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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 21, 2017
Filed:
Jul. 01, 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);
Ralph Swanson, Lockport, IL (US);
Ken Svihlik, Orland Park, IL (US);
William P. Healy, Wheaton, 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);
Ralph Swanson, Lockport, IL (US);
Ken Svihlik, Orland Park, IL (US);
William P. Healy, Wheaton, IL (US);
Mi-Jack Products, Inc., Hazel Crest, IL (US);
Abstract
A method () for handling chassis is disclosed. The method () can include: providing () a multi-level structure including a plurality of levels including a first level with an opening to receive a chassis 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 chassis; and providing () an transfer mechanism configured to pick a chassis and place it on one of the plurality of shelves. The method allows compact storage, stacking and retrieving and inventorying of chassis, for enhanced logistics.