Cage cover with filter, shield and nozzle receptacle

Abstract

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.

1 . An animal containment cage comprising a cover, a base and a water bottle receptacle in the cover, wherein:
 the water bottle receptacle comprises a sidewall the exterior of which sidewall is a distance less than or equal to about 0.50 inches from a cage wall when the cover is attached to the base;   the cover and base are constructed from a polymer; and   the cover and the base are about 0.01 inches to about 0.08 inches thick.   
     
     
         2 . The animal containment cage of  claim 1 , wherein the cover and base are about 0.01 inches to 0.03 inches thick. 
     
     
         3 . The animal containment cage of  claim 1 , wherein the exterior of the water bottle receptacle sidewall is a distance less than or equal to about 0.35 inches from a cage wall when the cover is attached to the base. 
     
     
         4 . The animal containment cage of  claim 1 , wherein the exterior of the water bottle receptacle sidewall is a distance less than or equal to about 0.30 inches from a cage wall when the cover is attached to the base. 
     
     
         5 . The animal containment cage of  claim 1 , wherein the exterior of the water bottle receptacle sidewall is a distance less than or equal to about 0.25 inches from a cage wall when the cover is attached to the base. 
     
     
         6 . The animal containment cage of  claim 1 , wherein the exterior of the water bottle receptacle sidewall is a distance less than or equal to about 0.20 inches from a cage wall when the cover is attached to the base. 
     
     
         7 . The animal containment cage of  claim 1 , wherein the receptacle comprises sidewalls forming a substantially square or rectangular cross section with rounded junctions. 
     
     
         8 . The animal containment cage of  claim 1 , wherein the receptacle comprises a member having a substantially cylindrical cross section and a bottom with an aperture. 
     
     
         9 . An animal containment cage comprising a cover, a base and a water bottle receptacle in the cover, wherein:
 the water bottle receptacle comprises a sidewall the exterior of which sidewall is a distance less than or equal to about 0.50 inches from a cage wall when the cover is attached to the base;   the cover and base are constructed from a polymer; and   the water bottle receptacle is about 0.01 inches to about 0.08 inches thick.   
     
     
         10 . The animal containment cage of  claim 9 , wherein the cover and base are about 0.01 inches to 0.08 inches thick. 
     
     
         11 . The animal containment cage of  claim 9 , wherein the cover and base are about 0.01 inches to 0.03 inches thick. 
     
     
         12 . The animal containment cage cover of  claim 9 , wherein the exterior of the water bottle receptacle sidewall is a distance less than or equal to about 0.35 inches from a cage wall when the cover is attached to the base. 
     
     
         13 . The animal containment cage of  claim 9 , wherein the exterior of the water bottle receptacle sidewall is a distance less than or equal to about 0.30 inches from a cage wall when the cover is attached to the base. 
     
     
         14 . The animal containment cage of  claim 9 , wherein the exterior of the water bottle receptacle sidewall is a distance less than or equal to about 0.25 inches from a cage wall when the cover is attached to the base. 
     
     
         15 . The animal containment cage of  claim 9 , wherein the exterior of the water bottle receptacle sidewall is a distance less than or equal to about 0.20 inches from a cage wall when the cover is attached to the base. 
     
     
         16 . The animal containment cage of  claim 9 , wherein the receptacle comprises sidewalls forming a substantially square or rectangular cross section with rounded junctions. 
     
     
         17 . The animal containment cage of  claim 9 , wherein the receptacle comprises a member having a substantially cylindrical cross section and a bottom with an aperture.