Innovive, Inc.

General Electric Company

Matthew D d'Artenay

Dee L Conger

Thomas M Perazzo

Francesca McGuffie

Asa Cannell

Willard D Childs

Gerard J Vanderloop

Michael J Connor, Jr

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.

Cage cover with filter, shield and nozzle receptacle

A fluid pumping system with energy recovery features may provide feed water to a reverse osmosis unit. The system includes an electronic controller unit that regulates the output of three hydraulic pumps. Each hydraulic pump drives the movement of a piston in a cylinder. The pistons collectively deliver a generally constant flow of high pressure feed water. Valve bodies direct reverse osmosis concentrate to the back sides of the pistons. The electronic controller coordinates the output of the hydraulic pumps with the actuation of the valve bodies. Movement of the pistons is controlled, in part, by a feed back loop to verify the desired hydraulic pump output. Valve bodies are designed to begin closing when an associated piston velocity decreases. The valve body moves after a dwell period when an associated piston should not be moving. The piston and cylinder are designed for exposure to high salt-content water.

Desalination system with energy recovery and related pumps, valves and controller

Containment systems and components for animal husbandry

Containment systems and components for animal husbandry: nested covers

Containment systems and components for animal husbandry: cage racks

Containment systems and components for animal husbandry: cover with air supply apertures

Containment systems and components for animal husbandry: nested cage bases

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San Diego, CA, United States of America

Matthew D d'Artenay