Abstract: A box blank that can be folded in order to be assembled into a complete box for the shipment of materials. The blank has indicia printed on opposite sides that identify the material to be contained within the completed, assembled box. Each indicia relates to a different material such that the box can be assembled in one orientation to have one set of indicia end up on the exterior surface or assembled in a different orientation to have the other set of indicia end up on the exterior surface. In this manner, the same box blank can be used for different materials to be shipped within the completed box. In the exemplary embodiment, the different materials relate to (1) diagnostic or clinical specimens and (2) exempt human or animal specimens.

Abstract: A packaging and method for transport of diagnostic specimens meeting regulatory conditions. The packaging comprises a diagnostic specimen, a cryovial, a specimen carrier, an inner bladder, a containment jacket and a shipping container. The containment jacket comprises a transport bag and a cover. The transport bag has an interior cavity capable of receiving specimen carriers and the cover can be secured over the transport bag. The containment jacket is preferably capable of withstanding the maximum intended pressure differential by the industry. The method of transport comprises placing a specimen in a cryovial. The cryovial is placed within a specimen carrier which is in turn placed in an inner bladder. The inner bladder is sealed and placed within a containment jacket. The containment jacket is placed in shipping container and optionally packed with a packing material. The shipping container is preferably capable of withstanding and maintaining temperatures below ?200° C.

Abstract: A method and packaging for diagnostic specimens meeting regulatory conditions comprising an inner bladder and a containment envelope. The diagnostic specimen may be placed inside the inner bladder which may be sealed. The containment envelope comprises a sheet having a first end and a second end. The inner bladder may be placed in a cavity located on the first end of the containment envelope. The containment envelope may be sealed by placing the first end into a pocket located on the second end of the containment envelope. The containment envelope comprises a spun bonded olefin material. The cavity of the containment envelope is preferably smaller than the fully expanded inner bladder to maintain the inner bladder in compression at a maximum intended pressure differential.

Abstract: A package and method of packaging dangerous goods for transport, and in particular infectious substances, is disclosed. The package includes an outer collapsible container, an inner collapsible container, and means for suspending the inner collapsible container within the outer collapsible container. In a preferred embodiment, the outer collapsible container may be made of fiberboard and dimensioned for receipt and retention of the inner collapsible container, which may also be made of fiberboard. The inner container receives and maintains primary receptacles containing an infectious substance. If desired, the inner container may also receive and maintain a secondary container that receives the primary receptacles. The suspension means may comprise flap panels formed integrally with the outer container.

Abstract: A packaging and method for transport of diagnostic specimens meeting regulatory conditions. The packaging comprises a diagnostic specimen, a cryovial, a specimen carrier, an inner bladder, a containment jacket and a shipping container. The containment jacket comprises a transport bag and a cover. The transport bag has an interior cavity capable of receiving specimen carriers and the cover can be secured over the transport bag. The containment jacket is preferably capable of withstanding the maximum intended pressure differential by the industry. The method of transport comprises placing a specimen in a cryovial. The cryovial is placed within a specimen carrier which is in turn placed in an inner bladder. The inner bladder is sealed and placed within a containment jacket. The containment jacket is placed in shipping container and optionally packed with a packing material. The shipping container is preferably capable of withstanding and maintaining temperatures below −200° C.

Abstract: A method and packaging for diagnostic specimens meeting regulatory conditions comprising an inner bladder and a containment envelope. The diagnostic specimen may be placed inside the inner bladder which may be sealed. The containment envelope comprises a sheet having a first end and a second end. The inner bladder may be placed in a cavity located on the first end of the containment envelope. The containment envelope may be sealed by placing the first end into a pocket located on the second end of the containment envelope. The containment envelope comprises a spun bonded olefin material. The cavity of the containment envelope is preferably smaller than the fully expanded inner bladder to maintain the inner bladder in compression at a maximum intended pressure differential.

Abstract: A method and packaging for diagnostic specimens meeting regulatory conditions comprising an inner bladder and a containment envelope. The diagnostic specimen may be placed inside the inner bladder which may be sealed. The containment envelope comprises a sheet having a first end and a second end. The inner bladder may be placed in a cavity located on the first end of the containment envelope. The containment envelope may be sealed by placing the first end into a pocket located on the second end of the containment envelope. The containment envelope comprises a spun bonded olefin material. The cavity of the containment envelope is preferably smaller than the fully expanded inner bladder to maintain the inner bladder in compression at a maximum intended pressure differential.

Abstract: A method and packaging for diagnostic specimens meeting regulatory conditions comprising an inner bladder and a containment envelope. The diagnostic specimen may be placed inside the inner bladder which may be sealed. The containment envelope comprises a sheet having a first end and a second end. The inner bladder may be placed in a cavity located on the first end of the containment envelope. The containment envelope may be sealed by placing the first end into a pocket located on the second end of the containment envelope. The containment envelope comprises a spun bonded olefin material. The cavity of the containment envelope is preferably smaller than the fully expanded inner bladder to maintain the inner bladder in compression at a maximum intended pressure differential.

Abstract: A pressure vessel is described which includes a flexible, air permeable, liquid permeable, containment envelope having an interior cavity and an access opening closed by a closure. A flexible, air tight, liquid impervious, inner bladder is provided having an interior cavity and an access opening sealed by a closure. The inner bladder is disposed within the interior cavity of the containment envelope. The containment envelope is dimensionally stable at the maximum intended pressures. The inner bladder in a fully expanded condition is larger than the containment envelope such that internal pressure acts upon the inner bladder to place the inner bladder in compression within the interior cavity of the containment envelope while placing the containment envelope in tension. The pressure vessel, as described, can be made from low cost materials such as a sealable polymer plastic bag and an envelope of spun bonded olefin material.