Hanger for a bird feeder with moat for containing water to restrict access of crawling insects

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a hanger for a bird feeder with moat for containing water to restrict access of crawling insects in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention, wherein a perspective view from the opposite side is substantially a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the hanger for a bird feeder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the hanger for a bird feeder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a left elevation view of the hanger for a bird feeder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a right elevation view of the hanger for a bird feeder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the hanger for a bird feeder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the hanger for a bird feeder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a hanger for a bird feeder with moat for containing water to restrict access of crawling insects in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention, wherein a perspective view from the opposite side is substantially a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 9 is a front elevation view of the hanger for a bird feeder of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a rear elevation view of the hanger for a bird feeder of FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a left elevation view of the hanger for a bird feeder of FIG. 8;

FIG. 12 is a right elevation view of the hanger for a bird feeder of FIG. 8;

FIG. 13 is a top plan view of the hanger for a bird feeder of FIG. 8; and,

FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of the hanger for a bird feeder of FIG. 8.

Broken lines and portions contained within broken line are not claimed.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a hanger for a bird feeder with moat for containing water to restrict access of crawling insects, 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/429,008
Filed:	August 6, 2012

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Current U.S. Class:	D30/125; D30/124
Current International Class:	3003
Field of Search:	;D30/121,124-128,110,115,117,119 ;119/51.01,57.8,53,428,429,469 ;D11/139,117-120,130,131,151,184

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