US20060027183A1 - Birdcage attachments - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to birdcage attachments, and more particularly to birdcage toy attachments that challenge a bird's natural curiosity.
- the family includes the most popular bird, the parakeet, also called budgerigar or simply budgie, as well as lovebirds, cockatiels and parrots. These birds are highly inquisitive, agile, manipulative and easily trained. Being confined in cages, they are often perceived as suffering from boredom unless provided with some objects that arouse their interest.
- toys are being sold to keep these birds busy, but few of the toys seem to really challenge the bird's natural curiosity. Most toys are made for either chewing or climbing—certainly activities which these birds should engage in—but are not necessarily challenging to the bird's inquisitive mind. Other toys can merely be set swinging or turning if the bird simply pecks at them and will return to their original state or position once the bird loses interest.
- the birdcage attachments of the present invention encourage birds to learn by experimenting. As the bird manipulates some parts of the toys, the bird will discover that the parts may be put into different positions and remain there until deciding to move them again. In most cases, the toys of the present invention will not automatically return to their original state or position if the bird stops playing.
- FIG. 1 is a front view of one embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a cross section taken along line 2 - 2 of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the birdcage attachment of FIGS. 1 and 2 .
- FIG. 4 illustrates an alternate embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the invention.
- FIG. 5 illustrates the activating mechanism of the birdcage attachment of FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of an alternate embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 illustrates the inner and outer ring of the embodiment of FIG. 6 displaced with respect to each other.
- FIGS. 8 and 9 are top views illustrating the inner and outer ring of the embodiment of FIG. 6 displaced with respect to each other.
- FIG. 10 illustrates an alternate embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a top view of the birdcage attachment of FIG. 10 .
- FIG. 12 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a partial side view of the birdcage attachment of FIG. 12 .
- FIG. 14 is a front view of the birdcage attachment of FIG. 12 .
- FIG. 15 is a partial top view of the birdcage attachment of FIG. 12 .
- FIG. 16 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention.
- FIG. 17 is a front view of the attachment of FIG. 16 .
- FIG. 18 is a side view of the attachment of FIG. 16 shown attached to a birdcage wall.
- FIG. 19 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention.
- FIG. 20 is a front view of the attachment of FIG. 19 .
- FIG. 21 is a side view of the attachment of FIG. 19 .
- FIG. 22 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention.
- FIG. 23 is a front view of the attachment of FIG. 22 .
- FIG. 24 is a side view of the attachment of FIG. 22 .
- FIG. 25 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention.
- FIG. 26 is a side view of the attachment of FIG. 25 .
- FIG. 27 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention.
- FIG. 28 is a top view of the attachment of FIG. 27 .
- FIG. 29 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention.
- FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view of the attachment of FIG. 29 .
- FIG. 31 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention.
- FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view of the attachment of FIG. 31 .
- FIGS. 1-3 illustrate one embodiment of a birdcage attachment 50 of the present invention.
- certain birdcage attachments of the invention will be described as educational “toys,” although it will be understood that the use of the term “toy” is not to be interpreted in any limiting sense.
- the toys of the present invention are all preferably mounted on small variously shaped, plates 62 which will be attached to the inside of a birdcage.
- the plates are preferably non-opaque (i.e., transparent or translucent) and may be colored so that the view of a bird through the cage wall and through the plate is not obstructed by the plate.
- An example of such an attaching mechanism 60 is shown in connection with the toy of FIGS. 1-3 .
- the majority of inexpensive prior art bird items use a graduated, snap-on pressure fit and tends to bend the bars of the cage and also disturb the bird when put into place. It is also less secure than the screw attachment means 60 illustrated in the appended drawings.
- Prior art accessories with “snap-on” mechanisms are always difficult to manipulate.
- the present attachments utilize screw and nut assemblies 60 , and can be cleaned and refilled without having to remove the entire unit from the cage.
- the attachment means 60 of FIGS. 1-3 comprises a plate 62 with a screw fastener 64 integrally formed or embedded therein, and a threaded cap 66 that engages the fastener 64 .
- the fastener 64 is preferably integrally formed into said plate 62 either by co-molding said fastener 64 with said plate 62 , or by embedding the fastener 64 into said plate 62 .
- the fastener and plate could be produced in a single mold.
- the fastener could be snapped into engagement with the plate.
- Other attachment means are clearly contemplated. In either case, the fastener 64 becomes effectively irremovable from or through the plate 62 . Alternatively, the fastener may be press-fit through the plate.
- the nut or cap 66 is engageable with the fastener 64 to secure the toy 50 to a birdcage wall (not shown).
- the fastener 64 is dimensioned to extend through an opening in the bars of a birdcage wall such that the plate 62 lies adjacent an inner side of the birdcage wall and is preferably wide enough to bridge the bars surrounding the opening, while the cap 66 is adapted to engage said fastener 64 on an outer side of the birdcage wall for securely clamping said toy 50 to said birdcage wall, the width of the cap face also preferably bridging the bars surrounding the opening.
