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This invention relates to a method and device for transporting hazardous materials, especially materials such as biological samples contained in vials. The device comprises an enclosure having a top that locks onto a body section so as to substantially preclude removal of the top after it is in plac

This invention relates to a method and device for transporting hazardous materials, especially materials such as biological samples contained in vials. The device comprises an enclosure having a top that locks onto a body section so as to substantially preclude removal of the top after it is in place on the body. The body section includes a tab which can be grasped and pulled along a line of weakness to rip open the device once it reaches its destination. The inside of the enclosure including the top is lined with a resilient material along with a moisture impervious outer liner. The resilient material is preferably highly liquid absorbing and is impregnated with a germicidal/pesticidal substance so that in the unlikely event the container breaks its contents will be absorbed and contained within the protective enclosure.

대표청구항 ▼

A protective device for packaging a container holding hazardous materials such as those containing viable microorganisms, said device comprising: an enclosure having a bottom and a side wall which presents a top section of the enclosure having a size to receive and hold said container therein; a top

A protective device for packaging a container holding hazardous materials such as those containing viable microorganisms, said device comprising: an enclosure having a bottom and a side wall which presents a top section of the enclosure having a size to receive and hold said container therein; a top for said enclosure, said top being separate from the enclosure and having a size and shape to be inserted into said top section to close the enclosure and enclose the container therein; means for locking said top in said top section to impede removal of the top therefrom; a line of weakness on said side wall; and means for providing a tab on the side wall in proximity of said line of weakness, said tab being accessible for pulling to break the side wall along said line of weakness in a manner to effect release of said locking means and allow removal of the top to provide access to the container.