Abstract: A pole which is designed to be inserted into the ground, the pole having a lower tapered segment at one end thereof, the lowered tapered segment having double helical threads thereon, and an upper segment upon which objects may be supported.

Abstract: There is provided a pole system suitable for supporting other objects such as bird feeders, plants and the like, the pole system having a pole with at least one transversely extending aperture formed therein, a pin mounted in the aperture and extending exteriorly of the pole on opposite sides thereof, and a hub member having a bottom surface, the bottom surface including a scalloped wall which is arranged to receive the pin such that the hub member is supported, the scalloped wall permitting rotation of the hub when sufficient rotational force is applied thereto.

Abstract: A vertically disposed post or pole which is comprised of a lower tube having upper and lower ends and an upper tube having upper and lower ends. The lower tube has a swaged upper end portion which is configured to receive the lower end of the upper tube. A novel connection structure is provided which ensures that the upper and lower tubes will be perfectly aligned when connected together. A plurality of the upper and lower tubes may be joined together if so desired.

Abstract: A bird feeder comprising a seed container, a center tube formed within the seed container, a seed tray, an independently calibrated cartridge spring assembly having a center rod, a spring extending about the center rod with the center rod extending downwardly of said center tube, a cover, and a hanger engaged with an upper portion of the center tube to thereby retain the cover in position, a shroud having a perch member and a central opening therein to permit the lower end of the center rod to pass therethrough, and a retainer secured to the lower end of the spring assembly.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising first and second arms which are pivotally connected together, the free ends of the arms being connected by a spring member, and a device for attracting squirrels at the end of a cable extending from one of the arms, the arrangement being such that the motion is imparted when a squirrel attempts to jump on the device.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising first and second arms which are pivotally connected together, the free ends of the arms being connected by a spring member, and a device for attracting squirrels at the end of a cable extending from one of the arms, the arrangement being such that the motion is imparted when a squirrel attempts to jump on the device.

Abstract: A squirrel proof bird feeder comprising a seed container having a seed tray located at the outlet so as to receive seeds from the seed container, a shroud extending about the seed tray, a cover attached to the shroud, an upper ring housing secured to an upper end of the seed container, the upper ring housing having a central portion located within the seed container, a rod located within the central portion, the rod having a first end secured to the central portion and a second end extending through the cover for hanging the bird feeder, a compression spring extending about the rod, the compression spring having a lower end biased against a lower stopper and an upper end biased against an upper stopper such that a predetermined weight on the shroud will compress the spring and cause the shroud to move downwardly.

Abstract: A multiple compartment bird feeder comprising a seed tube having a side wall with a plurality of side wall openings therein, a plurality of seed ports with one of the seed ports being located at each of the side wall openings, and a plurality of seed support members spaced from each other within the seed tube, at least one of the seed support members being retained in position by at least one of the seed ports.

Abstract: A kit for a bird feeder comprising a guard member of a generally disk like configuration, the guard member sloping downwardly from an interior point to an exterior edge thereof, the guard member having a centrally located opening therein to encircle a bird feeder, and a generally circular wall extending downwardly from the lower surface of the guard member.

Abstract: A seed port for a bird feeder, the seed port being insertable into an aperture formed in the wall of the bird feeder, the seed port having at least one protrusion formed on a rear face of a front wall, the protrusion extending into a notch formed in a wall defining the aperture in the side wall. The seed port is not removeable after insertion.

Abstract: A bird feeder comprising a feed container having a side wall and a plurality of feed openings therein, a shroud extending about the feed container, the shroud having feed openings therein, the feed openings being spaced from the top of the shroud by a distance equal to between 20% and 80% of the total height thereof, a cover, a base, a center tube and a center rod within the center tube, the center rod being secured to the base and the shroud resting on the base, a spring mounted about the center rod, the arrangement being such that the feed openings in the shroud and the feed openings in the side wall are either aligned or misaligned depending on the weight on the shroud.

Abstract: A bird feeder which comprises a seed container, a cover, a seed tray below the seed container to receive seeds therefrom, and a shield which is secured to the seed container, the shield being spaced above said seed tray a distance sized to restrict access of certain sized birds to the seed tray.

Abstract: A bird feeder comprising a seed container, a center tube formed within the seed container, a seed tray, an independently calibrated cartridge spring assembly having a center rod, a spring extending about the center rod with the center rod extending downwardly of said center tube, a cover, and a hanger engaged with an upper portion of the center tube to thereby retain the cover in position, a shroud having a perch member and a central opening therein to permit the lower end of the center rod to pass therethrough, and a retainer secured to the lower end of the spring assembly.

Abstract: A bird feeder which comprises a seed container, a cover, a seed tray below the seed container to receive seeds therefrom, and a shield which is secured to the seed container, the shield being spaced above said seed tray a distance sized to restrict access of certain sized birds to the seed tray.

Abstract: A kit for a bird feeder comprising a guard member of a generally disk like configuration, the guard member sloping downwardly from an interior point to an exterior edge thereof, the guard member having a centrally located opening therein to encircle a bird feeder, and a generally circular wall extending downwardly from the lower surface of the guard member.

Abstract: An adjustable torque nut for use with a threaded member, the torque comprising an annular body having an opening therein, screwthreads located interiorly of the annular body surrounding the opening, at least one slot formed in the body at an end having the opening, and a ring member designed to fit over the end to thereby control the size of the opening and the torque.

Abstract: A tube bird feeder comprising a seed tube having a side wall and at least one feed opening in the side wall, a top ring mounted on a top marginal edge of the seed tube, a cover removably engaged with the top ring, at least one perch mounted on the seed tube proximate the feed opening, and a base member removably secured to the seed tube adjacent the bottom marginal edge, the base portion having a protrusion engaging with an aperture in the seed tube proximate the bottom marginal edge.

Abstract: A tube type bird feeder comprising a seed tube having a side wall with at least one feed opening therein, a cover removably engaged with the seed tube proximate a top marginal edge of the seed tube, at least one perch mounted on the seed tube proximate the feed opening, and a base member removably secured to the seed tube adjacent the bottom marginal edge of the side wall.

Abstract: A helmet (10) formed of a plurality of layers wherein at least one of the layers comprises a plurality of beads (16) encased within a liner (28), and a second liner selected from the group consisting of a hard layer (36) and a soft layer (26).

Abstract: A seed tray for a bird feeder to catch seed husks and other debris, the seed tray comprising first and second seed tray members secured together about a pole, a first seed tray support located beneath the first and second seed tray members, the first seed tray support being slidable along the pole and lockable in a desired position with respect to the pole, the first seed tray support engaging with first and second seed tray members to retain the tray members together.