| CPC A01K 1/031 (2013.01) [A01K 1/0047 (2013.01); A01K 1/0058 (2013.01); A01K 1/0245 (2013.01)] | 9 Claims |
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1. A multilayer isolation housing system for life-long breeding, caring, and maintenance of germ-free or germ-specific organism colonies, the system comprising:
a rack assembly having one or more internal dividing members;
a plurality of housing units removably seated upon the one or more internal dividing members, wherein each housing unit comprises:
an outer housing unit having a first removable cover that includes one or more openings to permit airflow therethrough, the first removable cover being seated atop the outer housing unit; and
at least one inner housing unit nested inside of the outer housing unit, the at least one inner housing unit having a second removable cover that includes one or more openings to permit airflow therethrough, the second removable cover being seated atop the at least one inner housing unit;
wherein the at least one inner housing unit is used to house the germ-free or germ-specific organism;
wherein each of the inner and outer housing units is free of mechanical ventilation, HEPA filtration, and pressurization.
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