Seed allocator for a wild bird feeder

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a seed allocator for a wild bird feeder embodying our new design.

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the back elevational views being substantially the same.

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side elevational view being substantially the same.

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view from the lower left of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a perspective view from the upper left of FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for a seed allocator for a wild bird feeder, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D672921
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 18, 2012
Date of Patent: Dec 18, 2012
Assignee: Classic Brands, LLC (Denver, CO)
Inventors: Bryan Krueger (Denver, CO), James Carter (Denver, CO)
Primary Examiner: Susan Moon Lee
Attorney: Polsinelli Shughart, PC
Application Number: 29/427,461