Electrical devices such as leaded electronic components, i.e., components with extended input/output leads, are loaded in a magazine that protects them from electrostatic discharge. Each component is held in a component holder with a conductive shorting or discharge pad, comprising a bundle of conductive...http://www.google.com/patents/US5910878?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5910878 - Method and apparatus for protecting electrical devices from static electricity