SMIF container including a reticle support structure
March 19, 2019. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesPackaging unit for semiconductor discs Reticle cassette Container for a plate-like article Substrate holding case Storage container IC carrier Container for a wafer chip Semiconductor wafer case Disk cassette Patent #: 5921397 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 272132 filed on 03/19/1999US Classes:206/710, For a semiconductor wafer206/454Fragile or sensitive (e.g., glass mirror)ExaminersPrimary: Bui, Luan K.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassB65D 085/90AbstractA reticle support mechanism is disclosed in which a reticle may be quickly and easily located and removed, and which is capable of securely supporting a reticle for storage and/or transport. A preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a pair of reticle supports mounted to a door of a container, and a pair of reticle retainers mounted to a shell of the container. When the container shell is coupled with the container door, sections of the reticle support and reticle retainer engage chamfered edges of the reticle and sandwich the reticle in a secure position within the container. As a result of engaging the reticle at its chamfered edges, potentially harmful contact with the upper and lower surfaces and vertical edges of the reticle is avoided.Field of SearchCorner or edge protectorFragile or sensitive (e.g., glass mirror) Photo film or plate WITH INDICIA OR AREA MODIFIED FOR INDICIA For a semiconductor wafer Including electrical field, magnetic field, or static electricity shielding Including component positioning means In closed box Frame for containing single component With partition With distinct corner or edge protector With yieldable retainer Distinct liner | |
