Modular storage system having segments that couple to one another to define closed loop tracks that move inventory

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10287097
APP PUB NO 20190023491A1
SERIAL NO

15656738

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In one embodiment, an inventory storage system has a vertical stack of storage modules that extend from a first stack end to a second stack end, and are stacked on top of one another. Each storage module defines a path that forms a loop in a vertical plane, and each storage module has a plurality of inventory carriers that translate around the loop. The vertical stack has a first end section that extends from the first stack end towards the second stack end, and that includes a first end of each loop of the stack. The vertical stack also has a second end section that extends from the second stack end towards the first stack end, and that includes a second end of each loop of the stack. The sections can be transported separately by a truck or container and then coupled together at the destination.

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  • AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Aalund, Martin Peter Seattle, US 41 589
Battles, Jon Stuart North Bend, US 37 591
Davies, George T Brigham City, US 5 2
DeFant, Jon David Seattle, US 10 4
Garcia, Benjamin Douglas Seattle, US 14 26
Kamranzadeh, Vahideh Seattle, US 12 30
Mahadevan, Dinesh Lynnwood, US 12 30
Nuetzman, Steven Eric Syracuse, US 5 2

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