Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bird feeder comprising one or more tube chambers, a base, top locking device and a guard. This bird feeder allows a consumer to create multiple designs. For example, the guard of the current invention can be formed by one or more units adjacently disposed upon the feeder. The guard is ostensibly designed to prevent squirrels and other animals from accessing the feed chambers and can be configured in many different ways.

Abstract: A bird feeder wherein a hopper is carried by a housing, such as a wire cage, with a hanger attaching the housing to a support for the bird feeder, the hopper being removably secured to the base of the housing so that the base and hopper assembly can be separated from the remainder of the housing to refill and/or clean the hopper without removing the hanger from its support. The hopper can be separated from the base, as well, to facilitate cleaning.

Abstract: A bird feeder comprising an elongate bird feed container open a top end and having a base closing a bottom end thereof. A hanging member for hanging the bird feeder and a removable cover with both an open position, in which the cover is spaced from the top end to facilitate supplying bird feed, and a closed position in which the cover covers the top end. A cage structure for encasing the bird feed container. The bird feed container is a material with a plurality of access openings formed therein which are sized to retain bird feed but also facilitate dispensing and feeding of the bird feed therethrough when accessed by a desired bird. An outer surface of the material of the bird feed container is spaced sufficiently away from an inwardly facing surface of a sidewall of the cage structure to allow only selected or small birds to access and retrieve bird feed while preventing undesired larger non-clingy birds and animals from accessing bird feed contained within the bird feed container.

Abstract: The uniqueness of our FEATHERDOME concept brings several features to the market that have been absent in the past, to wit:

Abstract: A bird feeder includes a vessel for holding seeds. One embodiment comprises a removable access tunnel external to the vessel is coupled thereto at a seed opening in the vessel. The access tunnel, as well as a bar across a bottom portion of the access tunnel opening restricts access to seeds by other than birds. A removable seed cover for the opening held on by the access tunnel is made of a flexible material and includes a seed opening sized and shaped to restrict a number of seeds extractable on a given attempt.

Abstract: A bird feeder having an elongate bird feed container open at opposed ends thereof. The bird feed container defines a longitudinal axis A and has a plurality of feeding ports provided in a sidewall of the bird feed container to facilitate eating by a bird. A removable cover covers the top end of the bird feed container, and the cover has both an open position, in which the cover is spaced from the top end to facilitate supplying bird feed into the bird feed container, and a closed position, in which the cover engages with and covers the top end of the bird feed container. A handle member connected to the bird feed container for hanging the bird feeder. A removable base engages with the bottom end of the bird feed container. The removable base has a closed position, for sealing the open bottom end of the bird feed container, and an open position in which the base is removed from the bird feed container to facilitate cleaning of the bird feed container and the base.

Abstract: An animal feeder that protects food contained therein from ants and other crawling insects. The feeder includes a support having a post extending upwardly from a base. A food bowl is suspended from the post above the base. An insect trap is secured to the post between the base and the food bowl. The insect trap has a top wall that is affixed to, and sealed about, the post. A side wall extends downwardly from the periphery of the top wall. A bottom wall is secured to the base of the side wall. The bottom wall has a central opening that encircles the post at a distance and that provides a passageway through which insects may enter the trap. A liquid-retaining wall extends upwardly from the periphery of the opening so as to serve as a dam for a liquid, insect attractant placed in the bottom of the trap.

Abstract: A squirrel proof bird feeder wherein there is provided a lower movable shroud which extends about a lower portion of the feed container having feed access openings therein, a spring member biasing the shroud to a position wherein feed container access openings and shroud access openings are substantially aligned while permitting the shroud access opening to move out of alignment with the feed container access opening when a predetermined weight is placed on the shroud. An adjustment is provided for adjusting the weight required to move the shroud.

Abstract: A birdfeeder having a base and a cage or openwork attached to the base. The openwork having a plurality of substantially longitudinal members attached to the base and arranged radially about a central axis. A feed container releasably coupled to the base is positioned interior the openwork and spaced-apart therefrom. At least two of the longitudinal members are spaced-apart one from the other such that certain birds can enter the openwork and access the feed container. The openwork can include a plurality of substantially horizontal members wherein at least two of the horizontal members are spaced-apart one from the other to allow certain birds to enter the openwork. The feed container being releasably coupled to the base allows the feed container to be easily removed from the openwork. The feed container can extend through an opening in the openwork for accessing the feed container exterior the openwork.

