Small seed converter for bird feeder
US11968962B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16M13/02
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Implementations described and claimed herein provide apparatuses and methods for facilitating filling and cleaning of bird feeders that are aesthetically pleasing and adaptable for attracting different types of birds. In one implementation, a bird feeder includes a port having a surface extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end has a connecting portion configured to connect to a reservoir. The surface has one or more openings defined therein. A small seed converter is insertable into the port, and the small seed converter includes a plurality of teeth extending from an edge. The plurality of teeth are configured to narrow the one or more openings for dispensing small sized seed.
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