公开(公告)号：US12048294B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-30

申请号：US16601964

申请日：2019-10-15

Applicant: AcuiSee, LLC

Inventor： Scott Baron ,  Jeffrey A. Jamison

IPC: A01K5/02 ,  A01K1/03 ,  A01K15/02 ,  A01K29/00 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: A01K5/02 ,  A01K1/031 ,  A01K15/02 ,  A01K15/025 ,  A01K29/005 ,  G06F3/0488

Abstract: The present invention features a method and apparatus for enriching the environment of an animal. The apparatus presents a stimulus to an animal, and the animal may input the correct response to the stimulus into an interface. Upon a correct response the apparatus delivers a treat, indication, or combination thereof to the animal. The apparatus may increase the complexity of the stimulus with each correct response. The apparatus may also be connected to social media to track and compare the results of the animal's actions with other animals.

公开(公告)号：US11974554B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-07

申请号：US17252798

申请日：2019-06-19

Applicant: TECNIPLAST S.P.A.

Inventor： Pietro Bernardini ,  Alfredo Campiotti ,  Andrea Maggio

IPC: A01K7/02 ,  F16K21/04 ,  A01K1/03

CPC classification number: A01K7/02 ,  F16K21/04 ,  A01K1/031

Abstract: A liquid dispensing device (100), in particular for watering animals, in particular laboratory animals, such as small rodents or the like, said device (100) comprising a main body (101) which defines a longitudinal cavity (1011) for the passage of watering liquids, said longitudinal cavity (1011) being in communication with the outside through a delivery (1002) and a discharge (1001) for introducing said liquids in said longitudinal cavity (1011) and discharging said liquids from said longitudinal cavity (1011) respectively, a valve body (105) and an annular shape elastic sealing element (120) arranged inside said longitudinal cavity (1011), said valve body (105) comprising a stem with a first portion (106) which extends through said annular sealing element (120) and a flange-shaped head (107), wherein said flange-shaped head (107) is kept pressed against said annular sealing element (120) by means of an elastic thrust element (130), and wherein said stem can switch between a first closing position, in which the flow of said liquid downstream of said annular sealing element (120) is prevented by said annular sealing element (120), and a second opening position, in which the flow of said liquids downstream of said annular sealing element (120) is possible.

公开(公告)号：US11937569B2

公开(公告)日：2024-03-26

申请号：US17107237

申请日：2020-11-30

Applicant: IWT S.R.L.

Inventor： Matteo Borghi ,  Michele Vitali

IPC: A01K1/03 ,  A01K1/015 ,  B01D46/00 ,  B65G33/14 ,  B65G41/00 ,  B65G47/19 ,  G01F13/00

CPC classification number: A01K1/031 ,  A01K1/015 ,  B01D46/0041 ,  B65G33/14 ,  B65G41/00 ,  B65G47/19 ,  G01F13/005 ,  B01D2279/00 ,  B65G2207/08 ,  B65G2814/0344

Abstract: Apparatus configured for dispensing bedding inside of breeding cages for use in pharmaceutical preclinical research centres, including: a loading hopper located in the upper part of the apparatus, and adapted to contain the bedding to be supplied to the cages; at least one supporting plane adapted to support one or more cages, and positioned under the hopper; an actuator under the hopper, adapted to raise or lower the hopper and the at least one supporting plane; one or more dosing mouths located in the lower part of the loading hopper, and adapted to feed into the cages given quantities of bedding from the hopper; a dispensation system adapted to dispense bedding into the cages through the one or more dosing mouths; a control system adapted to determine the quantity of bedding and to control the actuator; and a base for supporting the apparatus.

公开(公告)号：US11828740B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-28

申请号：US17743824

申请日：2022-05-13

Applicant: Early O.M. Ltd.

Inventor： Michal Mark Danieli ,  Oron Snir

IPC: A01K1/03 ,  G01N33/00 ,  G01N33/493 ,  G01N35/00 ,  G01N35/02 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/0047 ,  A01K1/031 ,  G01N33/0001 ,  G01N33/493 ,  G01N35/00584 ,  G01N35/02 ,  A61B5/1105 ,  A61B5/4011 ,  G01N2035/00346

Abstract: A diagnosis system and method for detecting various Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in a biological sample by utilizing a smart platform configured to harness animal bio-sensors trained to detect various VOC's which may indicate various pathologies, and by conducting various data collection practices and analysis methods in order to produce output results. The diagnosis system and method is configured to analyze behavioral parameters concerning the animal bio-sensor and provide a non-invasive and safe diagnostic solution that does not involve exposing a patient to radiation or any other potentially harmful procedure.

公开(公告)号：US11653621B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-23

申请号：US16663961

申请日：2019-10-25

Applicant: TECNIPLAST S.P.A.

Inventor： Pietro Bernardini ,  Simone Cassetti ,  Giovanni Malnati

IPC: A01K1/03 ,  A01K1/00

CPC classification number: A01K1/031 ,  A01K1/0058

Abstract: A laboratory animal cage including a basin and a removable hood positioned which define an inner space that is closed and not accessible from the outside. The basin includes a flat bottom wall and sidewalls joined thereto, which define a first support edge. The hood is tray-shaped to define a second engagement edge and includes a main cover wall. Positioning the hood over the basin prevents the inner space from being accessed via the opposing first support edge and second engagement edge. With the bottom of the basin positioned on a support plane, the maximum distance between the first support edge and the support plane is 110 mm or less. Additionally, at least 50% of the inner surface of the bottom wall has a minimum height measurement to the inner surface of the hood of at least 127 mm, which is available for an animal.

