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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7780010 | Electronic device packaging apparatus An electronic device packaging apparatus for packaging an electronic device includes a box and a cushioning member. The cushioning member is integrally formed as a one-piece, unitary member and disposed within the box. The cushioning member includes a central shelf ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7520389 | Package structure for soft mounting direct connect storage device A method and article of manufacture for protecting a device from damage caused by physical shocks during shipment, handling, and use of the device are disclosed. A shock-absorbing container is provided with a foam material provided around the device when it is place... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7435099 | Electrical connector and packaging assembly The electrical connector may include an insulative housing with a first surface, a second surface, and at least on aperture extending between the first and second surfaces for receiving at least one electrical contact. The housing may further include at least one ho... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7360653 | Packaging tray for disk drive head suspension assemblies A packaging tray for disk drive head suspension assemblies is comprised of a generally rectangular frame having longitudinal members adapted to support suspension assemblies. A baseplate support member and a flexure tail support member are adapted to support both co... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360493 | Modular pallet and method A pallet is formed of two or more sections formed of plastic materials. The sections are adjustably fixed together using elongated connectors dimensioned to fit closely in channels with each of the connectors extending between a channel of one section and a channel ... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7347329 | Substrate carrier A carrier for transporting silicon semiconductor wafers during semiconductor wafer processing operations including an enclosure, a door and a flange structured to interface with a machine so that the carrier can be lifted by the machine. A lift saddle connects the f... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7331466 | Packaging material having a cam lock A packaging dunnage including a plurality of packaging columns having a pair of sidewalls, a bottom wall, a plurality of front transverse walls, and a plurality of rear transverse walls that cooperate to define a plurality of cells. Each of the cells is adapted to r... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7320402 | Portable laptop display and storage apparatus A portable display apparatus and method for transporting and displaying sample products along with an electronic device is disclosed. The portable display apparatus comprises a container, a platform, and a cover, wherein the cover is removably attached to the contai... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7287903 | Method and apparatus for rapid thermal testing An apparatus for rapid thermal testing of samples consisting of a single sample chamber in which the samples are preferably arranged circularly around the opening through which a fluid of varying temperature, preferably air, is introduced to provide for rapid, unifo... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7238543 | Methods for marking a bare semiconductor die including applying a tape having energy-markable properties A method used for marking a semiconductor wafer or device. The method and apparatus have particular application to wafers or devices which have been subjected to a thinning process, including backgrinding in particular. The present method comprises reducing the cros... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7207508 | Wedding glass housing The invention provides a method for effecting a controlled breaking of a wedding glass, comprising providing a device having a housing having a bottom and top sheet both of puncture-resistant material and an intermediate layer of compressible material retained betwe... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7191512 | Tray system for holding and positioning components The present invention provides a tray for holding components having first and second sides, wherein the first side has at least one first component receptacle for engaging said component; and the second side has at least one component engaging member, and further wh... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7185760 | Non-contact protective packaging for surface-sensitive articles Disclosed herein is a non-contact package useful when an article to be stored or shipped in the package includes a sensitive surface, the performance of which will be detrimentally affected if the sensitive surface is contacted with a nominal amount of mechanical fo... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7175024 | Configurable insert for a manufacturing carrier A manufacturing carrier has an insert that can be configured and reconfigured for a wide variety components. The carrier has a frame configured to be transported by a conveyor, an insert and at least one positioner. The insert has pin holes arranged in a matrix. The... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7165711 | Substrate alignment method and apparatus A substrate that is not lying flat on its substrate tray can present significant process problems when a vacuum pickup attempts to pick up the substrate and fails due to the lack of a proper bond forming between the pickup and the substrate. The substrate left behin... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7112305 | Automation-optimized microarray package A method and system for economically packaging microarrays into sealed reaction chambers and storage vessels. A pocket strip is manufactured as a linear sequence of pockets, or wells, into which microarrays are positioned. A cover strip is then heat sealed to the up... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7108899 | Chip tray with tacky surface A tray for handling and retaining a plurality of components, wherein the tray has a rigid body portion and an elastomeric contact layer. The contact layer has a planar upper surface for contacting and retaining the components, and may be formed from a thermoplastic ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7094618 | Methods for marking a packaged semiconductor die including applying tape and subsequently marking the tape The present invention provides a method and apparatus for marking a semiconductor wafer or device. The method and apparatus have particular application to wafers or devices which have been subjected to a thinning process, including backgrinding in particular. The pr... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7068514 | Protection structure for thermal conducting medium of heat dissipation device A protection structure for a thermal conducting medium of a heat dissipation structure installed on the heat dissipation device at the position on which the thermal conducting medium is coated. The protection structure has a bottom surface to cover the thermal condu... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7059476 | Tray for electronic parts A first construction of a tray for electronic parts according to the present invention is provided with an engaging cut-out corner portion which is formed by cutting a corner portion of a table-like flat portion which is arranged diagonally with respect to a-cut-out... