Living specimen induction chamber
US7331341B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2016/0039
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention described herein provides an induction chamber used to sedate one or more living specimens. The induction chamber comprises at least one gas inlet through which anesthesia gas and oxygen are supplied. To minimize escape of anesthetizing gas is into the ambient room or surroundings, the induction chamber includes a gas outlet or port that draws anesthesia gas. The induction chamber also comprises a device that obstructs gas flow through the gas outlet based on the position of the door. In one chamber design, when the door closes, the gas outlet is blocked. Thus, opening the door to the induction chamber causes anesthesia gas is to be drawn through the outlet while closing the door allows anesthesia gas to collect in the chamber and sedate any specimens located therein.
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