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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7322098 | Method of simultaneous two-disk processing of single-sided magnetic recording disks Various methods and apparatus for simultaneously processing two single-sided hard memory disks is provided. Disks are positioned in pairs, with one surface of one disk positioned adjacent one surface of the second disk, with the disk surfaces touching or with a slig... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7267841 | Method for manufacturing single-sided sputtered magnetic recording disks An information-storage media is provided that includes: (a) a substrate disk 312 having first and second opposing surfaces; (b) a first interface layer 304 on the first surface, the first interface la... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7180709 | Information-storage media with dissimilar outer diameter and/or inner diameter chamfer designs on two sides A single-sided magnetic hard disk 200 is provided that includes opposing first and second sides 300 and 308 having opposing first and second chamfers 408 and 412, respectively. The first chamfer 408 is dissimilar (or differe... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7168153 | Method for manufacturing single-sided hard memory disks Various apparatus and methods are provided for positioning and handling single-sided hard memory disks. A disk carrier is provided with ribs formed on the inside surface of opposing side walls. The ribs form disk receiving grooves or channels. The ribs further compr... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7083376 | Automated merge nest for pairs of magnetic storage disks Various methods and apparatus for handling a plurality of disks and repositioning them into pairs is provided. In one embodiment, a nest is configured to hold a cassette and includes a nest. The nest includes a curved surface with ribs or teeth extending therefrom w... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7083871 | Single-sided sputtered magnetic recording disks An information-storage media is provided that includes: (a) a substrate disk 312 having first and second opposing surfaces; (b) a first selected layer 304 on the first surface, the first selected sele... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7083502 | Method for simultaneous two-disk texturing Various methods and apparatus for simultaneously texturing two single-sided hard memory disks is provided. The two disks are placed in a concentric contact merge orientation such that the outwardly facing surface of each disk may be simultaneously subjected to textu... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7052739 | Method of lubricating multiple magnetic storage disks in close proximity Various apparatus and methods are provided for lubricating hard memory disks. A mandrel is provided in one embodiment with three rows of teeth and provides a stable, three-point engagement with the inside edge of the disks at the center aperture. When removing disks... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6920974 | Blister package storage and dispensing container and method Apparatus and method for inexpensively storing a quantity of packages awaiting transfer to a manufacturing process station includes a dispenser for quickly removing the packages from the container and directly into a secondary receptacle which is particularly adapte... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6457929 | Apparatus and method for automatically transferring wafers between wafer holders in a liquid environment An apparatus for transferring wafers between wafer holders such as wafer cassettes, etching drums and the like includes a tank for containing a liquid transfer medium in which the wafers can be transferred. The apparatus includes a wafer transfer unit tha... | 10/01/2002 |
| 5217341 | Method for aligning wafers within a semiconductor wafer cassette An improvement which allows precise positioning of wafers within cassettes in preparation for removal of the wafers by automated equipment. The improvement includes mounting two sawtooth jigs upon the surface upon which the cassette tray is to be placed w... | 06/08/1993 |
| 5149244 | Apparatus for aligning wafers within a semiconductor wafer cassette An improvement which allows precise positioning of wafers within cassettes in preparation for removal of the wafers by automated equipment. The improvement includes mounting two sawtooth jigs upon the surface upon which the cassette tray is to be placed w... | 09/22/1992 |
| 5104278 | Plug seedling extractor and method of using same A plug seedling extractor for use with a plurality of variously-sized plug seedling trays is disclosed. The extractor has a base plate assembly with a plurality of extractor pins and an extraction table assembly with a plurality of holes aligned with the ... | 04/14/1992 |
| 4721427 | Wafer transfer stand Empty wafer cassettes are stored on a transfer stand having one or more storage locations on a post which extends below a wafer comb while the wafers are being processed. Each storage location generally has a cross bar with spaced upward projections for r... | 01/26/1988 |
| 4636129 | Method and apparatus for removing bakery carrier screens from conveyor A method and apparatus for removing a bakery carrier screen, which is carrying a bakery product and traveling on a moving conveyor system, from underneath the carried bakery product and transferring the bakery product to an exit conveyor during substantia... | 01/13/1987 |
| 4571141 | Pallet unloading fixture A load vertically stacked on a pallet lowered on a lift fork into a vertically elongated handling zone, enclosed by a guide frame. As the pallet approaches a lower rest position, the load is retained above a support plane on top of rails between which the... | 02/18/1986 |
| 4490087 | Elevating jig for semi-conductor wafers and similar articles An elevating jig, particularly suitable for elevating selected semi-conductor wafers in boat or holding member, has a base and a plurality of removable lift members which fit in apertures in the base. A locating member is provided at one end of the base f... | 12/25/1984 |
| 4284383 | Cassette filter ejector A filter disc ejector has a base with an upstanding central post and with a surrounding peripheral wall in some portions higher than the post and in other portions lower than said post to expose side portions of the rim of a filter disc cassette on the po... | 08/18/1981 |
| 4249652 | Workpiece vertical conveyor system An article carrier system in which articles are transferred between pallets and support means particularly useful in transfer systems where work articles are being processed in the way of machining and the like and being carried by conveyors, either on pa... | 02/10/1981 |