Abstract: The invention is a squirrel deterrent assembly including a pole member supporting a bird feeding device. A biasing spring member having first and second ends encircles a portion of the pole member and is secured thereto at the first end thereof. An axially elongated sleeve member surrounds the spring member and the portion of the pole member, with the sleeve member secured to the spring member at the second end thereof. A squirrel grasping the sleeve member causes up and down movement thereof, relative to the pole member, thereby frightening the animal off the assembly.

Abstract: Unattached weights, namely: balls, which are confined and obscured in a housing, are lifted by inner ends of pivotably mounted perches in response to an undesirable, rapacious, and weighty bird, or squirrel, alighting upon, or clasping at the outer, extending portions of the perches. The ball-lifting, perch ends are cradles, and the cradles and balls define a relative, rolling friction therebetween which, in cooperation with a mechanical advantage of the extending portion of the perches vis-a-vis the cradles, demonstrate a diminishing resistance as the perches rotate downwardly and dislodge the unwelcome creature.

Abstract: A squirrel teasing hanger assembly for a bird feeder emits sounds or illuminates lights when a squirrel or large bird alights on the bird feeder attached a lower support of the hanger assembly.

Abstract: A bird feeder includes a vessel for holding seeds. A removable access tunnel external to the vessel is coupled thereto at a seed opening in the vessel. The access tunnel, as well as a bar across a bottom portion of the access tunnel opening restricts access to seeds by other than birds. A removable seed cover for the opening held on by the access tunnel is made of a flexible material and includes a seed opening sized and shaped to restrict a number of seeds extractable on a given attempt.

Abstract: A rodent repelling bird feeder having an elongated vertical hanging support, a motor and a rotatable dish coupled to the motor. The motor is reciprocatively mounted in a motor sleeve so when a rodent of excessive weight alights upon the dish the motor is pushed against a resistive spring and a switch is closed, thereby engaging the motor which rotates the dish to dislodge the rodent therefrom.

Abstract: A bird feeder which includes a cylindrically shaped outer shell. The shell is free to move about a structure having first and second generally drum-like faces. The first drum-like face defines a feeding trough and access to a storage chamber. Attached to the second drum-like face is means for mounting the feeder so that both faces are disposed generally vertically. Whereas birds can feed while resting on perches which protrude outwardly from the first drum-like face, non-flying predatory animals such as squirrels must approach the feeder along its outer periphery, traversing the shell in the process. As the predator tries to climb onto the feeder, the outer shell spins; and the animal loses both its footing and any chance of using the feeder. The storage chamber can be easily filled without removing the bird feeder from its mounting. A funnel connects the storage chamber with the feeding trough to insure a smooth flow of bird feed from the chamber to the trough.

Abstract: Unattached weights, namely: balls, which are confined and obscured in a housing, are lifted by inner ends of pivotably mounted perches in response to an undesirable, rapacious, and weighty bird, or squirrel, alighting upon, or clasping at the outer, extending portions of the perches. The ball-lifting, perch ends are cradles, and the cradles and balls define a relative, rolling friction therebetween which, in cooperation with a mechanical advantage of the extending portion of the perches vis-a-vis the cradles, demonstrate a diminishing resistance as the perches rotate downwardly and dislodge the unwelcome creature.

Abstract: A bird feeder which utilizes a shielding collar that behaves substantially like a universal-joint. The hollow, generally-cylindrical collar surrounds an annular food tray. The collar has a plurality of openings to provide access to the food tray, with a perch rod adjacent each opening. The collar is suspended by a spring device operative to allow the collar to simultaneously tilt, move downwardly and rotate, thus occluding the passage to food whenever the weight and agitated movements of a squirrel are brought to bear upon the collar.

Abstract: A squirrel-proof attachment comprises detachable spaced collars that are mounted on a tubular bird feeder. An electrical source, attached to the base of the bird feeder, is powered by solar cells and battery backup and provides voltage that is fed into copper wire loops that are built into the collars.

Abstract: A bird feeder having a lid latching mechanism which comprises L-shaped holes on the feeder's lid, and a wire handle having projections that orient above the lid. The projections in the handle align with the sides of the L-shaped holes to prevent the lid from being lifted from the bird feeder. A seed cover over the seed dispensing area is connected to a shaped wire perch via a through-hole. The perch acts as an actuator to close the seed cover, and is counter actuated by an extension spring, which attaches to the seed cover and feeder base.

Abstract: A bird feeder is configured to hold bird feed and to provide access to the bird feed by birds, the bird feeder including a housing, and a perch coupled to the housing and configured to have at least a landing portion of the perch move from a feeding position toward a feed-inhibiting position, different from the feeding position, relative to the housing, the perch being configured to have the landing portion provide support for a bird eating the bird feed while the perch is in the feeding position, the perch being further configured to be in the feeding position in the absence of an animal's weight being applied to the landing portion of the perch, and to have at least the landing portion move toward the feed-inhibiting position in response to application to the landing portion of at least a weight associated with an adult squirrel, wherein the perch is configured such that the landing portion of the perch will inhibit a squirrel from using the landing portion for support while in the feed-inhibiting posi

Abstract: A bird feeder, including a method for deterring animals, is comprised of two sections, an upper section attached to a support structure, and a lower section attached to the upper section through a spring loaded member, where the weight of a bird causes little deflection of the spring, but the weight of a rodent such as a squirrel will cause the spring to deform, moving the lower piece in relation to the upper piece, thereby activating a mechanism to distress the squirrel, causing it to leave.

Abstract: A rodent repelling bird feeder having an elongated vertical hanging support, a motor and a rotatable dish coupled to the motor. The motor is reciprocatively mounted in a motor sleeve so when a rodent of excessive weight alights upon the dish the motor is pushed against a resistive spring and a switch is closed, thereby engaging the motor which rotates the dish to dislodge the rodent therefrom.

Abstract: A modular deflection device for securing to buildings to prevent birds, particularly pigeons, from roosting. The deflection device has a plurality of base rails arranged parallel and forming a web of modules divided by break points. The device includes a plurality of the modules, each having bent metal pins anchored thereto. The ends of the pins extend upwardly and outwardly, acting as spaced deflection elements to prevent birds from roosting over the deflection device. Preferably, one pin end extends perpendicularly upwards, while the other pin end extends outwardly at about 30° from vertical. The modules are separable at the break points for quickly fitting to a length of a building feature such as a ledge or molding.

Abstract: A squirrel proof bird feeder wherein there is provided a lower movable shroud which extends about a lower portion of the feed container having feed access openings therein, a spring member biasing the shroud to a position wherein feed container access openings and shroud access openings are substantially aligned while permitting the shroud access opening to move out of alignment with the feed container access opening when a predetermined weight is placed on the shroud. An adjustment is provided for adjusting the weight required to move the shroud.

Abstract: This invention pertains to an improved and simplified means for squirrel proofing a bird feeder. Two aspects to be used in combination or independently are a latching lid and a closing means over the seed dispensing area The lid latching means comprises a lid with a means for engaging with the seed column and shaped holes, which communicate with projections on the handle to lock the lid in place. The closing mechanism comprises a seed cover that is actuated by a pivoting perch that can be either spring loaded or counter weighted.

Abstract: An anti-squirrel device for pole mounted bird feeders consisting of a section of tubing slidably mounted around the pole suspended by an elastic band.

Abstract: A bird feeder which utilizes a shielding collar that behaves substantially like a universal-joint. The hollow, generally-cylindrical collar surrounds an annular food tray. The collar has a plurality of openings to provide access to the food tray, with a perch rod adjacent each opening. The collar is suspended by a spring means operative to allow the collar to simultaneously tilt, move downwardly and rotate, thus occluding the passage to food whenever the weight and agitated movements of a squirrel are brought to bear upon the collar.

Abstract: An improved bird feeder, usually supplied with nectar, or other insect attracting food source is suspended below an apparatus containing liquid in a moat like structure. The apparatus provides for an upper portion which may be removably attached to a lower portion. The lower portion's bottom edge terminates in an upward direction within the internal section of the lower portion to form a moat like channel. Water, gel or another insect trapping substance, is placed in the moat to prevent insects from crawling further in a first direction in an attempt to reach the feeder. The apparatus surrounds a suspending element with an opening sufficiently large to prevent insects from reaching the suspending element when traveling in a second direction.

