CA2101221A1 - Device which provides food and accessories to birds - Google Patents
Device which provides food and accessories to birdsInfo
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- CA2101221A1 CA2101221A1 CA 2101221 CA2101221A CA2101221A1 CA 2101221 A1 CA2101221 A1 CA 2101221A1 CA 2101221 CA2101221 CA 2101221 CA 2101221 A CA2101221 A CA 2101221A CA 2101221 A1 CA2101221 A1 CA 2101221A1
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- Prior art keywords
- module
- receptacle
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- food
- bird
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
- A01K39/00—Feeding or drinking appliances for poultry or other birds
- A01K39/01—Feeding devices, e.g. chainfeeders
- A01K39/014—Feed troughs; Feed throwers
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; CARE OF BIRDS, FISHES, INSECTS; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
- A01K39/00—Feeding or drinking appliances for poultry or other birds
- A01K39/01—Feeding devices, e.g. chainfeeders
- A01K39/012—Feeding devices, e.g. chainfeeders filling automatically, e.g. by gravity from a reserve
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
In a device which provides food and accessories to birds, it is known to comprise the combination of a body of which a portion of said body forms a bearing surface for a receptacle to which is connected one of a species of food or accessory modules. The body of the device has a portion which forms at least one means such as a hinge to connect said body to a bird cage, bird feeder or bird home or at least one means such as a bearing surface formed by a portion of said body from which said body may be suspended to an overhead object such as a tree.
In a device which provides food and accessories to birds, it is known to comprise the combination of a body of which a portion of said body forms a bearing surface for a receptacle to which is connected one of a species of food or accessory modules. The body of the device has a portion which forms at least one means such as a hinge to connect said body to a bird cage, bird feeder or bird home or at least one means such as a bearing surface formed by a portion of said body from which said body may be suspended to an overhead object such as a tree.
Description
` 2101221 This invention relates to a device which provides food and accessories to birds.
It is common to provide food and liquids to birds, in containers oP various shapes and sizes, ranging from open trays or fonts to an assortment of semi-closed dispensers.
Some food such as suet with seed mixes are moulded into blocks and placed in suet cages, some are moulded into ballsi and hung in cloth bags or suspended by pins or wire wrapped around them. Still others are moulded in trays and placed in cradles. Food of the sweet or honey moulded variety are suspended or supported with a variety of restraints. Bird accessories, for instance Cuttlebone, aid in providing cage birds with a source of lime and salts, bird toys such as bells, ladders and figures of birds can be added to the accessory list. It is evident that a multitude of supports are required to accommodate all of the above mentioned foods and devices. Many of the aforementioned dispensers fit poorly to the cage, feeder or home and much food can be wasted. Plastic sliding trays often bind when food particles get caught between the tray and its slides. Suet in cages for wild birds can sometime be difficult for the bird who is on the outside of the suet cage to reach, eventually the suet is reduced to pieces which in so-e cases fall to the ground to be eaten by predators, likewise suet hung in cloth bags can have similar problems.
I have found that by using a receptacle which individually receives a number of removiable, reusable or disposable food modules and said receptacle being built into or onto, or by means of an adaptor or adaptors be attached to bird cages, bird feeders or bird homes, the modules all being inherent components to the receptacle will provide a devlce havlng the capability of supplying a wide variety of food to birds in a convenlent and ePficient manner. Acce~80rle8 built onto modules can be po8itioned into or on said bird cages, feeders and homes using the same receptacle. Food modules may in some cases be machine packed, and in some cases be hand packed. The reusable type module can be modified to dispense liquid and most types of bird food. Receptacles can be built into new bird cages, feeders and homes very inexpensively or adapted to existing ones if required. More than one receptacle can be used for convenience. Bird cage doors for example would be a convenient place to mount or install this device.
In drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention, Figure 1 is an elevation view of one embodiment, which is preferred for bird cages. Figure 2 is a top view of this embodiment, Figure 3 i8 a side view of the embodiment illustrated in Figure 1, Figure 4 is an elevation view of another embodiment and Figure 5 is a plan view of this embodiment.
The device illustrated in Figure 1 comprises a cylindrical receptacle 8 open throughout its length, around which is constructed the receptacle body 1, moulded in plastic to form a bearing surface for the modules 11 or 12. The outer perimeter of the receptacle body forms a rectangular gate which is attached to a bird cage wall 9 in a fashion that the longer sides of the gate lie in the vertical plane. A plastic removable, reusable Module 11 is utilized in connecting the manually packed food supply, and the bird accessory supply 13 to the receptacle. A plastic disposable odule 12 is utilized in connecting a machine packed food supply to the receptacle.
