Squirrel-proof bird feeder

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of the squirrel-proof bird feeder of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view of the squirrel-proof bird feeder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view of the squirrel-proof bird feeder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view of the squirrel-proof bird feeder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the squirrel-proof bird feeder of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the squirrel-proof bird feeder of FIG. 1.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D244098 April 19, 1977 Kilham
D252162 June 19, 1979 Barry
D336556 June 15, 1993 Payne et al.
D343030 January 4, 1994 Harwick, Jr.
D360495 July 18, 1995 Sanderson
4207839 June 17, 1980 Barry
Other references
  • House Beautiful--Hagerstrom Metal Craft Studio--Safe Feeder--Mar. 1960 p. 63 D30/128. Duncraft--Big Top Bird Feeder--p. 13, 1991.
Patent History
Patent number: D429852
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 1, 1999
Date of Patent: Aug 22, 2000
Inventor: Ann Hogarty (Marblehead, MA)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Catherine R. Oliver
Application Number: 0/102,835
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Circular Feed Holder (D30/128)
International Classification: 3003;