Squirrel-proof bird feeder
OwnerMartin M. Stoneinventor
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Abstract
A squirrel-proof attachment comprises detachable spaced collars that are mounted on a tubular bird feeder. An electrical source, attached to the base of the bird feeder, is powered by solar cells and battery backup and provides voltage that is fed into copper wire loops that are built into the collars.
Claims7
A bird feeder attachment for deterring squirrels, said feeder comprising an elongated generally tubular seed container having at least one opening for dispensing seed therethrough, said attachment comprising a pair of spaced detachable collars extending around the periphery of said container, said collars being spaced a sufficient distance so as to be bridged only by a substantial portion of said squirrel's body, a control module detachably secured to said container at one end thereof, a power conduit interconnecting said collars and said control module, means for generating high voltage pulses from said control module to said collars, said collars comprising a pair of wire assemblies extending around the outer surface of said collars respectively and connected to said power conduit, and multiple protruding bars extending outwardly from said wire assemblies.
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