Patents by Inventor Anthony Ferrera

Anthony Ferrera has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20250333279
    Abstract: A barrel lifting attachment for a fork lift includes a frame pivotally attached to the forks toward their front and a hydraulic cylinder piston attached to an extension on the back of the frame. A rear wheel assembly is attached to each side of the frame in front of the extension. The top of the hydraulic cylinder is attached to a piston mounting structure attached to the upright portion of the forks. A front wheel assembly is attached to each fork toward their fronts. A ramp is attached to each of the forks forward of the front wheel assembly. With the frame in a horizontal position, a barrel can be rolled onto the ramps and cradled between the front and rear wheel assemblies. To remove the barrel the piston is engaged to raise the rear of the frame so that the barrel can be removed from the attachment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2025
    Publication date: October 30, 2025
    Inventors: Robert J. Koetter, JR., Anthony Ferrera
  • Patent number: 11974667
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular storage system for barrels. The modular storage system includes a base rick module, an aisle rick module, and an end rick module, whereby a plurality of each module type may be assembled to construct a rickhouse.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Koetter-Rax, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Koetter, Jr., Kenneth E. Koetter, Gerald T. Koetter, Raymond Todd Magner, Brian S. Keith, Greg Schmidt, Anthony Ferrera, Mark Duane Cooke, Clark Gregory, Darr Scott Thompson, Adam Ray
  • Patent number: 11612243
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly station for assembling modules used in a modular storage system for barrels. The modular storage system includes a base rick module, an aisle rick module, and an end rick module, whereby a plurality of each module type may be assembled to construct a rickhouse. The assembly station can include a vertical post assembly station, transfer rollers, a main module assembly area, dunnage supports, and a dunnage feeder conveyor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Koetter-Rax, LLC
    Inventor: Anthony Ferrera
  • Patent number: 11523687
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable barrel rack. The portable barrel rack allows for storage and transportation of multiple barrels with the weight of each barrel being supported by the rack. Racks have lower and upper rectangular frames of different construction, with posts therebetween, and with legs and matching contours so that racks can be stacked. Slats inserted into grooves can retain barrels contained within the racks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Koetter-Rax, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Koetter, Jr., Gerald T. Koetter, Raymond Todd Magner, Brian S. Keith, Greg Schmidt, Anthony Ferrera, Mark Duane Cooke, Clark Gregory, Darr Scott Thompson, John F. Koerber, Adam Ray
  • Publication number: 20220053932
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable barrel rack. The portable barrel rack allows for storage and transportation of multiple barrels with the weight of each barrel being supported by the rack. Racks have lower and upper rectangular frames of different construction, with posts therebetween, and with legs and matching contours so that racks can be stacked. Slats inserted into grooves can retain barrels contained within the racks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: Koetter-Rax, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Koetter, JR., Gerald T. Koetter, Raymond Todd Magner, Brian S. Keith, Greg Schmidt, Anthony Ferrera, Mark Duane Cooke, Clark Gregory, Darr Scott Thompson, John F. Koerber, Adam Ray
  • Publication number: 20210315380
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an assembly station for assembling modules used in a modular storage system for barrels. The modular storage system includes a base rick module, an aisle rick module, and an end rick module, whereby a plurality of each module type may be assembled to construct a rickhouse. The assembly station can include a vertical post assembly station, transfer rollers, a main module assembly area, dunnage supports, and a dunnage feeder conveyor system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: Koetter-Rax, LLC
    Inventor: Anthony Ferrera
  • Publication number: 20210315379
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular storage system for barrels. The modular storage system includes a base rick module, an aisle rick module, and an end rick module, whereby a plurality of each module type may be assembled to construct a rickhouse.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Applicant: Koetter-Rax, LLC
    Inventors: Robert J. Koetter, JR., Kenneth E. Koetter, Gerald T. Koetter, Raymond Todd Magner, Brian S. Keith, Greg Schmidt, Anthony Ferrera, Mark Duane Cooke, Clark Gregory, Darr Scott Thompson, Adam Ray