Abstract: A chimney cap assembly capable of being secured to a chimney or flue of either air-cooled or non-air-cooled types, embodiments of the chimney cap assembly including a collar member and an overlap joint. The collar member having a compressible portion with an outside circumference that is compressible to a compressed circumference smaller than an opening of the chimney or flue. The collar member also having an overlap joint with a pivot whereby the compressible portion of the collar member can be compressed. Embodiments of the chimney cap assembly include the collar member being attached to a base. Embodiments of the cap assembly also include means to form a ledge on the chimney or flue and a lower mesh structure. Also disclosed are embodiments of kits to provide such means to form a ledge and a lower mesh structure.

Abstract: A chimney cap capable of being secured to a chimney and including a base; an annular collar member for insertion into a chimney, and having an outside circumference smaller than an opening of the chimney so as to be readily received therein; an annular shaped mesh member that is supported about the collar; a top supported over the base; and a plurality of support rods attached to the collar and for the purpose of supporting the annular shaped mesh member. The annular shaped mesh member has discharge openings for air flow and at least one elongated slot through which one of the support rods extends for securing the annular shaped mesh member. The elongated slot in combination with the one support rod enables adjustment of the diameter of the annular shaped mesh member.

Abstract: A bird feeder having a hopper that has an open end and a closed end at opposing sides, and a scoop pivotally coupled near the open end so that the scoop is and selectively movable between a scooping position and a hanging position. In the scooping position, the scoop is lies generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the bird feeder. In the hanging position, however, the scoop lies transverse to the longitudinal axis. In another embodiment, the bird feeder comprises a cage having a closed end and an open end at opposing sides, and a hopper the cage. Each of the cage and hopper have an open end facing a substantially single direction. A lid engages and covers the open end of the cage, and is selectively movable from a closed position covering the open end and an open position allowing the dispensation of bird seed into the hopper. Additionally, a hanger comprising a cord passes through apertures in the lid.

Abstract: A chimney cap having a securement extending from the crown support to engage the interior of the chimney and secure the cap thereto.