- the toy 50 of FIGS. 1-3 is rotatable around a central axis 55 and further comprises a series of discs 52 provided at spaced-apart intervals and secured between first and second lower housings 51 , 53 respectively.
- Each of the discs 52 may be colored, clear or comprise mirrors embedded inside the openings 54 , which presents a unique visual stimulus for a bird. Some or all of the openings 54 may also be empty, which may be further interesting for a bird.
- An expandable pin 56 provided on the second housing 53 is press-inserted into an opening 65 in the plate 62 for attachment thereto.
- the housings 51 , 53 are rotatable around axis 55 relative to the mounting plate 62 .
- Knobs or protrusions 58 provided on one of the housings 51 may be provided for gripping by a bird to assist a bird in rotating the toy 50 .
- FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate an alternative attachment 100 incorporating a bell 110 .
- the bell toy 100 of the present invention comprises a bell 110 hanging from a bar 120 which is attached to a mounting plate 130 .
- a means 132 for attaching the mounting plate to a birdcage can be incorporated into the attachment 100 as discussed above.
- the bell 110 is slidable along the bar 120 .
- the toy 100 is placed inside a cage high enough above a perch (not shown) so that a bird cannot simply peck at the bell 110 .
- a bird must pull on one of two chains 112 , 114 attached between a bar 111 and through which is attached a striker 116 to cause the striker 116 to strike the inside of the bell 110 .
- the striker 116 is suspended from the top 117 of the bell 110 and acts as a pivot point for the bar 111 , which pivots in response to a pull on one of the chains 112 , 114 .
- Gripping members or balls 113 , 115 provided on the ends of the chains 112 , 114 assist a bird in tugging the chains 112 , 114 . Referring to FIG.
- the chains 112 , 114 are arranged relative to the bar 111 and striker 116 such that a downward force upon chain 112 results in the bar 111 pivoting in a counterclockwise direction, the chain 114 moving in an upward motion and the striker 116 moving to the right and striking the inside of the bell 110 .
- a downward force upon chain 114 results in the bar 111 pivoting in a clockwise direction, the chain 112 moving in an upward motion and the striker 116 moving to the left and striking the inside of the bell 110 .
- the counter-movement of one of the chains in response to a tug on the other chain and a resultant ringing of the bell presents a unique visual and audible arrangement for a bird.
- FIGS. 6-9 illustrate a double ring toy 150 having a mirrored inner circle ring 160 and an open outer ring 170 .
- the rings 160 , 170 rotate with respect to each other about a central axis 180 .
- the rings 160 , 170 are secured to a mounting plate 152 by a pair of support arms 153 , 154 , and each ring is capable of rotating 360 ° around said axis 180 either in unison with the other ring or separate therefrom.
- a fastener 156 is secured to the mounting plate 152 as discussed above and is engageable with a cap 157 as discussed above for securing the mounting plate to a birdcage (not shown).
- the motion of the rings 160 , 170 relative to each other and to the mounting plate 152 presents a unique visual experience for a bird.
- FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate a revolving drum toy 200 comprising a mounting plate 205 , a pair of support arms 210 , 215 , a fastener 220 , a cap 225 and a drum 230 rotatable between the support arms 210 , 215 .
- the drum 230 comprises a hollow cylinder bounded by a plurality of spaced apart bars 235 (bounded by the end plates 231 , 232 ) of the drum 230 that retain a sounding means 240 inside the drum 230 .
- the bars 235 may be clear, the same color or multi-colored.
- the sounding means 240 may be a bell or some other object that creates a sound when moved, which sounding means may rotate and slide within the interior of the drum 230 .
- the drum 230 is rotatable about a central axis 245 .
- the motion of the drum 230 and bars 235 and the sound created by the sounding means 240 presents a unique visual and aural experience for a bird.
- FIGS. 12-15 illustrate a tilt a wheel device 250 having a plurality of heads 260 , 270 that are each individually rotatable around its own central axis 262 , 272 and are connected to each other by an arm 265 that is also rotatable about a central axis 267 .
- Each of the heads 260 , 270 can have mirrored sides to increase the enjoyment to the animal.
- the heads 260 , 270 can be decorated with something other than mirrors as desired.
- the arm 265 is attached between a pair of support members 252 , 254 , which are attached to a mounting plate 255 having a fastener 256 that is engageable with a cap 257 as described above.
- the arm 265 and the heads 260 , 270 are rotatable individually or in unison relative to the mounting plate 255 .
- the rotating motion of the arm 265 about its central axis 267 and the heads 260 , 270 about their axes 262 , 272 and relative to each other and to the mounting plate 255 presents a unique visual experience for a bird.
