Patents by Inventor Brian K. Krueger

Brian K. Krueger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20160113248
    Abstract: A bird feeder generally in the form of hopper feeder that is coupled with a water reservoir. The hopper feeder generally includes a seed reservoir that receives and holds bird seed, which is dispensed to the birds by way of feeding stations. The hopper further provides a liquid reservoir for dispensing drinking water to visiting birds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Applicant: Woodstream Corporation
    Inventors: Romilly HUMPHRIES, Brian K. KRUEGER
  • Publication number: 20140305374
    Abstract: A bird feeder generally in the form of hopper feeder that is coupled with a water reservoir. The hopper feeder generally includes a seed reservoir that receives and holds bird seed, which is dispensed to the birds by way of feeding stations. The hopper further provides a liquid reservoir for dispensing drinking water to visiting birds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2013
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicant: Woodstream Corporation
    Inventors: Romilly HUMPHRIES, Brian K. KRUEGER
  • Patent number: 8683947
    Abstract: A bird feeder generally in the form of hopper feeder that is coupled with a water reservoir. The hopper feeder generally includes a seed reservoir that receives and holds bird seed, which is dispensed to the birds by way of feeding stations. The hopper further provides a liquid reservoir for dispensing drinking water to visiting birds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Woodstream Corporation
    Inventors: Romilly Humphries, Brian K. Krueger
  • Patent number: 8468972
    Abstract: A birdseed dispenser and birdfeeder incorporating the same are provided. The dispenser has a base assembly mounted to a first opening formed in the sidewall of the birdseed reservoir, including a front plate having a second opening formed therein, a flange extending around the second opening and projecting away from the front plate, and an end wall supported by the flange such that the flange and end wall together define a chamber. The dispenser also includes an apertured piece received in the chamber having a first seed aperture of a first configuration and a second seed aperture of a different configuration. The apertured piece is moveable between a first orientation, which places the first seed aperture in a seed accessible state permitting birds access to the seed, and a second orientation to place the second seed aperture in the seed accessible state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Woodstream Corporation
    Inventors: Lynn Hunter, James Carter, Furman O'Dell, Brian K. Krueger
  • Publication number: 20110226186
    Abstract: A birdseed dispenser and birdfeeder incorporating the same are provided. The dispenser has a base assembly mounted to a first opening formed in the sidewall of the birdseed reservoir, including a front plate having a second opening formed therein, a flange extending around the second opening and projecting away from the front plate, and an end wall supported by the flange such that the flange and end wall together define a chamber. The dispenser also includes an apertured piece received in the chamber having a first seed aperture of a first configuration and a second seed aperture of a different configuration. The apertured piece is moveable between a first orientation, which places the first seed aperture in a seed accessible state permitting birds access to the seed, and a second orientation to place the second seed aperture in the seed accessible state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: Woodstream Corporation
    Inventors: Lynn Hunter, James Carter, Furman O'Dell, Brian K. Krueger
  • Publication number: 20110180004
    Abstract: A bird feeder generally in the form of hopper feeder that is coupled with a water reservoir. The hopper feeder generally includes a seed reservoir that receives and holds bird seed, which is dispensed to the birds by way of feeding stations. The hopper further provides a liquid reservoir for dispensing drinking water to visiting birds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Romilly Humphries, Brian K. Krueger
  • Patent number: 7921809
    Abstract: A birdseed dispenser and birdfeeder incorporating the same are provided. The dispenser has a base assembly mounted to a first opening formed in the sidewall of the birdseed reservoir, including a front plate having a second opening formed therein, a flange extending around the second opening and projecting away from the front plate, and an end wall supported by the flange such that the flange and end wall together define a chamber. The dispenser also includes an apertured piece received in the chamber having a first seed aperture of a first configuration and a second seed aperture of a different configuration. The apertured piece is moveable between a first orientation, which places the first seed aperture in a seed accessible state permitting birds access to the seed, and a second orientation to place the second seed aperture in the seed accessible state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Woodstream Corporation
    Inventors: Lynn Hunter, James Carter, Furman O'Dell, Brian K. Krueger
  • Patent number: 7918184
    Abstract: A bird feeder generally in the form of hopper feeder (10) that is coupled with water reservoir (40). The hopper feeder (10) generally includes pole mount (12), hanger (14), seed silo (16), which is seated on platform (18), perches (19), roof (20), and lid (22). Silo (16) receives and holds bird seed, which is dispensed to the birds by way of feeding stations, such as feeding stations (24). Birds may alight on platform (18) adjacent to feeding stations (24) to feed on perches (19). Hopper (10) further provides drinking water to visiting birds, which is dispensed by water reservoir (40).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Woodstream Corporation
    Inventors: Romilly Humphries, Brian K. Krueger
  • Publication number: 20090223456
    Abstract: A birdseed dispenser and birdfeeder incorporating the same are provided. The dispenser has a base assembly mounted to a first opening formed in the sidewall of the birdseed reservoir, including a front plate having a second opening formed therein, a flange extending around the second opening and projecting away from the front plate, and an end wall supported by the flange such that the flange and end wall together define a chamber. The dispenser also includes an apertured piece received in the chamber having a first seed aperture of a first configuration and a second seed aperture of a different configuration. The apertured piece is moveable between a first orientation, which places the first seed aperture in a seed accessible state permitting birds access to the seed, and a second orientation to place the second seed aperture in the seed accessible state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Lynn Hunter, James Carter, Furman O'Dell, Brian K. Krueger
  • Patent number: 7469656
    Abstract: A birdseed dispenser and birdfeeder incorporating the same are provided. The dispenser has a base assembly mounted to a first opening formed in the sidewall of the birdseed reservoir, including a front plate having a second opening formed therein, a flange extending around the second opening and projecting away from the front plate, and an end wall supported by the flange such that the flange and end wall together define a chamber. The dispenser also includes an apertured piece received in the chamber having a first seed aperture of a first configuration and a second seed aperture of a different configuration. The apertured piece is moveable between a first orientation, which places the first seed aperture in a seed accessible state permitting birds access to the seed, and a second orientation to place the second seed aperture in the seed accessible state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Woodstream Corporation
    Inventors: Lynn Hunter, James Carter, Furman O'Dell, Brian K. Krueger
  • Publication number: 20080127900
    Abstract: A bird feeder generally in the form of hopper feeder (10) that is coupled with water reservoir (40). The hopper feeder (10) generally includes pole mount (12), hanger (14), seed silo (16), which is seated on platform (18), perches (19), roof (20), and lid (22). Silo (16) receives and holds bird seed, which is dispensed to the birds by way of feeding stations, such as feeding stations (24). Birds may alight on platform (18) adjacent to feeding stations (24) to feed on perches (19). Hopper (10) further provides drinking water to visiting birds, which is dispensed by water reservoir (40).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Romilly Humphries, Brian K. Krueger
  • Patent number: 7261056
    Abstract: A birdseed dispenser and birdfeeder incorporating the same are provided. The dispenser has a base assembly mounted to a first opening formed in the sidewall of the birdseed reservoir, including a front plate having a second opening formed therein, a flange extending around the second opening and projecting away from the front plate, and an end wall supported by the flange such that the flange and end wall together define a chamber. The dispenser also includes an apertured piece received in the chamber having a first seed aperture of a first configuration and a second seed aperture of a different configuration. The apertured piece is moveable between a first orientation, which places the first seed aperture in a seed accessible state permitting birds access to the seed, and a second orientation to place the second seed aperture in the seed accessible state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Woodstream Corporation
    Inventors: Lynn Hunter, James Carter, Furman O'Dell, Brian K. Krueger