Abstract: Method, system, apparatus, and/or device for drying a dewar. The dewar drying apparatus includes a heating element. The heating element is configured to produce heat that warms a payload area within the dewar. The dewar drying apparatus includes a controller. The controller is coupled to the heating element and configured to determine or detect a temperature within the payload area of the dewar. The controller is configured to control, using the heating element, the temperature within the payload area of the dewar to evaporate a liquid or a gas within the payload area.

Abstract: A carrying bag for transporting biomaterials can comprise a plurality of pockets. Each of the plurality of pockets can be coupled to an adjacent of the plurality of pockets. Based on a configuration of the plurality of pockets, an interstitial void of flexible dimension can be disposed between adjacent pockets in the plurality of pockets. The interstitial void of flexible dimension can facilitate an open configuration that allows an opening for each pocket to converge into a respective cavity of that pocket.

Abstract: A carrying bag for transporting biomaterials can comprise a plurality of pockets. Each of the plurality of pockets can be coupled to an adjacent of the plurality of pockets. Based on a configuration of the plurality of pockets, an interstitial void of flexible dimension can be disposed between adjacent pockets in the plurality of pockets. The interstitial void of flexible dimension can facilitate an open configuration that allows an opening for each pocket to converge into a respective cavity of that pocket.

Abstract: Method, system, apparatus, and/or device for monitoring a shipment. The vapor plug system includes a vapor plug. The vapor plug fits onto a shipper and partially seals contents within a payload area of a shipper. The vapor plug system includes a sensor that is configured to measure or determine a condition or location of the shipper. The vapor plug system includes an electronic device that has a display. The display is configured to provide the condition or the location to a user. The vapor plug system includes a vapor plug adapter. The vapor plug adapter includes a recessed pocket that is configured to receive the electronic device. The vapor plug adapter includes an opening within the recessed pocket and is configured to receive the sensor and allow the sensor to be inserted into the payload area of the shipper.

Abstract: A carrying bag can comprise a main body defining an outer sleeve and a top portion; a base portion coupled to the main body via a plurality of tabs; a first handle coupled to the main body; and a top flap extending from the top portion, the top flap including an assembly seal disposed thereon, the top portion configured to fold to close an opening in the top portion, the top flap configured to seal the opening in the top portion via the assembly seal.

Abstract: A temperature-controlled shipper may comprise a temperature-controlled enclosure, a tray, an outer enclosure, and a lid, wherein the tray may be securely coupled to the temperature-controlled enclosure to resist tampering with a payload located in the temperature-controlled enclosure. The secure coupling of the temperature-controlled enclosure and the tray may be achieved using securely fastened or attached loops on both the temperature-controlled enclosure and the tray, wherein each tamper-resistant tie is secured after looping through one loop on the temperature-controlled enclosure and one loop on the tray to prevent access to the payload.

Abstract: A storage container is provided. The container may be insertable into a cold-storage dewar or other cold-storage container and may have multiple compartments. A payload item may be inserted into a tray and placed in one compartment for cold storage. Temperature buffering material may be inserted into one or more other compartment to provide for increased holding time at or near a desired temperature.

Abstract: A carrying bag can comprise a main body defining an outer sleeve and a top portion; a base portion coupled to the main body via a plurality of tabs; a first handle coupled to the main body; and a top flap extending from the top portion, the top flap including an assembly seal disposed thereon, the top portion configured to fold to close an opening in the top portion, the top flap configured to seal the opening in the top portion via the assembly seal.

Abstract: Method, system, apparatus, and/or device to secure the vapor plug within the dewar. The vapor plug retention strap includes a first connector, a second connector and a main body. The second connector is configured to couple with the first connector. The main body is coupled in between the first connector and the second connector. The main body has a receptacle formed within that is configured to receive a neck of a vapor plug of a dewar and retain the neck of the vapor plug to secure the vapor plug within the dewar.

Abstract: A cylindrical container for holding one or more articles, such as blood bags. The cylindrical container may hold multiple curved article containers comprising the one or more articles arranged in a circle. The cylindrical holding container may embody a carousel shape for easy access to the curved article containers. The ends of the multiple curved article containers may overlap each other to nest into the cylindrical holding container. The cylindrical holding containers may be stackable. The cylindrical holding container may be placed in a cryogenic shipper or dewar, to secure and stabilize the articles within during transport.