- FIGS. 16-18 illustrate a star ring toss toy 300 birdcage attachment of the present invention.
- a ring (other shapes are contemplated) 310 hangs suspended on a chain 315 from a support arm 320 .
- a fastener 325 extends outwardly from the mounting plate 305 and is engageable with a cap 330 as discussed above for clamping the mounting plate 305 to a birdcage wall 340 .
- a locator post 345 may be provided on the rear of the mounting plate 305 for locating the mounting plate 305 relative to the bars 342 in the birdcage wall 340 . While illustrated initially in the embodiment of FIGS.
- such locator post may be on any of the embodiments described herein.
- On the outer periphery of the ring 310 there are preferably six equally spaced short “spokes” 312 which help a bird hold the ring 310 in different positions.
- a bird can manipulate the ring 310 and has a choice of placing it on either one of two pegs 307 , 308 (other number of pegs are contemplated) positioned on the right and left of the back plate 305 relative to the support arm 320 , or on the support arm 320 if desired.
- the pegs 307 , 308 may be placed anywhere on the mounting plate 305 relative to the support arm 320 and present a unique interactive experience to a bird wishing to attach and remove the ring 310 from the pegs 307 , 308 .
- FIGS. 19-21 illustrate a leap frog toy 350 of the present invention.
- a mounting plate 355 is provided with a support ledge 360 to which is attached an arcuate rod 365 .
- a fastener 357 is attached to the plate 355 and is engageable with a cap 359 as discussed above, and a locator pin 356 may be provided on the rear of the mounting plate 355 for locating the toy 350 relative to a birdcage wall.
- the plate 355 and rod 365 may have the same arcuate shape as illustrated, or the shapes may be different as desired.
- a plurality of preferably colorful rings 370 , 372 , 374 are placed on the rod 365 which a bird can move, either one at a time or in groups, from one side, up over the top of the rod 365 to the other side, and back. While such rings are illustrated as annular in design, other shapes may be used. Also, other shapes for the rod 365 are contemplated.
- FIGS. 22-24 illustrate a swinging batons toy 400 of the present invention.
- a mounting plate 405 is provided with an arcuate support 410 and a fastener 407 that is engageable with a cap 409 as discussed above. While the plate 405 may be triangular as illustrated, other shapes are contemplated.
- Three batons or rods 412 , 414 , 416 are suspended and hang vertically from the support 410 . Such rods may be the same color, or multi-colored, or may comprise a different shape from that illustrated in FIGS. 22-24 .
- a shelf or platform 420 , 422 is provided on each side of the support 410 for receiving one or more rods thereon. A bird can move each rod along the support and place it horizontally on either shelf 420 , 422 . While a pair of shelves 420 , 422 are illustrated, only one or more than two shelves may be provided as desired.
- FIGS. 25-26 illustrate a sliding peg toy 450 of the present invention.
- a mounting plate 455 is provided with a fastener 460 that is engageable with a cap (not shown) as discussed above. While the plate 455 may be triangular as illustrated, other shapes are contemplated.
- a plurality of rods 465 , 470 , 475 are mounted in openings 467 , 472 , 477 near the corners of the plate 455 . While three rods are shown, at least one and more than two or three rods are contemplated.
- a bird can manipulate the rods 465 , 470 , 475 by pushing or pulling them back and forth relative to the mounting plate 455 , with stops 464 , 466 , 469 , 471 , 474 , 476 provided on the ends of the rods to prevent the rods from being separated from the mounting plate 455 .
- the rods are dimensioned so that they are rotatable within the openings 467 , 472 , 477 and extend through openings (spaces between bars) in a birdcage wall.
- FIGS. 27-28 illustrate a rotatable barrel device 500 of the present invention comprising a mounting plate 505 having a fastener 507 and cap 509 as discussed above.
- a pair of support arms 510 , 515 are attached to the mounting plate 505 for connecting a rotatable barrel 520 therebetween along a support axle 521 .
- the barrel 520 is rotatable along an axis 522 and is provided with a series of spikes 525 arranged around the outer periphery.
- the spikes 525 may be multi-colored and/or colored the same as the barrel 520 and may be disposed around the outer periphery of the barrel 520 in a variety of different arrangements.
- FIGS. 29 and 30 illustrate a watering device birdcage attachment 550 for caged birds, specifically a watering device that allows for an easy, non-spill application of water and minimal disturbance of a bird inside a birdcage.
- the attachment 550 utilizes a valve 560 so that water cannot leak when the device 550 is refilled with water.
- Prior art external waterers where the water is held in a container outside a cage are known.
- water is stored for the bird in a number of ways.
- water can be put in a cup that attaches to the inside of the cage bars.
- the problem with this method is that water often spills when filling the cup and placing it in the cage, water spills in the cage and the bird often splashes the water around the cage.
- Another method utilizes an external water chamber that rests on a holder having a small trough which extends into the cage and gives the bird access to the water.
