Fill component of a bird feeder

Description

FIG. 1 is a front environmental perspective view of a fill component of a bird feeder showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the fill component of a bird feeder;

FIG. 3 is a side perspective view thereof;

FIG. 4 is an elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a fill component of a bird feeder, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Krueger; Bryan (Denver, CO)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Classic Brands, LLC Denver CO US
Assignee:	Classic Brands, LLC (Denver, CO)
Appl. No.:	D/437,619
Filed:	November 19, 2012

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29387517	Mar 14, 2011	D671276

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Current U.S. Class:	D30/127
Current International Class:	3003
Field of Search:	;D30/121,124,126-129,133,199,110-112,123,125 ;119/52.2,51.5,61.5,57.8,57.9,52.3,61.1,531,63,428-435,52.4,55,61.3,69.5,75,76 ;47/67,83 ;248/318 ;D11/164,152 ;211/128.1 ;D27/123 ;D6/495,460,461,476,405

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Primary Examiner: Lee; Susan Moon
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Polsinelli PC