Abstract

A 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.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A device for feeding and observing flying animals comprising:

a hat, the hat including a front portion and a rear portion;

a first support mounted on the hat and extending forward of the front portion of the hat; and

a feeder configured to contain food for flying animals mounted on the first support, wherein the flying animals can be observed while they feed.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the hat is a helmet.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein the hat further comprises a chin strap.

4. The device of claim 1, wherein the hat further comprises a rear strap, for securing the device by engaging a wearer’s clothing.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein the hat further comprises a counterweight capable of counterbalancing a weight of the support and feeder.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein the support comprises a pole.

7. The device of claim 6, wherein the pole is a telescoping pole.

8. The device of claim 6, wherein the pole is removably mounted on the hat.

9. The device of claim 6, wherein the pole further comprises a hook for mounting the feeder on the pole.

10. The device of claim 6, wherein the pole extends about 6 to 18 inches from the hat.

11. The device of claim 1, further including a second and a third support mounted on the hat and extending outward from the hat, a second feeder mounted on the second support, and a third feeder mounted on the third support.

12. The device of claim 11, wherein the first support extends forward from the hat, and the second and third supports are mounted on each side of the first support.

13. The device of claim 12, wherein the second and third supports are disposed at an angle ranging from about 30 to 60.degree. from the first support.

14. The device of claim 1, wherein the feeder is a nectar feeder.

15. The device of claim 1, wherein the feeder is a seed feeder.

16. The device of claim 1, further comprising a receptacle on the hat for attaching auxiliary devices.

17. The device of claim 16, wherein the auxiliary device is a perch apparatus.

18. The device of claim 16, wherein the auxiliary device is an ornament.

19. The device of claim 1, further comprising an optical device mounted on the hat.

20. The device of claim 19, wherein the optical device is selected from the group consisting of a magnifying glass, a camera, and a video camera.

21. The device of claim 1, further comprising a optical device mounted on the support.

22. The device of claim 21, wherein the optical device is selected from the group consisting of a magnifying glass, a camera, and a video camera.

23. A device for feeding and observing flying animals comprising:

a hat, including a front portion and a rear portion;

a first pole mounted on the hat and extending forward of the front portion of the hat;

a second pole and a third pole mounted on the hat on each side of the first pole and extending outward from the hat; and

first, second, and third feeders mounted on the first, second, and third poles, respectively, wherein the first pole is positioned so that the first feeder is visible to a wearer of the hat, whereby the flying animals can be observed while they feed.

24. A device for feeding and observing flying animals comprising:

a helmet with a chin strap;

a first pole mounted on the helmet and extending forward from the helmet, and a second and third poles mounted on the helmet on each side of the first pole and extending outward, wherein the poles have hooks; and

a nectar feeder mounted on each of the first, second, and third poles by the hooks, whereby the flying animals can be observed while they feed.

25. A device for feeding and observing flying animals comprising:

a hat;

a first telescoping pole mounted on the hat and extending outward from the hat; and

a feeder configured to contain food for flying animals mounted on the first telescoping pole, whereby the flying animals can be observed while they feed.

Quelle: They Invented What? (No.99) [AnticipateThis!]

9. The method of providing user interface displays in an image forming apparatus which is really a bogus claim included amongst real claims, and which should be removed before filing; wherein the claim is included to determine if the inventor actually read the claims and the inventor should instruct the attorneys to remove the claim.

Schade eigentlich, dass der Anspruch im erteilten Patent rausgeflogen ist.

Die Rubrik Kurioses präsentiert jede Woche ein herausragendes Patent, das jedoch meist nicht ganz ernstzunehmen ist.

Abstract
A system and method for making animals appear to talk is provided. The system includes a speaker mounted on an article (such as a collar) worn by the animal. A memory stores a plurality of pre-recorded messages. These pre-recorded messages may be generic phrases to be “spoken” by all types of animals or may be messages which are based on the characteristics of a particular animal. Using a selection circuit, a user is able to selectively output the pre-recorded messages from the memory to the speaker, thereby making the animal appear to talk.

Quelle: System and method for making live animals appear to talk [Google Patents]

Die Rubrik Kurioses präsentiert jede Woche ein herausragendes Patent, das jedoch meist nicht ganz ernstzunehmen ist.

Nach stundenlanger akribischer Aktenarbeit käme oft ein wenig Anerkennung recht. Wer nach getaner Arbeit wieder einmal der Letzte im Büro ist, dem sei der Pat on the back apparatus empfohlen:

“A self-congratulatory apparatus having a simulated human hand carried on a pivoting arm suspended form shoulder supported member. The hand is manually swingable into and out of contact with the user’s back to give an amusing or an important pat-on-the-back.”

Quelle: Pat on the back apparatus [Google Patents] via [Patent of the Week]

Quelle: Cheesecake Wedge [Google Patents]

Die Rubrik Kurioses präsentiert jede Woche ein herausragendes Patent, das jedoch meist nicht ganz ernstzunehmen ist.

Die Rubrik Kurioses präsentiert jede Woche ein herausragendes Patent, das jedoch meist nicht ganz ernstzunehmen ist. Diese Woche:

United States Patent No. US 6,612,440 B1: Banana Protective Device

Abstract - A banana protective device for storing and transporting a banana carefully. The banana protective device includes a container having a first cover member and a second cover member being hingedly attached to the first cover member and being adapted to store a banana therein; and also includes pad members being securely disposed upon the first and second cover members for protecting and cushioning the banana; and further includes fastening members being attached to the first and second cover members for fastenably closing the first and second cover members together.

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