- the water chamber is filled and the holder with trough is placed in inverted position onto the water chamber.
- the unit is then turned upside down and mounted on the cage. The entire unit must be removed from the cage for refilling of the water chamber.
- a lid 570 is placed onto the water reservoir 572 .
- the lid 570 has a small hole 574 which can be covered by a flat, round disk 562 , serving as a valve 560 .
- a short rod 564 projects from the center of the disk 562 and extends roughly one half inch through the hole 574 in the lid. Another disk at the end of the rod prevents the valve assembly from slipping out of the hole in the lid.
- the valve assembly can freely move up and down.
- a holder 580 for the water reservoir is attached to the outside of the cage via a fastener 582 and cap 584 as discussed above, and a narrow trough 590 extends through the bars into the inside of the cage. Contrary to prior art devices, the holder 580 never has to be detached from the cage when refilling the reservoir.
- the lid with valve is placed on the top to cover the reservoir.
- the reservoir can now be turned upside down.
- the valve by its own gravity, will close the hole in the lid so that no water can leak out.
- the reservoir is then placed into the holder upside down.
- the extended rod of the valve will reach the bottom of the holder, and as the reservoir reaches its lowest position, the valve will be pushed up and held in an open position to allow water to fill the holder and trough.
- FIGS. 31 and 32 illustrate a feeder birdcage attachment 600 for parakeets and other small birds, which is an external gravity fed feeder.
- the unique aspect of the feeder 600 of the present invention is that the feeder 600 is outside the cage and relies on a chute 610 which feeds an internal cup 615 attached to the chute.
- As the reservoir 620 of this feeder 600 is open on top and mounted on the outside of the cage, it can be refilled most easily.
- the reservoir 620 is attached to a holder 630 , which is provided with a fastener 635 that is engageable with a cap 640 for securing the feeder 600 to a cage as discussed above.
- the seed cup 615 is attached inside a cage and as the bird feeds, seeds are replenished via a chute 610 which connects the reservoir 620 and the seed cup 615 through the bars of the cage.
- the cup 615 is preferably very shallow, holding only 3 to 4 layers of seed. This ensures that seeds do not get buried under layers of empty seed shells and husks which accumulate as the bird feeds. This often happens in ordinary seed cups which tend to be deep. Bird keepers often discard large amounts of good seeds since it appears that the cups are filled with empty shells only.
- the seed cup 615 has high rear and sidewalls acting as seed guards. Fewer seeds are scattered outside the cage by the birds feeding activity. The shape and downward curved side walls discourages birds to sit and rest on the edge of the cup, where they sometimes defecate into the cup, spoiling the seeds.
- the feeder also has an “on/off” mechanism which can shut off seed delivery to the cup, so that the cup can be removed for cleaning without having to remove the entire feeder from the cage.
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Birdcage attachments are mountable to a birdcage and present a bird with a variety of interesting and challenging activities. The toy attachments encourage birds to learn by experimenting. As a bird manipulates some parts of the toy attachments, the bird will discover that the parts may be put into different positions and remain there until deciding to move them again. In most cases, the parts will not automatically return to their original state or position if the bird stops playing, challenging a bird even more to return the toy to its original state.
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- This application is a divisional application of and claims priority to pending U.S. Ser. No. 10/371,646 filed on Feb. 21, 2003, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) from U.S.
Application 60/370,200 filed Apr. 5, 2002, now abandoned. - This application is a continuation application of and claims priority to pending U.S. Ser. No. 29/230,071 filed May 16, 2005, which is a divisional application of U.S. Ser. No. 29/180,987 filed on May 2, 2003, now U.S. Design Pat. No. D 508,589, which is a continuation in part application of pending U.S. Ser. No. 10/371,646 filed on Feb. 21, 2003, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) from U.S.
Application 60/370,200 filed Apr. 5, 2002, now abandoned. - This application is a continuation application of and claims priority to pending U.S. Ser. No. 11/182,380 filed Jul. 15, 2005, which is continuation of pending U.S. Ser. No. 10/371,646 filed on Feb. 21, 2003, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) from U.S.
Application 60/370,200 filed Apr. 5, 2002, now abandoned; and which is a continuation application of U.S. Ser. No. 29/180,987 filed on May 2, 2003, now U.S. Design Pat. No. D 508,589, which is a continuation in part application of pending U.S. Ser. No. 10/371,646 filed on Feb. 21, 2003, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) from U.S.Application 60/370,200 filed Apr. 5, 2002, now abandoned. - All applications are herein wholly incorporated by reference for all purposes.
- The present invention relates to birdcage attachments, and more particularly to birdcage toy attachments that challenge a bird's natural curiosity.
