Patents by Inventor Terry J. Coatta

Terry J. Coatta 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).

  • Rapid, compact, high density storage of cargo containers
    Patent number: 5407316
    Abstract: A multi-level cargo container storage rack. A container transport aisle extends through the rack from top to bottom and between opposed ends of the rack. A plurality of container storage positions are provided on each level and on each side of the aisle. A container elevator vertically displaces containers within the aisle to a selected level. A container transfer mechanism transfers containers between the elevator and a selected side of the selected level. The storage positions on each side of the aisle are displaceable toward or away from the aisle, along each of the levels. A programmed computer drives the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Inventors: Bernard J. Coatta, John E. Hargreaves, Terry J. Coatta, Raymond J. Smithson