Patent ID: 7194924

Claim:
A system for detecting contaminated objects comprising: a closed chamber defining a cavity, said chamber having a sealed inlet to accept at least one object into said cavity, said chamber being substantially airtight, said sealable inlet being sealed from the ambient atmosphere during acceptance of objects into said cavity; a compressing assembly for receiving the object and compressing the object to release particles associated with the object into air within said cavity; a cavity air processing assembly for receiving the air within said cavity and subjecting the air to at least one test; and an indicator assembly for providing an indication of results obtained from such test, wherein based upon such indication, a decision can be made with respect to further handling of the object; said sealable inlet including an accommodation for a tub defining an interior, said tub being compatibly shaped with respect to said sealable inlet and cooperating therewith to provide a seal which prevents ambient air from entering said tub or said cavity.