Bird feeder

Description

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a bird feeder showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a top plan view showing the top feeding shelf removed.

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Patent History
Patent number: D414902
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 5, 1998
Date of Patent: Oct 5, 1999
Assignee: Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. (Carmel, IN)
Inventor: James R. Carpenter (Zionsville, IN)
Primary Examiner: Cathy Anne MacCormac
Law Firm: Rose McKinney & Evans
Application Number: 0/89,000
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bird Feeder (D30/124)
International Classification: 3003;