Hummingbird feeder

- Parasol LLC
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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 front 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.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D612549
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 21, 2009
Date of Patent: Mar 23, 2010
Assignee: Parasol LLC (Denver, CO)
Inventors: Alfredo Garcia-Lucio (Denver, CO), Jim B. McKeever (Denver, CO)
Primary Examiner: Susan Moon Lee
Attorney: Sheridan Ross P.C.
Application Number: 29/343,907
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Circular Feed Holder (D30/128)