Patents Assigned to Classic Brands, LLC
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Patent number: 10463025Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for attracting different types of wild birds, as chosen by a user. In one implementation, a top section is configured to engage a cap, and a bottom section positioned opposite the top section includes at least one feeding station. A supporting member extends vertically from the bottom section to the top section. The supporting member, the top section, and the bottom section forma frame. A reversible insert has an elongated body extending between a first edge and a second edge. The first edge has a plurality of ports, and the second edge one or more slots. The frame is adapted to receive the reversible insert in an orientation based on a size of the bird seed.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Classic Brands, LLCInventors: Robert Donegan, James Carter, Bryan Krueger
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Publication number: 20190274287Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide a bird feeder finial assembly. In one implementation, a bird feeder includes a finial having a finial body. The finial has a longitudinal axis. A swivel surface is disposed on the finial body, and a neck extends distally from the finial body along the longitudinal axis. The swivel has a swivel body with a proximal surface and a distal surface. A swivel opening is defined in the swivel body. The neck extends through the swivel opening, and the swivel body is translatable along the neck. A hanger is connected to the swivel body. The swivel body translates along the neck towards the first swivel surface into a swivel position when a suspending force is applied to the hanger, and the finial freely is rotatable about the longitudinal axis independent of the hanger when the swivel body is in the swivel position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2018Publication date: September 12, 2019Applicant: Classic Brands, LLCInventors: Stephen Combs, Lynn Hunter, Robert Donegan
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Publication number: 20190206285Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide a system for attracting a desired bird species. In one implementation, a matching panel has a body including a first portion and a second portion. A seed indicator is disposed on the first portion of the body of the matching panel. A visual seed representation of a seed type is included in the seed indicator, and a seed match indicator is displayed in association with the visual seed representation. A bird indicator is disposed on the second portion of the body of the matching panel. A visual bird representation of the desired bird species is included in the bird indicator. A bird match indicator is displayed in association with the visual bird representation. The bird match indicator has a linkage with the seed match indicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2017Publication date: July 4, 2019Applicant: Classic Brands, LLCInventors: Hunter Owens, John Bruno, Lindsey Nifong, Robert Donegan
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Publication number: 20190174724Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide apparatuses and methods for facilitating filling and cleaning of bird feeders that are aesthetically pleasing and adaptable for attracting different types of birds. In one implementation, a bird feeder includes a proximal edge extending around a central line and defining a plane. An outer surface and an inner surface each extends distally from the plane. The inner surface is connected to the outer surface by the proximal edge. An opening is formed by the proximal edge and positioned on the plane. A hanger is disposed distal to and not intersecting the plane, and the hanger assembly has a hanging portion positioned on the central line.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Applicant: Classic Brands, LLCInventors: Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger, John Bruno
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Publication number: 20190159432Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for resisting intrusion by a pest. In one implementation, a reservoir extends between a proximal end and a distal end, and the reservoir defines an interior. A basin is mounted to the reservoir. The basin has a basin body and a basin surface. A sleeve assembly has a sleeve body and a port defined in the sleeve body. A tensioner translationally mounts the sleeve body relative to the basin body. The sleeve body translates distally from an accessible position to an occluded position when a weight applied to the sleeve assembly exceeds a weight threshold set by the tensioner. The accessible position includes bird food on the basin surface being accessible through the port. The occluded position includes the port being disposed distal to the basin surface such that the bird food on the basin surface is inaccessible through the port.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2018Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicant: Classic Brands, LLCInventors: John Bruno, Stephen Combs, Lindsey Nifong, Robert Donegan, Bryan Krueger
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Publication number: 20190000045Abstract: A perch extension for a bird feeder having an elongated perch body that defines a cavity that is adapted to fit at least partially over a perch on a bird feeder. The perch extension may optionally have a support member that is coupled to the perch body, and is further adapted to fit at least partially around the seed container of the bird feeder. The perch extension may optionally define protuberances to provide a snap-fit or press-fit engagement with the bird feeder perch.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Applicant: Classic Brands, LLCInventors: Robert Donegan, Scott Colwell, Betsy Puckett, Stephen Combs, Lindsey Nifong, Scott Merritt
