Patents by Inventor Dan A. Bloedorn

Dan A. Bloedorn 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).

  • Patent number: 6564745
    Abstract: A hanging tray bird feeder including a self-aligning supporting mechanism. The supporting mechanism includes a pair of hangers pivotally attached to opposite sides of the bird feeder and a hook slidably mounted to each of the hangers. When the hook is pulled upwardly and away from the bird feeder, the hook pulls each of the hangers outwardly from within the bird feeder into continuously aligned, extended positions above the feeder that allow the feeder to always be positioned in a level configuration when the bird feeder is attached to a tree limb by the hook.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2003
    Assignee: Backyard Nature Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Dan A. Bloedorn
  • Patent number: 6321686
    Abstract: A multi-purpose, species-discriminating bird feeder includes a base, a top, and a plurality of sides extending between the base and the top. At least two of the sides include an upper side member and a lower side member. The upper and lower side members are at least partially spaced from each other to provide an ingress/egress opening so that birds of a selected size may enter and exit an interior portion of the bird feeder through its sides. Birds or mammals larger than the selected size are prevented from entering the interior portion. Each upper side member is manually selectively adjustable so that a size of the respective ingress/egress opening between the upper and lower side members may be adjusted. The construction of the bird feeder provides good visibility for the birds to enter the bird feeder and for bird watchers to watch the birds feed. In addition, the location of the ingress/egress openings allows prompt exit from the feeder by birds disturbed by predators or other disturbance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2001
    Assignee: Wild Bird Centers of America, Inc.
    Inventors: Aelred D. Geis, Dan A. Bloedorn, Jane Crowley
  • Publication number: 20010018896
    Abstract: A multi-purpose, species-discriminating bird feeder includes a base, a top, and a plurality of sides extending between the base and the top. At least two of the sides include an upper side member and a lower side member. The upper and lower side members are at least partially spaced from each other to provide an ingress/egress opening so that birds of a selected size may enter and exit an interior portion of the bird feeder through its sides. Birds or mammals larger than the selected size are prevented from entering the interior portion. Each upper side member is manually selectively adjustable so that a size of the respective ingress/egress opening between the upper and lower side members may be adjusted. The construction of the bird feeder provides good visibility for the birds to enter the bird feeder and for bird watchers to watch the birds feed. In addition, the location of the ingress/egress openings allows prompt exit from the feeder by birds disturbed by predators or other disturbance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2001
    Publication date: September 6, 2001
    Inventors: Aelred D. Geis, Dan A. Bloedorn, Jane Crowley
  • Patent number: 6095087
    Abstract: A bird feeder having an apertured floor member which is slidably and selectively removable for easy cleaning. A bird feeder bin is defined by a set of walls, a floor and a roof. When a hinged portion of the roof is opened, at least one section of the walls is slidably removable, and the apertured floor member is also slidably removable. The apertured floor member, which consists of a perforated or expanded steel sheet, provides a combination of sheet material with a pattern of holes which is strong enough to support the weight of the feed, permits drainage to keep the feed dry, and is rugged for scraping and cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: Backyard Nauture Products
    Inventor: Dan A. Bloedorn
  • Patent number: 5970913
    Abstract: Bird feeders of various shapes are formed at least partially of an expanded steel mesh material. The mesh is formed from thin sheet metal which is slit, expanded and formed into a portion of a bird feeder body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Inventor: Dan A. Bloedorn
  • Patent number: 5927231
    Abstract: Bird feeders of various shapes are formed at least partially of an expanded steel mesh material. The mesh is formed from thin sheet metal which is slit, expanded and formed into a portion of a bird feeder body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Inventor: Dan A. Bloedorn
  • Patent number: 5924381
    Abstract: A bird feeder having an apertured floor member which is slidably and selectively removable for easy cleaning. A bird feeder bin is defined by a set of walls, a floor and a roof. When a hinged portion of the roof is opened, at least one section of the walls is slidably removable, and the apertured floor member is also slidably removable. The apertured floor member, which consists of a perforated or expanded steel sheet, provides a combination of sheet material with a pattern of holes which is strong enough to support the weight of the feed, permits drainage to keep the feed dry, and is rugged for scraping and cleaning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1999
    Assignee: Backyard Nature Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Dan A. Bloedorn
  • Patent number: 5826539
    Abstract: Bird feeders of various shapes are formed at least partially of an expanded steel mesh material. The mesh is formed from thin sheet metal which is slit, expanded and formed into a portion of a bird feeder body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1998
    Inventor: Dan A. Bloedorn
  • Patent number: D469930
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2003
    Assignee: Backyard Nature Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Dan A. Bloedorn