Illuminated hummingbird feeder
US8276541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01K39/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An illuminated bird feeder, such as a hummingbird feeder, includes a housing portion for holding a quantity of liquid, a hanger portion associated with the housing portion for suspending the hummingbird feeder from a support, and a feeder portion with at least one artificial feeding flower fluidly connected to the housing portion. At least one light emitting member in the form of a fluorescent-doped optical fiber is associated with the at least one artificial feeding flower for sighting the hummingbird feeder in low light conditions.
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