CA2253774C - Bird feeder device with multiple concentric perching rings - Google Patents
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- CA2253774C CA2253774C CA 2253774 CA2253774A CA2253774C CA 2253774 C CA2253774 C CA 2253774C CA 2253774 CA2253774 CA 2253774 CA 2253774 A CA2253774 A CA 2253774A CA 2253774 C CA2253774 C CA 2253774C
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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
- A01K39/0113—Feeding devices, e.g. chainfeeders with means to prevent other animals or insects, e.g. squirrels or ants, from eating also
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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
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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
- A01K39/04—Combined feeding and drinking appliances, e.g. also for batteries
Abstract
A bird feeder device comprises a generally cylindrical food container, a substantially circular feeding platform, and a removable cover. A plurality of concentric perching rings permit both small and large birds to easily access the seed or other food on the feeding platform. The bird feeder device has a means for water molecules to escape from the feeding platform. The removable cover may be inverted to feed water or other liquid to birds. A plurality of bird feeder devices may be stacked together. Also disclosed is a means for illuminating a substantially spherical or ellipsoidal squirrel guard attached to the bird feeder device. This invention relates to bird feeders, more particularly to a bird feeder having perching rings.
Description
Description Title Bird Feeder Device with Multiple Concentric Perching Rings Technical Field This invention relates to bird feeders, more particularly to a bird feeder having perching rings.
Backgrround Art There are many instances where it would be desirable to be able to provide means for both small birds and large birds to access the seed or other food in a bird feeder.
A large number of patents disclose bird feeders with perching rods or rings in different configurations.
These prior art arrangements do not accommodate birds of different sizes at the same time.
Description of the Invention It is a primary object of the invention to provide a bird feeder which universally accommodates birds of different sizes at the same time.
It is another object of the invention to provide a bird feeder which has a modular construction.
One aspect of the invention provides a plurality of concentric perching rings to permit both small birds and large birds to access the seed or other food on the feeding platform at the same time. When eating the seed or other food on the feeding platform, smaller birds may stand on a concentric perching ring with smaller diameter, while larger birds may stand on a concentric perching ring with larger diameter. A substantially spherical or ellipsoidal squirrel guard may be securely attached to prevent a squirrel or like ground animal from gaining access to the seed or other food on the feeding platform.
Another aspect of the invention provides a means for water molecules to escape from the feeding platform so that the water that falls in the form of rain or snow escapes without rotting the seed or other food on the feeding platform.
Another aspect of the invention provides a mechanism for the bird feeder to also feed water or other liquid to birds.
Another aspect of the invention provides a mechanism for a plurality of bird feeder devices to be stacked together vertically so that a plurality of seed containers with different seed or other food may be offered to birds of different kinds.
Another aspect of the invention provides a means for illumination inside the substantially spherical or ellipsoidal squirrel guard.
Brief Description of the Fig~~ures in the Drawings In drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention:
Figure 1 marked "Prior Art" is a perspective view of a conventional bird feeder with a single perching icing;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bird :feeder device with multiple concentric perching :rings according to 'the invention;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a bird feeder device with multiple concentric perching rings .according to the invention;
Figure 4 is a sectional view of the invention along line .I - I of Figure 2 and Figure 3 ;
Figure 5 is a sectional view of the invention along line ;I I - I I of Figure 2 and Figure 3 ;
Figure 6 is a sectional view of another embodiment of the :invention; and Figure 7 is a sectional view of another embodiment of the :invention.
lodes for Carrying Out the Invention In a conventional bird feeder shown in Figure 1 marked "Prior i~rt", a feeding platform ~1 having a single perching ring supports ~~ food container 2, and a removable cover 3 is placed on top of the food container 2. The feeding platform 1 is mounted to the top end of the post 5 via a substantially spheri~~al or ellipsoidal squirrel guard 4. A plura~_ity of: openings along the bottom periphery of the food container 2 allow the seed or other food in the food container 2 to descend to the feeding platform 1 by ~~ravity.
