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A carrier for use in a pneumatic tube transport system includes first and second shell members, at least a first hinge for pivotally interconnecting the first and second shell members such that the shell members can move relative to one another between open and closed positions, and at least a first

A carrier for use in a pneumatic tube transport system includes first and second shell members, at least a first hinge for pivotally interconnecting the first and second shell members such that the shell members can move relative to one another between open and closed positions, and at least a first seal band interconnected to at least one of fore and aft portions of the first and second shell members. At least the first seal band includes a plurality of fibers mountable on a first backing strip, the fibers having a modulus of elasticity of at least about 1.times.10.sup.5 psi, being mounted perpendicularly relative to the first backing strip, and uniformly distributed on the first backing strip.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A carrier for use in a tube transport system comprising a first tube, said carrier comprising:a containment vessel which defines an enclosed space and which comprises a first access to said enclosed space;at least one seal band interconnected with an outer surface of said

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A carrier for use in a tube transport system comprising a first tube, said carrier comprising:a containment vessel which defines an enclosed space and which comprises a first access to said enclosed space;at least one seal band interconnected with an outer surface of said containment vessel and encircling said containment vessel, wherein said at least one seal band comprises a plurality of fibers; anda first interface between any of said plurality of fibers which contact an inner surface of said first tube when said containment vessel is disposed in said first tube, wherein each said first interface consists essentially of a point contact, wherein said plurality of fibers of said least one seal band maintains at least an adjacent portion of said containment vessel in spaced relation to said inner surface of said first tube and supports said adjacent portion of said containment vessel within sad first tube, wherein said containment vessel is supported within said first tube solely by said plurality of fibers, and wherein a density of said plurality of fibers on said at least one seal band provides sufficient resistance to fluid flow through said plurality of fibers so as to advance said containment vessel through said first tube when said fluid flow is directed through said first tube.