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Method and Apparatus for Transferring Freight

  • US 20100021257A1
  • Filed: 07/28/2008
  • Published: 01/28/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/28/2008
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of transferring freight from a first location to a second location, comprising the steps of:

  • loading the freight onto a plate at the first location, the plate having an identifier linked to the freight;

    monitoring the movement of the plate using the identifier on the loaded plate;

    conveying the loaded plate onto a first transportation unit at the first location;

    transporting the loaded plate from the first location to an interim location using the first transportation unit;

    conveying the loaded plate from the first transportation unit onto a second transportation unit;

    transporting the loaded plate from the interim location to the second location using the second transportation unit;

    conveying the loaded plate from the second transportation unit at the second location; and

    unloading the freight from the plate.

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