A sealing container uses an O-ring seated on a burnished surface to form a fluid-tight barrier for radioactive fluids.
A hinged-lid containment vessel uses a double hinge mechanism for self-alignment and uniform sealing.
Adjustable shutter plates in a ventilated cask control airflow rates to maintain canister temperature and prevent stress corrosion cracking.
An underwater waste container uses irregular cover interfaces for secure fastening and a drainage system to remove accumulated water.
Replacing thermal brazing with a mechanical compression seal eliminates manufacturing difficulties and defect rates in small X-ray sources.