US Patent:
20090211534, Aug 27, 2009
Inventors:
Alan Rowe Schenkel - Fort Collins CO, US
William Glen Schroeder - Denver CO, US
John Volckens - Fort Collins CO, US
Assignee:
Alan Rowe Schenkel - For Collins CO
International Classification:
A01K 1/03
Abstract:
This patent application is for an apparatus to safely expose guinea pigs and other small animals to biohazardous aerosol. It is composed of three main chambers housed in an outer box which fits within a conventionally sized biosafety cabinet. The animal chamber contains a removable housing unit for four or eight guinea pigs. The aerosol chamber is separate to minimize fur contamination. The nebulizer chamber is also sealed to reduce risks from leakages. This apparatus is easily decontaminated by immersion in disinfectant. The first version of the prototype, tentatively named the AXS1, has been tested for safety, ergonomics, efficiency of rodent exposure to bacteria, airflow, access points, seal mechanisms, and size.