Patent ID: 9198401
Filing Date: 2015-12-01
Classification: A01K

Abstract:
1. A nectar feeder for hummingbirds, comprising: a container for storing nectar feed having a top end and a bottom end, an exit port defined on the bottom end thereof, a lower periphery of the container has a threaded area; a base tray connected in fluid communication with the container, the base tray having at least one vertical member depending upwardly from a top surface of the base tray; a base tray cover connected to an outer wall of the base tray, the base tray cover defining at least one feed port for access by a hummingbird, a perch positioned along a surface of the base tray cover for the hummingbird to rest while consuming the nectar feed, the base tray cover defining a base cover hole for receiving the container; a float positioned between the container and the base tray, the float having a top surface, a side wall and a diameter less than the diameter of the base tray, the float residing within the at least one vertical member to prevent substantial independent lateral movement of the float; a circumferential ring connected to and emanating outwardly from the side wall of the float; a stopper on the top surface of the float and positioned below the exit port; and whereby the nectar feed flows through the container and into the base tray until the float rises to a level where the stopper mechanism engages the exit port to prevent fluid from flowing into the base tray.