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Automated container storage and delivery system

Patent 6729836 Issued on May 4, 2004. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject March 13, 2022. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventors

Application

No. 10098160 filed on 03/13/2002

US Classes:

414/791.6, Sequentially forms or adds completed layers198/347.1, CONVEYOR SYSTEM HAVING AUXILIARY SECTION FOR STORING ITEMS MOVING BETWEEN SOURCE AND DESTINATION414/789.6Plural article sources

Examiners

Primary: Krizek, Janice L.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Class

B65G 5700

Abstract

A material storage and delivery system includes an individual container storage and delivery system (ICSDS). A palletizer is provided for placing containers from the ICSDS on a pallet. A layer storage and delivery system (LSDS) places full layers of containers on a pallet. A robotic container delivery system (RCDS) places individual containers on a pallet. A conveyor system conveys containers and pallets between at least two of the ICSDS, the palletizer, the LSDS and the RCDS. A method for storing and delivering containers is also disclosed.

Other References

  • Layer Picking, Universal layer picker for mixed pallets brochure, Univeyor, Leicester, U.K.
  • SI ITEMatic System brochure, SI Handling Systems, Inc., Easton, Pennsylvania.
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