Patent ID: 7296538
Filing Date: 2007-11-20
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A deer feeder, comprising: a. an elongated post having an axis and a ground engaging portion for being inserted into the ground; b. the elongated post when inserted in the ground having an upper end portion; c. an anti-rotating member secured to the post and extending outwardly therefrom for retarding the rotation of the post when the deer feeder is being engaged by a deer; d. a sleeve secured to the upper portion of the post and having an axis that forms an acute angle with respect to the axis of the post; e. the sleeve including an open lower end and an open upper end; f. the sleeve sized to receive a food container having a bottom and a surrounding sidewall; g. a first stop secured adjacent the open lower end of the sleeve for engaging the container and preventing the container from falling from the sleeve; h. a second stop disposed adjacent the open upper end of the sleeve for engaging the container and preventing the container from being pushed through the sleeve and out of the open upper end thereof; and i. wherein the first stop or second stop is movable with respect to the sleeve between first and second positions, in the first position the first or second stop assumes a position that permits the container to be inserted into the sleeve and in the second position the first or second stop engages the container or prevents the container from exiting the sleeve.