Patents Assigned to Animal Care Systems, Inc.
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Patent number: 10820566Abstract: An animal cage heating system includes a support structure for support animal cages and a plurality of thermal elements. Each thermal element is configured to provide localized temperature adjustment to one of the animal cages, and each thermal element adjusts the temperature of an animal cage independent of temperature adjustment provided to other animal cages.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2017Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: ANIMAL CARE SYSTEMS, INC.Inventor: David Russell Heldt
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Patent number: 7594481Abstract: An animal caging system has a plurality of stackable support trays with integral water supply conduits to supply water sequentially to each cage and eliminate any channels of stagnant water. Each support tray includes a vertical support member that engages the vertical support members of adjacent support trays in a stacked relationship, and a number of cage docking stations arranged around the vertical support member. The vertical support member includes a water supply conduit that extends to each cage docking station of the support tray and has openings in fluid communication with corresponding openings in the water supply conduits of adjacent support trays. In this manner, the water supply conduits of the stacked vertical support members combine to supply water in a single flow path to the cage docking stations on each support tray.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2005Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Animal Care Systems, Inc.Inventors: James S. Carter, Stieg E. Corell
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Patent number: 6584936Abstract: A novel microisolation container for laboratory animals or other species includes a rectangular, transparent base containing an intake port at the lower front end and a detachable top sealingly attached to the base which contains an exhaust port in the end opposite the intake port. The intake and exhaust ports are preferably covered with a filter membrane which excludes airborne contaminants. The interior of the top is contoured to provide a domed sloping ceiling for the container, the lower portion being adjacent the intake or front end of the container and the upper portion being adjacent the exhaust or rear end. Preferred embodiments include a feeder assembly which is supported by perforated supports which serve as shelter for the animals. The front and rear ports, the contoured ceiling and the feeder design aid in the laminar flow of air through the cage. A perforated floor, absorbent insert and disposable waste bag can be included in the base of the cage.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2002Date of Patent: July 1, 2003Assignee: Animal Care Systems, Inc.Inventor: Germain F. Rivard
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Patent number: 6571738Abstract: A novel microisolation container for laboratory animals or other species includes a rectangular, transparent base containing an intake port at the lower front end and a detachable top sealingly attached to the base which contains an exhaust port in the end opposite the intake port. The intake and exhaust ports are preferably covered with a filter membrane which excludes airborne contaminants. The interior of the top is contoured to provide a domed sloping ceiling for the container, the lower portion being adjacent the intake or front end of the container and the upper portion being adjacent the exhaust or rear end. Preferred embodiments include a feeder assembly which is supported by perforated supports which serve as shelter for the animals. The front and rear ports, the contoured ceiling and the feeder design aid in the laminar flow of air through the cage. A perforated floor, absorbent insert and disposable waste bag can be included in the base of the cage.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Animal Care Systems, Inc.Inventor: Germain F. Rivard
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Publication number: 20030051676Abstract: A novel microisolation container for laboratory animals or other species includes a rectangular, transparent base containing an intake port at the lower front end and a detachable top sealingly attached to the base which contains an exhaust port in the end opposite the intake port. The intake and exhaust ports are preferably covered with a filter membrane which excludes airborne contaminants. The interior of the top is contoured to provide a domed sloping ceiling for the container, the lower portion being adjacent the intake or front end of the container and the upper portion being adjacent the exhaust or rear end. Preferred embodiments include a feeder assembly which is supported by perforated supports which serve as shelter for the animals. The front and rear ports, the contoured ceiling and the feeder design aid in the laminar flow of air through the cage. A perforated floor, absorbent insert and disposable waste bag can be included in the base of the cage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2002Publication date: March 20, 2003Applicant: Animal Care Systems, Inc.Inventor: Germain F. Rivard
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Publication number: 20020043217Abstract: A novel microisolation container for laboratory animals or other species includes a rectangular, transparent base containing an intake port at the lower front end and a detachable top sealingly attached to the base which contains an exhaust port in the end opposite the intake port. The intake and exhaust ports are preferably covered with a filter membrane which excludes airborne contaminants. The interior of the top is contoured to provide a domed sloping ceiling for the container, the lower portion being adjacent the intake or front end of the container and the upper portion being adjacent the exhaust or rear end. Preferred embodiments include a feeder assembly which is supported by perforated supports which serve as shelter for the animals. The front and rear ports, the contoured ceiling and the feeder design aid in the laminar flow of air through the cage. A perforated floor, absorbent insert and disposable waste bag can be included in the base of the cage.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2001Publication date: April 18, 2002Applicant: Animal Care Systems, Inc.Inventor: Germain F. Rivard
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Patent number: 6257171Abstract: A novel microisolation container for laboratory animals or other species includes a rectangular, transparent base containing an intake port at the lower front end and a detachable top sealingly attached to the base which contains an exhaust port in the end opposite the intake port. The intake and exhaust ports are preferably covered with a filter membrane which excludes airborne contaminants. The interior of the top is contoured to provide a domed sloping ceiling for the container, the lower portion being adjacent the intake or front end of the container and the upper portion being adjacent the exhaust or rear end. Preferred embodiments include a feeder assembly which is supported by perforated supports which serve as shelter for the animals. The front and rear ports, the contoured ceiling and the feeder design aid in the laminar flow of air through the cage. A perforated floor, absorbent insert and disposable waste bag can be included in the base of the cage.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 1999Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: Animal Care Systems, Inc.Inventor: Germain F. Rivard
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Patent number: D533971Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2004Date of Patent: December 19, 2006Assignee: Animal Care Systems, Inc.Inventors: James S. Carter, Stieg E. Corell
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Patent number: D677839Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Animal Care Systems, Inc.Inventor: Christopher D. Goldsmith