Patent ID: 6276877
Filing Date: 2001-08-21
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A carrier container for a pneumatic tube transfer system, comprising:a generally transparent tubular body having inner and outer surfaces, and a pair of opposite ends, said body having a center axis being extended between said ends of said body, said inner surface of said body defining a lumen;each of said ends of said body having a opening into said lumen of said body;a pair of end caps, one of said end caps being coupled to one end of said body such that said one end cap closes the opening of said one end of said body, an other of said end caps being coupled to an other end of said body such that said other end cap closes the opening of said other end of said body; andone of said ends having a slot therein, said slot being located between said inner and outer surfaces of said body, said slot being extended from said one end towards the other of said ends of said body, said slot being adapted for receiving a sheet therein.