Wearable device for feeding and observing birds and other flying animals
Patent 5996127 Issued on December 7, 1999. Estimated Expiration Date: 
June 19, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
June 19, 2018. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References D287061 D341911 3813016 Golf shot alignment device Novelty cap Umbrella hat with elastic peripheral components Umbrella cap hat Method and apparatus for attracting insects Combined bird feeder that chimes Retractable binoculars attachable to a visor InventorApplicationNo. 099708 filed on 06/19/1998US Classes:2/422, With article-attaching means2/209.13, Combined with diverse article2/410, For wearer's head119/715, Head carried446/27Facial, head or neckExaminersPrimary: Neas, Michael A.Assistant: Welch, Gary L. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA42B 001/24AbstractA 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. When flying animals feed from the feeders, a person wearing the hat may observe them from a short distance. The device may comprise a helmet with three poles mounted on it and extending outward from the helmet, and a feeder hanging from each of the poles. A variety of flying animals, including butterflies, hummingbirds, and other small birds, may be observed with the device.Field of SearchInsect repellingHaving article attaching means Hat or cap attachments Combined with diverse article For wearer's head Including helmet-retention means With article-attaching means Head protector (e.g., helmet, goggles, etc.) Including energy-absorbing means Combined shelter and feeder Body worn Head carried Bird Facial, head or neck | |
