Patents by Inventor Uwe FLEISCHER

Uwe FLEISCHER 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: 11772107
    Abstract: A nozzle device for sorting objects by ejecting a gaseous media towards said object. The nozzle device nozzle device including: a nozzle unit including at least one nozzle; a nozzle bar including gas supply means for providing a gaseous media to said nozzle unit; and a nozzle fixation bracket adapted for holding said nozzle unit in place; said at least one nozzle including: an inlet for receiving the gaseous media; and having one outlet, having an outlet area, for ejecting the gaseous media towards an object to be sorted; a channel extending between said inlet and said outlet; an outlet portion surrounding at least said outlet, wherein said outlet portion includes a flexible material, which deflects upon ejection of the gaseous media, received from said nozzle bar, through said outlet whereby said outlet area increases. Also, a system for sorting objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Tomra Sorting GmbH
    Inventor: Uwe Fleischer
  • Publication number: 20210339271
    Abstract: A nozzle device for sorting objects by ejecting a gaseous media towards said object. The nozzle device nozzle device including: a nozzle unit including at least one nozzle; a nozzle bar including gas supply means for providing a gaseous media to said nozzle unit; and a nozzle fixation bracket adapted for holding said nozzle unit in place; said at least one nozzle including: an inlet for receiving the gaseous media; and having one outlet, having an outlet area, for ejecting the gaseous media towards an object to be sorted; a channel extending between said inlet and said outlet; an outlet portion surrounding at least said outlet, wherein said outlet portion includes a flexible material, which deflects upon ejection of the gaseous media, received from said nozzle bar, through said outlet whereby said outlet area increases. Also, a system for sorting objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Applicant: Tomra Sorting GmbH
    Inventor: Uwe FLEISCHER
  • Patent number: 11090665
    Abstract: A nozzle device for sorting objects by ejecting a gaseous media towards said object. The nozzle device nozzle device including: a nozzle unit including at least one nozzle; a nozzle bar including gas supply means for providing a gaseous media to said nozzle unit; and a nozzle fixation bracket adapted for holding said nozzle unit in place; said at least one nozzle including: an inlet for receiving the gaseous media; and having one outlet, having an outlet area, for ejecting the gaseous media towards an object to be sorted; a channel extending between said inlet and said outlet; an outlet portion surrounding at least said outlet, wherein said outlet portion including a flexible material, which deflects upon ejection of the gaseous media, received from said nozzle bar, through said outlet whereby said outlet area increases. Also, a system for sorting objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: TOMRA SORTING GMBH
    Inventor: Uwe Fleischer
  • Publication number: 20190070618
    Abstract: A nozzle device for sorting objects by ejecting a gaseous media towards said object. The nozzle device nozzle device including: a nozzle unit including at least one nozzle; a nozzle bar including gas supply means for providing a gaseous media to said nozzle unit; and a nozzle fixation bracket adapted for holding said nozzle unit in place; said at least one nozzle including: an inlet for receiving the gaseous media; and having one outlet, having an outlet area, for ejecting the gaseous media towards an object to be sorted; a channel extending between said inlet and said outlet; an outlet portion surrounding at least said outlet, wherein said outlet portion including a flexible material, which deflects upon ejection of the gaseous media, received from said nozzle bar, through said outlet whereby said outlet area increases. Also, a system for sorting objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: TOMRA SORTING GMBH
    Inventor: Uwe FLEISCHER
  • Patent number: D1026168
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: TOMRA SORTING GMBH
    Inventor: Uwe Fleischer
  • Patent number: D1079893
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: TOMRA SORTING GMBH
    Inventor: Uwe Fleischer
  • Patent number: D1077135
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2025
    Assignee: TOMRA SORTING GMBH
    Inventor: Uwe Fleischer
  • Patent number: D1086366
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2024
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: Tomra Sorting GmbH
    Inventor: Uwe Fleischer