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Victorville, CA, United States of America

Henry A Affeldt

USPTO Granted Patents = 15

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.6

ph-index = 7

Forward Citations = 164(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Victorville, CA (US) (1995 - 2000)
  • Apple Valley, CA (US) (2001 - 2003)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal15 out of 64 
 
Sunkist Growers Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1995-2003

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15 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6600829 - Computer process for controlling a system for sorting objects by surface characteristics (2003-07-29),
2. 6205900 - Automatic sectionizer (2001-03-27),
3. 6153253 - Method for selectively controlling the amount of wax applied to fruit (2000-11-28),
4. 5904236 - Optoelectronic object spacing apparatus and method for operating the same (1999-05-18),
5. 5865291 - Optoelectronic object spacing apparatus and method for operating the same (1999-02-02),
6. 5845002 - Method and apparatus for detecting surface features of translucent (1998-12-01),
7. 5651446 - Optoelectronic object spacing apparatus and method for operating the same (1997-07-29),
8. 5620519 - Controller and method for selectively controlling the amount of wax (1997-04-15),
9. 5513740 - Optoelectronic object spacing method (1996-05-07),
10. 5492215 - Apparatus and method for detecting objects ejected over the end of a (1996-02-20),
11. 5483871 - Apparatus for spray washing fruit in a brush bed (1996-01-16),
12. 5482154 - Apparatus and method for detecting chain stretch in a sorting and (1996-01-09),
13. 5457933 - Apparatus for tucking fruit into ordered arrays within packing cartons (1995-10-17),
14. 5451266 - Method for spray washing fruit in a brush bed (1995-09-19),
15. 5431273 - Apparatus and method for detecting a missing ejector in a sorting and (1995-07-11),

Title: The Innovative Contributions of Henry A. Affeldt

Introduction

Henry A. Affeldt is a notable inventor based in Victorville, California. He has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in the area of food processing and sorting systems. With a total of 15 patents to his name, Affeldt's work has had a considerable impact on the industry.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a computer process for controlling a system for sorting objects by surface characteristics. This innovative technology enhances the efficiency and accuracy of sorting processes. Another notable invention is an automatic food product cutting apparatus. This apparatus employs a continuously rotating table arranged with multiple cutter cups, each aligned with a plunger that rotates with the table. The plungers are driven to force fruit through the cup and withdraw from the cup by cam-following rollers that follow a generally elliptical cam track. The cam track is concentric to but does not rotate with the table. This design allows a single drive motor to power both the rotation of the table and the plunging force, achieving smooth and continuous operation.

Career Highlights

Affeldt's career is marked by his dedication to innovation and improvement in food processing technologies. His inventions have streamlined operations and increased productivity in various applications. His work at Sunkist Growers Inc. has been particularly influential, as he has contributed to advancements that benefit the agricultural sector.

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