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An Inexpensive System for Safe Shipment of Small Animals in Very Cold or Hot Environments

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*Abstract: University of MissouriOffice of Technology Management & Industry RelationsNon-Confidential Abstract of InventionUM Disclosure No. 14UMC051 Temperature Controlled Shipping Container for AnimalsScientific research is constantly making advancements with the use of mouse and rat models. The biomedical community does research in many areas including genetic engineering and stem cell research. With these numbers on the rise it is important to be able to transport these unique rodent models potentially great distances regardless of the weather. Currently, it is difficult to transport rodent models and especially live animals due to varying climates during transport. Researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a container to serve the purpose of transporting these animals and animal models to the researchers in need. Phase Change Material (PCM) will be utilized as will unique structuring to ensure the safe and humane travel of rodents and rodent models.POTENTIAL AREAS OF APPLICATIONS:• Animal transport for scientific research• Transportation of any living or nonliving entity that requires temperature accommodations. MAIN ADVANTAGES OF INVENTION: • Ease of transportation for animals and scientists• Structure is based around characteristics of what animals would see naturallySTATE OF DEVELOPMENT:• Prototype completedFURTHER R&D REQUIRED• Further optimization is to be done regarding the size and structure of the containerLICENSING POTENTIAL:• University seeks licensee with the potential to commercializeINVENTOR(S):• Xu Han• Hongbin MaCONTACT INFO: Office of Technology Management & Industry Relations Wayne C. McDaniel, Ph.D. Associate Director Email: McDanielwc@missouri.edu Phone: 573-884-3302

*Principal Investigator: Name: Xu Han, Research Assistant Professor
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Name: Hongbin Ma, Asoc Prof Mech & Aerospace Engineering
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Country/Region: USA

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