Display Container For Botanical Specimens

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for a multisensory examination jar for botanical specimens. Embodiments of the disclosed jar may have a body portion with an integrated LED array for illuminating the contents of the jar. The jar may have a removable lid with an integrated magnifying lens, and an opening or port to enable a user to smell the contents of the jar. The opening may have a removable plug to establish a substantially air tight seal on the lid of the jar, to trap odors within the jar. The removable plug can be selectively removed to enable the user to smell the contents of the jar. The jar may have an electronics module and power source operable for wireless charging. The jar may also be configured to interface with a charging dock or base for wireless charging of integrated batteries.

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         21 . A display container comprising:
 a) an enclosure having a generally enclosed interior for storing a botanical specimen, and a transparent viewing section extending overtop of the interior when the enclosure is upright for viewing of the botanical specimen from above; and   b) a lighting system including one or more light sources integrated with the enclosure for illuminating the botanical specimen from above when received in the interior, the one or more light sources positioned clear of the transparent viewing section to provide a generally unobstructed view of the botanical specimen therethrough when illuminated.   
     
     
         22 . The display container of  claim 21 , wherein the transparent viewing section comprises a lens. 
     
     
         23 . The display container of  claim 21 , wherein the one or more light sources comprise a plurality of light sources spaced apart from each other about the transparent viewing section. 
     
     
         24 . The display container of  claim 21 , wherein the one or more light sources comprise an array of light emitting diodes. 
     
     
         25 . The display container of  claim 24 , wherein the array extends about the transparent viewing section. 
     
     
         26 . The display container of  claim 21 , wherein the lighting system includes an electronics module integrated with the enclosure and coupled to the one or more light sources for controlling operation thereof. 
     
     
         27 . The display container of  claim 26 , wherein the electronics module includes at least one battery for powering the one or more light sources. 
     
     
         28 . The display container of  claim 27 , wherein the at least one battery is rechargeable. 
     
     
         29 . The display container of  claim 28 , wherein the electronics module includes a power connector for charging the at least one battery. 
     
     
         30 . The display container of  claim 28 , wherein the electronics module includes a wireless charging module for wireless charging of the at least one battery. 
     
     
         31 . The display container of  claim 27 , wherein the electronics module comprises a power switch for controlling supply of power from the at least one battery to the one or more light sources. 
     
     
         32 . The display container of  claim 21 , wherein the one or more light sources are within the interior of the enclosure. 
     
     
         33 . The display container of  claim 21 , wherein the one or more light sources are mounted adjacent an upper end of the interior for illuminating the botanical specimen from above. 
     
     
         34 . The display container of  claim 21 , wherein the enclosure has a top wall bounding the interior from above and a sidewall bounding the interior horizontally, the top wall comprising the transparent viewing section and at least a portion of the sidewall being generally transparent for viewing of the botanical specimen from a side of the enclosure, and wherein the one or more light sources are below an upper periphery of the top wall and inboard of the sidewall. 
     
     
         35 . The display container of  claim 21 , wherein the enclosure comprises a lower portion and an upper portion detachably mounted to the lower portion and comprising the transparent viewing section. 
     
     
         36 . The display container of  claim 21 , wherein the upper portion is lockable to the lower portion to prevent access to the interior, and unlockable from the lower portion to permit access to the interior for insertion and removal of the botanical specimen. 
     
     
         37 . The display container of  claim 21 , wherein the lower portion comprises a container body and the upper portion comprises a lid. 
     
     
         38 . The display container of  claim 21 , wherein the enclosure has a security connector portion for securely connecting the enclosure to a desired location. 
     
     
         39 . The display container of  claim 21 , wherein the enclosure includes one or more scent ports for sampling an aroma of the botanical specimen when in the interior. 
     
     
         40 . The display container of  claim 21 , further including a port blocking member movable relative to the enclosure to selectively open and close the scent ports.