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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 12, 1996
Filed:
May. 02, 1995
Richard S Phelan, Germantown, NY (US);
Barry Jamison, Fairfield, OH (US);
Taconic Farms, Inc., Germantown, NY (US);
Abstract
A tote for transporting animals has a container, each having a unitary injection molded design. The interior of the container is provided with dividers to provide separate compartments for containing animals therein. The sides and lid of the tote have arrays of minute holes that provide air flow into the container, and filter material is provided to cover the air holes so that contaminated air is prevented from reaching the animals container therein. The filter material is held in place by filter frames provides for the lid and side walls of the tote. A water container is also provided in the container for providing a supply of water that is accessible to the animals.