Andre D Jackson

US Patent:

45588074, Dec 17, 1985

Filed:

Mar 21, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/592015

Inventors:

Andre J. Jackson - Alexandria VA

International Classification:

A45B 2524

US Classification:

224251

Abstract:

This invention is a carrier for an umbrella which includes a tubular sheath supported from the shoulder of the user by a strap.

US Patent:

44768796, Oct 16, 1984

Filed:

Oct 26, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/314776

Inventors:

Andre J. Jackson - Alexandria VA

International Classification:

A61B 500

US Classification:

128760

Abstract:

An apparatus for collecting urine from laboratory animals includes a collector for accumulating the urine and a mounting plate which is adhered to the abdomen of the animal with a quick-drying adhesive. Preferably, the collector is releaseably connected to the mounting plate by screw threads. When the collector is not being utilized, a gnaw-resistant protective block is mounted over the mounting plate to protect the mounting plate from gnawing by the rat. The process for practicing the instant invention includes the steps of adhering the mounting plate 14 to the animal's abdomen with an adhesive applied so as to effect a seal around the opening of the animal's urethra in order to prevent contamination of the urine. Thereafter, the container is coupled to the mounting plate and urine collected. Urine may be drained from the collector with a hypodermic needle while the container is secured to the animal with the mounting plate or may be drained from the collector after the container has been removed from the animal.