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7017751 | System and method for automated unpacking Bulk packaging of information handling system components in partitions of a container with a protective bag for each component accommodates robotic extraction of components and recycling of the packaging material with a polyethylene protective bag having die cut fea... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6976587 | Flexible interlocking-column packaging assembly A packaging assembly comprising a standard molded cushion solution that can accommodate variations in dimensions of predetermined products, including weight, while providing protection to an equipment component (or other fragile or breakable item) enclosed therein, ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6974529 | Hand-held electrophoresis detection device and support thereof A hand-held electrophoresis detection device and support thereof. The hand-held electrophoresis detection device includes a support and a cartridge. The cartridge attaches a sample, and is disposed in the support in a detachable manner. ... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6943045 | Semiconductor wafer protective device and semiconductor wafer treatment method A semiconductor wafer protecting unit which enables a semiconductor wafer to be handled as required, without breakage of the semiconductor wafer, even when the back of the semiconductor wafer is ground to decrease the thickness of the semiconductor wafer markedly; a... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6938773 | Universal computer packaging cushion A computer cushion has a foam frame defining a window through which a computer can be placed to rest on supports that are glued to the frame and that span the window. Hinged flaps are provided on the inside of each side of the frame, and the flaps are biased against... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6926937 | Matrix tray with tacky surfaces A tray for handling and retaining a plurality of small components comprising a rigid body portion with a plurality of pockets formed therein. Each of the pockets has an elastomeric contact surface for contacting and retaining a component. The contact surface may be ... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6923317 | Magnetic tool holder A magnetic tool holder includes a body portion having an elongate central portion defining a channel and having side edges laterally extending from the central portion in a plane; and a magnet member disposed in the channel and having a tool securing surface positio... | 08/02/2005 |
| 6910583 | Apparatus for carrying substrates A substrate carrying device is disclosed. The substrate carrying device, in cooperation with at least a substrate, comprises two end plates having a plurality of fixing holes and mounting holes, at least two partition plates each having side faces, side edges and a ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6906508 | Component testing system vacuum ring and test plate construction A vacuum ring on a component testing system includes a metallic base material defining a vacuum-communicating passageway. A ceramic layer on the base material, preferably 20-100 micrometers thick and formed by a micro-arc oxidation process resulting in molecular adh... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6889841 | Interface apparatus for reception and delivery of an integrated circuit package from one location to another An interface apparatus for reception and delivery of a package from a first location to a second location. The apparatus comprises a nest assembly having an interior defining a nest for receiving a package. The nest is formed by a plurality of sidewalls each having ... | 05/10/2005 |
| 6877609 | Product packaging The invention relates to a package and method of transportation for items of electrical apparatus. The items are required to be packaged for transport from the manufacturing location to a storage facility and then on to an end user. At the storage facility, preinsta... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6814238 | Method and apparatus for packaging products A method and an apparatus for packaging, displaying by hanging or standing, and storing of electronic products, especially of car phone chargers. The method and apparatus for packaging a product for display, such as a retail sales display, involves an anterior packa... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6772879 | Standing case for personal digital assistant A case for a personal digital assistant (PDA) that allows the PDA to be elevated in an angled standing position when the case is opened is provided. In this manner, the PDA is presented to the user in an easily accessed orientation without the need to remove the per... | 08/10/2004 |
| 6769549 | Embossed carrier tape for electronic devices An embossed carrier tape includes a plurality of device pockets (device holes) in which electronic devices are held one by one; and support portions each of which is formed at a surrounding area of each of the device pockets. The support portions are of step-shaped ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6708816 | Device for handling components A device for handling components (i.e. chips) is described. The device utilizes a conveyor belt that has crowns or recesses in a frame configuration into which singled semiconductor chips can be inserted. The conveyor belt has openings or holes between the chip posi... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6651817 | Test tray insert of test handler A test tray insert of a test handler is provided including a housing, a locker, and a stopper, where one end side of the stopper is hinged on the inside of the mounting hole and the other end side of the stopper is protruded to the receiving hole so that ... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6568535 | Apparatus and methods for improving uniform cover tape adhesion on a carrier tape Apparatus and methods are presented herein for uniformly sealing and peeling a cover tape to/from a carrier tape. The carrier tapes of the present invention include surface transitions that minimizes/eliminates surface irregularities and distortions such ... | 05/27/2003 |
| 6564946 | Containment device for retaining semiconductor wafers A containment device for retaining semiconductor wafers having a first housing member having a frame with inner and outer walls normal to the frame having a gapped relation. The inner wall receives the semiconductor wafers. A second housing member securab... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6505741 | Tray for receiving semiconductor devices A tray for receiving semiconductor devices is formed of a main portion having supporting surfaces, and a plurality of columnar bosses formed on the top and bottom supporting surfaces of the main portion to surround and couple with outer perimeters of semi... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6502701 | Package for ink cartridge and method for packing cartridge A package has a holder for holding an ink cartridge, a container for accommodating the holder, and a mount for sealing an opening of the container. The holder is made from recycled materials and the internal shape of the holder conforms to the external sh... | 01/07/2003 |
