US3125069A
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fowler
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1964-03-17
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Expires: 1981-03-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:13
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K39/00; A01K39/02; A01K39/0206
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A HUMMINGBIRD FEEDING DEVICE, COMPRISING: (A) A DISPENSING HOUSING HAVING MEANS FOR ENGAGING A LIQUID FOOD CONTAINER IN A LEAK-PROOF MANNER AND COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID LIQUID FOOD CONTAINER; (B) A LIQUID FOOD CONTAINER OF VERTICALLY ELONGATED FORM AND HAVING MEANS ON ITS UPPER END, AS USED, FOR ENGAGING SUPPORTING MEANS; (C) SAID DISPENSING HOUSING FURTHER HAVING A PLURALITY OF SUBSTANTIALLY RADIALLY DISPOSED HOLES SLANTING UPWARDLY FROM THE INTERIOR OF SAID HOUSING TO THE EXTERIOR THEREOF; (D) FEEDING TUBES SECURED IN SAID RADIALLY DISPOSED HOLES, SAID TUBES HAVING A SMALL DIAMETER LIQUID CONVEYING PASSAGEWAY TERMINATING IN A SUBSTANTIALLY CONICAL LIQUID COLLECTING CUP; (E) AN ANT SHIELD HAVING A PLURALITY OF SLENDER WIRELIKE MEMBERS ENCLOSING THE SAID LIQUID COLLECTING CUP AND SPACED APART AN AMOUNT ALLOWING THE PASSAGE OF A HUMMINGBIRD''S BEAK BUT DENYING THE PASSAGE OF ANTS AND (F) SUPPORTING MEANS SECURED TO THE UPPER END OF SAID FOOD CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A HUMMINGBIRD FEEDING DEVICE, COMPRISING: (A) A DISPENSING HOUSING HAVING MEANS FOR ENGAGING A LIQUID FOOD CONTAINER IN A LEAK-PROOF MANNER AND COMMUNICATING WITH THE INTERIOR OF SAID LIQUID FOOD CONTAINER; (B) A LIQUID FOOD CONTAINER OF VERTICALLY ELONGATED FORM AND HAVING MEANS ON ITS UPPER END, AS USED, FOR ENGAGING SUPPORTING MEANS; (C) SAID DISPENSING HOUSING FURTHER HAVING A PLURALITY OF SUBSTANTIALLY RADIALLY DISPOSED HOLES SLANTING UPWARDLY FROM THE INTERIOR OF SAID HOUSING TO THE EXTERIOR THEREOF; (D) FEEDING TUBES SECURED IN SAID RADIALLY DISPOSED HOLES, SAID TUBES HAVING A SMALL DIAMETER LIQUID CONVEYING PASSAGEWAY TERMINATING IN A SUBSTANTIALLY CONICAL LIQUID COLLECTING CUP; (E) AN ANT SHIELD HAVING A PLURALITY OF SLENDER WIRELIKE MEMBERS ENCLOSING THE SAID LIQUID COLLECTING CUP AND SPACED APART AN AMOUNT ALLOWING THE PASSAGE OF A HUMMINGBIRD''S BEAK BUT DENYING THE PASSAGE OF ANTS AND (F) SUPPORTING MEANS SECURED TO THE UPPER END OF SAID FOOD CONTAINER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-03-17 | 1967-09-16 | 1968-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-17 | 1971-09-16 | 1972-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-17 | 1975-09-16 | 1976-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |