Sealed carrier vessel for pneumatic transport system
US5655677A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 22, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45C2005/037
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A carrier vessel for a pneumatic tube transport system provides substantially leak-free containment of fluids transported therein. The vessel includes first and second shell members having opposing engagement surfaces extending substantially about a perimeter thereof. A sealing member disposed adjacent one of the engagement surfaces is compressed between the engagement surfaces when the vessel is closed to provide substantially fluid-tight seal between the first and second shell members. The vessel includes removable wear bands connected to the shell members, a hinge interconnector assembly for connecting the shell members together at one of their longitudinal sides and latch assemblies for releasably connecting them together at an opposite longitudinal side.
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