Patents by Inventor Robert W. Donegan

Robert W. Donegan 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: 11968962
    Abstract: 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 port having a surface extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end has a connecting portion configured to connect to a reservoir. The surface has one or more openings defined therein. A small seed converter is insertable into the port, and the small seed converter includes a plurality of teeth extending from an edge. The plurality of teeth are configured to narrow the one or more openings for dispensing small sized seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: CLASSIC BRANDS, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger, John W. Bruno
  • Publication number: 20210289756
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: Classic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger, John Bruno, Lindsey Nifong, John Putz, Stephen Combs, Lynn Hunter
  • Patent number: 11051494
    Abstract: A bird feeding system that can be filled after pressing a release button on a cap assembly connected to a body that includes a reservoir. The cap assembly may be opened to provide access to the reservoir. A lid of the cap assembly is released by depressing a first side 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: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: CLASSIC BRANDS, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger, John Bruno, Lindsey Nifong, John Putz, Stephen Combs, Lynn Hunter
  • Publication number: 20200214268
    Abstract: 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 port having a surface extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end has a connecting portion configured to connect to a reservoir. The surface has one or more openings defined therein. A small seed converter is insertable into the port, and the small seed converter includes a plurality of teeth extending from an edge. The plurality of teeth are configured to narrow the one or more openings for dispensing small sized seed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Applicant: Classic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger, John W. Bruno
  • Patent number: 10609908
    Abstract: 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 port having a surface extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end has a connecting portion configured to connect to a reservoir. The surface has one or more openings defined therein. A small seed converter is insertable into the port, and the small seed converter includes a plurality of teeth extending from an edge. The plurality of teeth are configured to narrow the one or more openings for dispensing small sized seed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Classic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger, John W. Bruno
  • Publication number: 20190174724
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Applicant: Classic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger, John Bruno
  • Publication number: 20180000052
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Applicant: Classic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger, John Bruno, Lindsey Nifong, John Putz, Stephen Combs, Lynn Hunter
  • Patent number: 9826720
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: Classic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger, Jennifer Ouimette
  • Publication number: 20160316724
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Applicant: Classic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger, Jennifer Ouimette
  • Publication number: 20150122184
    Abstract: 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 port having a surface extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end has a connecting portion configured to connect to a reservoir. The surface has one or more openings defined therein. A small seed converter is insertable into the port, and the small seed converter includes a plurality of teeth extending from an edge. The plurality of teeth are configured to narrow the one or more openings for dispensing small sized seed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Classic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger, John W. Bruno
  • Publication number: 20150122186
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Classic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger, John Bruno
  • Patent number: D610094
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Navajo Manufacturing Company Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Ouimette, Robert W. Donegan, Yen-lun Lai, Gordon Levy, Hoi Kean Wong, Richard Jung
  • Patent number: D614490
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Navajo Manufacturing Company Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Ouimette, Robert W. Donegan, Joan Jung, Nora Gard
  • Patent number: D615401
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Navajo Manufacturing Company Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Ouimette, Robert W. Donegan, Joan Jung, Nora Gard
  • Patent number: D713101
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Classic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: John Bruno, Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger
  • Patent number: D720506
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Classic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: John Bruno, Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger
  • Patent number: D744172
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Classic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger, John Bruno
  • Patent number: D756570
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Classic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger, John Bruno
  • Patent number: D788383
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Classic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger, John Bruno
  • Patent number: D802851
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Classic Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Robert W. Donegan, Bryan Krueger, John Bruno, Lindsey Nifong