391 results about "Perch" patented technology

A micro air vehicle (MAV) comprises features that emulate insect-like topology and flight, including a dangling three part body (100a, 100b, 100c), wing-like dual side rotors (107, 107a) positioned to either side on rotor arms (103) providing tilt and teeter motions to vector thrust and allow crawling along improved surfaces, and elevators (101) that approximate the center of gravity and center of pressure control employed by insects via the inertial reaction and aerodynamic influence of a repositionable abdomen. Control, sensing, surveillance, and payload elements (114), (401), (402), (403), (404), (405), and (407) enable transmission of surveillance and engagement of an emerging target. Left and right perch hangers and grapples (112, 112a) allow perching on various structures, and energy storage (504) and (505) combined with power line (500) and solar (502) energy scavenging circuitry allow extended loiter and mission duration by replenishing onboard energy supplies.

A bird feeder for preventing squirrels and other type rodent animals from consuming the bird food includes a top convex surface, a bottom convex surface and a concave middle surface. The top and bottom convex surfaces are inverted bowls having equal diameters and depths. The concave middle surface is a non-inverted bowl having a diameter less than the top and bottom inverted bowls, and has a greater depth. The middle bowl holds the bird food for birds to consume. The rim of the middle bowl may serve as a perch for the feeding birds to light upon. The top and bottom inverted bowls serve as protective shields that prevent rodent animals, such as squirrels from reaching the middle bowl. These shields are constructed from a substantially rigid material, having a substantially smooth surface. The smooth surface and the convex shape prevent squirrels or the like from establishing a foothold so that they may consume the bird food.

The present invention is a disposable wild bird feeder with the features that make it safe and easy to use but protected from being reused. A transparent reservoir containing bird seed is connected with a feeding base. The feeding base is threaded to an adaptor portion of the reservoir. A locking means between the internal threads of the adaptor portion and the external threads of the feeding base discourages the assembled wild bird feeder from being taken apart and refilled. The wild bird feeder converts from a first storage and shipping configuration to a second feeding configuration by partially unthreading the feeding base from the adaptor so bird seed is supplied to the bottom portion of the feeding base. A plurality of perches are supported by the feeding base. The perches are moved from a stored position to approximately a horizontal deployed position when the second feeding configuration is realized. A removable label is placed on the reservoir to provide a logo, directions for safe use and bird seed data.

The present invention provides a bird feeder apparatus for providing a readily available supply of feed for birds. The apparatus comprises a telescopic-operational assemblage, a shroud assembly, and a hopper assembly. The telescopic-operational assemblage provides a nonlinear, geometrically-based closure mechanism for effectively closing the bird feeder when a large load is placed upon the shroud assembly such as when a squirrel attempts to gain access to feed outlets of the hopper assembly by positioning itself upon the apparatus. Further, the apparatus provides a partitioned, selectively removable (drop out-type) hopper for enabling easy refills; a feed-level status flag assembly for indicating to the user whether the hopper assembly is full or empty; and at least one surround perch assembly for accommodating birds of various sizes.

A bird feeder is provided having a pivotal wire bail to allow the top cap to be lifted and rotated away from the top opening for easy filling of bird food without unnecessary spillage. Additionally, the invention provides for a detachable base cap having a spring clip retention feature that holds the base cap in place when in use but provides for its intentional removal when desired for cleaning purposes. The feeder has an optional detachable tray where birds can rest while feeding. The invention also provides multiple embodiments, having a body constructed of metal or plastic alternatives. The metal bodies, preferably tubular in shape, are each formed of perforated or expanded metal, having holes therethrough, the size of the holes being dependent upon the size of the seed or other feed selected. The plastic tube feeder provides feeder ports for seed access, as well as rotatable perches for the birds to rest on while feeding.

The invention provides a user-configurable perch for a bird feeder. The perch comprises four generally “U”-shaped or “C”-shaped lobes arranged in a generally circular loop, where the loop provides the surface onto which the birds perch. The loop is coupled to a central plate by four support members, which serve to separate the center plate from the loop. The perch is coupled to the bird feeder with a fastener inserted through a hole in the center plate. The perch may be coupled to a bird feeder in one of two configurations. In a first configuration, the loop is positioned below the bottom surface of the bird feeder to accommodate larger birds. In a second configuration, the loop is positioned, above the bottom surface of the bird feeder to discourage larger birds and cater to smaller birds.

