Evidence-preserving container and method of using the container
First Claim
1. A method of transporting and treating an item of evidence for latent fingerprints, comprising:
- a) taking a container, said container comprising a base portion and a cover portion which is releasably attached to said base portion, wherein at least one support rack is located within said container;
b) securing at least one item inside the container and within the at least one support rack;
c) dusting the at least one item contained within said container with fingerprint powder;
d) securing the cover portion to the base portion of the container;
e) transporting the container and the at least one item to a remote location; and
f) applying a sufficient amount of fixative material to coat the at least one item secured within the container.
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Abstract
An carrying container and method for holding and transporting evidence, the case having a base portion and a cover portion and both vertically and horizontally adjustable securing means. The base portion has multiple support bars upon which slidably affixed support racks or U-clamps are positioned. The adjustable support racks or clamps position the item to be carried and securely hold the item placed therein. A storage compartment may also be incorporated. The container has a port or vent through which fingerprint dust fixative can be injected to fix fingerprint dust that has been applied to the item so that latent fingerprints can be identified. The container protects the item from damage and minimizes physical contact with the item and thus protects and preserves any latent fingerprints that may exist on the item.
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18 Claims
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1. A method of transporting and treating an item of evidence for latent fingerprints, comprising:
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a) taking a container, said container comprising a base portion and a cover portion which is releasably attached to said base portion, wherein at least one support rack is located within said container; b) securing at least one item inside the container and within the at least one support rack; c) dusting the at least one item contained within said container with fingerprint powder; d) securing the cover portion to the base portion of the container; e) transporting the container and the at least one item to a remote location; and f) applying a sufficient amount of fixative material to coat the at least one item secured within the container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of transporting and then treating an item of evidence for latent fingerprints comprising:
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a) taking a container, said container comprising a base portion and a cover portion which is releasably attached to said base portion, wherein at least one support rack is located within said container; b) securing at least one item inside the container and within the at least one support rack; c) transporting the container and the at least one item to a remote location; d) dusting the at least one item contained within said container with fingerprint powder e) securing the cover portion to the base portion of the container; and f) applying a sufficient amount of fixative material to coat the at least one item secured within the container. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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