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Patent number: 10051842Abstract: A perch extension for a bird feeder having an elongated perch body that defines a mounting cavity that is adapted to fit at least partially over a perch on a bird feeder. The perch extension may optionally have a support member that is coupled to the perch body, and is further adapted to fit at least partially around the seed container of the bird feeder. The perch extension may optionally define protuberances to provide a snap-fit or press-fit engagement with the bird feeder perch.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: Classic Brands, LLCInventors: Scott Colwell, Scott Merritt
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Patent number: 9907293Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for attracting different types of wild birds, as chosen by a user. In one implementation, a top section is configured to engage a cap, and a bottom section positioned opposite the top section includes at least one feeding station. A supporting member extends vertically from the bottom section to the top section. The supporting member, the top section, and the bottom section forma frame. A reversible insert has an elongated body extending between a first edge and a second edge. The first edge has a plurality of ports, and the second edge one or more slots. The frame is adapted to receive the reversible insert in an orientation based on a size of the bird seed.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Classic Brands, LLCInventors: Robert Donegan, James Carter, Bryan Krueger
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Publication number: 20180000052Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein involve an easy fill bird feeding system. In one implementation, a depression is received of a release button on a cap assembly connected to a body defining a reservoir. The cap assembly has a cap opening providing access to the reservoir. A lid of the cap assembly is released at a first side upon the depression of the release button. The lid is moved from a closed position to an open position using a bias of a spring assembly upon the release of the lid. The lid moves from the closed position to the open position along a rotation path created by a hinge at a second side. The lid is held in the open position by the spring bias, and the open position provides access to the reservoir through the cap opening. Birdseed is received through the cap opening into the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: Classic Brands, LLCInventors: Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger, John Bruno, Lindsey Nifong, John Putz, Stephen Combs, Lynn Hunter
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Patent number: 9826720Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide an aesthetically pleasing bird feeder hanger display. In one implementation, a bird feeder comprises a bottle, a display insert, and a hanger. The bottle has a transparent, elongated body extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end is configured to attach to a cap, and the distal end is configured to attach to a basin. The display insert is sized and configured to extend along a length of the bottle in the interior from the cap to the basin. The display insert has a rigid, planar surface with a proximal tab and a distal tab defined therein. The hanger has a proximal hook and a distal hook. To display the hanger through the transparent, elongated body of the bottle, the proximal hook is configured to engage the proximal tab, and the distal hook is configured to engage the distal tab.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Classic Brands, LLCInventors: Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger, Jennifer Ouimette
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Patent number: D821659Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Classic Brands, LLCInventors: Lindsey Nifong, Stephen Combs, John Bruno, Robert Donegan, Bryan Krueger
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Patent number: D821660Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: Classic Brands, LLCInventors: Lindsey Nifong, Stephen Combs, John Bruno, Robert Donegan, Bryan Krueger
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Patent number: D830005Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Classic Brands, LLCInventors: Robert Donegan, James Carter, Bryan Krueger
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Patent number: D830006Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2018Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Classic Brands, LLCInventors: Robert Donegan, James Carter, Bryan Krueger
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Patent number: D844906Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2018Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Classic Brands, LLCInventors: Lindsey Nifong, Stephen Combs, John Bruno, Robert Donegan, Bryan Krueger
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Patent number: D851842Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2017Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: CLASSIC BRANDS, LLCInventors: Lindsey Nifong, Stephen Combs, John Bruno, Robert Donegan, Bryan Krueger
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Patent number: D858005Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2018Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Classic Brands, LLCInventors: Lindsey Nifong, Stephen Combs, John Bruno, Robert Donegan, Bryan Krueger
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Patent number: D862802Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2019Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Classic Brands, LLCInventors: Lindsey Nifong, Stephen Combs, John Bruno, Robert Donegan, Bryan Krueger
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Patent number: D867679Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2019Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: CLASSIC BRANDS, LLCInventors: Lindsey Nifong, Stephen Combs, John Bruno, Robert Donegan, Bryan Krueger
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Patent number: D870396Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: CLASSIC BRANDS, LLCInventors: Lindsey Nifong, John Bruno, Robert Donegan, Bryan Krueger