Patents by Inventor Eric Matthews

Eric Matthews 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).

  • Universal memory module/PCB storage, transport, automation handling tray
    Patent number: 7209359
    Abstract: An adjustable tray for a semiconductor device, and method of using the tray for handling the device, are provided. Each tray comprises a front frame segment and a back frame segment opposing the front frame segment, and a pair of opposing side frame segments secured to the front and back frame segments to form right angles, each side frame segment containing a longitudinal channel. Each tray further includes a fixed locator segment and an adjustable locator segment, each having a plurality of slots for receiving semiconductor devices therein. The distal ends of the locator segments are secured to the pair of opposing side frame segments at right angles. The adjustable locator segment can be manipulated such that the fixed and adjustable locator segments are spaced apart a distance commensurate with the width of the semiconductor device. The device is friction fit into a slot such that the device is only contacted at keep-out areas on the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Matthews
  • Universal memory module/PCB storage, transport, automation handling tray
    Publication number: 20030179554
    Abstract: An adjustable tray for a semiconductor device, and method of using the tray for handling the device, are provided. Each tray comprises a front frame segment and a back frame segment opposing the front frame segment, and a pair of opposing side frame segments secured to the front and back frame segments to form right angles, each side frame segment containing a longitudinal channel. Each tray further includes a fixed locator segment and an adjustable locator segment, each having a plurality of slots for receiving semiconductor devices therein. The distal ends of the locator segments are secured to the pair of opposing side frame segments at right angles. The adjustable locator segment can be manipulated such that the fixed and adjustable locator segments are spaced apart a distance commensurate with the width of the semiconductor device. The device is friction fit into a slot such that the device is only contacted at keep-out areas on the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Matthews
  • Universal memory module/PCB storage, transport, automation handling tray
    Patent number: 6606248
    Abstract: An adjustable tray for a semiconductor device, and method of using the tray for handling the device, are provided. Each tray comprises a front frame segment and a back frame segment opposing the front frame segment, and a pair of opposing side frame segments secured to the front and back frame segments to form right angles, each side frame segment containing a longitudinal channel. Each tray further includes a fixed locator segment and an adjustable locator segment, each having a plurality of slots for receiving semiconductor devices therein. The distal ends of the locator segments are secured to the pair of opposing side frame segments at right angles. The adjustable locator segment can be manipulated such that the fixed and adjustable locator segments are spaced apart a distance commensurate with the width of the semiconductor device. The device is friction fit into a slot such that the device is only contacted at keep-out areas on the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Matthews
  • UNIVERSAL MEMORY MODULE/PCB STORAGE, TRANSPORT, AUTOMATION HANDLING TRAY
    Publication number: 20030128528
    Abstract: An adjustable tray for a semiconductor device, and method of using the tray for handling the device, are provided. Each tray comprises a front frame segment and a back frame segment opposing the front frame segment, and a pair of opposing side frame segments secured to the front and back frame segments to form right angles, each side frame segment containing a longitudinal channel. Each tray further includes a fixed locator segment and an adjustable locator segment, each having a plurality of slots for receiving semiconductor devices therein. The distal ends of the locator segments are secured to the pair of opposing side frame segments at right angles. The adjustable locator segment can be manipulated such that the fixed and adjustable locator segments are spaced apart a distance commensurate with the width of the semiconductor device. The device is friction fit into a slot such that the device is only contacted at keep-out areas on the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Publication date: July 10, 2003
    Inventor: Eric Matthews