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Containment unit for protecting medical slides during transit

US6866150B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2002
Grant dateMar 15, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D85/48
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A containment unit for protecting fragile objects (e.g., medical slides) during transit is provided, wherein the unit is light weight, yet secure, and such that the objects are securely held in place during transit (e.g., mailing, delivery) to ensure that they are not jostled, intermingled, rearranged, displaced, broken, or otherwise physically harmed/affected.

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