Bird feeder hanger assembly

Abstract

Implementations described and claimed herein provide apparatuses and methods for facilitating filling and cleaning of bird feeders that are aesthetically pleasing and adaptable for attracting different types of birds. In one implementation, a bird feeder includes a proximal edge extending around a central line and defining a plane. An outer surface and an inner surface each extends distally from the plane. The inner surface is connected to the outer surface by the proximal edge. An opening is formed by the proximal edge and positioned on the plane. A hanger is disposed distal to and not intersecting the plane, and the hanger assembly has a hanging portion positioned on the central line.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is a continuation of and claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §120 to U.S. Design patent application No. 29 / 480,509, entitled “Ant Moat for a Bird Feeder” and filed Jan. 27, 2014.[0002]The present application claims benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 899,044, entitled “Bottle and Hanger for a Wild Bird Feeder” and filed on Nov. 1, 2013. Both of these applications are specifically incorporated by reference in their entirety herein.BACKGROUND[0003]Many bird feeders are notoriously difficult to clean and fill. For example, bird feeders configured to dispense nectar generally must be inverted to receive the nectar. Such bird feeders commonly include a bottle with an opening at one end that is configured to engage a base through which the nectar is dispensed and a hanger positioned at the opposite end of the bottle to hang the bird feeder. To fill the bird feeder, a user ho...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a new design of a bird feeder that is visually appealing and can attract different types of birds. The feeder has a unique design that allows for easy filling and cleaning. The feeder includes a reservoir for holding bird nectar and a hanger assembly that can pivot to a folded position. Overall, the new design of the feeder offers an improved and aesthetically pleasing experience for people who enjoy feeding birds.

Problems solved by technology

Many bird feeders are notoriously difficult to clean and fill.

Often, such bird feeders have tops and / or hangers that are shaped such that the user is unable to utilize a flat surface to stabilize the bird feeder during this process, thereby increasing the incidence of spillage and further exacerbating these challenges.

Further, bird feeders attempting to address these challenges often sacrifice appearance and quality of design, which is an important feature to users.

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