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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7773373 | Vibration-damping structure for audio apparatus The present invention provides a vibration-damping structure for an audio apparatus, accommodating a main transformer, which becomes a vibration source when driven, the vibration-damping structure including: a main chassis to which a signal processing board for proc... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7370757 | Housing container and method for transporting a plurality of information handling systems An information handling system transporting apparatus includes a housing container, and a plurality of information handling system containers which are positionable in the housing container, each information handling system container including a padding member for r... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7364039 | Ink cartridge packaging member, ink cartridge package, and ink cartridge packaging and opening method In a packing member that packs an ink cartridge, the packing member is constituted as an adhesive label, a perforation is provided on a portion of the label, an ink cartridge is packed by adhering the label on the cartridge, and the ink cartridge is unpacked by peel... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7358295 | Hybrid polymer composition, and article therefrom An anti-static polymer composition comprises a thermoformable, moldable, hybrid urethane-vinyl polymer composition which exhibits relatively low surface and volume resistivities and good toughness. The hybrid polymer composition can be made without volatile organic ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7328552 | Method of packaging articles for shipment, storage and display A method of packaging merchandise items for shipment and display provides a box shaped merchandising container is formed including an enclosure with four quadrilateral sides and open top and a bottom closed by flaps. In preparation for shipment, the merchandise is l... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7268346 | Method of disassembling an image sensor package A method of disassembling an image sensor package, which includes a substrate and a glass layer at opposite sides. The method includes the steps of: providing a film tape adhered to the glass layer; providing a vacuuming means to suck the substrate of the image sens... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7236374 | Enclosure structure of electronic apparatus and electronic apparatus In an enclosure structure of an electronic apparatus having a concave portion made up of a bottom wall and a surrounding wall, the concave portion being used for storing a functional part, an outer wall opposite to the surrounding wall of the concave portion, and a ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7172069 | Container for a replacement cartridge A replacement cartridge container is provided that includes a tub and a selectively removable lid. The tub includes a base panel attached to a side panel. The base panel and the side panel each have an interior surface and an exterior surface. A cavity is formed con... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7159719 | Thermophoretic protection of reticles A thermophoretic source may be contained within the packaging of a reticle during transport or otherwise to protect the reticle from particle contamination. For example, in advanced lithography technologies, very small particles may be thermophoretically attracted a... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7134549 | Method and apparatus for packaging a projection device The present invention provides a protective structure for shipping a projection device. The protective structure includes a carrying case, an impact resistant intermediary case, and a substantially rigid outer case. The carrying case may include a plurality of compa... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7124896 | Equipment tray An equipment tray of sheet metal having a base with a bottom section and a set of four sides integral to the bottom section with each of the four sides extending outward from the base to form a compartment therein and at least one of the sides having a beveled lip e... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7125109 | Ink container and ink container holder An ink container for supplying through an ink supply port ink accommodated in a main body of the container, the ink container including a substrate mounted on a surface of the main body of the container, and a contact portion and a storing element electrically conne... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7125755 | Method and structure for electrostatic discharge protection of photomasks A mask for manufacturing integrated circuits and use of the mask. The mask has a mask substrate. The mask also has an active mask region within a first portion of the mask substrate. The active region is adapted to accumulate a pre-determined level of static electri... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7108172 | Display of operational instructions Information regarding electrical components and their use is provided with a foldable information sheet having instructions thereon. The sheet has apertures which fit over the electrical components and information is printed on the sheet in proximity to the electric... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7055695 | Container providing a controlled hydrated environment A container is provided for shipping and storing a pre-wetted and pre-conditioned microfluidic “sipper” chip. The container contains both dry compartments and wet compartments. A base contains a fluid-filled reservoir configured to house the capillaries. The ope... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7036667 | Container providing a controlled hydrated environment A container is provided for shipping and storing a pre-wetted and pre-conditioned microfluidic “sipper” chip. The container contains both dry compartments and wet compartments. A base contains a fluid-filled reservoir configured to house the capillaries. The ope... | 05/02/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7017758 | Wafer protective cassette A substrate cassette having a conventional form, an open container having an upper entrance and a narrow lower opening formed by two side panels and two end panels. A preferred embodiment includes a train of substrate alignment channels on the inner surfaces of the ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6948619 | Reticle pod and reticle with cut areas A pod for transporting reticles is made with a reticle support that has a Π-shape and is provided with pins, whose arrangement matches the location of chrome-free areas on a reticle base. Due to that, the pins, when supporting the reticle, come into contact with th... | 09/27/2005 |
