System and method of handling containers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9126811
APP PUB NO 20130071210A1
SERIAL NO

13237485

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A method (400) for handling a container is disclosed. It can include the steps of: providing (410) a multi-level structure (450) including a plurality of levels (470) including a first level (472) with an opening (474) to receive a container (476) and a second level (478); locating (420) a plurality of shelves (480) adjacent to the opening (474) including a port shelf (482) and a starboard shelf (484), each configured to receive a container (476); and providing (430) a transfer mechanism (530) configured to pick a container (176) and place it on one of the plurality of shelves (480). Advantageously, the method (400) provides enhanced container handling and logistics, and has wide use cases in warehousing, assembly manufacturing, ports and distribution hubs.

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LANIGAN SR JOHN JNot Provided

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Callado, de Souza Antonio Carlos Orland Park, US 3 6
Glickman, Myron Arlington Heights, US 28 340
Lanigan,, Jr John J New Lenox, US 8 13
Lanigan,, Sr John J Orland Park, US 24 107
Svihlik, Ken Orland Park, US 2 4

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