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Biological sample transport container
Assignee: TRANSPAN COMPANY A CORP OF
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Filing: 1990-06-07
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Granted: 1991-08-20
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Expires: 2010-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A biological sample transport container is provided for transporting vials containing medical or laboratory specimens. The container comprises a hollow encasement portion having a base wall, a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls. A plurality of shock absorbent blocks are furnished having at least one hole extending through at least one block for holding the vials. The blocks rest upon the base wall between the side walls and the end walls. In addition, a cover lid and a guide mechanism for guiding the cover lid over the block of shock absorbent material is provided. The guide mechanism is disposed in the end walls of the encasement cover above the blocks. A jacket having a jacket cover and a jacket body is hingedly connected to the jacket body. The jacket body surrounds the hollow encasement portion whereby a fastening mechanism for releasable securing the closure of the jacket securely restrains the cover lid from being dislodged from the guide means.
Inventors
- 👤 Voigt O. Lenmark, Sr.
- 👤 William A. Koentopp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D81/00; B65D81/02; B65D81/05; B65D81/107
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A biological sample transport container for transporting vials containing medical of laboratory specimens, the container comprising: a hollow encasement portion having a base wall, a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls; a plurality of rectangular resilient retainer pads having at least one hole extending through at least one of the pads for holding the vials, the pads resting upon the base wall between the side walls and the end walls; a cover lid resting on the pads, the cover lid covering the encasement portion; guide means for guiding the cover lid over the encasement portion wherein the guide means comprise a finger extending from the end walls above the pads, the finger forming a guide slot; a jacket having a jacket cover and a jacket body, the jacket cover hingedly connected to the jacket body, the jacket body surrounding the hollow encasement portion; and fastening means for releasably securing the closure of the jacket whereby the jacket securely restrains the cover lid from being dislodged from the guide means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A biological sample transport container for transporting vials containing medical of laboratory specimens, the container comprising: a hollow encasement portion having a base wall, a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls; a plurality of rectangular resilient retainer pads having at least one hole extending through at least one of the pads for holding the vials, the pads resting upon the base wall between the side walls and the end walls; a cover lid resting on the pads, the cover lid covering the encasement portion; guide means for guiding the cover lid over the encasement portion wherein the guide means comprise a finger extending from the end walls above the pads, the finger forming a guide slot; a jacket having a jacket cover and a jacket body, the jacket cover hingedly connected to the jacket body, the jacket body surrounding the hollow encasement portion; and fastening means for releasably securing the closure of the jacket whereby the jacket securely restrains the cover lid from being dislodged from the guide means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The container of claim 1 wherein the hollow encasement portion comprises a thin layer of impact resistant material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The container of claim 1 wherein the cover lid comprises a thin layer of impact resistant material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The container of claim 1 wherein the plurality of rectangular resilient retainer pads comprises three resilient pads having a base pad, a middle pad and a top pad.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The container of claim 4 wherein the top pad includes a plurality of apertures extending therethrough.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The container of claim 4 wherein at least one hole extends through the middle block.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The container of claim 1 wherein each of the vials is inserted into a transparent secondary container, the secondary container containing a desiccant having a dye indicator reactive with moisture whereby the desiccant changes to a bright color when exposed to moisture.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The container of claim 7 wherein the secondary container is heat sealed thereby completely enclosing the vial and the desiccant.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The container of claim 7 and a transparent tertiary container is positioned over the secondary container and the vials.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The container of claim 9 wherein the tertiary container is heat sealed thereby completely enclosing the secondary container.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
11 words
The container of claim 6 and means for cooling the vials.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
35 words
The container of claim 6 wherein the cooling means comprises a plurality of cooling packets, the cooling packets positioned in each hole and containing a cryogenic material whereby the vials rest on the cooling packets.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The container of claim 1 and a cooling chest encasing the jacket, the cooling chest having a means for cooling the contents of the jacket.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
The container of claim 13 wherein the cooling means comprises a plurality of cooling packets containing cryogenic materials, the cooling packets positioned between the cooling chest and the jacket.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
12 words
The container of claim 1 wherein the jacket comprises a cloth fabric.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
The container of claim 1 wherein the fastening means comprises a zipper.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The container of claim 1 wherein the cover lid is constructed of a transparent material.
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