US3696786A
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Self-cleaning bird bath
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-04-23
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1991-04-23
Abstract
Abstract A self-cleaning bird bath having a vertical support stand, a shallow bowl pivoted to the upper end thereof and incorporating an overflow channel therein and a weighted area. A container is attached to the shallow bowl at a point opposite to the weighted area and in a position to receive water from the overflow channel whereby water entering the overflow channel will be directed into the container so as to over balance the weighted area of the shallow bowl and cause the same to tip and discharge the contents thereof. Drain means in the container acts to empty the same whereby the shallow bowl returns to horizontal,normal position.
Inventors
- 👤 Moody Ray Garwood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:08
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K45/00; A01K45/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
In a bird bath a combination of a vertical stand and a shallow bowl pivoted to the upper end thereof so as to be tiltable relative thereto, a weight on one side of said shallow bowl normally biasing the same to horizontal position and an overflow passageway in said bowl, a container suspended from said bowl on the opposite side thereof with respect to said weight and arranged to receive water flowing through said overflow passageway.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
In a bird bath a combination of a vertical stand and a shallow bowl pivoted to the upper end thereof so as to be tiltable relative thereto, a weight on one side of said shallow bowl normally biasing the same to horizontal position and an overflow passageway in said bowl, a container suspended from said bowl on the opposite side thereof with respect to said weight and arranged to receive water flowing through said overflow passageway.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The bird bath set forth in claim 1 and wherein the weight on one side of the shallow bowl is integral therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The bird bath set forth in claim 1 and wherein the overflow passageway communicates with the shallow bowl adjacent the rim thereof and at a location on the same side of the pivot with respect to said weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The bird bath set forth in claim 1 and wherein one half of the shallow bowl is thick and solid and the other half is hollow and the thick and hollow halves are on opposite sides of said pivot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bird bath set forth in claim 1 and wherein the weight is separate and attached to said shallow bowl.
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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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |