Systems and methods for facilitating seed feeder filling

US11051494B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Classic Brands, LLC · US

Inventors

• Robert Donegan · Denver, US
• Bryan Krueger · Denver, US
• John Bruno · Denver, US
• Lindsey Nifong · Denver, US
• John Putz · Fountain City, US
• Stephen Combs · Denver, US
• Lynn Hunter · Parker, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 14, 2017
• Grant date: Jul 6, 2021
• Expiry date: Sep 16, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65D51/242
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A bird feeding system that can be filled after pressing a release button on a cap assembly connected to a body that includes a reservoir. The cap assembly may be opened to provide access to the reservoir. A lid of the cap assembly is released by depressing a first side of the release button. The lid is moved from a closed position to an open position using a bias of a spring assembly upon the release of the lid. The lid moves from the closed position to the open position along a rotation path created by a hinge at a second side. The lid is held in the open position by the spring bias, and the open position provides access to the reservoir through the cap opening. Birdseed is received through the cap opening into the reservoir.