Abstract: The invention relates to a rescue cage (4) for a hoisting rescue vehicle (1) having a turntable ladder (3), comprising a cage base (5), a cage barrier (6) and at least one column-type support element (7) that projects from the cage base (5) and is located in the outer peripheral region of the cage base (5). A first receiving device (15) is arranged or formed on the cage base (5) in the area of the support element (7). On the side facing the cage base (5), the support element (7) includes a first connecting element (16) that is connected to the first receiving device (15) in such a way as to be detachable as required. The invention further relates to a hoisting rescue vehicle (1) equipped with a rescue cage (4) of said type as well as a person holding unit.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a method, which can comprise a plurality of activities, which can comprise automatically detecting the presence of a bird in a housing. The housing can be adapted to substantially surround the bird. The housing can define an aperture adapted for the bird to enter and exit the housing.

Abstract: A decorative birdhouse device is disclosed that provides birds with shelter from the elements and enables users to easily change the birdhouse design. The decorative birdhouse device comprises a base component, multiple channel sections, at least one side panel component, and a roof secured together. The base component comprises a bottom section, with the channel sections being secured to the bottom section of the base component. Furthermore, the channel sections comprise one or more channels sized to accept a side panel component. A plurality of side panel components are disposed in the one or more channels to form a front, a rear, and two side walls on the base component. The side panel components can also comprise at least one continuous opening for allowing a bird to enter the interior cavity of the birdhouse device.

Abstract: The Castle Birdfeeder provides an efficient method for feeding wild birds and conserving bird seed. The device may comprise a birdfeeder shaped like a castle containing removable components. The base of the invention can be a rectangular and one-quarter inch deep to hold water, be used as a moat, in which birds can drink, clean and cool themselves. The castle may include perch doors on each side that fold up and down like a castle door. Birds can stand on these perch doors while poking their beaks through the round windows in the castle side to access seed contained in a seed holder made to fit within the dimensions of the castle. As birds eat, any excess seeds may fall from the seed holder to the seed catcher placed directly below. The design of this invention may also prevent squirrels and other animals from accessing and stealing bird food.

Abstract: Feeder protection apparatus comprising a plurality of side panels attached around a periphery of the base of the feeder by a plurality of fasteners. Each side panel comprises a generally rectangular sheet configured to be oriented generally perpendicular to the base when attached thereto and to extend above and below the base.

Abstract: A bird feeder preferably includes a top lid, a central housing pivotally coupled to the top lid, a bottom base pivotally coupled to the central, and a mechanism for automatically articulating a first one of the top lid and the bottom base along a first arcuate path while manually articulating a second one of the top lid and the bottom base along a second arcuate path. In this manner, the central housing remains at a statically fixed position while the top lid and the bottom base articulate between corresponding open and closed positions. In one embodiment, the articulating mechanism may include an actuating shaft contiguously abutted against a gear for ensuring the bottom base simultaneously rotates with the top lid during opening and closing positions respectively.

Abstract: A bird feeder including an enclosure, heat shield and clinging element especially suited for clinging birds. A suspension element allows the bird feeder to hang from an overhead structure and supports a basket within the enclosure. The basket contains bird feed suspended under the protection of the enclosure and heat shield.

Abstract: A birdcage feeder assembly is configured with a feeding unit, which includes a cup and a transparent shield shaped and dimensioned to minimize the distribution of food debris from the cup, and a holder operative to removably couple the feeding unit to the birdcage.

Abstract: A bird feeder has telescopically aligned inner and outer cylindrical housings with opposed surfaces of complementary shape that are reverse tapered in a substantially vertical direction to enable guided vertical movement of the housings with respect to each other. The housings have openings in their side walls which are substantially in alignment when the outer housing is in an upper position and misaligned when the outer housing is in a lower position. A compression spring centrally located about the vertical axis of the feeder is confined within a lower portion of the feeder and biases the outer housing to its upper position. When the outer housing is moved to its lower position by the weight of a squirrel overcoming the biasing force of the compression spring, the housing openings are substantially misaligned such that no significant through opening exists, thereby preventing access to the birdseed.

