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Wearable Device For Feeding and Observing Birds and Other Flying Animals

A device for feeding and observing flying animals comprising a hat, a support mounted on the hat and extending outward from the hat, and a feeder mounted on the support.

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Class 33/373 - Encircling clamp, loop, or strap


Subclass of Class 33 - Geometrical instruments
Definition: Device wherein the attaching means includes a part encompassing
No. of patents: 56
Last issue date: 03/16/2010


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7676940Level
A level includes a body having first and second arms attached to each other for relative pivotal movement about a pivot axis between open and closed positions. The level also includes a bubble vial mounted to the body and having a longitudinal axis coaxial with the ...
03/16/2010
7644506Edge level with side magnets and velcro(hook and loop fastener)
Present invention provides an edge level that can be used for measuring angles or levelness on all X, Y and Z axis simultaneously and in hands-free type operation, due to the use of Velcro or external clamps used together with the features introduced herein. A remov...
01/12/2010
7555842Line leveling tool and method of use
A leveling tool which can be attached quickly and simply to a utility service line, pipe, or cable and a method of use to check the line's, pipe's or cable's levelness and plumbness. In its preferred embodiment, the leveling tool comprises a base and two level vials...
07/07/2009
7530174Wading rod level assembly
A level assembly for a wading rod used to measure current flow velocity of a wadable body of water, such as a stream or a river. The level assembly includes a level body that is attached to the hexagonal or depth rod of the wading rod at a desired position using a f...
05/12/2009
7325790Post setting insert
An insert for assisting and easing the task of setting fence posts or the like into a concrete or aggregate footing. The invention comprises: two identical half-forms, which when faced 180 degrees to each other, interlock together to form a full form, a snap-on leve...
02/05/2008
7278218Laser line generating device with swivel base
A base for a light generating device or a leveling device, having a first surface that includes a connection structure to receive and mount either a light generating device or a leveling device thereto, and a second surface including a nonmechanical attachment struc...
10/09/2007
7200946Alignment apparatus
An alignment apparatus includes a central leg element and one or more secondary support leg elements in operative communication with the central leg element for providing support thereto. A sighting device rotatably attached to the central leg element includes an op...
04/10/2007
7185933Adjustable fastening device
Adjustable fastening element intended to be fitted to an end region of a transverse member of a vehicle chassis. The fastening element takes the form of a U-section element with a web portion of preferably uniform width and with mutually parallel flanges protruding ...
03/06/2007
7174647Laser line projector with spherically rotatable support and level/plumb indicators for the support
A spherically rotatable support for a light image projector has level and/or plumb indicators for leveling or plumbing a central reference frame of its spherical rotation. A projected light image, such as a laser line segment of relatively short length may be succes...
02/13/2007
7171755Picture hanging level
A level designed for use in hanging pictures is disclosed. The level is proportioned to be easy and convenient to use in conjunction with a picture frame, having a pair of perpendicular legs that can rest on a corner of a picture frame and a level vial positioned wi...
02/06/2007
7152335Omnidirectional torpedo level having magnetic mounts and adjustable protractor
An omnidirectional torpedo level composed of non-ferrous material has a central web and parallel side flanges defining a torpedo level geometry. The central web and side flanges define windows within which are mounted vertical and horizontal tubular spirit level ele...
12/26/2006
7150104Tool and method for scribing longitudinal lines on a cylindrical rod
A tool for scribing a longitudinal groove on an elongate cylindrical rod suitable for implanting as a prosthetic in a living being supports the rod in a linear groove on a bed of a frame of the tool. A track is mounted on the frame and runs parallel to the groove. A...
12/19/2006
7137209Level and protractor
A level and protractor tool (100) includes a body (102) with three sections. The first section (106) includes a spring clip (108) mounted on the body. The spring clip is adapted to be attached to an item that is to be bent or otherwise me...
11/21/2006
7086166Spirit level with integrated inclination adjustment mechanism
The present spirit level has an elongated body with a longitudinal leveling face and at least one inclination peg retractably mounted in the body. The inclination peg is configured to selectably extend at least partially out from the leveling face by at least one pr...
08/08/2006
7000328Surveyor's tool
A surveyor's tool to facilitate the measurement of the elevation of an invert within a manhole includes a rod with a dimensioning along its length. The tool further includes a slide moveable with respect to said rod. The slide includes a pair of opposing arms, the a...
02/21/2006
6963284Level for indicating object tilt along user line of sight
A level apparatus for indicating the orientation relative to vertical of a surface of an object extending along a user line of sight, including a fluid vessel containing an indicator fluid including a liquid and having a fluid surface, the fluid vessel having a vess...
11/08/2005
6957494Dark-banded vial for use with level
A vial, level including such vial, and method of using such level are disclosed. The vial comprises a body having first and second ends, a midpoint, and interior and exterior surfaces, at least one marker ring connected with respect to the body, a bubble positioned ...
10/25/2005
6918187Multi plane plumb level
A multi plane plumb level includes an elongated rigid frame having an X shaped cross section having four walls that are rigidly joined along an elongated central portion of the X shaped cross section and extend outward from the elongated central portion of the X sha...
07/19/2005
6901671Level capable to measure minute inclination