- Most of the birds kept as pets and sold in the pet trade as companion birds belong to the Psittacine family of birds. The family includes the most popular bird, the parakeet, also called budgerigar or simply budgie, as well as lovebirds, cockatiels and parrots. These birds are highly inquisitive, agile, manipulative and easily trained. Being confined in cages, they are often perceived as suffering from boredom unless provided with some objects that arouse their interest.
- Many so-called toys are being sold to keep these birds busy, but few of the toys seem to really challenge the bird's natural curiosity. Most toys are made for either chewing or climbing—certainly activities which these birds should engage in—but are not necessarily challenging to the bird's inquisitive mind. Other toys can merely be set swinging or turning if the bird simply pecks at them and will return to their original state or position once the bird loses interest.
- The birdcage attachments of the present invention encourage birds to learn by experimenting. As the bird manipulates some parts of the toys, the bird will discover that the parts may be put into different positions and remain there until deciding to move them again. In most cases, the toys of the present invention will not automatically return to their original state or position if the bird stops playing.
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FIG. 1 is a front view of one embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a cross section taken along line 2-2 ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the birdcage attachment ofFIGS. 1 and 2 . -
FIG. 4 illustrates an alternate embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the invention. -
FIG. 5 illustrates the activating mechanism of the birdcage attachment ofFIG. 4 . -
FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of an alternate embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention. -
FIG. 7 illustrates the inner and outer ring of the embodiment ofFIG. 6 displaced with respect to each other. -
FIGS. 8 and 9 are top views illustrating the inner and outer ring of the embodiment ofFIG. 6 displaced with respect to each other. -
FIG. 10 illustrates an alternate embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention. -
FIG. 11 is a top view of the birdcage attachment ofFIG. 10 . -
FIG. 12 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention. -
FIG. 13 is a partial side view of the birdcage attachment ofFIG. 12 . -
FIG. 14 is a front view of the birdcage attachment ofFIG. 12 . -
FIG. 15 is a partial top view of the birdcage attachment ofFIG. 12 . -
FIG. 16 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention. -
FIG. 17 is a front view of the attachment ofFIG. 16 . -
FIG. 18 is a side view of the attachment ofFIG. 16 shown attached to a birdcage wall. -
FIG. 19 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention. -
FIG. 20 is a front view of the attachment ofFIG. 19 . -
FIG. 21 is a side view of the attachment ofFIG. 19 . -
FIG. 22 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention. -
FIG. 23 is a front view of the attachment ofFIG. 22 . -
FIG. 24 is a side view of the attachment ofFIG. 22 . -
FIG. 25 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention. -
FIG. 26 is a side view of the attachment ofFIG. 25 . -
FIG. 27 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention. -
FIG. 28 is a top view of the attachment ofFIG. 27 . -
FIG. 29 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention. -
FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view of the attachment ofFIG. 29 . -
FIG. 31 illustrates an alternative embodiment of a birdcage attachment of the present invention. -
FIG. 32 is a cross-sectional view of the attachment ofFIG. 31 . - The following detailed description is of the best mode or modes of the invention presently contemplated. Such description is not intended to be understood in a limiting sense, but to be an example of the invention presented solely for illustration thereof, and by reference to which in connection with the following description and the accompanying drawings one skilled in the art may be advised of the advantages and construction of the invention. In the various views of the drawings, like reference characters designate like or similar parts.
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FIGS. 1-3 illustrate one embodiment of abirdcage attachment 50 of the present invention. For purposes of explanation, certain birdcage attachments of the invention will be described as educational “toys,” although it will be understood that the use of the term “toy” is not to be interpreted in any limiting sense. - The toys of the present invention are all preferably mounted on small variously shaped,
plates 62 which will be attached to the inside of a birdcage. The plates are preferably non-opaque (i.e., transparent or translucent) and may be colored so that the view of a bird through the cage wall and through the plate is not obstructed by the plate. An example of such an attachingmechanism 60 is shown in connection with the toy ofFIGS. 1-3 . The majority of inexpensive prior art bird items use a graduated, snap-on pressure fit and tends to bend the bars of the cage and also disturb the bird when put into place. It is also less secure than the screw attachment means 60 illustrated in the appended drawings. Prior art accessories with “snap-on” mechanisms are always difficult to manipulate. With one hand one must hold the cage steady and with the other push on or pull off the accessory. This process always frightens birds since the cage shakes and rattles excessively, putting especially newly acquired birds under serious stress. This is most troublesome with feeders and waterers which must be removed and re-mounted regularly for cleaning and refilling. The present attachments (toys, waterers, feeders, etc.) utilize screw andnut assemblies 60, and can be cleaned and refilled without having to remove the entire unit from the cage. - The attachment means 60 of
