Patent ID: 6295950
Filing Date: 2001-10-02
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
A filter cap for an animal cage, comprising:a body portion dimensioned to fit upon and cover over a top of said cage, said body portion having a top wall, side walls and end walls, said top wall, side walls and end walls defining an interior;an air filter disposed in said interior of said body portion and extending across at least a substantial portion of said top wall of said body portion;a retainer disposed in said interior of said body portion and retaining said air filter at least in close proximity to said top wall of said body portion;a protective cover disposed in said interior of said body portion to protect the integrity of said air filter; andwherein said retainer includes a border portion, said air filter being held in place by said border portion and at least a portion of said top wall of said body portion when said retainer is releasably secured in said interior region of said body portion.