Abstract:
A versatile perching block comprising a shaft with a top end and a bottom end, a plurality of head portions connectable to the top end, and a plurality of bases connectable to the bottom end.

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     Cross Reference to Related Applications 
       [0001]    The present application contains subject matter related to that described in commonly owned Saudi application No. GC 2010-17493, filed Oct. 28, 2010, at the Saudi Arabian General Directorate of Industrial Property Filing and Granting, the contents of which being incorporated herein in its entirety. 
       Grant of Non-Exclusive Right 
       [0002]    This application was prepared with financial support from the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission, and in consideration therefore the present inventor has granted The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia a non-exclusive right to practice the present invention. 
       Field of the Disclosure 
       [0003]    This disclosure relates to a versatile perching block, and more specifically, to a versatile perching block with removable and/or interchangeable portions. 
       Description of the Related Art 
       [0004]    The “background” description provided herein is for the purpose of generally presenting the context of the disclosure. Work of the presently named inventor, to the extent it is described in this background section, as well as aspects of the description which may not otherwise qualify as prior art at the time of filing, are neither expressly nor impliedly admitted as prior art against the present invention. 
         [0005]    Conventional perching blocks, usually used by breeders or at the zoo, have a head portion with a fixed size and shape. There are disadvantages in using such conventional perching block. The fixed shape of the head portion may cause tension in the ligaments of birds as the ligaments are in a certain position over an extended period of time. Additionally, the fixed head portion may not be sanitary as it may not be readily washable. A fixed head portion may also not accommodate different bird types, thereby limiting the use of the conventional perching block. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0006]    This disclosure describes a versatile perching block. 
         [0007]    According to one embodiment, there is provided a versatile perching block comprising a shaft with a top end and a bottom end, a plurality of top portions connectable to the top end, and a plurality of bottom portions connectable to the bottom end. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0008]    A more complete appreciation of the disclosure and many of the attendant advantages thereof will be readily obtained as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein: 
           [0009]      FIGS. 1A and 1B  are illustrative views of exemplary embodiments of a versatile perching block. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0010]    Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts throughout the several views,  FIGS. 1A and 1B  are illustrative views of exemplary embodiments of a versatile perching block. According to these embodiments, the versatile perching block includes a shaft  101 . A stake  103  or a flat base  105  may be interchangeably connected to a lower end of the shaft  101 . A bar perch  107  or a block perch  109  may be interchangeably connected to an upper end of the shaft  101 . 
         [0011]    According to one embodiment, the block perch  109  may be a container with a lid  111  and may further include a lid  111 . The lid  111  may be placed on the container during a bird&#39;s feeding time or when applying ointment to the bird. 
         [0012]    According to one embodiment, the block perch  109  may be filled with sand or gravel or other similar granular material. 
         [0013]    According to one embodiment, the stake  103 , the flat base  105 , the bar perch  107 , or the block perch  109  may be connectable to the shaft  101  via a screw mechanism. 
         [0014]    According to one embodiment, the shaft  101 , the stake  103 , the flat base  105 , the bar perch  107 , or the block perch  109  may be made of a material that is washable. 
         [0015]    The disclosed embodiments provide a versatile perching block with an interchangeable head portion to help reduce tension on a birds&#39; ligaments by changing the shape of the head portion from time to time. 
         [0016]    The disclosed embodiments provide a versatile perching block with an interchangeable and washable head portion to help in cleaning the perching block. 
         [0017]    The disclosed embodiments provide a versatile perching block with an interchangeable where each head portion is adapted for a certain bird type or size, thereby eliminating the need for different perching blocks for different bird types or sizes. 
         [0018]    The disclosed embodiments provide a versatile perching block with an interchangeable base so the perching block may be used indoor and outdoor and on hard and soft ground. 
         [0019]    Thus, the foregoing discussion discloses and describes merely exemplary embodiments of the present invention. As will be understood by those skilled in the art, the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. Accordingly, the disclosure of the present invention is intended to be illustrative, but not limiting of the scope of the invention, as well as other claims. The disclosure, including any readily discernible variants of the teachings herein, define, in part, the scope of the foregoing claim terminology such that no inventive subject matter is dedicated to the public.