| 6900878 | Reticle-holding pods and methods for holding thin, circular reticles, and reticle-handling systems utilizing same Reticle-holding devices (reticle “pods”) are disclosed for holding circular reticles as used microlithography systems that use circular reticles. An exemplary reticle pod includes a base and cover. Mounted to the base are multiple (desirably three) reticle-suppo... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6769540 | Hard disk storage device for industrial computers A hard disk storage device for industrial computers, comprising a casing, a fixed storage rack, a movable storage rack, a fixed rack, a frame lid, an elastic plate and a support rack; the elastic plate is utilized such that the movable storage rack is lifted as the ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6726017 | Packaging system for a component including a compressive and shock-absorbent packing insert A packaging system for a component is disclosed. The packaging system comprises a box and a carrier within the box. The packaging system also includes a compressible and shock-absorbent packing insert, wherein the packing insert is placed above a component after nes... | 04/27/2004 |
| 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 |
| 6412635 | Non-orthogonal packing method and apparatus An item to be packaged which has at least a first substantially planar surface is positioned within the carton, also having at least a first substantially planar exterior carton surface such that the plane of the item to be packaged is non-orthogonal to a... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6401930 | Universal handling container A universal handling container is disclosed that protects ESD sensitive items from physical damage and electrostatic discharge (ESD). The universal handling container is primarily intended as a temporary housing solution such as during the manufacturing o... | 06/11/2002 |
| 6396019 | Pivotable cable and gun holder for MIG welder A holder on an electric welding machine manages the machine cables and guns. The holder comprises a box that fits in a cutout in the machine top cover. The box has open front and top sides. At least one socket is supported in the box. A door is hinged to ... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6247599 | Electrostatic discharge-free container equipped with metal shield An electrostatic discharge-free container equipped with a metal shield for holding an insulating article therein is described. In the container, an electrically conductive layer substantially covers a bottom lid made of a non-conductive material so as to ... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6247598 | Storage container for ink jet recording head cartridge and method for storing the cartridge A storage container for sealingly carrying an ink jet recording head cartridge having an ink jet recording head having the discharge orifices for discharging the ink and a mounting portion for mounting an ink tank replaceably. The ink jet recording head c... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6199701 | Structure and a method for housing equipment pieces in space vehicles such as telecommunication satellites A structure and a method for housing equipment pieces in space vehicles in which the pieces of equipment are suspended to the inside of a sealable container, said container (1) is then closed and filled by a light-weight loose material and a nonfreezing t... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6193069 | Apparatus for packaging processing system elements for mailing and shipping The present invention provides integrated packaging for storing or transporting a circuit assembly. In an embodiment of the invention, a housing comprises a first side portion attached to the circuit assembly, a second side portion and means for coupling ... | 02/27/2001 |
| 6186330 | Shock absorber A shock absorber which is put in a storage box, including: a main body portion having an accommodation portion on which a product to be accommodated in the storage box is put; at least one shock absorption portion which is provided to the main body portio... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6116423 | Multi-functional shipping system for integrated circuit devices A multifunctional shipping container for integrated circuits, and methods of using and reusing the container are described. The compact container coupled with foam inserts is dimensioned to securely ship and store integrated circuits in either tray or ree... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6112901 | Holding case capable of holding IC card certainly A holding case has an intermediate packing member for only a card-type object. The intermediate packing member has a cavity for receiving the card-type object and holding mechanism for holding the card-type object. The holding mechanism has first and seco... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6097407 | Package for ink jet head A container including a lid contains an ink jet cartridge, with the lid permitting removal of the cartridge when opened. The cartridge has a head portion with a discharge opening therein. The container includes an ink absorbing member spaced apart from an... | 08/01/2000 |
| 6079564 | Corrugated cushioned inserts The present invention provides an apparatus for packaging electrical components such as circuit boards, lap top computer, etc., within a carton, and, more particularly, to an insert for packaging electrical components within a carton being pivotable about... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6029427 | Method and apparatus for handling semiconductor chips An apparatus and a method for receiving and transporting semiconductor chips. The chips are placed in pockets on a top surface of a first carrier. A similar carrier has an adhesive sheet placed on its top surface, and it is inverted and placed on the firs... | 02/29/2000 |
| 5996805 | Lead frame casing A lead frame casing for housing a stack of lead frame strips. The casing includes a central volume-defined between substantially rigid members and resilient members. The former define at least one reference plane and the latter are deflected toward the fo... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5967329 | Load center packaging with an integral load center protector An apparatus, means and system are described for providing a load center container apparatus for use with a load center, in which a container is adapted to receive a load center, wherein the container has a plurality of sides, an open top and a closed bot... | 10/19/1999 |
| 5950817 | Container for flat panel A container 2 for flat panel comprising: a lower end holding resilient member 38 disposed on a bottom end of a lower end bottom groove 32 to which a lower end of the flat panel 34 contained in the container 2 is inserted, and an upper end holding resilien... | 09/14/1999 |
| 5909812 | Container for storing and transporting leadframes A container for storing and transporting articles, such as leadframes. The container includes a base with a planar wall having an upwardly facing surface defined by a peripheral edge, and at least two upwardly extending, opposite posts secured to the uppe... | 06/08/1999 |