A bird feeder that is to be suspended from a support includes a container disposed on a base that has at least one outer opening operative to dispense foodstuff from the container. A hanger member is centrally located on a top portion of the container. An upstanding barrier wall extends around the hanger in spaced relation so as to form a channel surrounding the hanger. This channel may be filled with a liquid to serve as an ant moat. The top portion may be circular and have a post projecting upwardly with the hanger member supported on the post. The barrier wall is then circumjacent this post to form an annular channel. The barrier wall may be located on the periphery of the top portion and also may be coextensive with the side wall of the container. The base may be provided with a perch for a bird.

This invention relates to a kind of 6-dimensional parallel connection structure RSS force transducer, character is: energizing platform ( 1) and fixed platform ( 4) join by three group uniformly distributed branched chain; each group branched chain composed by Left Side branched chain (2) and right side branched chain (3); branched chain submit circle symmetry disposal on fixed platform (4); each branched chain has two elasticity sphere deputy (2-2) and a elasticity turning deputy(2-5); on turning deputy perch (2-4) has elasticity turning deputy (2-5) that cross section is rectangular, and its surface stuck strain gauge (2-6). If energizing platform(1) has force or force moment acting, six elasticity turning deputy will generate corresponding strain, through circumscribed four limb differential bridge to gain corresponding six output signal.

The invention relates to a feed additive premix for low-salinity cultured marine fishes. The feed additive premix for the low-salinity cultured marine fishes consists of multi-vitamins and composite trace elements, and 20 to 30kg of feed additive premix is added into each ton of marine fish feed, wherein the multi-vitamins are 5 to 10kg and the composite trace elements are 15 to 25kg. Long-term tests of the low-salinity cultured marine fishes in the Pearl River Delta, such as trachinotus ovatus, Japanese sea bass, sciaenops ocellatus, sparus latus, sparus macrocephalus, latescalcarfer and the like, prove that the feed additive premix for the low-salinity cultured marine fishes has comprehensive nutrition and can meet the requirement of various marine fishes on total nutrition in a low-salinity culture environment; the feed additive premix is safe and high-efficiency, does not have any toxic or side effect, makes cultured objects grow rapidly and has high feed conversion rate and good culture benefit if taken for a long time; meanwhile, the additive can obviously enhance the immunologic function and anti-stress capability of the cultured objects, and the cultured marine fishes have high vigor, bright body color and high survival rate.

A feed for Japanese sea perch is proportionally prepared from fish powder, soybean dregs, black snakehead fish powder, corn protein powder, cotton seed dregs, flour No.4, fish fat, soybean oil, soybean phosphatide, calcium dihydrogen phosphate and additive containing vitamins, minerals, etc. It has high nutritive value.

A collapsible and scaleable floor to ceiling post forming an exercise and perch system for domestic cats. Using integral platforms (37,44) that function as steps and perching areas (35). The post may be adjusted to different ceiling heights by adding or removing interchangeable sections (41,44) and provides fine adjustment with a telescopic section that is spring biased (28) to limit forces on the ceiling. The step/platforms are rotationally spaced by 120 degrees for an optimal rise to run ratio resulting in climbing comfort, ascend and descend speed, safety, and contemporary appearance. The post has a cross-section that forces step and loft mounting at 120° intervals using multiples of three cross-sectional facets. The assembly provides for a removable scratching area near the bottom of the post and padded perch area nearest the ceiling.

A bird feeder has a bird food storage container, an upper feeding station platform, and a feeder base assembly located below and spaced apart from the container and the platform. The base assembly is attached to the container by an elongated bolt and threaded nut attachment, so it is thus easily separated from the container for ease of cleaning and food replenishment. The base assembly is made up of a feeder tray which catches and collects fallen food from the container, and a tray holder. The feeder tray, removeably mounted within the tray holder, has a perforated bottom with holes sized for water drainage, but which are sized small enough to retain bird food on the tray. The feeder tray also has a circumscribing upper rim which allows for easy removal and replacement of the tray from and into the tray holder. The tray holder has a circumscribing upper perch rim, spaced apart from the rim of the feeder tray when the tray is positioned within the holder. The perch rim provides support for larger birds while they are eating from the feeder tray.