FIGS. 1-3 , for example, comprises aplate 62 with ascrew fastener 64 integrally formed or embedded therein, and a threadedcap 66 that engages thefastener 64. Thefastener 64 is preferably integrally formed into saidplate 62 either by co-molding saidfastener 64 with saidplate 62, or by embedding thefastener 64 into saidplate 62. Alternatively, the fastener and plate could be produced in a single mold. Alternatively, the fastener could be snapped into engagement with the plate. Other attachment means are clearly contemplated. In either case, thefastener 64 becomes effectively irremovable from or through theplate 62. Alternatively, the fastener may be press-fit through the plate. Other means of attaching the fastener to the plate are contemplated. The nut orcap 66 is engageable with thefastener 64 to secure thetoy 50 to a birdcage wall (not shown). Thefastener 64 is dimensioned to extend through an opening in the bars of a birdcage wall such that theplate 62 lies adjacent an inner side of the birdcage wall and is preferably wide enough to bridge the bars surrounding the opening, while thecap 66 is adapted to engage saidfastener 64 on an outer side of the birdcage wall for securely clamping saidtoy 50 to said birdcage wall, the width of the cap face also preferably bridging the bars surrounding the opening. - The
toy 50 ofFIGS. 1-3 is rotatable around acentral axis 55 and further comprises a series ofdiscs 52 provided at spaced-apart intervals and secured between first and secondlower housings 51, 53 respectively. Each of thediscs 52 may be colored, clear or comprise mirrors embedded inside theopenings 54, which presents a unique visual stimulus for a bird. Some or all of theopenings 54 may also be empty, which may be further intriguing for a bird. Anexpandable pin 56 provided on the second housing 53 is press-inserted into anopening 65 in theplate 62 for attachment thereto. Thehousings 51, 53 are rotatable aroundaxis 55 relative to the mountingplate 62. Knobs orprotrusions 58 provided on one of thehousings 51 may be provided for gripping by a bird to assist a bird in rotating thetoy 50. -
FIGS. 4 and 5 illustrate analternative attachment 100 incorporating abell 110. Practically every toy on the market has a small bell incorporated in it. In order to make the prior art bell ring, the bird simply pecks at it. Thebell toy 100 of the present invention comprises abell 110 hanging from abar 120 which is attached to a mountingplate 130. A means 132 for attaching the mounting plate to a birdcage can be incorporated into theattachment 100 as discussed above. Thebell 110 is slidable along thebar 120. Thetoy 100 is placed inside a cage high enough above a perch (not shown) so that a bird cannot simply peck at thebell 110. Instead, a bird must pull on one of twochains bar 111 and through which is attached astriker 116 to cause thestriker 116 to strike the inside of thebell 110. Thestriker 116 is suspended from the top 117 of thebell 110 and acts as a pivot point for thebar 111, which pivots in response to a pull on one of thechains balls chains chains FIG. 5 , thechains bar 111 andstriker 116 such that a downward force uponchain 112 results in thebar 111 pivoting in a counterclockwise direction, thechain 114 moving in an upward motion and thestriker 116 moving to the right and striking the inside of thebell 110. Similarly, a downward force uponchain 114 results in thebar 111 pivoting in a clockwise direction, thechain 112 moving in an upward motion and thestriker 116 moving to the left and striking the inside of thebell 110. The counter-movement of one of the chains in response to a tug on the other chain and a resultant ringing of the bell presents a unique visual and audible arrangement for a bird. -
FIGS. 6-9 illustrate adouble ring toy 150 having a mirroredinner circle ring 160 and an openouter ring 170. Therings central axis 180. Therings plate 152 by a pair ofsupport arms axis 180 either in unison with the other ring or separate therefrom. Afastener 156 is secured to the mountingplate 152 as discussed above and is engageable with acap 157 as discussed above for securing the mounting plate to a birdcage (not shown). The motion of therings plate 152 presents a unique visual experience for a bird. -
FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate a revolvingdrum toy 200 comprising a mountingplate 205, a pair ofsupport arms fastener 220, acap 225 and adrum 230 rotatable between thesupport arms drum 230 comprises a hollow cylinder bounded by a plurality of spaced apart bars 235 (bounded by theend plates 231, 232) of thedrum 230 that retain a sounding means 240 inside thedrum 230. Thebars 235 may be clear, the same color or multi-colored. The sounding means 240 may be a bell or some other object that creates a sound when moved, which sounding means may rotate and slide within the interior of thedrum 230. Thedrum 230 is rotatable about acentral axis 245. The motion of thedrum 230 andbars 235 and the sound created by the sounding means 240 presents a unique visual and aural experience for a bird. -
