Shape-based indexing and re-trieval: some first steps

An elongate magazine is adapted to contain a plurality of like electronic components. The magazine includes an elongate support section adapted for the support of the electronic components. A pair of side walls extend upward and downward from the base of the magazine and are spaced from the support section, the top portion of each side wall has an inwardly projecting panel to secure the miniaturized electronic components upon the support section, the panel having an upward projection to permit vertical nesting of like magazines. Catches extend outwardly from each side wall, the catches being adapted to horizontally engage like interlocking magazine structures.