Self sealing X-Ray film container

A self-closing X-Ray film container, comprising:

• a light-proof and opaque generally box-shaped receptacle having an interior and an exterior,
• the receptacle having a top and a bottom, a front and a back, and a first side and a second side,
• the receptacle having an angular opening defining a mouth, the opening extending substantially across the top, extending along the length of each side at an angle such that the opening extends to the front of the container,
• a first pivot mount located below the mouth on the first side,
• a second pivot mount located below the mouth on the second side;
• an opaque lid having a generally planar top and a bottom, and a first side and a second side,
• the lid having a first flange protruding from the bottom at the first side, the first flange having a pivot mount coupling,
• the lid having a second flange protruding from the bottom at the second side, the second flange having a pivot mount coupling;
• the area of the lid bottom behind the flange defining a force area;
• each pivot mount coupling of the lid coupled to a pivot mount, such that the lid may pivot thereupon and cover the mouth;
• a force generating element coupled between the lid force area and the container such that the bottom of the lid is forced upon the mouth to form a light-proof seal.