Container for secure specimen locking

Abstract

A USB locking mechanism to prevent data stored in a USB storage device from being read by an unauthorized party. A cover fits onto a male USB connector, thereby preventing the connector from being inserted into another device. Removal of the cover in an unauthorized manner will typically destroy the device or render it unreadable.

1 . A locking apparatus, comprising: 
 a first portion with a first serial number;    a second portion with a second serial number matching the first serial number, the second portion adapted to fit onto the first portion and adapted to be non-removably attached to the lower portion.    
   
   
       2 . A locking apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 an insertion member with a head on one end of the insertion member, the insertion member attached to the first portion; and    a hollow receiver attached to the second portion to receive the insertion member.    
   
   
       3 . A locking apparatus as recited in  claim 2 , wherein the head is an angular head with an angular shape.  
   
   
       4 . A locking apparatus as recited in  claim 3 , wherein the angular head comprises an end with a slanted portion that ends in a jut.  
   
   
       5 . A locking apparatus as recited in  claim 4 , wherein the angular head is made from a malleable material allowing insertion into the receiver but not removal from the receiver.  
   
   
       6 . A locking apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising ajar securely housed between the first portion and the second portion.  
   
   
       7 . A locking apparatus as recited in  claim 2 , further comprising a jar securely housed between the first portion and the second portion.  
   
   
       8 . A locking apparatus as recited in  claim 3 , further comprising a jar securely housed between the first portion and the second portion.  
   
   
       9 . A locking apparatus as recited in  claim 4 , further comprising ajar securely housed between the first portion and the second portion.  
   
   
       10 . A locking apparatus as recited in  claim 5 , further comprising ajar securely housed between the first portion and the second portion.  
   
   
       11 . A locking apparatus as recited in  claim 6 , wherein the jar includes ajar serial number which matches the first serial number and the second serial number.  
   
   
       12 . A locking apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the first portion is a top portion and the second portion is a bottom portion.  
   
   
       13 . A locking apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the first portion is a bottom portion and the second portion is a top portion.  
   
   
       14 . A locking apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the first portion is a left portion and the second portion is a right portion.  
   
   
       15 . A locking apparatus as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the first portion is a right portion and the second portion is a left portion.  
   
   
       16 . A locking apparatus, comprising: 
 a bottom portion with a first serial number;    a top portion with a second serial number matching the first serial number, the top portion adapted to fit onto the first portion and adapted to be non-removably attached to the bottom portion;    a jar securely housed between the top portion and the lower portion;    a hollow receiver attached to the bottom portion to receive an insertion member; and    the insertion member attached to the top portion with an angular head on one end of the insertion member, the angular head having an end with a slanted portion that ends in a jut and the angular head is made from a malleable material allowing insertion into the receiver but not removal from the receiver.    
   
   
       17 . A locking apparatus, comprising: 
 storing means for storing a specimen; and    means for securing the storing means without breaking the means for securing the storing means.    
   
   
       18 . A method of detecting tampering with a specimen sample, the method comprising: 
 putting a specimen sample in a container;    placing the container in a first portion with a first serial number;    locking a second portion onto the first portion, the second portion containing a second serial number that matches the first serial number, the second portion preventing opening of the container and being non-removably attached to the first portion.    
   
   
       19 . A method as recited in  claim 18 , wherein the container has a serial number which matches the first serial number and the second serial number.  
   
   
       20 . A method as recited in  claim 18 , further comprising removing the container by breaking the first portion and/or the second portion.  
   
   
       21 . A method as recited in  claim 18 , wherein the first portion contains an angular head which slides into a receiver connected to the second portion which prevents removal of the angular head and the first portion.