FIGS. 12-15 illustrate a tilt awheel device 250 having a plurality ofheads central axis arm 265 that is also rotatable about acentral axis 267. Each of theheads heads arm 265 is attached between a pair ofsupport members plate 255 having afastener 256 that is engageable with acap 257 as described above. Thearm 265 and theheads plate 255. The rotating motion of thearm 265 about itscentral axis 267 and theheads axes plate 255 presents a unique visual experience for a bird. -
FIGS. 16-18 illustrate a starring toss toy 300 birdcage attachment of the present invention. In front of a star-shaped (other shapes are contemplated) mountingplate 305, a ring (other shapes are contemplated) 310 hangs suspended on achain 315 from asupport arm 320. Afastener 325 extends outwardly from the mountingplate 305 and is engageable with acap 330 as discussed above for clamping the mountingplate 305 to abirdcage wall 340. Alocator post 345 may be provided on the rear of the mountingplate 305 for locating the mountingplate 305 relative to thebars 342 in thebirdcage wall 340. While illustrated initially in the embodiment ofFIGS. 16-18 , such locator post may be on any of the embodiments described herein. On the outer periphery of thering 310, there are preferably six equally spaced short “spokes” 312 which help a bird hold thering 310 in different positions. A bird can manipulate thering 310 and has a choice of placing it on either one of twopegs 307, 308 (other number of pegs are contemplated) positioned on the right and left of theback plate 305 relative to thesupport arm 320, or on thesupport arm 320 if desired. Thepegs plate 305 relative to thesupport arm 320 and present a unique interactive experience to a bird wishing to attach and remove thering 310 from thepegs -
FIGS. 19-21 illustrate aleap frog toy 350 of the present invention. A mountingplate 355 is provided with asupport ledge 360 to which is attached anarcuate rod 365. Afastener 357 is attached to theplate 355 and is engageable with acap 359 as discussed above, and alocator pin 356 may be provided on the rear of the mountingplate 355 for locating thetoy 350 relative to a birdcage wall. Theplate 355 androd 365 may have the same arcuate shape as illustrated, or the shapes may be different as desired. A plurality of preferablycolorful rings rod 365 which a bird can move, either one at a time or in groups, from one side, up over the top of therod 365 to the other side, and back. While such rings are illustrated as annular in design, other shapes may be used. Also, other shapes for therod 365 are contemplated. -
FIGS. 22-24 illustrate a swingingbatons toy 400 of the present invention. A mountingplate 405 is provided with anarcuate support 410 and afastener 407 that is engageable with acap 409 as discussed above. While theplate 405 may be triangular as illustrated, other shapes are contemplated. Three batons orrods support 410. Such rods may be the same color, or multi-colored, or may comprise a different shape from that illustrated inFIGS. 22-24 . A shelf orplatform support 410 for receiving one or more rods thereon. A bird can move each rod along the support and place it horizontally on eithershelf shelves -
FIGS. 25-26 illustrate a slidingpeg toy 450 of the present invention. A mountingplate 455 is provided with afastener 460 that is engageable with a cap (not shown) as discussed above. While theplate 455 may be triangular as illustrated, other shapes are contemplated. A plurality ofrods openings plate 455. While three rods are shown, at least one and more than two or three rods are contemplated. A bird can manipulate therods plate 455, withstops plate 455. The rods are dimensioned so that they are rotatable within theopenings -
FIGS. 27-28 illustrate arotatable barrel device 500 of the present invention comprising a mountingplate 505 having afastener 507 andcap 509 as discussed above. A pair ofsupport arms plate 505 for connecting arotatable barrel 520 therebetween along asupport axle 521. Thebarrel 520 is rotatable along anaxis 522 and is provided with a series ofspikes 525 arranged around the outer periphery. Thespikes 525 may be multi-colored and/or colored the same as thebarrel 520 and may be disposed around the outer periphery of thebarrel 520 in a variety of different arrangements. -
FIGS. 29 and 30 illustrate a wateringdevice birdcage attachment 550 for caged birds, specifically a watering device that allows for an easy, non-spill application of water and minimal disturbance of a bird inside a birdcage. Theattachment 550 utilizes avalve 560 so that water cannot leak when thedevice 550 is refilled with water. Prior art external waterers where the water is held in a container outside a cage are known. However, what is one of the unique features about thewaterer 550 of the present invention is thenon-leak valve 560 and themeans waterer 550 to a cage (not shown). - In the prior art, water is stored for the bird in a number of ways. First, water can be put in a cup that attaches to the inside of the cage bars. The problem with this method is that water often spills when filling the cup and placing it in the cage, water spills in the cage and the bird often splashes the water around the cage. Another method utilizes an external water chamber that rests on a holder having a small trough which extends into the cage and gives the bird access to the water. The water chamber is filled and the holder with trough is placed in inverted position onto the water chamber. The unit is then turned upside down and mounted on the cage. The entire unit must be removed from the cage for refilling of the water chamber.
