System for anesthetizing laboratory animals
US6776158B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/84
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for anesthetizing one or more laboratory animals is provided. An anesthetic component is introduced into a pressurized gas stream for delivery to laboratory animals. In one embodiment of the invention, a solo apparatus is used to administer anesthetic component to a single animal. The apparatus may also contain a host cage providing a group apparatus connected to the pressurized gas stream that permits administration of anesthesia to one or a group of animals simultaneously. One or more solo and/or group apparatuses may be used to administer anesthetic components to different animals at various dosages. The apparatus may also include a thermoregulatory system that transfers heat to animals as they receive anesthesia to control the animals' body temperature. In addition, the apparatus may include an exhaust system to remove contaminants from exhaust gases and to withdraw exhaust gases from the apparatus or apparatuses.
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