The single perching ring on the feeding platform 1 of the conventional bird feeder does not permit both small and large birds to access the seed on other food on the feeding platform 1.
The size of the perching ring must be selectively predetermined :For either small birds or large birds.
Additionally, the feeding platform 1 of the conventional bird :Feeder does not provide means for water molecules to escape from 'the feeding platform l, causing the water that falls in the form of rain or snow to remain still and rot the seed or other food on the feeding platform 1.
According to the present invention shown in Figure 2 and in Figure 3, a circular feeding platform 1 having a plurality of concentric perching rings supports a cylindrical food container 2, and a removable cover 3 is placed on top of the ~~ylindrical food container 2 by sliding or screwing. A plurality of openings along the bottom periphery of the cylindrical food container 2 allow the seed or other food in the food cantainer 2 to descend to the ~~ircular feeding platform 1 by gravity.
The circular feeding platform 1 has a plurality of concentric perching rings of different: dia~ters and heights in order to universally accommodate birds of different sizes and shapes at the .same time.
Backgrround Art There are many instances where it would be desirable to be able to provide means for both small birds and large birds to access the seed or other food in a bird feeder.
A large number of patents disclose bird feeders with perching rods or rings in different configurations.
These prior art arrangements do not accommodate birds of different sizes at the same time.
Description of the Invention It is a primary object of the invention to provide a bird feeder which universally accommodates birds of different sizes at the same time.
It is another object of the invention to provide a bird feeder which has a modular construction.
One aspect of the invention provides a plurality of concentric perching rings to permit both small birds and large birds to access the seed or other food on the feeding platform at the same time. When eating the seed or other food on the feeding platform, smaller birds may stand on a concentric perching ring with smaller diameter, while larger birds may stand on a concentric perching ring with larger diameter. A substantially spherical or ellipsoidal squirrel guard may be securely attached to prevent a squirrel or like ground animal from gaining access to the seed or other food on the feeding platform.
Another aspect of the invention provides a means for water molecules to escape from the feeding platform so that the water that falls in the form of rain or snow escapes without rotting the seed or other food on the feeding platform.
Another aspect of the invention provides a mechanism for the bird feeder to also feed water or other liquid to birds.
Another aspect of the invention provides a mechanism for a plurality of bird feeder devices to be stacked together vertically so that a plurality of seed containers with different seed or other food may be offered to birds of different kinds.
Another aspect of the invention provides a means for illumination inside the substantially spherical or ellipsoidal squirrel guard.
Brief Description of the Fig~~ures in the Drawings In drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention:
Figure 1 marked "Prior Art" is a perspective view of a conventional bird feeder with a single perching icing;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bird :feeder device with multiple concentric perching :rings according to 'the invention;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a bird feeder device with multiple concentric perching rings .according to the invention;
Figure 4 is a sectional view of the invention along line .I - I of Figure 2 and Figure 3 ;
Figure 5 is a sectional view of the invention along line ;I I - I I of Figure 2 and Figure 3 ;
Figure 6 is a sectional view of another embodiment of the :invention; and Figure 7 is a sectional view of another embodiment of the :invention.
lodes for Carrying Out the Invention In a conventional bird feeder shown in Figure 1 marked "Prior i~rt", a feeding platform ~1 having a single perching ring supports ~~ food container 2, and a removable cover 3 is placed on top of the food container 2. The feeding platform 1 is mounted to the top end of the post 5 via a substantially spheri~~al or ellipsoidal squirrel guard 4. A plura~_ity of: openings along the bottom periphery of the food container 2 allow the seed or other food in the food container 2 to descend to the feeding platform 1 by ~~ravity.
The single perching ring on the feeding platform 1 of the conventional bird feeder does not permit both small and large birds to access the seed on other food on the feeding platform 1.
The size of the perching ring must be selectively predetermined :For either small birds or large birds.
Additionally, the feeding platform 1 of the conventional bird :Feeder does not provide means for water molecules to escape from 'the feeding platform l, causing the water that falls in the form of rain or snow to remain still and rot the seed or other food on the feeding platform 1.
