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Gasket for use in a container

US5971191A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 1997
Grant dateOct 26, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67376
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A container for packing semiconductor wafer is provided which has superior airtightness to prevent contamination of the wafers by air. A gasket groove is formed on the case of the container. A gasket is inserted within the gasket groove. The gasket contains protrusions that assist in providing an airtight seal. The case and a lid are securely fastened together by the engagement of four clips within respective clip recesses that are formed in the container and lid.

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