A pest-proof bird feeder for supplying bird feed to song birds includes a storage container for bird food which is both cylindrical and transparent and has a lower end and an upper end. A cap is removably mounted on the upper end of the storage container. The cap includes a collar about the storage container and a lid is located over the upper end of the storage container and extends beyond the storage container. The storage container is concentric with the lid. A lower collar is mounted on the lower end of the storage container and includes a base partially across the lower end of the storage container. An inner cylinder extends from the base generally concentrically with the lower collar and the storage container. The base has a center opening communicating with the inner cylinder. The inner cylinder has a plurality of food ports located adjacent and generally equidistant from the base and generally equally spaced about the inner cylinder. A baffle is located toward the lower end of the storage container and extends into the inner cylinder for directing the supply of bird food to the food ports. A barrier is located in the inner cylinder generally parallel to the base and beyond the food ports from the base. The barrier has a center point. An outer sleeve is mounted to slide on the inner cylinder. The outer sleeve is longer than the inner cylinder. A lower cable extends substantially from the center point of the barrier. A perch has the shape of a disc and has a center point. The lower cable is connected to the center point of the perch. The outer sleeve rests upon the perch and extends on the inner cylinder toward the food ports. The diameter of the storage container is larger than the diameter of the outer sleeve and the diameter of the perch is greater than the diameter of the storage container. An upper cable extends from the barrier through the storage container and the cap to suspend the bird feeder.

The hummingbird feeder of this invention has an initial storage and shipping configuration and a final feeding configuration. In a first embodiment, a transparent fluid reservoir contains a feeding solution that is dispensed through a punctured thin diaphragm into a cap cavity of a bottom cap threaded on the reservoir. In a second embodiment a removable sealer cap initially keeps the feeding solution in the reservoir. In a third embodiment, the feeding solution is dispensed by removing a “peel-away” diaphragm from the reservoir. Each feeding assembly has a red feeding guide and a feeding tube with an aperture for the hummingbird to access the feeding solution. Perches supported by the bottom cap are provided for the hummingbirds to rest. The feeding solution is made aseptic and bacteria free to help keep it from spoiling. The top of the fluid reservoir has a moat filled with an insect inhibiting material to protect against insects and ants reaching the feeding solution. A label can be placed on the reservoir to provide logo, legal information, directions for use, essential safety warnings and red coloring to attract hummingbirds.

A bird feeder for retaining compressed suet-seed cakes is provided having a construction permitting easier refill of the feeder as well as making it more difficult for squirrels and other animals from raiding the feeder. Two embodiments of the feeder are disclosed including a hinged side door which is kept closed under tension equal to the weight of the suspended feeder and one having foldable perches which conserves packing material and space.

A bird feeder perch assembly comprising a flange and a perch rod with at least one pivot member located at a distal end; the pivot members extending axially along an axis in a direction generally perpendicular to the perch rod; where the flange has attachment means that allow it to be attached to the side wall of a bird feeder body; the flange comprising an underside portion that in use is in direct contact with said side wall of a bird feeder body; the flange having at least one recess in the underside and an aperture therethrough located adjacent the recess or between the recesses; the aperture and recess being configured to accept the perch member; a pivot member being housed within the recess and the perch rod extending through the slot, such that in use the perch member may pivot, from a retracted position in which the perch is alongside the feeder body to an extended position in which the perch projects outwardly from the body.

The invention relates to a method for forming an ecologically-sewage-purifying compound riverbed wetland system, which is characterized in that: a 30-60mm round gravel, a 12mm medium gravel, a 6mm gravels as well as coarse sands and soil matrixes are filled in the new riverbed from the lower part to the upper part to form a compound riverbed and the top of a shoal of the compound riverbed is positioned below the low water level of the river; the aquatic plants are planted on a soil layer of the shoal of the compound riverbed; the deep grooves and the slopes are protected and built by ecological concrete; thus, the ecological ecologically-sewage-purifying compound riverbed wetland system is formed. The invention has the advantages that a comprehensive treatment system with the plant-the matrix-microorganism is formed, thus enhancing self-purification capability of the river, purifying water body of the river and improving water environmental quality of the river; section form of the riverbed is transformed into a compound riverbed structure in which the shoal and the deep grooves exist simultaneously and the riverbed wetland system is arranged in sinuous way in longitudinal river, which facilitates perch and growth of the aquatic creature and diversification of the river creature; a water distributor is laid to carry out the depth treatment for tail water reaching the standard; the invention has the advantages of simple structure and construction, convenient operation, stable function and low manufacture cost.