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Tomra Systems Asa

USPTO Granted Patents = 64

% Expired Patents = 6.3

CIPO Patents = 4

EPO Patents = 27

Trademarks = 3

Forward Citations = 363

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59 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

Tom Lunde (9 out of 9 patents)

Andreas Nordbryhn (8 out of 12 patents)

Silje Sandahl Näs (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Geir Saether (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Geir Sæther (5 out of 5 patents)

6. Tom Steidel (5 out of 5 patents)

7. Silje Sandahl (5 out of 5 patents)

8. Ronald Sivertsen (4 out of 4 patents)

9. Lennart Flem (4 out of 4 patents)

10. Thomas Völkle (3 out of 3 patents)

11. Kristian Holmen (3 out of 7 patents)

12. Johnny Njåstad (3 out of 3 patents)

13. Holger Jenter (3 out of 7 patents)

14. Roy Hangvard Tandberg (3 out of 3 patents)

15. Ib-Rune Johansen (2 out of 39 patents)

Core Competencies:

Reverse Vending Machine

Container Sorting

Fraud Detection

Optical Detection

Recyclable Containers

Compression Devices

Sorting Devices

Conveyor Systems

Imaging Systems

Panel Design

Detection Methods

Beverage Containers

64 patents: Sort by Forward Citations

1. 12729079 - System and process for collecting waste objects (2026-09-08),

2. D1129555 - Front panel for a reverse vending machine (2026-06-09),

3. 12632842 - Express mode processing (2026-05-19),

4. D1101851 - Front panel for reverse vending machine (2025-11-11),

5. 11972452 - Fraud detection system and method (2024-04-30),

6. 11891242 - System for storing recyclable containers (2024-02-06),

7. 11453189 - Device for compression of emptied containers for recycling purposes (2022-09-27),

8. 11285683 - Container compressing arrangement (2022-03-29),

9. 11173522 - Device for sorting used beverage or food containers (2021-11-16),

10. 11014758 - Device and method for singulation of used beverage or food containers (2021-05-25),

11. D915513 - Panel for a reverse vending machine (2021-04-06),

12. 10902436 - Fraud detection system and method (2021-01-26),

13. D890174 - Display panel with graphical user interface (2020-07-14),

14. D883385 - Reverse vending machine (2020-05-05),

15. D882688 - Reverse vending machine (2020-04-28),

Tomra Systems Asa, headquartered in Asker, Norway, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced reverse vending machines and sorting solutions. The company focuses on technologies that enhance recycling processes, including container sorting, fraud detection, and optical detection systems. Tomra's innovations aim to improve the efficiency of recycling operations and promote sustainable practices by facilitating the collection and processing of recyclable containers through sophisticated compression and conveyor systems.

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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Sep 29 2026

Tomra Systems Asa

64 Patents

#1 in Asker

#25 in Norway

#11,463 in the World

Tomra Systems Asa

Forward Citations = 363

59 inventors:

Tom Lunde (9 out of 9 patents)

Andreas Nordbryhn (8 out of 12 patents)

Silje Sandahl Näs (6 out of 6 patents)

4. Geir Saether (5 out of 5 patents)

5. Geir Sæther (5 out of 5 patents)

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