Patents by Inventor Shirley L. Graham

Shirley L. Graham 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: 4974547
    Abstract: A combined bird and animal feed container; with a choice of either a glossy smooth (squirrel resistant) or a textured (animal inviting) finish, to the ceramic or plastic container material, which material is weather and freeze proof. The feeder has an upright substantially cylindrical housing, which has a recessed bottom opening for receiving of a supply of bird feed such as seeds and the like, and, thru the choice of smoothness of external surface of said housing, adapting the feed container selectively for birds exclusively, or for birds, squirrels and the like. There are a plurality of transverse horizontal openings in the wall of said housing forming partial tunnels to afford protected access to the feed supply. Below each tunnel is pierced an opening to receive a selectively flexible perch. A flexible cable or strand at the housing's upper end supports or hangs the feeder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 4, 1990
    Inventor: Shirley L. Graham