The receptacle body 1 is secured to the cage with an attachment such as a hinge 4, and a stop pin 5, and combination handle and latch 6. When unlatched, the gate and receptacle body 1 can swing out and ~way from the cage to allow the desired module to be in8erted lnto the receptacle who8e openlng faces the inside of the cage when the - , , , , ~
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door is closed. With the door in the closed position and latched, an appropriate module can be inserted into the exposed receptacle from outside the cage. A sliding door 2, resting in vertical guides 3, which are moulded to the receptacle bodies, outside face relat$ve to a closed gate will when lowered cover the receptacle opening. This door prevents small birds from escaping when modules are removed. A removable plastic peg 10, i8 inserted through the smaller cpening 7, provided in the receptacle body 1 and acts as a resting place for birds. A variety of pegs may be utilized in this arrangement to facilitate the birds access to food or accessories. The module 11 is cylindrical in shape internally and is designed with a slight taper externally to facilitate insertion into the receptacle 8, and tighten the module in position. A
flange is moulded around the large diameter end to facilitate insertion and retraction of the module and in some embodiments can act as a bearing between the module and the receptacle. The opposing end of the module, because of the taper, has a smaller outside diameter than that of the receptacle and does not have a flange. The basic module 11 is open and unrestricted throughout between the flanged end and the end having the smaller outside diameter, to accommodate feeding from either end of the module as required in some embodiments. The same basic module 11 is used to accommodate a wide variety of food, liquid and accessories, by modifying the module to suit. Some modifications to the basic module 11, are illustrated in Figure 3, namely the large capacity loose seed bin 15, the toy bird accessory 13, and the small capacity loose seed feeder built entirely inside the module 11, as illustrated in Figure 4 of another embodiment. Module 12 is designed to fit the receptacle 8 in the same way module 11 does, however the smaller diameter end i8 closed and rounded as illustrated in Flgure 3, to accept food being dispensed by a machine. The flanged end of module ~' 2101221 12 can be any reasonable size to accommodate a seal for the purpose of keeping food clean and fresh. Module 12 is made from thin deposable plastic and because it is considerably thinner than module 11 it can be expected to become slightly enlarged if packed too tightly by machine, however this is compensated for by the modules external taper.
The device as illustrated in Figure 4 and Figure 5 is in the embodiment of a birdfeeder designed as a plastic representation of a bird. The receptacle body 1, is moulded into the wing and body structure of this embodiment. The removable Peg 10, is inserted into opening 7 located on the receptacle body and below the receptacle 8. A modified module 11 is shown as illustrated in Figure 4 and Figure 5 which can dispense loose seed from either end of the module. A filler slot, NOT SHOWN, is located on the upper surface of the module a~ related to Figure 4. The filler slot lies parallel to the flange face and is narrower than the thickness of the receptacle body thus when the module is properly positioned in the receptacle the slot is effectively closed. In this embodiment an unmodified module 11 can dispense suet and suet seed mixes from either end of the module. Machine packed food modules may also be used in this embodiment.
This small device can hang inside bird cages and hang in any convenient position to service wild birds outdoors. It can utilize both food and accessory modules.
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It is common to provide food and liquids to birds, in containers oP various shapes and sizes, ranging from open trays or fonts to an assortment of semi-closed dispensers.
Some food such as suet with seed mixes are moulded into blocks and placed in suet cages, some are moulded into ballsi and hung in cloth bags or suspended by pins or wire wrapped around them. Still others are moulded in trays and placed in cradles. Food of the sweet or honey moulded variety are suspended or supported with a variety of restraints. Bird accessories, for instance Cuttlebone, aid in providing cage birds with a source of lime and salts, bird toys such as bells, ladders and figures of birds can be added to the accessory list. It is evident that a multitude of supports are required to accommodate all of the above mentioned foods and devices. Many of the aforementioned dispensers fit poorly to the cage, feeder or home and much food can be wasted. Plastic sliding trays often bind when food particles get caught between the tray and its slides. Suet in cages for wild birds can sometime be difficult for the bird who is on the outside of the suet cage to reach, eventually the suet is reduced to pieces which in so-e cases fall to the ground to be eaten by predators, likewise suet hung in cloth bags can have similar problems.
I have found that by using a receptacle which individually receives a number of removiable, reusable or disposable food modules and said receptacle being built into or onto, or by means of an adaptor or adaptors be attached to bird cages, bird feeders or bird homes, the modules all being inherent components to the receptacle will provide a devlce havlng the capability of supplying a wide variety of food to birds in a convenlent and ePficient manner. Acce~80rle8 built onto modules can be po8itioned into or on said bird cages, feeders and homes using the same receptacle. Food modules may in some cases be machine packed, and in some cases be hand packed. The reusable type module can be modified to dispense liquid and most types of bird food. Receptacles can be built into new bird cages, feeders and homes very inexpensively or adapted to existing ones if required. More than one receptacle can be used for convenience. Bird cage doors for example would be a convenient place to mount or install this device.
In drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention, Figure 1 is an elevation view of one embodiment, which is preferred for bird cages. Figure 2 is a top view of this embodiment, Figure 3 i8 a side view of the embodiment illustrated in Figure 1, Figure 4 is an elevation view of another embodiment and Figure 5 is a plan view of this embodiment.
The device illustrated in Figure 1 comprises a cylindrical receptacle 8 open throughout its length, around which is constructed the receptacle body 1, moulded in plastic to form a bearing surface for the modules 11 or 12. The outer perimeter of the receptacle body forms a rectangular gate which is attached to a bird cage wall 9 in a fashion that the longer sides of the gate lie in the vertical plane. A plastic removable, reusable Module 11 is utilized in connecting the manually packed food supply, and the bird accessory supply 13 to the receptacle. A plastic disposable odule 12 is utilized in connecting a machine packed food supply to the receptacle.
The receptacle body 1 is secured to the cage with an attachment such as a hinge 4, and a stop pin 5, and combination handle and latch 6. When unlatched, the gate and receptacle body 1 can swing out and ~way from the cage to allow the desired module to be in8erted lnto the receptacle who8e openlng faces the inside of the cage when the - , , , , ~
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door is closed. With the door in the closed position and latched, an appropriate module can be inserted into the exposed receptacle from outside the cage. A sliding door 2, resting in vertical guides 3, which are moulded to the receptacle bodies, outside face relat$ve to a closed gate will when lowered cover the receptacle opening. This door prevents small birds from escaping when modules are removed. A removable plastic peg 10, i8 inserted through the smaller cpening 7, provided in the receptacle body 1 and acts as a resting place for birds. A variety of pegs may be utilized in this arrangement to facilitate the birds access to food or accessories. The module 11 is cylindrical in shape internally and is designed with a slight taper externally to facilitate insertion into the receptacle 8, and tighten the module in position. A
flange is moulded around the large diameter end to facilitate insertion and retraction of the module and in some embodiments can act as a bearing between the module and the receptacle. The opposing end of the module, because of the taper, has a smaller outside diameter than that of the receptacle and does not have a flange. The basic module 11 is open and unrestricted throughout between the flanged end and the end having the smaller outside diameter, to accommodate feeding from either end of the module as required in some embodiments. The same basic module 11 is used to accommodate a wide variety of food, liquid and accessories, by modifying the module to suit. Some modifications to the basic module 11, are illustrated in Figure 3, namely the large capacity loose seed bin 15, the toy bird accessory 13, and the small capacity loose seed feeder built entirely inside the module 11, as illustrated in Figure 4 of another embodiment. Module 12 is designed to fit the receptacle 8 in the same way module 11 does, however the smaller diameter end i8 closed and rounded as illustrated in Flgure 3, to accept food being dispensed by a machine. The flanged end of module ~' 2101221 12 can be any reasonable size to accommodate a seal for the purpose of keeping food clean and fresh. Module 12 is made from thin deposable plastic and because it is considerably thinner than module 11 it can be expected to become slightly enlarged if packed too tightly by machine, however this is compensated for by the modules external taper.
The device as illustrated in Figure 4 and Figure 5 is in the embodiment of a birdfeeder designed as a plastic representation of a bird. The receptacle body 1, is moulded into the wing and body structure of this embodiment. The removable Peg 10, is inserted into opening 7 located on the receptacle body and below the receptacle 8. A modified module 11 is shown as illustrated in Figure 4 and Figure 5 which can dispense loose seed from either end of the module. A filler slot, NOT SHOWN, is located on the upper surface of the module a~ related to Figure 4. The filler slot lies parallel to the flange face and is narrower than the thickness of the receptacle body thus when the module is properly positioned in the receptacle the slot is effectively closed. In this embodiment an unmodified module 11 can dispense suet and suet seed mixes from either end of the module. Machine packed food modules may also be used in this embodiment.
This small device can hang inside bird cages and hang in any convenient position to service wild birds outdoors. It can utilize both food and accessory modules.
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Claims (27)
1. A device which provides food and accessories for birds, comprising the combination of:
a body having portions defining at least one receptacle into which is connected a species of module and a mount formed by a portion of said body connected to a post fixed to the ground.
a body having portions defining at least one receptacle into which is connected a species of module and a mount formed by a portion of said body connected to a post fixed to the ground.