Abstract: An envelope is configured to hold, support, and protect an article such as a blood bag during transportation under cryogenic temperatures. The envelope includes a single piece component (e.g., a monolithic component), including multiple panels that are configured to fold to form an enclosure that surrounds the article such as the blood bag for support and protection of the article such as the blood bag.

Abstract: Hardened reusable shipping containers (e.g., shippers) are disclosed herein. A shipper may have a base enclosure that is configured to receive a payload and maintain a temperature of an environment surrounding the payload. The shipper may have various features such as bosses, compartments, and surface features to facilitate protection of a dewar inside the base enclosure, and retention of a payload during shipment. The shipper may have various features to facilitate ready stacking of shippers and suitability for use in air cargo operations.

Abstract: An adaptable immobilizer tray for use in a shipping container (e.g., a cryogenic shipping container) that can be configured to transition from a first configuration to a second configuration. The first configuration is configured to receive a payload of a first size, and the second configuration is configured to receive a payload of a second size, wherein the first size and the second size are different. The adaptable immobilizer tray can be adaptable to two or more payload sizes and configured to secure the payloads during transport of the shipping container.

Abstract: An envelope is configured to hold, support, and protect an article such as a blood bag during transportation under cryogenic temperatures. The envelope includes a single piece component (e.g., a monolithic component), including multiple panels that are configured to fold to form an enclosure that surrounds the article such as the blood bag for support and protection of the article such as the blood bag.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring environmental variables associated with temperature-sensitive products during shipping may include sensors attached to or inside a container being shipped and a remote processor receiving data provided by the sensors. For instance, temperature and orientation may be sensed over time and a status associated with a temperature-sensitive product may be determined based on the temperature and/or orientation and based on changes in the temperature and/or orientation over time. In this manner, potentially deleterious temperature and/or orientation excursions may be predicted and monitored.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and device, for a cryogenic storage system that stores and/or transports a liquid or gas at a temperature below ambient temperature. The cryogenic storage system has an enclosure assembly. The cryogenic storage system has a dewar that is positioned within the enclosure assembly. The enclosure assembly may comprise be configured to provide little to no friction between the dewar and the enclosure assembly. The enclosure assembly may be configured for shock absorption and/or vibration damping for the dewar during transferring of the cryogenic storage system.

Abstract: Hardened reusable shipping containers with a reversible label holder and methods of using the same are disclosed herein. A hardened reusable shipping container may have a base enclosure having a payload area that is configured to receive a payload and maintain a temperature of an environment surrounding the payload. The base enclosure may further have an exterior surrounding the payload area. The exterior may include multiple walls. One of the multiple walls may define a recess. The hardened reusable shipping container may have a plate having a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface. The plate may be configured to be removably inserted into the recess and display one or more visuals on at least one of the first surface and the second surface.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of trays for uniformly cooling a payload are provided. A tray includes a body. The body includes an internal wall, a plurality of side panels in connection with the internal wall panel and a plurality of dividers in connection with the internal wall panel and one or more of the plurality of side panels. The plurality of dividers may define a plurality of chambers, each chamber of the plurality of chambers at least partially bounded by a divider of the plurality of dividers and/or (ii) the internal wall panel. Each chamber of the plurality of chambers is configured to receive a portion of a cooling agent inserted into the body. A cover panel attached to the body.

Abstract: A gripping apparatus is provided for transporting components from one location to another. The gripping apparatus includes a body defining a chamber and an exhaust at a first end of the body. The apparatus also includes a gripper head configured to be attached to a second end of the body opposite to the first end. The gripper head defines one or more openings and a nest having a profile configured to locate and releasably hold a component based on an air flow generated within the chamber and discharged through the exhaust. The apparatus also includes an air conveyor positioned within the chamber. The air conveyor is configured to generate the air flow through an inlet and out through the exhaust. The air conveyor defines a central bore and an exhaust port. The inlet includes an inlet port with a nozzle in communication with the central bore and the exhaust port.

Abstract: Methods, systems, devices and/or apparatuses for an electronic shipping label. The electronic shipping label includes a communication device that is configured to obtain from an electronic device multiple electronic image files. The electronic shipping label includes a touch-screen display that has one or more user interface elements that are configured to toggle among the multiple electronic image files and initiate access to the shipping container. The electronic shipping label includes a processor. The processor is configured to obtain a first electronic image file from the multiple electronic image files. The processor is configured to render the first electronic image file during a first leg of the plurality of legs of the shipping itinerary. The processor is configured to access a second electronic image file from the multiple electronic image files or the shipping container when the one or more user interface elements are selected.