Living specimen induction chamber

Details Living specimen induction chamber Living specimen induction chamber

2007-12-28

2010-10-05

Abbott, Yvonne R. (Department: 3644)

Animal husbandry

Confining or housing

For experimental purposes

C128S203150

Reexamination Certificate

active

07806082

ABSTRACT:
The invention described herein provides an induction chamber used to sedate one or more living specimens. The induction chamber comprises at least one gas inlet through which anesthesia gas and oxygen are supplied. To minimize escape of anesthetizing gas is into the ambient room or surroundings, the induction chamber includes a gas outlet or port that draws anesthesia gas. The induction chamber also comprises a device that obstructs gas flow through the gas outlet based on the position of the door. In one chamber design, when the door closes, the gas outlet is blocked. Thus, opening the door to the induction chamber causes anesthesia gas is to be drawn through the outlet while closing the door allows anesthesia gas to collect in the chamber and sedate any specimens located therein.

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