Hummingbird feeder

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the hummingbird feeder, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a right elevation view of the hummingbird feeder illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a left elevation view of the hummingbird feeder illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the hummingbird feeder illustrated in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the hummingbird feeder illustrated in FIG. 1.

The portions shown in broken line are not claimed.

Claims

The ornamental design for a hummingbird feeder, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D602650
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 13, 2008
Date of Patent: Oct 20, 2009
Inventors: Alfredo Garcia-Lucio (Denver, CO), Jim B. McKeever (Denver, CO)
Primary Examiner: Susan Moon Lee
Attorney: Sheridan Ross P.C.
Application Number: 29/305,105
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Bird Feeder (D30/124)