Patents by Inventor Bo Lofquist

Bo Lofquist has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method and device for sorting objects
    Patent number: 7417203
    Abstract: A sorting device to sort granules within a bulk of granules, where the granules differ in quality includes a positioning means giving a well-separated position for each granule. At least one detector is arranged to receive electromagnetic radiation or sonic waves sent by an energy source via the granules. Furthermore, ejecting means are arranged to eject the granules into receiving means based on the detected quality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Assignee: Bomill AB
    Inventors: Bo Löfquist, Jesper Pram Nielsen
  • Method and device for sorting objects
    Publication number: 20060144762
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a sorting device and a method to sort granules, objects or the like (9) within a bulk of objects (9), where the objects (9) differ in quality. The sorting device comprises a positioning means (1) giving a well-separated position for each object (9). At least one detector (5) is arranged to receive electromagnetic radiation or sonic waves sent by an energy source (10) via the objects (9). Furthermore, ejecting means (6) are arranged to eject the objects (9) into receiving means (7) based on the detected quality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2004
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Applicant: BOMILL A B
    Inventors: Bo Lofquist, Jesper Nielsen