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Ventilated cage and open rack system

US4989545A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 27, 1990
Grant dateFeb 5, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA01K1/031
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The ventilated cage and rack system is provided having a plurality of shelves which act as air plenums for conveying air to a plurality of predetermined air positions within the ventilated rack. At least one cage is provided for housing at least one animal therein, the cage is a cage level barrier having a gas impermeable portion having upstanding sidewalls and a filter bonnet positioned on the sidewall. The plenum shelf removes air disposed at the filter bonnet.

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