公开(公告)号：US11369090B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-28

申请号：US16380501

申请日：2019-04-10

Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATION

Inventor： Marko K. Lubic ,  Luke Benjamin Haney

IPC: A01K39/026 ,  A01K39/02 ,  A01K39/04

Abstract: A top-fill hummingbird feeder is provided having a nectar container with a liquid flow opening at a lower end and a removable cap at an upper end, a feeding basin positioned below the nectar container, and a sealing mechanism associated with the liquid flow opening and the feeding basin. The sealing mechanism includes a bottle seal assembly configured for removable coupling with a base of the feeding basin, and a float valve captured by said bottle seal assembly to prevent rotation thereof while allowing the float valve to move upwardly and downwardly with changing nectar levels in the feeding basin. The float valve includes a float having a frame with a buoyant member mounted thereon, the buoyant member being made of a closed-cell foam.

公开(公告)号：US20220132810A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-05

申请号：US17336373

申请日：2021-06-02

Applicant: Yaron Levite

Inventor： Yaron Levite

IPC: A01K39/02 ,  F16B47/00

Abstract: A bird fluid feeder device may include a storage bottle having a bottle cavity and a bottle base, and a liquid tray having a tray support wall and a feed cavity. A base container may be removably coupled to the liquid tray, the base container having a pass-through aperture and a container wall. The container wall may cover the feed cavity, and the bottle base may be received in the pass-through aperture and removably coupled to the tray support wall. At least one container aperture may be disposed in the container wall, and the container apertures may enable fluid communication through the container wall to the feed cavity. The storage bottle, base container, and liquid tray may be supported by a holder bracket having a first upper support arm for contacting the storage bottle and by a lower support arm contacting the liquid tray.

公开(公告)号：US11147245B2

公开(公告)日：2021-10-19

申请号：US16127492

申请日：2018-09-11

Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATION

Inventor： Robert T. Cruz ,  Marko Konstantin Lubic

IPC: A01K39/02 ,  A01K39/024 ,  A01K39/04 ,  A01K39/012

Abstract: A top-fill hummingbird feeder is provided having a liquid container with a liquid flow opening at a lower end and a removable cap at an upper end, a feeding basin positioned below the liquid container, and a sealing mechanism associated with the liquid flow opening and the feeding basin. The sealing mechanism includes a bottle seal assembly configured for removable coupling with a base of the feeding basin, and a float valve captured by said bottle seal assembly to prevent rotation thereof while allowing the float valve to move upwardly and downwardly with changing nectar levels in the feeding basin. The feeding basin is filled by gravity feed of the liquid in the container through the liquid flow opening when the sealing mechanism is open. When the feeding basin reaches a full position, the liquid nectar raises the float valve which, in turn, acts to close the liquid flow opening.

公开(公告)号：US20210235671A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-05

申请号：US16972269

申请日：2019-05-29

Applicant: OFFICINE FACCO & C. S.P.A.

Inventor： Massimo FINCO

IPC: A01K31/16 ,  A01K31/17 ,  A01K39/02 ,  A01K39/012

Abstract: A module for poultry farming cages, to be inserted in a cage for egg-laying hens which is provided with a bottom which is inclined toward a lateral slot for the egress of eggs toward egg collection elements. The module comprises elements for preventing the egress of chicks through the slot and elements for providing feed dispensers and drinking troughs to the animals which are adapted to their respective growth phases.

公开(公告)号：US10849315B2

公开(公告)日：2020-12-01

申请号：US16419489

申请日：2019-05-22

Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATION

Inventor： Luke Benjamin Haney

IPC: A01K39/01 ,  A01K39/02 ,  A01K39/04

Abstract: An Oriole bird feeder having a nectar reservoir with a base and a tapered port, and preferably a tapered port/perch assembly, is provided. The bird feeder allows Orioles and other similarly sized members of the Icterid family of birds to land on the perch and access the nectar in the reservoir base while, due to the diminishing taper of the opening in the tapered port, simultaneously preventing average sized Italian, Carniolan and Caucasian honey bees from entering the reservoir base through the port to obtain the nectar where they subsequently become trapped and perish.

公开(公告)号：US10575503B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-03

申请号：US16370954

申请日：2019-03-30

Applicant: LUBING Maschinenfabrik Ludwig Bening GmbH & Co. KG

Inventor： Chris Hawk ,  John Hawk ,  Charles O. Willis, Jr. ,  Dustin Hicks ,  Shawn Willis

IPC: A01K39/02 ,  A01K39/022 ,  A01K39/026

Abstract: An improved, self-balancing water distribution system uses siphon characteristics to maintain negative pressure within the water system and to enable distribution of water to one or more distribution points, such as drinker lines with drinker nipples, at a controlled pressure, for consumption by poultry. The system includes water conduit connected to and configured to distribute water from a water supply reservoir to the one or more distribution points. The water level of the water supply reservoir is used to control the water pressure within the system. A vacuum apparatus is connected to the water conduit to remove entrapped air within the system to help maintain negative pressure within the conduit and throughout the system.

公开(公告)号：US10548300B2

公开(公告)日：2020-02-04

申请号：US16406368

申请日：2019-05-08

Applicant: Lubing Systems, L.P.

Inventor： Charles Willis ,  Shawn Willis ,  Dustin Hicks ,  Chris Hawk

IPC: G05D16/20 ,  G05D7/06 ,  F16K31/04 ,  A01K39/02

Abstract: An electrically-controlled water flow regulator for use with a poultry watering system receives potable water at a first, high flow rate and reduces the water flow rate of the water provided to watering valves that dispense water to the flock within a poultry house. A variable control valve uses a needle-shaped cone to engage a mating port inside the housing of the regulator. A motor controls the linear movement of the control valve in incremental steps to adjust the water flow rate provided to the flock. A feedback component enables the variable control valve to maintain the water flow rate at a desired set point for the flock. The desired set point for the flock is controlled or automated to match the growth of the flock over their growth cycle. An electrical controller and suitable cabling enable multiple regulators to be controlled efficiently and cost-effectively.

公开(公告)号：US10537091B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-21

申请号：US15731998

申请日：2017-09-29

Applicant: Stuart Tyson McFerrin

Inventor： Stuart Tyson McFerrin

IPC: A01K39/02 ,  A01K39/01

Abstract: A hummingbird feeder includes a base tray having an upwardly-opening interior for holding food which is attractive to fruit flies and further includes an upper tray which is positionable upon the base tray in a nested relationship and which includes an upwardly-opening interior for holding food, such as nectar, which is attractive to hummingbirds. A top cover for covering the upper tray includes a first aperture through which a fruit fly can exit the base tray and a second aperture through which a hummingbird can access the food of the upper tray. A passageway network extends between the interior of the base tray and the first aperture, and a closure assembly enables a user to selectively shut off or open communication between the interior of the base tray and the first aperture.

公开(公告)号：US20190320620A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-24

申请号：US16367729

申请日：2019-03-28

Applicant: WOODSTREAM CORPORATION

Inventor： Marko K. LUBIC ,  Luke Benjamin Haney

IPC: A01K39/02 ,  A01K39/026 ,  A01K39/04

Abstract: A hummingbird feeder is provided that has a nectar container with a lower end liquid flow opening, a nectar basin positioned below the nectar container and removably coupled thereto, and a recessed elastomeric sealing member. The nectar basin includes an upper part and a lower part that are separable from one another and configured to be engaged along adjacent surfaces thereof. The recessed elastomeric sealing member is held against a retaining structure and is positioned to be engaged between the upper and lower parts of the nectar basin to create a liquid tight seal of the nectar basin when the feeder components are assembled.

公开(公告)号：US20190239485A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-08

申请号：US15891267

申请日：2018-02-07

Applicant: David A. Bailie

Inventor： David A. Bailie

IPC: A01K39/02

CPC classification number: A01K39/0206

Abstract: A bird propelled rotating hummingbird feeder. A pivot housing includes a central axis and a central hole. A plurality of fins is configured as dual opposing fin sets, where each fin is angled at an oblique angle with respect to a plane passing perpendicularly through the central axis and each fin set comprises at least three angled fins attached to the pivot housing so as to be symmetrically located opposite the other dual opposing fin set with the pivot housing centered between the dual opposing fin sets. A feeder jar housing integrated into each of the dual opposing fin sets central fin. A pivot cable is inserted through the central hole and a bearing element it is attached to a bottom end of the pivot cable within the pivot housing. A hanger is attached to a top end of the pivot cable.