Abstract: A bird housing module is used to form a housing complex in a system for creating a habitat for nesting birds. The module includes a housing shell with an open front and an open-topped nest drawer that slideably fits into the shell. The nest drawer has a front drawer panel with an entryway for nesting birds. Ventilation openings and drain openings may be employed, and a predator guard panel may also be disposed in the nest drawer. A plurality of such modules may be connected to and extend radially from a carriage to form the housing complex. The system then includes a pole assembly having a pole and having a pulley and a cord for raising and lowering the carriage and housing complex on the pole. A plurality of housing complexes may be stacked for increasing the number of housing modules available for nesting.

Abstract: A bird feeder port, especially suited for dispensing fine sized birdseed and configured for insertion through an exterior wall of a bird feeder; the port comprising a feed distributor with an open front portion accessible to a bird and in addition having at least an upper portion and a lower portion; said lower portion having an aperture in the lowermost floor portion through which bird seed is in use presented and can be eaten by a feeding bird. The aperture preferably comprises a slot and has a width of between 5 and 13 mm.

Abstract: A combination birdhouse and bird feeder configured for rotation from a bird feeding mode to a bird housing/nesting mode. The device having the ability to be locked in the bird feeding position as well as being locked in the bird housing position.

Abstract: A bird cage has at least one flush mounted door for the cage when door is opened; and an accessible feed receiver for the cage, which can be retrieved and serviced without reaching inside the cage. An arcuate perch permits access to the feed receiver.

Abstract: A removable bird cage cantina is an adjunct to an existing bird cage, is removable and serves as a place where birds feed. It is comprised of a body and at least one niche but preferably two or more, removably attached, generally on a wall of the body.

Abstract: An accessory for wild birds is formed from a plurality of ceramic clay flowerpots disposed in preselected relation to each other. The accessory includes a receptacle formed from a ceramic flowerpot. The receptacle has a first end and a second end and a continuous side wall of the receptacle extends between the first end and the second end of the receptacle. The continuous side wall defines a plurality of openings of preselected sizes disposed at preselected positions. At least one of a top and a bottom formed of a ceramic clay flowerpot are positioned coaxially and adjacent to at least one of the first end and the second end of the receptacle.

Abstract: A feeder apparatus comprises a plurality of walls, mounting structure and a feed holder. The plurality of walls communicates with the mounting structure to accommodate mounting the feeder apparatus on the outside of an animal confinement structure, e.g. a cage. One or more walls of the feeder body and the feed holder have cooperating sliding structures, enabling the feed holder to be slidingly received into, and/or removed from the remainder of the feeder apparatus.

Abstract: A bird feeder support for supporting a solid bell-shaped bird feeder includes a base having an upper surface, a lower surface and a peripheral edge. Each of a pair of legs has a first and a second end. The first ends are each attached to the base such that each of the legs extends upwardly from the base. Each of the legs is arced such that the second ends abut each other and an inner perimeter edge of the legs is defined. A coupler is adapted for removably securing a bird feeder to the pair of legs such that the bird feeder is suspended between the legs.

Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated birdhouse/bird feeder unit comprising a housing including a base with an integrated lip so as to act as a perch, a first section forming a birdhouse, a second section forming a bird feeder, and a roof. The unit contains a common vertical wall forming a vertical wall between the birdhouse and the bird feeder. The roof of the integrated unit includes a first section above the bird feeder section which can move between an open position and a closed position for filling the bird feeder with bird food, and a second roof section above the birdhouse section which can move between open and closed positions for cleaning the birdhouse section. In alternate embodiments, the bird feeder section of the combined birdhouse/bird feeder unit may include a see-through window formed of plastic. In addition, the aforementioned unit may include a third section forming a second birdhouse or a second bird feeder, or the like.

