Wafer carrier

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1995-06-07

1998-05-12

Ackun, Jacob K.

Special receptacle or package

Holder for a removable electrical component

For a semiconductor wafer

206454, 294 311, 294 33, B65D 8530

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057494690

ABSTRACT:
A container for semiconductor wafers is disclosed which has a multiplicity of C-shaped wafer holders for individually securing each wafer. Each wafer holder has an open side for receiving and releasing wafers, a closed side with a support portion for supporting the wafer holder in the container. A pair of resilient arcuate arms, each with seating portions and manipulation arms, extend more than 180.degree. around the wafer for retaining the wafers in any orientation.

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