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Obscure Patent of the Month: Squirrel teasing hanger assembly for a bird feeder
 Squirrel teasing hanger assembly for a bird feeder US Patent No. 6619229 Issued: 16 September 2003 Source: www.ipwatchdog.com |
The patent explains that several types of bird feeders have been designed for preventing unwanted animals such as squirrels from eating the bird food in the feeder. The purpose of this invention, however, is not to get rid of the unwanted animal, such as a squirrel, but rather to toy with the squirrel. The patent explains that the prior art repelling devices are inappropriate for use by the person who does not wish to repel the squirrels from the bird feeder. The individual who desires to tease or play with the squirrel without necessarily repelling the squirrel should try this invention.
The invention has a first and second electrical contact, which are electrically connected to the battery powered circuit. This circuit will produce a sound when the first electrical contact is moved into contact with the second electrical contact. This will occur when the lower support has been moved to its lower position, which will be caused by the weight of a squirrel on the bird feeder. The sound-producing device will emit a sound such as that of a cat, dog, eagle, hawk or other arch nemesis. Additionally, a light-emitting device is provided on the housing which will be illuminated to startle the squirrel on the bird feeder. The patent goes on to explain: “For enjoyment purposes, the sound producing device and the light-emitting device may be actuated by a remote control circuit.” I bet PETA will love this invention!
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