Patent ID: 7185605
Filing Date: 2007-03-06
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A collapsible multi-tiered feeder, comprising: a first ring-shaped support defining a central feed fill opening; a cover member selectively positioned on said first ring-shaped support for selectively closing said central feed fill opening; a first inverted, truncated, cone-shaped collapsible metal mesh wall, having upper and lower ends; said upper end of said first metal mesh wall being secured to said first support and extending downwardly and inwardly therefrom; a second ring-shaped support secured to said lower end of said first metal mesh wall; a third ring-shaped support secured to said second ring-shaped support; a second truncated, cone-shaped collapsible metal mesh wall having upper and lower ends; said upper end of said second metal mesh wall secured to said third ring-shaped support and extending downwardly and outwardly therefrom; a fourth ring-shaped support secured to said lower end of said second metal mesh wall; a fifth ring-shaped support secured to said fourth ring-shaped support; a third inverted, truncated, cone-shaped collapsible metal mesh wall member having upper and lower ends; said upper end of said third metal mesh wall member being secured to said fifth support ring and extending downwardly and inwardly therefrom; a sixth ring-shaped support secured to said lower end of said third metal mesh wall member; a seventh ring-shaped support secured to said sixth ring-shaped support; a fourth truncated, cone-shaped collapsible metal mesh wall having upper and lower ends; an eighth ring-shaped support secured to said lower end of said fourth metal mesh wall; a ninth ring-shaped support secured to said eighth ring-shaped support; a fifth inverted, truncated, cone-shaped collapsible metal mesh wall having upper and lower ends; said upper end of said fifth metal mesh wall being secured to said ninth ring-shaped support and extending down and inwardly therefrom; a base and a rim; said lower end of said fifth metal mesh wall being secured to said base; said first, second, third, fourth and fifth metal mesh walls being movable between an extended position to a collapsed position.