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Is a bird feeder patented?

Short answer: specific designs of a bird feeder have been patented many times, but "a bird feeder" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.

What our index shows
  • 426 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “bird feeder” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
  • Among the 390 best keyword matches we examined, 89 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
  • Most frequent assignees in those matches: WOODSTREAM CORP (30), COTE PAUL L (20), LUSH RAYMON W (9), CLASSIC BRANDS LLC (9).
  • Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A01K (387), F16M (10), Y10T (6), H04N (6).

Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.

14 real patent publications related to a bird feeder

  1. Bird feeder having integrated perches US-2025255278-A1 2025 · COTE PAUL L
    The present disclosure provides a bird feeder having a seed container, seed tray, shroud, cover as well as integrated perches. The integrated perches provide less breakage and easier handling of the bird feeder, as the pivot point…
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  2. Bird feeder with squirrel resisting features US-12324420-B2 2025 · BARTHOLOW DUDLEY
    A birdfeeder apparatus for discouraging squirrels from accessing birdfeed in the birdfeeder apparatus may comprise a feed holder configured to contain a quantity of birdfeed and having a perimeter wall with an upper portion and a …
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  3. Squirrel-proof bird feeder US-12329131-B2 2025 · BACKYARD NATURE PRODUCTS LLC
    A bird feeder and method of feeding wild birds are disclosed herein which thwarts squirrels, rodents, and other pests from accessing the bird feed. The bird feeder comprises a shutter mechanism which slides down a seed container t…
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  4. Bird feeder with elastomeric perch WO-2019084417-A1 2019 · WOODSTREAM CORP
    A bird feeder is provided having a seed reservoir with a plurality of seed ports and a perch assembly mounted to the seed reservoir that includes a mounting structure and one or more cantilever elastomeric perches, each perch havi…
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  5. Squirrel resistant dome-shaped bird feeder port US-10098329-B2 2018 · WOODSTREAM CORP
    A bird feeder is provided having a seed reservoir with a side wall that has at least one seed access opening and a squirrel resistant feed port assembly having a seed access restricter. The seed access restricter has a body with a…
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  6. Bird feeder with electric conductive surfaces for repelling squirrels US-9723819-B2 2017 · HABERLE GENE BOSSLE
    A bird feeder includes an electric circuitry for delivering a mild shock to squirrels attempting to eat seeds on a seed tray. A seed storage tube dispenses seeds on the surrounding seed tray, which is surrounded by walls forming a…
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  7. Adjustable squirrel proof bird feeder US-8230809-B2 2012 · COTE PAUL
    A bird feeder comprising a seed container, a seed tray situated below the seed container, a shroud extending about the seed tray and having an opening therein to permit access thereto, a perch proximate the opening, a center tube …
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  8. Squirrel-proof sunflower seed bird feeder US-8056507-B2 2011 · LUSH RAYMON W
    A squirrel-proof sunflower seed bird feeder is provided which denies feeding access to squirrels by way of a unique connection system between an inner housing member and an outer housing member of the bird feeder.
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  9. Multiple perch squirrel proof bird feeder US-7418923-B1 2008 · BANYAS MICHAEL
    A weight sensitive squirrel proof bird feeder with multiple perch rods. In general, a feed reservoir includes perch rods positioned generally perpendicular to an outer surface of the feed reservoir. When a predetermined weight is …
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  10. Package for storage and distribution of wild bird seed convertible to a disposable squirrel proof wild bird feeder US-2006037544-A1 2006 · HUNTER JAMES A
    A flexible plastic container for shipment and distribution of wild bird seed. The outer wall of the container 18 to have a shape that allows the bird seed to flow by gravity to the lower extremity of the container. One or more f…
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  11. Squirrel-proof bird feeder for clinging type birds US-6843204-B2 2005
    A bird feeder of elongated square shape, hung by a wire and is impervious to the invasion and destruction by squirrels. The feeder relies on a slippery hard vinyl (PVC) surface that holds seed that can be plucked through a screen …
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  12. Bird feeder with squirrel proof seed port US-2004216684-A1 2004
    A squirrel proof bird feeder having a cylindrical reservoir for the containment of seeds and having at least one opening in the wall of the reservoir and one seed port for each opening, said seed port comprising: a platform having…
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  13. Squirrel proof bird feeder US-6584932-B2 2003
    A bird feeder having a lid latching mechanism which comprises L-shaped holes on the feeder's lid, and a wire handle having projections that orient above the lid. The projections in the handle align with the sides of the L-shap…
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  14. Fully rotatable squirrel proof bird feeder US-6192832-B1 2001
    A fully rotatable squirrel proof bird feeder for dislodging and preventing unwanted animals comprising a horizontal shaft with rotatable end sleeves, a seed receptacle with feed portals disposed midpoint and fixed to the shaft, an…
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What this means for your idea

Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a bird feeder been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Pet products are a popular invention category; differences tend to be in the attachment, the dispensing or cleaning mechanism, or added electronics.

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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.