Bird feeder
US7516716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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32Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K39/012
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bird feeder including a container or holder for holding bird feed that has both open top and bottom ends, a plurality of feeding ports, a plurality of perches, a removable base and a manually operated latch member supported by the base. The latch member includes a plurality of latch extensions for engagement with holes in the base and a plurality of fingers for releasable engagement with the port assemblies. The feed port assembly includes a port member, an insert member for engagement with the fastener and a container for securing the port member with the insert member. A mount supports the bird feeder from below.
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