Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Gland

Thomas M. Gland 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).

  • Animal cage
    Patent number: 4085705
    Abstract: A ventilated animal cage system is provided in which a plurality of animal cages are removably suspended on shelves of a portable rack. Each shelf is hollow to form an air duct that is in communication with the cages suspended therefrom, thus minimizing the possibility of cross-contamination between animals in the cages and personnel in the laboratory room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1978
    Assignee: Eli Lilly and Company
    Inventors: Thomas M. Gland, Robert C. A. Frederickson