ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,654,940, issued on June 16, was assigned to E80 GROUP S.P.A. (Viano, Italy).

"Automatic warehouse for storing loading units" was invented by Enrico Pescini (Viano, Italy).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An automatic warehouse for storing loading units (C), including a support structure defining a plurality of levels, superimposed on each other, each including a corridor and a plurality of lanes, which cross the corridor and which communicate with the corridor, along which the loading units (C) are stored. At least one entry/exit area for the loading units (C) is provided for, as well as at least one elevator for transporting the loading un...