Abstract: A religious meditation apparatus includes at least two feed receptacles, a feed box formed by walls, a removable sliding plate disposed over the feed box, where the sliding plate is both removable in the plane perpendicular to the front wall and has a plate hole, a two guides on the removable sliding plate, a sliding drawer for containing feed located between the two guides on the removable sliding plate, where the sliding drawer has a ramp and a drain hole, a roof with a hinge, a balance plate over the sliding drawer, a drawer stop in the balance plate for preventing withdrawal of the drawer, an inclined floor enabling feed from the drawer to flow unimpeded through the drain hole to the feed receptacles, and a support under the inclined floor extending the length of the feed box. The apparatus can also have a weight-discriminating device.

Abstract: A feeder including a seed platform, a plurality of end panels, a plurality of side panels and a roof structure. In one embodiment, roof panels and chimneys fitted with removable chimney caps form a roof structure for the feeder. Feed may pass through the chimneys and feeder throats before reaching the seed platform. The feeder throats can have access ports that include feed regulators. In one aspect of this embodiment, a bin separator is located bilaterally between at least two of the end panels, the bin separator fixedly secured to two throat keepers and at least one of the side panels. In a further aspect of this embodiment, an anchor block can secure the seed platform and the plurality of feeder throats.

Abstract: The present invention provides an integrated birdhouse/bird feeder unit comprising a housing including a base with an integrated lip so as to act as a perch, a first section forming a birdhouse, a second section forming a bird feeder, and a roof. The unit contains a common vertical wall forming a vertical wall between the birdhouse and the bird feeder. The roof of the integrated unit includes a first section above the bird feeder section which can move between an open position and a closed position for filling the bird feeder with bird food, and a second roof section above the birdhouse section which can move between open and closed positions for cleaning the birdhouse section.

Abstract: A birdfeeder having a base and a cage or openwork attached to the base. The openwork having a plurality of substantially longitudinal members attached to the base and arranged radially about a central axis. A feed container releasably coupled to the base is positioned interior the openwork and spaced-apart therefrom. At least two of the longitudinal members are spaced-apart one from the other such that certain birds can enter the openwork and access the feed container. The openwork can include a plurality of substantially horizontal members wherein at least two of the horizontal members are spaced-apart one from the other to allow certain birds to enter the openwork. The feed container being releasably coupled to the base allows the feed container to be easily removed from the openwork. The feed container can extend through an opening in the openwork for accessing the feed container exterior the openwork.

Abstract: A modular birdhouse in accordance with the present invention includes a support pole, a collar, at least one wire form and at least one nest module. First, the collar is slidably connected to the pole. The wire form has a square shape, and the ends of the wire form are upturned and inserted into corresponding openings in the collar. The collar includes coordinated flanges with fasteners that fix the wire forms to the collar. Two or more collars can be interconnected in a stacked manner to create tiers of nest modules. Each nest module has a plurality of connector slots. For attachment, the nest module is positioned within the square shape of the wire form and then rotated until the connector slots of the nest module engage the wire form. A porch structure interconnects the wire form to the nest module to prevent further rotation and disengagement of the nest module. Nest modules may be added or removed from the wire forms as desired by the operator and without the use of tools and/or implements.

Abstract: A feeder including a seed platform, a plurality of end panels, a plurality of side panels and a roof structure. In one embodiment, roof panels and chimneys fitted with removable chimney caps form a roof structure for the feeder. Feed may pass through the chimneys and feeder throats before reaching the seed platform. The feeder throats can have access ports that include feed regulators. In one aspect of this embodiment, a bin separator is located bilaterally between at least two of the end panels, the bin separator fixedly secured to two throat keepers and at least one of the side panels. In a further aspect of this embodiment, an anchor block can secure the seed platform and the plurality of feeder throats.

Abstract: A uniquely designed truncated prism shaped fly-through bird feeder (where birds can fly into and through the bird feeder) described. The bird feeder frame structure has a bottom and moveable roof structure rotatably attached to side support members between the roof and a base. The bird feeder base further includes a movable floor structure rotatably attached to said frame and a birdseed autofeeder structure. The roof can be raised for easy filling of the truncated prism shaped autofeeder mounted to one side of said frame. The autofeeder is rotatably and removably attached to said frame and can be rotated outwards away from said frame for easy emptying and removal and cleaning of transparent sides. The moveable floor can be rotated outwards and upside down for easy emptying and cleaning.

