Patents by Inventor William C. Yancy

William C. Yancy 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).

  • Bird feeder device
    Patent number: 5134968
    Abstract: A landscaping adornment also having as a purpose the feeding and/or watering of small birds and animals. The device constitutes a depiction of a naturally occurring object such as a seashell or leaf and has an open containment for seed or liquid. The materials of construction render the device waterproof and weatherproof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 4, 1992
    Inventor: William C. Yancy
  • Bird feeder
    Patent number: 5040491
    Abstract: A bird feeder and chimes are supported so that birds arriving at the feeder will actuate the chimes so as to call attention to their arrival.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1991
    Inventor: William C. Yancy
  • Bird feeder device
    Patent number: RE35610
    Abstract: A landscaping adornment also having as a purpose the feeding and/or watering of small birds and animals. The device constitutes a depiction of a naturally occurring object such as a seashell or leaf and has an open containment for seed or liquid. The materials of construction render the device waterproof and weatherproof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Inventor: William C. Yancy