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Device for the safe handling of nonhuman primates

US7895977B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims

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Assignee

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army · US

Inventors

Corey J. Hilmas · Perryville, US
Patrick Williams · Ottawa, CA

Key dates

Filing date	May 7, 2008
Grant date	Mar 1, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 27, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA01K39/012
WIPO fieldOther special machines
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A device for the safe handling of nonhuman primates includes a transparent elongated body having a top end and a bottom end. A ventilated lid is attached to the top end of the body by means of a hinge and includes a positive locking arrangement. The bottom end of the body is removably connected to a base which has first and second springs attached thereto. The body includes a plurality of apertures into which are positioned a plurality of inserts. Inserts proximate the bottom of the body include projections which are positioned under the first and second springs to maintain the body on the base.

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