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device 550 of the present invention, alid 570 is placed onto thewater reservoir 572. Thelid 570 has asmall hole 574 which can be covered by a flat,round disk 562, serving as avalve 560. Ashort rod 564 projects from the center of thedisk 562 and extends roughly one half inch through thehole 574 in the lid. Another disk at the end of the rod prevents the valve assembly from slipping out of the hole in the lid. The valve assembly can freely move up and down. Aholder 580 for the water reservoir is attached to the outside of the cage via afastener 582 andcap 584 as discussed above, and anarrow trough 590 extends through the bars into the inside of the cage. Contrary to prior art devices, theholder 580 never has to be detached from the cage when refilling the reservoir. - After the water reservoir is filled with water, the lid with valve is placed on the top to cover the reservoir. The reservoir can now be turned upside down. The valve, by its own gravity, will close the hole in the lid so that no water can leak out. The reservoir is then placed into the holder upside down. Before the reservoir comes to rest in its final position in the holder, the extended rod of the valve will reach the bottom of the holder, and as the reservoir reaches its lowest position, the valve will be pushed up and held in an open position to allow water to fill the holder and trough.
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FIGS. 31 and 32 illustrate afeeder birdcage attachment 600 for parakeets and other small birds, which is an external gravity fed feeder. The unique aspect of thefeeder 600 of the present invention is that thefeeder 600 is outside the cage and relies on achute 610 which feeds aninternal cup 615 attached to the chute. As thereservoir 620 of thisfeeder 600 is open on top and mounted on the outside of the cage, it can be refilled most easily. Thereservoir 620 is attached to aholder 630, which is provided with afastener 635 that is engageable with acap 640 for securing thefeeder 600 to a cage as discussed above. Theseed cup 615 is attached inside a cage and as the bird feeds, seeds are replenished via achute 610 which connects thereservoir 620 and theseed cup 615 through the bars of the cage. Thecup 615 is preferably very shallow, holding only 3 to 4 layers of seed. This ensures that seeds do not get buried under layers of empty seed shells and husks which accumulate as the bird feeds. This often happens in ordinary seed cups which tend to be deep. Bird keepers often discard large amounts of good seeds since it appears that the cups are filled with empty shells only. - The
seed cup 615 has high rear and sidewalls acting as seed guards. Fewer seeds are scattered outside the cage by the birds feeding activity. The shape and downward curved side walls discourages birds to sit and rest on the edge of the cup, where they sometimes defecate into the cup, spoiling the seeds. The feeder also has an “on/off” mechanism which can shut off seed delivery to the cup, so that the cup can be removed for cleaning without having to remove the entire feeder from the cage. - While the present invention has been described at some length and with some particularity with respect to the several described embodiments, it is not intended that it should be limited to any such particulars or embodiments or any particular embodiment, but it is to be construed with references to the appended claims so as to provide the broadest possible interpretation of such claims in view of the prior art and, therefore, to effectively encompass the intended scope of the invention. Furthermore, the foregoing describes the invention in terms of embodiments foreseen by the inventor for which an enabling description was available, notwithstanding that insubstantial modifications of the invention, not presently foreseen, may nonetheless represent equivalents thereto.
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1. A birdcage attachment comprising:
a non-opaque mounting plate provided with means for mounting the mounting plate to a birdcage;
a plurality of support arms extending outwardly from the mounting plate; a toy supported by the support arms the toy being rotatable along support between the support arms, with respect to the support arms and the mounting plate.
2. A birdcage attachment in accordance with claim 1 wherein the support is a bar and the toy is a bell rotatable about the bar.
3. A birdcage attachment in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the bell further comprises a striker attached to a lever plate from which depends a pair of pull chains.
4. A birdcage attachment in accordance with claim 3 , wherein a tug on one pull chain causes the other pull chain to rise and causes the striker to hit the bell.
5. A birdcage attachment in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the bar is positioned above the means for mounting.
6. A birdcage attachment in accordance with claim 2 further comprises a pendulum supported by the bell and connected to a striker of the bell, the pendulum being connected to a first and second end piece suspended from the pendulum at opposite ends of the pendulum, wherein when one of the first and the second end piece is displaced the pendulum moves and displaces the striker from a rest position to a striking position causing the bell to be rung.
7. The birdcage attachment of claim 6 wherein each of the end pieces is connected to the pendulum by a respective chain.
8. The birdcage attachment of claim 6 wherein one of the end pieces is a bead.
9. The birdcage attachment of claim 6 wherein when a bird strikes one of the end pieces the bell is rung.
10. A birdcage toy comprising:
a bell;
a striker in the bell for impacting the bell to produce a sound;
a pendulum supported by the bell and connected to a striker of the bell, the pendulum being connected to a first and second end piece suspended from the pendulum at opposite ends of the pendulum, wherein when one of the first and the second end piece is displaced the pendulum moves and displaces the striker from a rest position to a striking position causing the bell to be rung.
11. The bird toy of claim 10 wherein each of the end pieces is connected to the pendulum by a respective chain.
12. The bird toy of claim 10 wherein one of the end pieces is a bead.
13. The bird toy of claim 10 wherein when a bird strikes one of the end piece the bell is rung.
14. The bird toy of claim 10 further comprising a support for attachment to a birdcage.
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