francis Moynihan (1 out of 5 patents)

15. Patrick Sturm (1 out of 1 patent)

18 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12746580 - Apparatus for illuminating matter (2026-09-29),

2. 12657858 - Neural network for bulk sorting (2026-06-16),

3. 12511878 - Method and system for training a neural network-implemented sensor system to classify objects in a bulk flow (2025-12-30),

4. 12480871 - Apparatus for detecting matter (2025-11-25),

5. D1086366 - Nozzle unit (2025-07-29),

6. 12364277 - Automated peeling system (2025-07-22),

7. D1079893 - Nozzle unit (2025-06-17),

8. D1077135 - Nozzle unit (2025-05-27),

9. 12137722 - Steam peeling pressure vessel (2024-11-12),

10. 12046010 - Neural network for bulk sorting (2024-07-23),

11. D1026168 - Nozzle unit (2024-05-07),

12. 11772107 - Nozzle device and system for sorting objects (2023-10-03),

13. 11167317 - Method and apparatus for handling harvested root crops (2021-11-09),

14. 11090665 - Nozzle device and system for sorting objects (2021-08-17),

15. 10942128 - Method and system for detecting a diamond signature (2021-03-09),

Tomra Sorting GmbH, based in Muelheim-Kaerlich, Germany, specializes in advanced sorting and recycling technologies. The company develops innovative solutions that enhance resource efficiency across various industries, including food, recycling, and mining. By leveraging cutting-edge sensor-based sorting systems, Tomra aims to optimize material recovery and reduce waste, contributing to a more sustainable future. Their expertise in automation and data analytics positions them as a leader in the circular economy, driving progress in environmental stewardship.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

18 Patents

#1 in Muelheim-Kaerlich

#2,390 in Germany

#34,146 in the World

Muelheim-Kaerlich, Germany

Tomra Sorting Gmbh

Forward Citations = 4

18 inventors:

Uwe Fleischer (6 out of 6 patents)

Dirk Balthasar (6 out of 10 patents)

John McGloughlin (2 out of 3 patents)

4. Geoffrey Harold Madderson (2 out of 2 patents)

5. Markus Dehler (2 out of 2 patents)

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