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Assembly for animals with positive disconnect from a watering system

  • US 5,513,596 A
  • Filed: 10/21/1994
  • Issued: 05/07/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/21/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A water disconnect assembly in an animal cage rack system, said cage rack system including a cage having at least one wall and an apparatus in said at least one wall, said assembly comprising:

  • removable water supply means coupled to an inner surface of said wall of said cage for supplying water to an animal wherein said water supply means includes a water line connector attached to a water supply line and a water valve attached to the inner surface of said wall of said cage;

    positive disconnect means for disconnecting said cage from said water supply means;

    a knob means for activating said positive disconnect means;

    said knob means having an outer knob section having a hollow opening therethrough; and

    an inner button section positioned within said opening, said inner button section being coupled to said positive disconnect means,wherein when said cage is connected to said water supply means, said outer knob section is flush against said inner button section and when said cage is disconnected from said water supply means, said inner button section extends from said outer knob section for providing a positive visual indication of connection of said water valve to said water supply line.

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