According to the present invention shown in Figure 2 and in Figure 3, a circular feeding platform 1 having a plurality of concentric perching rings supports a cylindrical food container 2, and a removable cover 3 is placed on top of the ~~ylindrical food container 2 by sliding or screwing. A plurality of openings along the bottom periphery of the cylindrical food container 2 allow the seed or other food in the food cantainer 2 to descend to the ~~ircular feeding platform 1 by gravity.
The circular feeding platform 1 has a plurality of concentric perching rings of different: dia~ters and heights in order to universally accommodate birds of different sizes and shapes at the .same time.
The circular feeding platform l, the cylindrical food container 2 and the removable cover 3 are made of a plastic material.
In one embodiment of t:he invention shown in Figure 2, a :substantially spherical or ellipsoidal squirrel guard 4 is mounted below the substantially circular feeding platform 1. A post 5 supports the substantially spherical or ellipsoidal squirrel guard ~4 in pole mount configuration to prevent a squirrel or like ground animal from gaining access to the seed or other :Food on the :Feeding platform 1.
In another embodiment of the invention show:z in Figure 3, a :substantially spherical or ellipsoidal squirrel guard 4 is mounted ~s.bove the removable cover ~. A hook 6 supports the substantially spherical or ellipsoidal squirrel. guard ~ in overhead mount configuration to prevent a squirrel or like ground animal from ~laining access to the seed or other food on the :Feeding platform :1 .
The concentric ring canfiguration of the present invention permits both small birds arid large birds to easi:Ly access the seed or other food on the substantially circular feeding platform 1.
Tf desired, the substantially spherical or ellipsoidal :squirrel guard 4 may contain a means for night illumination such ~~s an electric light bulb ar a phosphorescent paint.
Figure 4 shows a sectional view of the bird feeder device along line I-I of Figure 2 and Figure 3. The feeding platform 1 leas a plurality of concentric perching rings 1 -Z and 1- 2. A
plurality of openings 1 -3 are provided for the water to escape :from the feeding platform 1.
Figure 5 shows a sectional view of the bird feeder device belong line II-II of Figure 2 and Figure 3. The food container 2 lzas a plurality of openings 2 - 1 along the bottom periphery to <allow the seed or other food to descend to the feeding platform 1 by gravity. These openings 2 -1 are placed higher than the feeding platform 1 in order to prevent the water from leaking into the :Food container 2. The food container 2 also has a plurality of openings 2 -2 along the tap periphery to allow the water molecules to escape from the food container 2. The feeding platform 1 has a plurality of concentric perching rings 1 -1 and 1-2. A plurality of openings 1- 3 are provided for the water to escape from the :Feeding platform 1. A removable cover 3 is placed on top of the :Food container 2.
In another embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 6, the :removable cover 3 is inverted so as to hold water or other liquid.
The removable cover 3 is water-proof so that the water or other :Liquid does not leak to the food container 2 or to the feeding platform 1.
In another embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 7, a plurality of bird feeder devices are stacked together vertically .in a modular fashion. The removable cover 3 of the lower bird feeder device supports the feeding platform 1 of the upper bird feeder device. The removable cover 3 of the upper bird feeder device may be inverted to hold water or other liquid. Each food ~~ontainer 2 may contain specific seed or other food for birds of specific kind.
In one embodiment of t:he invention shown in Figure 2, a :substantially spherical or ellipsoidal squirrel guard 4 is mounted below the substantially circular feeding platform 1. A post 5 supports the substantially spherical or ellipsoidal squirrel guard ~4 in pole mount configuration to prevent a squirrel or like ground animal from gaining access to the seed or other :Food on the :Feeding platform 1.
In another embodiment of the invention show:z in Figure 3, a :substantially spherical or ellipsoidal squirrel guard 4 is mounted ~s.bove the removable cover ~. A hook 6 supports the substantially spherical or ellipsoidal squirrel. guard ~ in overhead mount configuration to prevent a squirrel or like ground animal from ~laining access to the seed or other food on the :Feeding platform :1 .