2. A device which provides food and accessories for birds, comprising the combination of:
a receptacle formed by a portion of a plastic body distending outward radially to form a frame which is not round and which narrows as it approaches its extremities;, and a species of plastic module able to connect to said receptacle by friction and a removable plastic perch resting on a bearing surface formed by a portion of the body, and below the receptacle, and at least one means such as a wire cable to hang said body to an overhead object.
a receptacle formed by a portion of a plastic body distending outward radially to form a frame which is not round and which narrows as it approaches its extremities;, and a species of plastic module able to connect to said receptacle by friction and a removable plastic perch resting on a bearing surface formed by a portion of the body, and below the receptacle, and at least one means such as a wire cable to hang said body to an overhead object.
3. A device which provides food and accessories for birds, comprising the combination of:
a rectangular plastic body of which a portion forms at least one cylindrical receptacle and a means such as a hinge to connect said body to a bird cage, and at least one species of module containing bird food and having a conical shaped exterior to ?acilitate entry and connection to said receptacle, and a sliding door positioned to cover the receptacle opening when lowered on guides formed by a portion of said body outer face relative to said bird cage, and a removable plastic perch connected to said body by a bearing surface formed by said body and located between the base of the body and the receptacle, and a means to secure said body to the bird cage such as, combination handle and latch installed in said body through an opening formed by said body and a stop pin formed by a portion of said body.
a rectangular plastic body of which a portion forms at least one cylindrical receptacle and a means such as a hinge to connect said body to a bird cage, and at least one species of module containing bird food and having a conical shaped exterior to ?acilitate entry and connection to said receptacle, and a sliding door positioned to cover the receptacle opening when lowered on guides formed by a portion of said body outer face relative to said bird cage, and a removable plastic perch connected to said body by a bearing surface formed by said body and located between the base of the body and the receptacle, and a means to secure said body to the bird cage such as, combination handle and latch installed in said body through an opening formed by said body and a stop pin formed by a portion of said body.
4. A device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, whereby a species of module has at least one means for connecting accessories to said module such as a tongue and groove bracket.
5. A device as claimed in claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein a species of module is machine filled with bird food.
6. A device as claimed in claim 5, wherein said module has at least one removable seal connected to a distal end.
7. A device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein a species of module is constructed to dispense hand filled bird food.
8.A device as claimed in claim 5, wherein said module is made from bio-degradable material.
9. A device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein a flange is located on a distal end of at least one module.
10. A device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein at least one tab is located on a distal end of a species of module.
11. A device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein a species of module is manufactured from bird food which is moulded to form.
12. A device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein a module does not require a taper on its outer surface.
13. A device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein a module is not cylindrical on the inside and conical on the outside.
14. A device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the module is disposable.
15. A device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein a module is open throughout between its distal ends.
16. A device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the device is constructed from a plastic material.
17. A device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the device is constructed with magnetizable material.
18. A device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the receptacle is made of metal.
19. A device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the receptacle is not cylindrical.
20. A device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the receptacle is closed at one end.
21. A device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the rectangular body, standing with its long tangents vertical and the receptacle opening facing the viewer for reference, said body can rotate about the receptacles vertical axis by means such as bearings attached to said body.
22. A device as claimed in claim 21, wherein said body can rotate about the receptacles horizontal axis with means attached to the body such as bearings.
23. A device as claimed in claim 3, wherein a swing gate can be substituted for said sliding door.
24. A device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein a portion of the said body forms a perch.
25. A device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the device can be attached to a structure with a support which embodies a tongue and groove.
26. A device as claimed in claim 25, wherein the device can be attached to a structure with clips.
27. A device as claimed in 2 or 3, wherein the device is attached to a structure with pins.
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| CA 2101221 CA2101221A1 (en) | 1993-07-23 | 1993-07-23 | Device which provides food and accessories to birds |
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| CA 2101221 CA2101221A1 (en) | 1993-07-23 | 1993-07-23 | Device which provides food and accessories to birds |
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US7032539B1 (en) * | 2005-03-25 | 2006-04-25 | Cedar Works, Llc | Bi-modal seed port with pivoting trough |
| US9686968B2 (en) | 2014-12-16 | 2017-06-27 | Mitchell Marketing Group, Inc. | Bird feeder with disposable bird seed tray |
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Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US7032539B1 (en) * | 2005-03-25 | 2006-04-25 | Cedar Works, Llc | Bi-modal seed port with pivoting trough |
| US9686968B2 (en) | 2014-12-16 | 2017-06-27 | Mitchell Marketing Group, Inc. | Bird feeder with disposable bird seed tray |
| US9980468B2 (en) | 2014-12-16 | 2018-05-29 | Mitchell Marketing Group, Inc. | Bird feeder with disposable bird seed tray |
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