Abstract: A method for deterring arboreal animals from climbing and reaching a bird feeder nesting box or elevated plant holder, supported atop a post set within the ground, includes the steps of providing a freestanding, non-rotatable hollow, longitudinally extending body and inserting the post supporting the bird feeder, nesting box or elevated plant holder conjunctionally therein. Alternatively, the bird feeder, nesting box or elevated plant holder may be directly supported atop the freestanding, non-rotatable, longitudinally extending body. The free standing, non-rotatable longitudinally extending body extends up from the ground, and is made of a minimal height and width, whereupon the arboreal animal will slide down the free standing, non-rotatable hollow, longitudinally extending body to a position where the arboreal animal is out of a jumping range to reach said bird feeder, nesting box or elevated plant.

Abstract: A self-cleaning multistage bird feeder having a plurality of truncated hollow cones or funnels stacked vertically end to end. The truncated cones are stacked large end up with adjacent cones being spaced apart to define a plurality of annular feeding troughs. The feeder includes a cover over the uppermost cone and a disc under the lowermost cone. Perches extend outwardly from the cones and the disc. Bird food consequently travels downward through the feeder due to the feeding action of the birds. Bird food is purged from the bottom of the feeder and spills onto an apertured tray suspended under the disc. Additionally a hopper type feeder comprising a single truncated hollow cone or funnel, cover, disc and apertured tray wherein the disc provides a self cleaning platform feeding area and the disc and suspended tray provide superior viewing of feeding activity compared to conventional hopper type feeders.

Abstract: A modular garden accessory system. This system comprises a post assembly, one or more branch assemblies, and one or more garden accessories that may be connected to or suspended from the post assembly or the branch assemblies. The system is comprised of a relatively small number of standard parts that may be connected in a number of configurations to obtain a relatively large number of accessories. The system is designed for easy assembly with a minimum number of fasteners. Many of the accessories are constructed about a plastic base member that defines an upper surface appropriate for use as a feeder and a lower surface that allows the accessory to be attached to a post assembly or branch assembly in one of a number of configurations.

Abstract: A multi-purpose, species-discriminating bird feeder includes a base, a top, and a plurality of sides extending between the base and the top. At least two of the sides include an upper side member and a lower side member. The upper and lower side members are at least partially spaced from each other to provide an ingress/egress opening so that birds of a selected size may enter and exit an interior portion of the bird feeder through its sides. Birds or mammals larger than the selected size are prevented from entering the interior portion. Each upper side member is manually selectively adjustable so that a size of the respective ingress/egress opening between the upper and lower side members may be adjusted. The construction of the bird feeder provides good visibility for the birds to enter the bird feeder and for bird watchers to watch the birds feed. In addition, the location of the ingress/egress openings allows prompt exit from the feeder by birds disturbed by predators or other disturbance.

Abstract: A multi-purpose, species-discriminating bird feeder includes a base, a top, and a plurality of sides extending between the base and the top. At least two of the sides include an upper side member and a lower side member. The upper and lower side members are at least partially spaced from each other to provide an ingress/egress opening so that birds of a selected size may enter and exit an interior portion of the bird feeder through its sides. Birds or mammals larger than the selected size are prevented from entering the interior portion. Each upper side member is manually selectively adjustable so that a size of the respective ingress/egress opening between the upper and lower side members may be adjusted. The construction of the bird feeder provides good visibility for the birds to enter the bird feeder and for bird watchers to watch the birds feed. In addition, the location of the ingress/egress openings allows prompt exit from the feeder by birds disturbed by predators or other disturbance.

Abstract: A bird feeder having an apertured floor member which is slidably and selectively removable for easy cleaning. A bird feeder bin is defined by a set of walls, a floor and a roof. When a hinged portion of the roof is opened, at least one section of the walls is slidably removable, and the apertured floor member is also slidably removable. The apertured floor member, which consists of a perforated or expanded steel sheet, provides a combination of sheet material with a pattern of holes which is strong enough to support the weight of the feed, permits drainage to keep the feed dry, and is rugged for scraping and cleaning.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bird feeder having a bottom structure, a roof structure, and a side support structure extending between the bottom and roof structures. Disposed within the bird feeder is a sliding feed drawer. The sliding feed drawer normally assumes a position within the bird feeder. However the entire feed drawer can be removed from the bird feeder for easy and convenient cleaning.

Abstract: A cage particularly adapted for maintaining birds in a residential setting includes an upper enclosure having spaced apart, bar-formed top wall, bottom wall, and sidewalls. Corner posts of the enclosure are carried on corner posts of a caster riding carriage allowing ready cage relocation. Slidably carried by the carriage below the enclosure bottom wall is a bottom tray. The attached to the carriage and positioned about a lower end of the enclosure is a seed deflection screen. This screen includes a set of readily removable side panels having fastening elements that slide into openings in the carriage posts. The deflection screen additionally includes a front and a rear panel having end flanges that slip into channels on ends of the side panels to form interference fits. As carried, bottom edges of the screen panels are positioned to divert any seeds striking the panels into the bottom tray.

Abstract: This invention is a protected enclosure to allow upland game birds including bobwhite quail to be introduced into and to thrive in the wild with low mortality rate. This is accomplished through the use of an acclimation portion where the birds become used to feeding and watering in the protected enclosure while being allowed to ingress and egress between the acclimation portion and the feeding and watering portion. Provision is made for one or more call birds to be isolated after the acclimation period upon initial introduction into the wild. The call bird or birds can then be reunited with the covey. Commercially available cooked ration can be used which allows vitamins, minerals and other supplements to be added to the normal diet of the birds.

Abstract: A bird feeder having an apertured floor member which is slidably and selectively removable for easy cleaning. A bird feeder bin is defined by a set of walls, a floor and a roof. When a hinged portion of the roof is opened, at least one section of the walls is slidably removable, and the apertured floor member is also slidably removable. The apertured floor member, which consists of a perforated or expanded steel sheet, provides a combination of sheet material with a pattern of holes which is strong enough to support the weight of the feed, permits drainage to keep the feed dry, and is rugged for scraping and cleaning.

Abstract: A squirrel-proof bird feeder is provided including a housing having a cut out formed therein for defining a ledge and allowing access to the interior space. A squirrel guard is provided including a pivot frame residing within a single plane and defined by a pair of linear elongated side bars. At least one dowel is coupled between first ends of the side bars. A weighted bar is coupled between second ends of the side bars and has a weight less than that of an average squirrel. A center of each side bar is pivotally coupled to a central extent of opposite sides of a side wall of the housing. By this structure, the dowels remain level with the bottom face of the housing only when supporting an animal with a weight less than that of the average squirrel. The squirrel guard further includes at least one stanchion each coupled to an associated one of the side bars and a cover plate. The cover plate is coupled to the stanchion such that it resides above the pivot frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to avian enclosures which are rotated. The invention is presented as a separate electrical device that rotates birdhouses and/or birdfeeders or it can also be made part of the whole enclosure. The electromechnical device that rotates the avian enclosures basically consists of a power source, a motor, and a gearbox. Power is supplied from batteries, and/or solar cells, or an alternating current source. A more complex version of the present invention is also presented that incorporates an electronic circuit to sense the presence of birds and activate the motor only for a predetermined period of time. Consequently, the main purpose of this circuit is to conserve power which is very important for non-rechargeable batteries.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for determining when a living animal reaches its optimum rate of growth. This information is then used to calculate the optimal parameters for achieving the maximum Return On Investment. The computer determines the optimal number of birds for a flock, type and amount of feed, length of time between hatching and sale to food processor, etc. The computer consists of a microprocessor, random access memory, a storage device, a keyboard, a computer screen, a printer, a math co-processor.