Apparatus and method of containing an object
a container and object technology, applied in the field of container apparatuses, can solve the problems of unsatisfactory removal or affecting sensitive coatings, increasing the chance of deposition and contamination of clean surfaces of fragile objects, and affecting the placement of certain known container apparatuses, etc., to achieve the effect of reducing the risk of damage, and reducing the chance of damag
Inactive Publication Date: 2008-05-29
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
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"The patent describes a container apparatus and method for holding fragile objects, such as glass slides, during shipment. The container is designed to minimize contact with the objects, protect them from impact and sudden movements, and reduce the risk of contamination. The container includes a cover and a base that can slide with each other, with tubes engaged at the covers and base for holding the objects. The technical effects of this invention include improved protection and preservation of fragile objects during shipment, reduced risk of contamination, and improved handling of the containers."
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However, this known manner of encasing with foam material typically leads to contact of the foam material along an entire face or edge of the fragile objects, which can undesirably remove or affect sensitive coatings (e.g., silane coatings) placed on the fragile objects (e.g., micro-array glass slides).
Also, the components in the manufacture of conventional encasing foam material are known to increase opportunities for deposition and contamination of clean surfaces of the fragile objects.
These certain known container apparatuses also are known to be difficult in placement, later removal, and / or replacement of the fragile objects.
Also, the encasing foam material used in these certain known container apparatuses is known to generate a considerable volume of waste.
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[0012]In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration specific embodiments, which may be practiced. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the embodiments, and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that logical, mechanical, electrical and other changes may be made without departing from the scope of the embodiments. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense.
[0013]FIGS. 1-3 illustrates one embodiment of a container apparatus 20 configured to retain at least one object 25 for handling and shipment. The at least one object 25 can be a single object or a series of objects. For example, one embodiment of the object 25 is a series of glass slides, generally considered fragile such that impact is undesired. Yet, the type of object 25 (e.g., an ipod, lap...
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A container apparatus for the handling of at least one object is provided. The container apparatus generally includes a cover and a base. The cover includes an uppermost wall abutted in generally perpendicular relation to at least one cover sidewall. The base includes a lowermost wall abutted in generally perpendicular relation to at least one base sidewall. The at least one base sidewall is configured to slide with respect to and overlap the at least one cover sidewall. The container apparatus further includes a first and a second tube engaged at the uppermost wall and at the least one object, and a third and a fourth tube engaged at the lowermost base and at the at least one object.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention generally relates to a container apparatus, and more specifically to a container apparatus or receptacle configured to hold generally fragile objects during shipment so as to be eventually removed from the apparatus.[0002]Numerous types of containers have been developed to hold or carry fragile objects or goods during shipment. Examples include encasing the fragile objects with foam or “peanut foam” material. However, this known manner of encasing with foam material typically leads to contact of the foam material along an entire face or edge of the fragile objects, which can undesirably remove or affect sensitive coatings (e.g., silane coatings) placed on the fragile objects (e.g., micro-array glass slides). Also, the components in the manufacture of conventional encasing foam material are known to increase opportunities for deposition and contamination of clean surfaces of the fragile objects. These certain known container apparatuses...
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IPC IPC(8): B65D81/02B65D85/48B65D85/00
CPCB65D85/48
Inventor ROY, BINAYAK
Owner GENERAL ELECTRIC CO