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US3244150A
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Bird feeder
Assignee: FARNHAM BLAIR
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Filing: 1964-11-12
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1984-11-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Blair Benton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:08
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K39/00; A01K39/01; A01K39/012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
IN A BIRD FEEDER, IN COMBINATION, A THIN HOLLOW BODY MEMBER, MEANS OF SAID BODY MEMBER FOR SUSPENDING SAID BODY MEMBER IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO THE GROUND, MEANS FORMING A RECESSED FEEDING OPENING IN A LOWER PORTION OF THE SIDE WALL OF SAID BODY MEMBER, A CAP-SUPPORTING WALL EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE LOWER END OF SAID BODY MEMBER SIDE WALL, MEANS FORMING A FILLING OPENING IN THE LOWER END OF SAID BODY MEMBER, SAID FEEDING AND FILLING OPENINGS BEING THE ONLY OPENINGS IN SAID BODY MEMBER, A CAP HAVING A BOTTOM AND A SIDE WALL, MEANS FOR CONNECTING THE SIDE WALL OF SAID CAP TO SAID CAP-SUPPORTING WALL, THE BOTTOM OF SAID CAP TO SAID FILLING OPENING, THE UPPER EDGE OF THE SIDE WALL OF SAID CAP LYING IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE AND BEING ALIGNED WITH SAID FEEDING OPENING, THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID CAP FORMING A SUPPORT FOR BIRDS TO CLING TO WHILE FEEDING, SAID FEEDING OPENING BEING RECESSED WITHIN THE PLANE OF THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID CAP, AND DRAINAGE MEANS IN THE BOTTOM OF SAID CAP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
IN A BIRD FEEDER, IN COMBINATION, A THIN HOLLOW BODY MEMBER, MEANS OF SAID BODY MEMBER FOR SUSPENDING SAID BODY MEMBER IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITH RESPECT TO THE GROUND, MEANS FORMING A RECESSED FEEDING OPENING IN A LOWER PORTION OF THE SIDE WALL OF SAID BODY MEMBER, A CAP-SUPPORTING WALL EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE LOWER END OF SAID BODY MEMBER SIDE WALL, MEANS FORMING A FILLING OPENING IN THE LOWER END OF SAID BODY MEMBER, SAID FEEDING AND FILLING OPENINGS BEING THE ONLY OPENINGS IN SAID BODY MEMBER, A CAP HAVING A BOTTOM AND A SIDE WALL, MEANS FOR CONNECTING THE SIDE WALL OF SAID CAP TO SAID CAP-SUPPORTING WALL, THE BOTTOM OF SAID CAP TO SAID FILLING OPENING, THE UPPER EDGE OF THE SIDE WALL OF SAID CAP LYING IN A HORIZONTAL PLANE AND BEING ALIGNED WITH SAID FEEDING OPENING, THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID CAP FORMING A SUPPORT FOR BIRDS TO CLING TO WHILE FEEDING, SAID FEEDING OPENING BEING RECESSED WITHIN THE PLANE OF THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID CAP, AND DRAINAGE MEANS IN THE BOTTOM OF SAID CAP.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |