Stephen B Roth

US Patent:

6634506, Oct 21, 2003

Filed:

Mar 5, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/800043

Inventors:

Michael S. Beal - Austin TX
Stephen W. Roth - Austin TX
David G. Foral - Austin TX

Assignee:

Dell Products L.P. - Round Rock TX

International Classification:

B07C 500

US Classification:

209630, 209702, 206725

Abstract:

The present disclosure includes a management system using multiple reusable containers. The reusable containers are box structures that include materials and components that protect its contents from electrostatic discharge and at least two identifiers affixed to the reusable container. The ESD-protective components enable the safe handling of the full container inside of a manufacturing facility. The first identifier indicates an associated materials storage facility; the second identifier indicates an associated supplier. A third identifier may also be included that indicates an associated divider disposed within the reusable container. The first identifier, second identifier, and third identifier facilitate a two stage return process after the reusable container has been emptied of its contents.