GB2345237A - Dual purpose bird table roof - Google Patents
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- Publication number
- GB2345237A GB2345237A GB9828743A GB9828743A GB2345237A GB 2345237 A GB2345237 A GB 2345237A GB 9828743 A GB9828743 A GB 9828743A GB 9828743 A GB9828743 A GB 9828743A GB 2345237 A GB2345237 A GB 2345237A
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- Prior art keywords
- receptacle
- upright
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- roof
- bird
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- 230000009977 dual effect Effects 0.000 title description 2
- 238000005034 decoration Methods 0.000 claims 1
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000004743 Polypropylene Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000003287 bathing Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000004140 cleaning Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000035622 drinking Effects 0.000 description 1
- 229910052571 earthenware Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 description 1
- -1 polypropylene Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 229920001155 polypropylene Polymers 0.000 description 1
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 239000002023 wood Substances 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01K—ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; 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; AVICULTURE; APICULTURE; PISCICULTURE; FISHING; REARING OR BREEDING ANIMALS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; NEW BREEDS OF ANIMALS
- A01K45/00—Other aviculture appliances, e.g. devices for determining whether a bird is about to lay
- A01K45/002—Bird baths or showers
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- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Environmental Sciences (AREA)
- Birds (AREA)
- Animal Husbandry (AREA)
- Biodiversity & Conservation Biology (AREA)
- Feeding And Watering For Cattle Raising And Animal Husbandry (AREA)
Abstract
A bird table roof 1 has an upright member 5 below its base, the upright member 5 engaging with an upright support 3 for the roof 1. The roof 1 may be removed from the upright support 3, turned upside down, and used as a bird bath or as a container for plants (figure 3). The upright member 5 either fits over the upright support 3 (as shown) or into the upright support 3 (figure 1). When the upright member 5 fits over the upright support 3, it preferably terminates in resilient spring fingers which are tightened using a clamping clip 6.
Description
Dual Purpose Bird Table Roof
The present invention relates to a roof of a bird table which has an alternative use as a receptacle for liquids such as a bird bath.
An important function of a bird table roof is to protect a bird table from inclement weather. In fine weather it may be preferable to remove the roof so that, for example, there is a better view of the feeding birds.
During such fine weather birds are more likely to require assistance regarding water for drinking or bathing. The present invention provides for a roof which, turned upside down, can be placed on the ground or some other flat surface where it can serve as a birdbath. The bird table, if it has a fixing system as envisaged in patent number GB2295965B, can then be raised to the top of the pole.
Furthermore once the roof is removed the table can be taken off for easier cleaning.
Accordingly the present invention provides a receptacle having the function of the roof of a bird table having below its base an upright locating projection or tube capable of fitting into or around an upright receptacle-supporting member.
Preferably the upright locating projection or tube is moulded integrally with the base of the receptacle.
Preferably the upright locating projection or tube is situated below the centre of the base of the receptacle.
Preferably but not essentially the upright locating tube terminates in resilient spring fingers.
Preferably but not essentially the upright locating tube can be securely attached to the upright receptacle supporting member by means of a clamp mounted on the locating tube.
Preferably the receptacle has a pitched or angled profile on two or more of its sides. Preferably but not essentially the top of the receptacle has a flat surface.
The receptacle is conveniently made of plastic material e. g. polypropylene but it is envisaged that other materials such as china, terracotta, earthenware, metal or wood can alternatively be used.
Preferably the receptacle is used in conjunction with a bird table as envisaged for example in patent GB2295965B which is capable of being fixed at variable heights around the relevant upright receptacle-supporting member.
Figure 1 is an elevation partly in section of a receptacle in accordance with the invention with an upright locating projection fitting into an upright receptacle-supporting member.
Figure 2 is an elevation partly in section of a receptacle in accordance with the invention with an upright locating tube fitting around an upright receptacle-supporting member.
Figure 3 is an elevation partly in section of a receptacle in accordance with the invention sitting on a flat surface.
Referring to figure 1 the illustrated receptacle 1 is shown partly cut way to reveal the upright locating projection 2 fitting into the upright receptacle-supporting member 3.
Referring to figure 2 the illustrated receptacle 1 is shown partly cut away to reveal the upright location tube 5 terminating in resilient spring fingers 6 fitting around the receptacle-supporting member 3 and securely attached to it by means of a clamp 6.
Referring to figure 3 the illustrated receptacle 1 is shown upside down and partly cut away sitting on a flat surface 7.
Claims (10)
- CLAIMS 1. A receptacle having the function of the roof of a bird table having below its base an upright locating projection or upright locating tube capable of fitting into or around an upright receptacle-supporting member.
- 2. A receptacle as claimed in claim 1 where said projection or tube is moulded integrally with the base of the receptacle.
- 3. A receptacle as claimed in claims 1 and 2 where said projection or tube is situated below the centre of the base of the receptacle.
- 4. A receptacle as claimed in any preceding claim where said tube terminates in resilient spring fingers.
- 5. A receptacle as claimed in any preceding claim where said tube can be securely attached to said upright receptacle-supporting member by means of a clamp mounted on said tube.
- 6. A receptacle as claimed in any preceding claim where said receptacle has a pitched or angled profile on two or more of its sides.
- 7. A receptacle as claimed in any preceding claim where the top of said receptacle has a flat surface.
- 8. A receptacle as claimed in any preceding claim where said receptacle is used in conjunction with a bird table capable of being fixed at variable heights around said upright receptacle supporting-member.
- 9. A receptacle as claimed in any preceding claim where said receptacle is constructed, shaped and dimensioned to be used, when turned upside down, as a bird bath or as a container for decoration or plants.
- 10. A receptacle substantially as described herein above and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB9828743A GB2345237B (en) | 1998-12-29 | 1998-12-29 | Dual purpose bird table roof |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
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GB9828743A GB2345237B (en) | 1998-12-29 | 1998-12-29 | Dual purpose bird table roof |
Publications (3)
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GB9828743D0 GB9828743D0 (en) | 1999-02-17 |
GB2345237A true GB2345237A (en) | 2000-07-05 |
GB2345237B GB2345237B (en) | 2003-05-07 |
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GB9828743A Expired - Fee Related GB2345237B (en) | 1998-12-29 | 1998-12-29 | Dual purpose bird table roof |
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Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US5042192A (en) * | 1990-03-28 | 1991-08-27 | Osteen James L | Support and consumables support with barrier container |
US5165365A (en) * | 1991-11-25 | 1992-11-24 | Thompson Richard C | Ant proof pet feeder apparatus |
GB2295965A (en) * | 1994-12-07 | 1996-06-19 | Garodge Ltd | Receptacle |
US5845605A (en) * | 1997-09-23 | 1998-12-08 | Malamphy; Gerald E. | Bird bath |
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Patent Citations (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US5042192A (en) * | 1990-03-28 | 1991-08-27 | Osteen James L | Support and consumables support with barrier container |
US5165365A (en) * | 1991-11-25 | 1992-11-24 | Thompson Richard C | Ant proof pet feeder apparatus |
GB2295965A (en) * | 1994-12-07 | 1996-06-19 | Garodge Ltd | Receptacle |
US5845605A (en) * | 1997-09-23 | 1998-12-08 | Malamphy; Gerald E. | Bird bath |
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PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20071229 |