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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 08, 2015
Filed:
Sep. 20, 2011
John J. Lanigan, Sr., Orland Park, IL (US);
John J. Lanigan, Jr., New Lenox, IL (US);
Antonio Carlos Callado DE Souza, Orland Park, IL (US);
Myron Glickman, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Ken Svihlik, Orland Park, IL (US);
John J. Lanigan, Sr., Orland Park, IL (US);
John J. Lanigan, Jr., New Lenox, IL (US);
Antonio Carlos Callado de Souza, Orland Park, IL (US);
Myron Glickman, Arlington Heights, IL (US);
Ken Svihlik, Orland Park, IL (US);
Other;
Abstract
A method () for handling a container is disclosed. It can include the steps of: providing () a multi-level structure () including a plurality of levels () including a first level () with an opening () to receive a container () and a second level (); locating () a plurality of shelves () adjacent to the opening () including a port shelf () and a starboard shelf (), each configured to receive a container (); and providing () a transfer mechanism () configured to pick a container () and place it on one of the plurality of shelves (). Advantageously, the method () provides enhanced container handling and logistics, and has wide use cases in warehousing, assembly manufacturing, ports and distribution hubs.