Patents by Inventor Tracy J. Niebeling

Tracy J. Niebeling has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Hinged tilt box with inclined portion
    Patent number: 5248033
    Abstract: A container for storing and transporting a wafer carrier filled with wafers and comprising a box with an openable lid, the box bottom having an inclined bottom panel portion and an inclined sidewall panel portion, supporting the bottom of the carrier and the H-bar end wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1993
    Assignee: Fluoroware, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Kos, Tracy J. Niebeling, Shawn D. Eggum
  • Latch for wafer storage box for manual or robot operation
    Patent number: 5123681
    Abstract: A silicon wafer storage box must be secured by a functional and convenient latch during the fabrication and transportation of silicon wafers. The present invention encompasses such a functional, convenient latch adaptable for either manual or automated manipulation. The invention includes a rigid upper tab having a peg adapted for interaction with a robot arm of an automated process. The invention also includes a resiliently flexible bottom bight having a horizontally extending rigid lower tab, adapted for manual manipulation. The invention permits convenient, efficient manipulation of the latch by either a person or by an automated process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: June 23, 1992
    Assignee: Fluoroware, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert D. Kos, Tracy J. Niebeling, Shawn D. Eggum