Patents by Inventor Robert Van Soest

Robert Van Soest 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).

  • Patent number: 7474392
    Abstract: A device (1) for inspecting objects with a substantially spherical surface, such as for example eggs or fruit, comprises optical observation means (8) for observing the objects. The device has a supporting surface (10) for supporting the objects. There is a light source for illuminating the objects. The device also comprises a box (2) with reflective walls (3a, 4b and 4a shown) which is positioned above the supporting surface (11). The light source and the observation means (8) are accommodated in the box (2). A plurality of objects can be placed next to one another on the supporting surface (10) and can be illuminated equally well.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Staalkat International B.V.
    Inventor: Robert Van Soest
  • Publication number: 20070030669
    Abstract: A device (1) for inspecting objects with a substantially spherical surface, such as for example eggs or fruit, comprises optical observation means (8) for observing the objects. The device has a supporting surface (10) for supporting the objects. There is a light source for illuminating the objects. The device also comprises a box (2) with reflective walls (3a, 4b and 4a shown) which is positioned above the supporting surface (11). The light source and the observation means (8) are accommodated in the box (2). A plurality of objects can be placed next to one another on the supporting surface (10) and can be illuminated equally well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2004
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventor: Robert Van Soest