System to use a bottle as a bird feeder

Abstract

Patent claim for a system with a component that can be screwed onto the thread of a bottle to allow it to be used as a free-hanging bird feeder without having to modify or alter the bottle. The bottle remains completely undamaged and reusable.

Description

[0001] Technical field: The invention relates to a concept that can be screwed onto bottles and attached to transform them into a bird feeder. In particular, it is a cost-effective and easy-to-use solution for reusing bottles and providing bird food in aviaries, gardens, balconies, or other open spaces. The bottle can also be reinstalled, as it is not damaged or requires any further processing. A component of the system is the associated rain cover, which keeps the food dry in rainy weather.

[0002] Description of the embodiment: The component (part 2) is screwed onto the bottle neck after the bottle (part 1) has been filled with bird food. The fastening ring (part 4) or alternatively or in combination with the rain cover (part 5) can then simply be pushed or pressed over the bottle (part 1). This ring (part 4) or the rain cover (part 8) should be in the upper part of the inverted bottle (part 1). The cord (part 3) can then be threaded from above, with the ends first, through an eyelet on the ring (part 4) and / or through the holes in the rain cover (part 5). The ends are then each attached once to one of the eyelets (6) on the component (part 2). The construction can now be hung on a tree, a railing or another suitable location. The food is dispensed through one or more openings on the component to be screwed on.As the birds eat the food in the feeding area, new food can slide in with the help of gravity. Furthermore, the screw-on component has holes to prevent water from accumulating and pooling. The holes are sized so that water can flow through but food cannot fall through.

[0003] State of the art: Various designs already exist for bird feeders, but they are often expensive, bulky, or cumbersome to use. While the reuse of bottles as a base for feeders is well known, there are currently few universal solutions that fit different bottles, are quick to install, and are both stable and user-friendly. Furthermore, the bottles are often no longer usable as containers after use. Furthermore, there are only solutions for plastic bottles. Attachment is usually only achieved via an eyelet attached to the top of the bottle, which is often irreparably damaged during the process. There are currently no systems with a rain cover to protect the feed from rain.

[0004] Task: The task of the invention is to provide a system with a screw-on component, along with the associated holder and rain cover, that allows bottles to be quickly and easily converted into a functional bird feeder. The component should be easy to clean and ensure safe feed dispensing.

[0005] Solution: The invention relates to a system with a screw-on component and a specially designed mount that allows for flexible and easy installation. The system also includes a very easy-to-install rain cover.

[0006] Advantages: • Universal compatibility with different bottles. • Cost-effective production and sustainable reuse of bottles. • Easy assembly and disassembly. • Preservation of the bottle, as it does not need to be destroyed, drilled or worked on. • Weather resistance and durability of the material. • Easy cleaning of components. • Secure suspension of the bottle without damage thanks to the retaining ring. • The lining does not become damp as quickly due to rain debris and thus reduces the risk of mold formation. List of reference symbols: 1 bottle 2 Screw-on component (attachment) 3 cord for fastening 4 ring with two eyelets 5 Rain protection 6 eyelets (on part 2) 7 slopes (on part 2) 8 threads (on part 2). 9 Rainwater drainage hole (on part 2) Fig. 1. Sketch of the assembled system (left) and component 2 individually (right) Fig. 2. Side view of component 2 in section Fig. 3. Top view of component 2 Fig. 4. Individual part drawing of part 4 Figure .5 Individual part drawing in section of part 5 (rain protection)

Claims

[1] A claim for protection relates to a system with a component that can be screwed onto the thread of a bottle to enable it to be used as a free-hanging bird feeder without the need to process or modify the bottle. The bottle remains completely intact and reusable. [2] Protection claim for a rain cover on a feeder that slides over or onto a bottle without the need for tools. [3] Protection claim for a component that can be screwed onto the thread of a glass bottle in order to use it as a freely hanging feeder for animals. [4] A claim for protection applies to a component that can be screwed onto the thread of a glass bottle to allow it to be used as a free-hanging feeder for animals. Without the need for tools. [5] Protection claim for a component that, in combination with a bottle, performs the function of a feed dispenser, while the bottle remains intact and reusable. Without the need for tools. [6] Protection claim for a system that allows a bottle to be used as a feed dispenser without damaging or otherwise altering it. [7] Protection claim for a component which, in combination with a glass bottle, performs the function of a food dispenser. [8] Protection claim for a component which, in combination with a bottle, performs the function of a food dispenser with rain protection. [9] Protection claim for the modular design, which allows easy cleaning and replacement of individual components. [10] Protection claim for a ring or rubber with two eyelets for safe and stable suspension of the feed dispenser without damaging the bottle. [11] Claim for protection of a feed dispenser with rain protection made from a bottle. [12] Screw device with thread and sealing ring on the feed dispenser

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