Non-human primate research support tilt table
US5943983A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61D3/00
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tilting apparatus for supporting and restraining a non-human primate animal while conducting research. The tilting apparatus is provided with a table for supporting the animal reclining face down thereon. The table is supported by support means for rotation about a first axis between a horizontal position and a head-down position and about a second axis between the head-down position and a head-up position. Locking means are provided for releasably locking the table in a selected horizontal, head-down or head-up positions. Suitable restraining means are provided which are intersecurable between the animal and the table and function to support and restrain the animal. The animal, while remaining restrained to the tilting apparatus, has free range of motion to feed itself from a water and feeding station. The water and feeding station is supported by an accessory pole. A waste collection system is provided which is connected to the table and which functions for collecting animal waste. A biosensor protective shield is supported by the accessory pole and prevents the animal from accessing chronically-implanted biosensors and instrumentation.
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