Michael A Conners

US Patent:

20100247275, Sep 30, 2010

Filed:

Oct 25, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/552845

Inventors:

James P. Karlen - Bethel OH, US
Hans Frederich Paul Karlen - Bethel OH, US
Phillip J. Schneider - Batavia OH, US
Theodore H. Leist - Bethany OH, US
Michael D. Conners - Cincinnati OH, US
Thomas R. McCammon - West Chester PA, US
Paul H. Eismann - Florence KY, US

Assignee:

Agile Systems Inc. - Bethel OH

International Classification:

B65G 1/00

US Classification:

414286, 41433101, 414807

Abstract:

Storage and retrieval systems and methods are provided to automate the process of handling a mixed inventory of palletized and containerized items. In one embodiment, the stowage and retrieval system comprises a storage area comprising a plurality of stationary cell modules arranged in a matrix, wherein each cell module comprises at least one motor. The system also comprises a plurality of carriers comprising at least one magnet disposed on an underside of each of the carriers and at least one engagement mechanism disposed on a top side of each of the carriers. The at least one magnet of the carrier is configured to engage the at least one motor of a corresponding cell module, and the at least one motor is configured to move the carrier within the storage area.

US Patent:

D2658429, Aug 17, 1982

Filed:

Jan 26, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/006603

Inventors:

Michael Conners - Cincinnati OH
Thomas P. Osborne - Cincinnati OH

Assignee:

CPG Products Corp. - Minneapolis MN

International Classification:

D2101

US Classification:

D21150

Address:

3612 Aston Wood Dr, Cleves, OH 45002

VIN:

JHLRE48567C068122

Make:

HONDA

Model:

CR-V

Year:

2007