Hummingbird feeder

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a hummingbird feeder in accordance with the present invention, wherein a perspective view from the opposite side is substantially a mirror image of FIG. 1;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the hummingbird feeder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the hummingbird feeder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right elevation view of the hummingbird feeder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a left elevation view of the hummingbird feeder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the hummingbird feeder of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the hummingbird feeder of FIG. 1.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a hummingbird feeder, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D683911
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 6, 2012
Date of Patent: Jun 4, 2013
Assignee: Central Garden & Pet Company (Walnut Creek, CA)
Inventors: Jason Muhr (Warrenville, IL), Brian Povich (South Elgin, IL)
Primary Examiner: Susan M Lee
Application Number: 29/429,007
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