Vivarium for ecosystem teaching purposes and recreational observation
Patent 5135400 Issued on August 4, 1992. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 30, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
March 30, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2491853 3699921 3786781 3804064 Aquarium-terrarium tank Terrarium/aquarium combination Floating shoreline and accessory holder for aquarium/terrarium Auxiliary cage Aquarium-terrarium tank Patent #: 4995334 InventorApplicationNo. 860178 filed on 03/30/1992US Classes:434/297, Specimen enclosure119/246, Aquarium combination (e.g., aquarium-terrarium, etc.)119/482, Often portable, small capacity, roofed housing structure (e.g., coop, hutch, kennel, etc.)434/295Biology or taxidermyExaminersPrimary: Mancene, GeneAssistant: Thomas, L. International ClassesG09B 023/00A01K 063/00 A01K 001/02 AbstractAn enclosure to provide aquatic, amphibious and terrestrial plants and animals and flying animals with a natural environment that prevents escape. In one embodiment, an aquatic area and terrestrial area are connected by way of two ramps, so that animals may go back and forth between water and land. The aquatic and terrestrial areas are able to be drained through bottom outlets. The upper part of the enclosure confines an air zone in which flying animals may fly above and land in the water and land zones. The upper part of the enclosure has side and top openings covered by panels. At least one of the side panels is openable. In the preferred embodiment, the panels are covered with screen, however, they may be covered with glass or plastic. | |
