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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 16, 1999
Filed:
Jun. 09, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Frederick M Valerino, Sr, Timonium, MD (US);
Joseph H Gaultney, Baltimore, MD (US);
Robert D Moritz, Phoenix, MD (US);
Brian Fullerton, Kingsville, MD (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B05G / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
406186 ; 406184 ;
Abstract
A carrier for transporting articles through pneumatic tube systems is disclosed. The carrier has first and second shells disposed about a longitudinal axis and connected by hinges such that the shells are moved transversely relative to one another when opening and closing the carrier. A seal such as a gasket or rubber seal is included within the interior of the carrier. Optionally, a sensor is used to indicate the presence of an abnormal condition within the carrier. Optionally, a lock is used to prevent opening.