Patents Assigned to Invention Design Engineering Associates, Inc.
  • Machine for handling circuit package storage tubes
    Patent number: 4878801
    Abstract: A fully automated machine is capable of selecting a single "A"-frame storage tube for dual in-line integrated circuit packages from a number of such tubes in a bulk storage bin and then rotating that tube about its longitudinal axis so that the dual in-line packages can be fed into or out of the storage tube in either the live bug (leads down) or dead bug (leads up) positions. The machine will also remove and then replace the stop pin at one end of the storage tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 1988
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1989
    Assignee: Invention Design Engineering Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Rune S. Pearson