Hummingbird feeder

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a hummingbird feeder in accordance with the present invention, wherein a perspective view from the opposite side is substantially a mirror image of FIG. 1;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the hummingbird feeder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the hummingbird feeder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a left elevation view of the hummingbird feeder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a right elevation view of the hummingbird feeder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the hummingbird feeder of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the hummingbird feeder of FIG. 1.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a hummingbird feeder, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Muhr; Jason (Warrenville, IL), Povich; Brian (South Elgin, IL)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Muhr; Jason Povich; Brian Warrenville South Elgin IL IL US US
Assignee:	Central Garden & Pet Company (Walnut Creek, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/428,995
Filed:	August 6, 2012

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Current U.S. Class:	D30/124; D30/128
Current International Class:	3003
Field of Search:	;D30/121,124,127,128,133,114,115,116,117,118,119,125,126 ;119/51.03,57.8,51.01,52.2,710,711,52.3,464,707,709,57.9,124,51.04 ;43/2,131 ;47/86,65,65.5,67,39,41.12,79 ;426/1,439,556 ;D11/121,120,79,117 ;428/10,18,27 ;D7/352,356 ;156/256,263 ;66/170 ;99/372,377,403 ;425/318,395,404 ;248/175,27.8 ;211/85.31,88.03,23 ;362/122,227,249.15,249.16,249.18,806

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Primary Examiner: Lee; Susan Moon
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP