Vacuum static service bag for servers

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-12295131-B2
Application number	US-202217577576-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Jan 18, 2022
Priority date	Jan 18, 2022
Publication date	May 6, 2025
Grant date	May 6, 2025

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, anti-static bag, and kit for transporting an electronic component in the anti-static bag. Along with the electronic component, a desiccant and a temperature indicator are added to the anti-static bag. The anti-static bag is then vacuum sealed to reduce the air and moisture in the anti-static bag. The vacuum sealed bag, desiccant, and temperature indicator, insure that the formation of condensation on the electronic component will be minimized, which will potentially prolong the life of the electronic component.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A bag for transporting an electronic device comprising:
an opening that includes a magnetic air tight seal;
a suction valve;
an insulating window;
a temperature sensor, wherein the temperature sensor is mounted under the insulating window; and
a plurality of layers wherein:
at least one layer of the plurality of layers comprises an anti-static material,
at least one layer of the plurality of layers comprises at least one insulating layer,
at least one layer of the plurality of layers is configured to change color over time to indicate a degree of degradation of the bag, and
a portion of an innermost layer of the plurality of layers comprises a desiccant material.

2. The bag of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic air tight seal can be repeatedly opened and closed to insert or remove the electronic device to be transported within the bag.

3. The bag of claim 2 , wherein when the bag is being used, a vacuum pump is attached to the suction valve and is used to remove air from the bag after the electronic device is inserted in the bag and the air tight seal is closed.

4. The bag of claim 1 , wherein a second desiccant material is placed within the bag.

5. The bag of claim 4 , wherein the second desiccant material comprises a silica gel in a porous packet.

6. The bag of claim 1 , wherein the bag is reusable.

7. The bag of claim 1 , wherein the anti-static material comprises at least a conductive layer and a dielectric layer.

Assignees

• Dell Products Lp

Inventors

• Tunks Eric Michael
• Nikazm Ayedin

Classifications

• B65D81/2038

  with means for establishing or improving vacuum · CPC title

• B65B31/04

  Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied · CPC title

• B65D81/268

  the absorber being enclosed in a small pack, e.g. bag, included in the package · CPC title

• B65D33/04 Primary

  Windows or other apertures, e.g. for viewing contents {(ventilation apertures B65D33/01; windows for level indication B65D33/004)} · CPC title

• H05K9/0067

  Devices for protecting against damage from electrostatic discharge · CPC title