Buckling Clamshell Container For Automated Aliquot and Dispersal Processes

摘要

A package assembly for automated aliquot and/or dispersal processes is provided. Embodiments of the present invention include, but are not limited to: first and second portions which cooperate to contain the aliquot, wherein a flexure channel is defined in each of opposite sides of at least one of the first or second portions, the flexure channels cooperating to define a flexure axis extending through the pair of flexure channels. Thus, embodiments of the present invention may allow at least one of first and second portions of the package assembly to flex about the flexure axis in response to an opening force exerted on the package assembly such that the first and second portions separate in response to the opening force.

主权项

1. A package assembly for selectively containing and releasing a particulate aliquot, the package assembly comprising:
a) first and second portions which cooperate to contain the aliquot; and b) at least one concave portion located on a flange portion defined by at least one of the first or second portions, the concave portion defining an aperture configured to receive an opening tool for separating the first and second portions, thus releasing the particulate aliquot.