US3238922A
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Axenic container for live animals
Assignee: Charles River Breeding Laboratories Inc
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Filing: 1964-11-13
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Granted: 1966-03-08
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Expires: 1984-11-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip C Trexler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:20
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/0236; A01K1/0245; B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
AN ISOLATION CONTAINER FOR SHIPPING LIVE ANIMALS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: AN ISOLATION UNIT INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE SLEEVE WITH SPACED CLOSURES PROVIDING A CHAMBER FOR SAID ANIMALS AND FILTERS FOR ADMITTING AIR, FREE OF MICROORGANISMS, TO AND FROM SAID CHAMBER; AND A RIGID, PROTECTIVE CONTAINER ENCLOSING SAID ISOLATION UNIT INSCLUDING UPSTANDING WALLS INCLINED INWARDLY AND PERFORATED TO PROVIDE FOR AIR CIRCULATION AND A COVER HAVING A MEDIAL RIDGE WITH LATERAL PANELS INCLINED DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID RIDGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
AN ISOLATION CONTAINER FOR SHIPPING LIVE ANIMALS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: AN ISOLATION UNIT INCLUDING A FLEXIBLE SLEEVE WITH SPACED CLOSURES PROVIDING A CHAMBER FOR SAID ANIMALS AND FILTERS FOR ADMITTING AIR, FREE OF MICROORGANISMS, TO AND FROM SAID CHAMBER; AND A RIGID, PROTECTIVE CONTAINER ENCLOSING SAID ISOLATION UNIT INSCLUDING UPSTANDING WALLS INCLINED INWARDLY AND PERFORATED TO PROVIDE FOR AIR CIRCULATION AND A COVER HAVING A MEDIAL RIDGE WITH LATERAL PANELS INCLINED DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID RIDGE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-03-07 | 1969-09-06 | 1970-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-07 | 1973-09-06 | 1974-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-07 | 1977-09-06 | 1978-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |