Patents by Inventor Dee L. Conger

Dee L. Conger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20110061600
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages, modular rack units and components thereof. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Innovive, Inc.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Thomas M. Perazzo, Matthew D. D'Artenay, Francesca McGuffie
  • Patent number: 7874268
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages and modular rack units. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Innovive, Inc.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Thomas M. Perazzo, Asa Cannell
  • Publication number: 20100242852
    Abstract: A rack system having shelves configured to support a plurality of disposable animal cages may include a modular configuration that is adapted to easily provide a desired rack size during manufacturing. A rack system may also include shelves which are configured to receive disposable cages and which have spring biased rails configured to receive edges of the disposable cages and provide a spring bias pushing apertures of a cage against nozzles of the shelf to provide a seal therebetween. A rack system may also include shelves which are configured to receive disposable cages and which have resilient flexible lids configured to deflect for releasable engagement into the rack assembly and establish a seal between the nozzle and receptacle for a controllable flow of air therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: INNOVIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Francesca McGuffie, Leroy Jenson, Cory Spivey
  • Publication number: 20100248611
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages and modular rack units. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: INNOVIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Thomas M. Perazzo, Asa Cannell
  • Patent number: 7739984
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages and modular rack units. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2010
    Assignee: Innovive, Inc.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Thomas M. Perazzo, Matthew D. d'Artenay
  • Patent number: 7734381
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages, modular rack units and controllers. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems. The single-use animal containment cages contain controllers that regulate airflow or air pressure and have a user interface and processor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Innovive, Inc.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Thomas M. Perazzo, Asa Cannell
  • Patent number: 7665419
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages and modular rack units. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Innovive, Inc.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Thomas M. Perazzo, Matthew D. d'Artenay
  • Patent number: 7661392
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages and modular rack units. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Innovive, Inc.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Thomas M. Perazzo, Matthew D. d'Artenay
  • Publication number: 20090272329
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages and modular rack units. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: Innovive, Inc.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Thomas M. Perazzo, Matthew D. d'Artenay, Asa Cannell
  • Patent number: 7527020
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages and modular rack units. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Innovive, Inc.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Thomas M. Perazzo, Matthew D. d'Artenay, Asa Cannell
  • Publication number: 20080282990
    Abstract: Provided herein are slidable “drawer” animal containment systems that allow for ready access to contained animals. In certain embodiments, the animal containment systems include disposable cages, and the systems are ventilated in some embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2008
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: INNOVIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Francesca McGuffie, Thomas M. Perazzo, Matthew D. D'Artenay
  • Publication number: 20080236506
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages and modular rack units. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: INNOVIVE INC.
    Inventors: Dee L Conger, Thomas M. Perazzo, Asa Cannell
  • Publication number: 20080236507
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages and modular rack units. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2007
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Applicant: INNOVIVE INC.
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Thomas M. Perazzo, Matthew D. d'Artenay
  • Publication number: 20080134984
    Abstract: Provided are animal containment cage liners useful for improving cage cleanliness and extending the period of time between cage cleanings. Also provided are processes for using such liners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Dee L. Conger, Thomas M. Perazzo