公开(公告)号：US20190216045A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-18

申请号：US16250195

申请日：2019-01-17

Applicant: Case Western Reserve University

Inventor： Alexander Rodriguez-Palacios ,  Fabio Cominelli

IPC: A01K1/03 ,  A01K1/02 ,  A01K1/00

CPC classification number: A01K1/031 ,  A01K1/0058 ,  A01K1/0245

Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure can include a multilayer static housing system for preventing the ingress of microorganisms therein. The housing system can include a static outer housing unit and at least one static inner housing unit nested completely inside of the outer housing unit. Airflow through the housing system can be driven passively by the chimney effect.

公开(公告)号：US20190216044A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-18

申请号：US15873841

申请日：2018-01-17

Applicant: Charles Douglas Mazzapica

Inventor： Charles Douglas Mazzapica

IPC: A01K1/03 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N5/225 ,  A01G7/00 ,  A01K29/00 ,  A01G9/20 ,  A01K31/14

CPC classification number: A01K1/031 ,  A01G7/00 ,  A01G9/20 ,  A01G22/25 ,  A01K29/005 ,  A01K31/14 ,  A01K67/033 ,  H04N5/2256 ,  H04N5/77 ,  H04N7/183

Abstract: A method of observing the complete lifecycles of living creatures. A portable enclosure is created to match the best environment needed for any life-form to flourish. This enclosure contains lights, video cameras and colorful background scenes to record the lifecycle of the living creature. The video and still photography is then transmitted by WIFI to a smart phone, tablet or computer for review.A method of creating an adjustable opening dimension for bird enclosures for attracting different species of birds to the enclosure.A method of observing complete lifecycles of non-living material and living tissue going through changes due to chemical and temperature alterations or living tissue additions.A portable enclosure is created to match the best environment needed for a material and living tissue observation as the material and living tissue undergoes intentional changes. This enclosure contains lights and video cameras to record the lifecycle of the material or living tissue changes. The video and still photography is then transmitted by WIFI to a smart phone, tablet or computer for review.

公开(公告)号：US20180260645A1

公开(公告)日：2018-09-13

申请号：US15760768

申请日：2016-09-16

Applicant: Children's Medical Center Corporation

Inventor： David P. Roberson ,  Clifford J. Woolf ,  Michael T. Do

IPC: G06K9/20 ,  A01K29/00 ,  A01K1/03 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/11

CPC classification number: G06K9/00348 ,  A01K1/031 ,  A01K29/005 ,  A61B5/0077 ,  A61B5/1113 ,  A61B5/1118 ,  A61B5/112 ,  A61B5/165 ,  A61B5/4824 ,  A61B5/7267 ,  A61B2503/40 ,  G06K9/00335 ,  G06K9/00362 ,  G06K9/2027 ,  G06K9/2036 ,  G06K9/209

Abstract: A device for detecting and recording animal behavior is provided. The device includes at least one corral that defines a contained field, the base surface of the at least one corral being sensitive to the animal's footprint. The device also includes an image capturing device that cooperates with the base surface to capture both a profile of the animal's full footprint and a profile of the animal's toe print when the animal is standing on its toes. In some embodiments, a first light is totally internally reflected within the base surface and a second light illuminates at least one of a tail, body and head of the animal from below the animal. In some embodiments, the first and second lights are produced from first and second light sources.

公开(公告)号：US20180206447A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-26

申请号：US15746343

申请日：2016-07-22

Applicant: UNIVERSITE DE MONTPELLIER ,  INSERM-INSTITUT NATONAL DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE ,  ECOLE PRATIQUE DES HAUTES ETUDES

Inventor： Tangui MAURICE

IPC: A01K1/03 ,  A01K15/02 ,  A01K29/00 ,  A01K7/06 ,  A01K5/02 ,  A61B5/11 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: A01K1/031 ,  A01K5/0233 ,  A01K7/06 ,  A01K15/02 ,  A01K15/027 ,  A01K29/005 ,  A61B5/1105 ,  A61B5/1113 ,  A61B5/1122 ,  A61B5/165 ,  A61B5/4088 ,  A61B2503/40 ,  A61B2503/42

Abstract: A device is provided for studying the ability of at least one mouse to find its bearings in a maze, the device including a plurality of houses distributed around a central agora and in which at least one stimulator allows the at least one mouse to carry out certain activities and/or satisfy certain primary needs. Each house further includes at least one sensor for measuring the activity of the mouse in the house, and more particularly its use of the at least one stimulator. Finally, a sensor makes it possible to detect and measure the movements of each mouse in the device. Quantitative parameters originating from these measurements thus make it possible to highlight the quality of the geographical memory of the at least one mouse.

公开(公告)号：US20180103617A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-19

申请号：US15559964

申请日：2015-04-24

Applicant: A&D COMPANY, LIMITED

Inventor： Naoto IZUMO ,  Ken IHARA ,  Shunsuke KASAMATSU

IPC: A01K29/00 ,  A01K1/03 ,  G01G17/00 ,  G01G21/28

CPC classification number: A01K29/00 ,  A01K1/031 ,  G01G17/00 ,  G01G17/08 ,  G01G21/28

Abstract: Provided is an animal weighing scale that automatically measures a weight of an animal by a simple configuration. The animal weighing scale includes a breeding container for laboratory animals and a scale including a weighing pan supported by a weight sensor, the weighing pan is disposed inside a breeding space of the breeding container, and the weight sensor is disposed inside or outside the breeding space, and accordingly, based on a measurement value change when an animal inside the container is placed onto the pan, a weight change of the animal can be continuously recorded.