The present invention relates to a level. More particularly, the present invention relates to a right/left and vertical level that is capable of right/left and verticality/horizontality measurement at the same time, and is capable of exactly measuring an inclined an...
06/07/2005
6502322Adjustable post level brackets
A post level device that is used to align post or pipe materials horizontally, vertically or diagonally. The device utilizes two adjustable brackets that are attached to the ends of a structural support bar. "U"-bolts, wing nuts and a Neoprene insert are ...
01/07/2003
6499219Electric hand drill system
An electric hand drill system comprises a hand held electric drill containing a motor. A coupling ring with a radial slot is formed with an interior bearing surface positionable in contact with a recipient surface on the drill. A handle is in a cup-shaped...
12/31/2002
6439524Measuring head holder
A measuring head holder for securing a measuring head to an object to be measured, comprising a receiving portion for definedly securing a measuring head thereto, and at least one securing element for fixing said receiving portion to said object to be mea...
08/27/2002
6389709Method and apparatus for checking elevation
An apparatus for checking elevation between reference markers. The apparatus includes a measuring device (e.g., a tape measure) that can measure the distance from an elevated location to the ground immediately below the location. A sighting device and a l...
05/21/2002
6332277Level with securing apparatus
A level including a frame having a reference surface, a level sensor secured to the frame, and an articulated arm pivotally connected at one end to the frame for securing the reference surface to a test surface. The articulated arm includes an inner membe...
12/25/2001
6324767Sight level
A level formed of a flat card that has a series of register marks that are printed on it. The register marks are designed to fit square on the rectangular card. The primary marks are positioned at the two ends of the card. When looking at the register mar...
12/04/2001
6094833Tape blade level
A tape blade level that includes a housing that has an attaching means that secures the level to a tape measure blade. The attaching means includes an arcuate opening that conforms in shape to a typical tape measure blade. The opening is constructed in su...
08/01/2000
6073356Inclinometer
An inclinometer comprising a housing having transparent front plate and flat bottom, a gravitated rotational protractor having angle graduation printed on the front panel, a pendulum swing needle and protractor rotation locking device. By controlling the ...
06/13/2000
6029359Post, pipe, and sign level
A post level including a pair of arms pivotally attached to each other at a hinge, each arm defining at least one level face for plumbing a surface, and at least one bubble vial mounted on at least one of the arms on a surface generally opposite to the at...
02/29/2000
5509657Position indicator device for golf clubs
A golf club positioning and position indicating device having a mounting base that is releasably attached to the shaft of a golf club below the handgrip of the club. A positioning head support for support and orientation of a positioning head which can be...
04/23/1996
5483748Sound indicative leveling apparatus
A sound indicative leveling apparatus comprising an arcuate leveling tube having free and sealed ends extended upwards; a coupling mechanism for securing an external object to be leveled above or below the leveling tube; leveling circuitry further compris...
01/16/1996
5459934Sight rod level
A circular target type bubble level slides easily onto and off of a standard surveyor's sight rod. When slid into position at any desired elevation on the rod for optimal viewing and released, the device automatically assumes a position such that the indi...
10/24/1995
5450677Apparatus for use in marking a pipe
An apparatus for use in marking a length of cylindrical pipe to permit the pipe to be cut for use in an assembly and arranged so that a plurality of markings on a length of pipe can be accurately oriented relative to each other. The device has a tubular p...
09/19/1995
5421098Apparatus for adjusting golf club loft and lie
An apparatus for adjusting the loft and lie of a golf club head. The invention includes three components. The first is a fitting gauge removably attachable to the shaft for identifying the ideal angles of the loft and lie of the club. The fitting gauge in...
06/06/1995
5421094Adjustable level
An adjustable level having an angled base with legs extending normal to one another from a common edge and with magnets spaced along and extending fully through each leg; an L-shaped bracket having at least one bubble housing fixed to a leg thereof; a pos...
06/06/1995
5359781Self centering pipe axis laser guide and saddle
A self centering guide pipe axis laser guide is based on the use of three parallel links spaced 120 degrees apart which are engaged to be expanded or contracted. When expanded the links contact the inside diameter of the pipe which accordingly establishes...
11/01/1994
5255443Post level with detent
A post level having two spaced holders fixed to two plate-like body members with a notch between the holders. A floor member is integrally attached to the body members. Each holder provides a channel that receives the end of a level vial. One of the holde...
10/26/1993
5253425Cylindrical squaring collet leveler for vertical milling machines
An instrument used to establish precise perpendicular quill (32) alignment with respect to the work table of vertical milling machines with adjustable head assemblies (34). This instrument incorporates three basic tools into one device: (a) an internal cy...
10/19/1993
5207004Post level
A post level is defined by a pair of right-angle walls. A horizontal bubble vial is mounted in each wall, and a vertical bubble vial is mounted at the intersection of the walls. The vials are mounted in the interior of a pair of spaced protrusions formed ...
05/04/1993
5174572Golf club having a position indicator mounted thereto
A golf club includes a shaft and a rubber mounting seat which is provided on the shaft. The mounting seat confines a blind bore with a hemispherical bottom and has an open top end and an annular flange which projects inwardly from the open top end. A posi...
12/29/1992
5063679Protractor bubble level
The present invention relates to an improved leveling device for use with various tools or other objects during a construction or repair process. A bubble level is mounted along the straight edge of a semi-circular protractor. The protractor is movably co...
11/12/1991
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