Patent ID: 7252275
Filing Date: 2007-08-07
Classification: A01K,A47G

Abstract:
1. A support system for suspending a bird feeder, comprising: a first support member having an upper end and a lower end, a second support member having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end of the first support member being constructed and arranged to support the second support member; a clamping assembly disposed at the lower end of the first support member, the clamping assembly including an upper clamp member and a lower clamp member, each of the upper and lower clamp members being adjustably spaced apart and further including corresponding apertures for receiving the first support member therein, each of the upper and lower clamp members further including spaced apart adjustable jaws for adjusting the tension on the first support member such that the first support member is moveable within the apertures from a first position to a second position; wherein the lower end of the second support member has an internal diameter that is greater than the external diameter of the upper end of the first support member, the lower end of the second support member being sized and dimensioned to be slidably received onto and engaged with the upper end of the first support member; further including a retaining device, wherein at least the upper end of the second support member includes a hollow section having an internal diameter, the hollow section being sized and dimensioned to receive said retaining device therein; wherein the retaining device includes an extension member sized and dimensioned to be received in the hollow section; wherein the retaining device includes a first, open position for receiving the bird feeder and a second closed position for retaining the bird feeder.