Apparatus for inspecting and sorting articles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4940536
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07119380

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The invention is a device for sorting food products such as vegetables or fruit in accordance with their size, weight, and color or the presence of defects on them. In accordance with the device of the invention, a conveyor in the form of a plurality of rotatable rollers is employed for supporting the articles to be inspected and sorted. The articles are passed through an inspection zone where the articles are scanned in accordance with the sorting criteria of the apparatus. The articles are then sorted in accordance with in response to the determinations made at the inspection zone.

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SORTEX LIMITEDPUDDING MILL LANE LONDON E15 2PJ

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Clark, Leslie J Colchester, GB 1 18
Cowlin, Simon Kelsale, GB 5 61
Dennis, Timothy J Colchester, GB 3 80
Gunawardena, Charith A Colchester, GB 1 18

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