Feedthrough electrical connection, and experimental animal cages and monitoring systems including the same
US10687509B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K29/005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cage for housing at least one experimental animal is disclosed. The cage may include one or more walls that enclose a living space for at least one experimental animal with at least one wall comprising a plastic material. At least one electrical feedthrough may traverse the wall. The electrical feedthrough may include an internal electrical contact located inside the living space and an external electrical contact located outside the living space. The internal and external electrical contacts may be electrically connected. A system for monitoring at least one experimental animal and an electrical feedthrough for providing electrical continuity through a wall of a cage for housing an experimental animal is also disclosed.
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