Abstract: A squirrel proof bird feeder wherein there is provided a lower movable shroud which extends about a lower portion of the feed container having feed access openings therein, a spring member biasing the shroud to a position wherein feed container access openings and shroud access openings are substantially aligned while permitting the shroud access opening to move out of alignment with the feed container access opening when a predetermined weight is placed on the shroud. An adjustment is provided for adjusting the weight required to move the shroud.

Abstract: The present invention includes spring loaded elongated cylindrical perches incorporated into bird feeders, wherein the perches have typically a round perch member which, when loaded by an undesirable bird or other pest, will sense the weight of the pest and the weight will overcome the spring loaded perch and the perch will collapse at a fulcrum point thereby dislodging the bird or pest. The spring is designed to have the capability of elongating upon the application of a predetermined force being applied to the spring by means of the weight of the pest on the perch, and then the spring will elongate causing the perch to bend vertically downward with respect to the ground dislodging the pest, and when the longitudinal force on the spring is relaxed, the spring then resumes its relaxed length and draws the perch back into battery with respect to the spring housing assembly.

Abstract: A repelling device for a bird feeder has a repelling disk rotatably and movably mounted around the central shaft and having an annular extension mounted around the central shaft of the retainer and an annular flange integrally formed on an inner face of the repelling disk and extending downward. A housing is securely engaged with the central shaft to receive therein a driving device to selectively drive the repelling disk to rotate. Multiple sensors each is securely mounted in the housing and partially extends out of the housing to be detachably engaged with the annular flange.

Abstract: A height adjustable bird feeder apparatus which allows for the selective lowering and raising of a bird feeder relative to a stationary, vertically oriented pole, wherein the apparatus includes a pole, a sleeve concentrically mounted to the pole so as to be slidable therealong, an article, preferably a bird feeder, mounted to the sleeve, and a sleeve retention mechanism. The sleeve extends entirely through the bird feeder at the center of gravity. The sleeve retention mechanism has a plurality of sets of diametrically opposed holes formed in the pole which receive therethrough a removable pin. An optional critter guard is located at the bottom of the sleeve. When the feed becomes depleted, the user removes the pin and lets the sleeve slid down the pole to the bottom. At this height, the bird feeder feed reservoir is now easily replenished. After filling, the user lifts the bird feeder and sleeve combination back up the pole and reinserts the pin.

Abstract: A uniquely designed truncated prism shaped fly-through bird feeder (where birds can fly into and through the bird feeder) described. The bird feeder frame structure has a bottom and moveable roof structure rotatably attached to side support members between the roof and a base. The bird feeder base further includes a movable floor structure rotatably attached to said frame and a birdseed autofeeder structure. The roof can be raised for easy filling of the truncated prism shaped autofeeder mounted to one side of said frame. The autofeeder is rotatably and removably attached to said frame and can be rotated outwards away from said frame for easy emptying and removal and cleaning of transparent sides. The moveable floor can be rotated outwards and upside down for easy emptying and cleaning.

Abstract: A bird feeder with electronic squirrel deterrence that includes a bottom, a top, a swivelling hanger, a reservoir for storing bird feed and at least one feeding opening disposed in the reservoir. Feeding roosts having a perch are received in the feeding openings and inserts, having selectively sized beak openings and selectively sized feed baffles are received by the feeding roosts in order to accommodate birds of various species. In one embodiment, the bird feeder includes correction circuit for administering an electrostatic shock to a squirrel. The roost, the bottom, and the top include conductive surfaces which form an open circuit. The circuit is closed when an animal such as a squirrel makes contact with the conductive surfaces and one of the feeding roosts and delivers a mild electrical shock to the animal.

Abstract: A method for deterring arboreal animals from climbing and reaching a bird feeder nesting box or elevated plant holder, supported atop a post set within the ground, includes the steps of providing a freestanding, non-rotatable hollow, longitudinally extending body and inserting the post supporting the bird feeder, nesting box or elevated plant holder conjunctionally therein. Alternatively, the bird feeder, nesting box or elevated plant holder may be directly supported atop the freestanding, non-rotatable, longitudinally extending body. The free standing, non-rotatable longitudinally extending body extends up from the ground, and is made of a minimal height and width, whereupon the arboreal animal will slide down the free standing, non-rotatable hollow, longitudinally extending body to a position where the arboreal animal is out of a jumping range to reach said bird feeder, nesting box or elevated plant.