The concentric ring canfiguration of the present invention permits both small birds arid large birds to easi:Ly access the seed or other food on the substantially circular feeding platform 1.
Tf desired, the substantially spherical or ellipsoidal :squirrel guard 4 may contain a means for night illumination such ~~s an electric light bulb ar a phosphorescent paint.
Figure 4 shows a sectional view of the bird feeder device along line I-I of Figure 2 and Figure 3. The feeding platform 1 leas a plurality of concentric perching rings 1 -Z and 1- 2. A
plurality of openings 1 -3 are provided for the water to escape :from the feeding platform 1.
Figure 5 shows a sectional view of the bird feeder device belong line II-II of Figure 2 and Figure 3. The food container 2 lzas a plurality of openings 2 - 1 along the bottom periphery to <allow the seed or other food to descend to the feeding platform 1 by gravity. These openings 2 -1 are placed higher than the feeding platform 1 in order to prevent the water from leaking into the :Food container 2. The food container 2 also has a plurality of openings 2 -2 along the tap periphery to allow the water molecules to escape from the food container 2. The feeding platform 1 has a plurality of concentric perching rings 1 -1 and 1-2. A plurality of openings 1- 3 are provided for the water to escape from the :Feeding platform 1. A removable cover 3 is placed on top of the :Food container 2.
In another embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 6, the :removable cover 3 is inverted so as to hold water or other liquid.
The removable cover 3 is water-proof so that the water or other :Liquid does not leak to the food container 2 or to the feeding platform 1.
In another embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 7, a plurality of bird feeder devices are stacked together vertically .in a modular fashion. The removable cover 3 of the lower bird feeder device supports the feeding platform 1 of the upper bird feeder device. The removable cover 3 of the upper bird feeder device may be inverted to hold water or other liquid. Each food ~~ontainer 2 may contain specific seed or other food for birds of specific kind.
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1. A bird feeder device comprising in combination:
a cylindrical food container having a plurality of openings at the bottom periphery to permit the downward flow of the seed or other food by gravity, the cylindrical food container made of a plastic material;
a removable cover detachably connected to the cylindrical food container, the removable cover made of a plastic material;
and a circular feeding platform for supporting the cylindrical food container, and for exposing the seed or other food for the birds to feed, the circular feeding platform made of a plastic material;
the circular feeding platform having a plurality of concentric perching rings of different diameters and of different heights in order to universally accommodate birds of different sizes and shapes at the same time.
a cylindrical food container having a plurality of openings at the bottom periphery to permit the downward flow of the seed or other food by gravity, the cylindrical food container made of a plastic material;
a removable cover detachably connected to the cylindrical food container, the removable cover made of a plastic material;
and a circular feeding platform for supporting the cylindrical food container, and for exposing the seed or other food for the birds to feed, the circular feeding platform made of a plastic material;
the circular feeding platform having a plurality of concentric perching rings of different diameters and of different heights in order to universally accommodate birds of different sizes and shapes at the same time.
2. A bird feeder device as defined in claim 1, in which a substantially spherical or ellipsoidal squirrel guard, having a diameter sufficiently large to prevent a squirrel or like ground animal from gaining access to the seed or other food on the circular feeding platform, is securely attached to the bird feeder.
3. A bird feeder device as defined in claim 2, in which the squirrel guard is securely attached below the circular feeding platform.
4. A bird feeder device a.s defined in claim 2, in which the squirrel guard is securely attached above the removable cover for the cylindrical food container.
5, A bird feeder device as defined in claim 1, in which a plurality of means for water to escape is provided in the circular feeding platform.
6. A bird feeder device as defined in claim 1, in which the removable cover is inverted in order to hold water or other liquid.
7. A bird feeder device as defined in claim 1, in which a plurality of bird feeder devices are stacked vertically.
8. A bird feeder device as defined in claim 3 or 4, in which a means for illumination is provided inside the substantially spherical or ellipsoidal squirrel guard.
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