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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 26, 2004
Filed:
May. 07, 2002
e.PAK International, Inc., Austin, TX (US);
Abstract
A carrier for handling integrated circuit components during storage and shipping includes a plurality of pocket portions each for supporting an individual component. The pocket portions include a base surface and a plurality of sidewalls defining the pocket generally. The sidewalls include support surfaces arranged at a first, oblique angle relative to the base surface. A plurality of retainer surfaces are associated with at least some of the support surfaces. The retainer surfaces extend at a second angle relative to the base surface. The retainer surfaces cooperate with the support surfaces to maintain the integrated circuit components within the pockets in a desired alignment throughout handling. One example includes guide surfaces that facilitate inserting the components into the pockets.