Abstract: A wildlife feeder having a cap removably attached to a preferably cylindrical body having an exterior surface and an interior feed reservoir. A reflective decal and eye bolts may be secured to the wall of the cylindrical body. The cylindrical body is secured to a base assembly having a plate portion and a slide pedestal to dispense feed from within the feed reservoir through a feeder mouth.

Abstract: A feeder apparatus includes a support structure to secure the tray to the chamber of the feeder apparatus. The support structure is configured and arranged to readily allow dissembling/assembling of the feeder apparatus, particularly for refilling the chamber while in use, and for packaging/storing/shipping the feeder apparatus while not in use. In one embodiment, the feeder apparatus includes a chamber, a tray, and a support structure which secures the tray onto the chamber, the support structure being engaged at a first end to the chamber, and at a second end to the tray. The support structure includes a support member being generally disposed along a longitudinal axis of the chamber, an elastic member, and a pair of rods being connectable to the support member by the elastic member. The tray may include a through hole, and the pair of rods are connectable to the support member by the elastic member via the through hole on the tray.

Abstract: An automatic bird feeder and waterer includes both a food and a water reservoir therein, as well as dispensing areas for food and water supplied from the respective reservoirs. The water reservoir comprises a generally cylindrical container installed concentrically through the generally cylindrical food reservoir. The water outlet or dispensing portion is laterally offset by an upturned elbow, which also serves as the lowermost point of the assembly. The feed dispensers may include partial covers to preclude the feeding of larger non-flying animals (squirrels, etc.) therefrom. The device is supported by a rigid support extending downwardly from the elbow. The support column may be anchored in a massive block (concrete, etc.), which may in turn be placed in a decorative container (flowerpot or the like). The entire assembly may be constructed substantially from prefabricated plumbing or pipe components, particularly those formed from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic material.

Abstract: A multi-station, weather resistant bird feeder comprises a squirrel guard positioned around a pole at a predetermined position above the ground. A platform feeder station is secured to the top of the pole for holding a removable screen assembly. The screen assembly comprises a fine screen on top of a course screen both secured by a frame and used for holding bird seed thereon. Four arms extend from each side of a four sided pole below the platform feeder station, each extended arm is supported by an angle brace. A hanging feeder may be positioned on each one of the extended arms, whereby bird watchers can observe larger birds on the platform feeder stations and smaller birds on the hanging feeder stations.

Abstract: A wild bird feeder with a transparent seed hopper, a skirt below the seed hopper, a base beneath the skirt, and a device for connecting the base and the skirt while maintaining a feeding gap between the base and the skirt. The feeding gap is formed by a top surface and a bottom surface, and the skirt contains a downwardly extending lip which extends downwardly at least to the top surface of the feeding gap.

Abstract: A bird feeder having a base and an outer wall extending upwardly therefrom with an access opening is said wall, a shroud extending about the feed container, the shroud also having a shroud access opening which is normally substantially in alignment with the feed container access opening to thereby permit access to the feed container by birds, a hanger connected to the feed container, an extendable means within the feed container interconnecting the shroud and feed container such that when a pre-determined weight is placed on the shroud, the extendable means will extend and cause the shroud access opening to move out of alignment with the feed container access opening to thereby deny access to the feed container. The extension on the extendable means is preferably tension adjustable such that an undesired species or marauder can be excluded from gaining access to the feed container.

Abstract: A fully rotatable squirrel proof bird feeder for dislodging and preventing unwanted animals comprising a horizontal shaft with rotatable end sleeves, a seed receptacle with feed portals disposed midpoint and fixed to the shaft, and a counter-weighted shell comprising a window opening, weather awning, and rotatable perch assembly. The shell is mounted fully rotatable on the shaft closely surrounding the seed receptacle. Vertical braces fixed to the shaft ends prevent axial rotation of the seed receptacle and provide a secure method for hanging. An adjustable counter-weight fixed to the shell permits weight discrimination and biases alignment between the window opening and the feed portals. In the open feeding position, birds of preferential weight land on the perch and pass through the window opening to the feed portals.

Abstract: A squirrel baffler wherein the baffler consists of a conical shaped sheet member supported by a bracket assembly which prevents a squirrel or other unwanted animal from climbing a pole or post supporting a bird house or feeder. The conical shaped sheet member may be disassembled and assembled around the pole by use of interlocking members running the length of the sheet member such that the user does not have to remove the bird feeder from the pole or remove the pole from the ground first.