Thermally insulated lock box and lock therefor
US6658903B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T70/7768
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A pickup drop off lock box for medical samples is equipped with a failsafe lock which will not permit the key to be removed without the lid properly positioned to permit latching. Adequate thermal insulation is provided to allow samples to be stored at temperatures of 5° F. for 16 hours. In addition, an inner liner of styrene insulation is removable/replaceable in the event it becomes worn, soiled or damaged. The failsafe lock has potential applicability in other environments.
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