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Anti-static container for electronic components

Assignee: UNITED PLASTICS Corp A CORP OF
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Filing: 1981-12-14
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Granted: 1983-09-13
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Expires: 2001-12-14
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Abstract

Abstract An anti-static container for electronic circuit boards and the like includes a generally rectangular box having opposed end walls, opposed side walls, a bottom panel extending therebetween, and an open top. Disposed within the box is a liner formed of an anti-static substance. The liner is generally co-extensive with the bottom panel, and includes side portions which impinge upon the lower portions of the side walls. The side portions include slots for supporting a plurality of circuit boards on edge in upwardly extending fashion. Conductive rivets or lugs extend through the bottom panel of the box to connect the liner with an external ground plane, so that static charges cannot accumulate or be imparted to the circuit boards within the box.

Inventors

  • 👤 Barry Dep

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-30 17:20
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K9/00; H05K9/0067

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim 87 words
An anti-static device for supporting a plurality of electronic circuit boards, comprising; a container dimensioned to receive said plurality of circuit boards, liner means disposed within said container, said liner means formed of an anti-static material, said liner means comprising a liner having a bottom panel and side portions extending upwardly from opposed edges of said bottom panel, slot means formed in said liner to receive and support edge portions of said circuit boards in upwardly extending fashion, and means for connecting said liner to ground potential.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 87 words
An anti-static device for supporting a plurality of electronic circuit boards, comprising; a container dimensioned to receive said plurality of circuit boards, liner means disposed within said container, said liner means formed of an anti-static material, said liner means comprising a liner having a bottom panel and side portions extending upwardly from opposed edges of said bottom panel, slot means formed in said liner to receive and support edge portions of said circuit boards in upwardly extending fashion, and means for connecting said liner to ground potential.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 19 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said slot means include a plurality of slots formed in said side portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 35 words
The device of claim 2, wherein said side portions include a plurality of bosses protruding therefrom and extending inwardly from said side portions, each adjacent pair of said bosses defining therebetween one of said slots.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 32 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said means for connecting said liner means to ground potential includes at least one conductor extending from said bottom panel through the bottom of said container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 23 words
The device of claim 4, wherein said at least one conductor comprises a lug formed in said bottom panel and extending downwardly therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 25 words
The device of claim 5, further including at least one hole formed in said bottom of said container and adapted to receive said lug therethrough.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

DE2653269A1 Cited
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1986-09-12 1987-03-14 1987-09-13 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1990-09-12 1991-03-14 1991-09-13 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1994-09-12 1995-03-14 1995-09-13 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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