Cage cover with filter, shield and nozzle receptacle
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1. A cover for an animal containment cage, comprising:
- a first surface portion on a first horizontal plane sized to cover a first portion of the animal containment cage when in use;
a boss, a portion of which comprises one or more apertures and a top surface on a different horizontal plane than the first horizontal plane, the top surface sized to cover a second portion of the animal containment cage when in use, which top surface includes a nozzle receptacle;
a filter shield with grating in connection with an underside of the top surface, which shield is configured to prevent chewing of the filter, and which shield includes a curved portion under the nozzle receptacle having a profile and direction that follows the nozzle receptacle profile and direction, anda filter between the top surface and the shield.
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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.
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1. A cover for an animal containment cage, comprising:
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a first surface portion on a first horizontal plane sized to cover a first portion of the animal containment cage when in use; a boss, a portion of which comprises one or more apertures and a top surface on a different horizontal plane than the first horizontal plane, the top surface sized to cover a second portion of the animal containment cage when in use, which top surface includes a nozzle receptacle; a filter shield with grating in connection with an underside of the top surface, which shield is configured to prevent chewing of the filter, and which shield includes a curved portion under the nozzle receptacle having a profile and direction that follows the nozzle receptacle profile and direction, and a filter between the top surface and the shield. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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