RECEPTACLE FOR USE IN THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF LIVING THINGS WITH SWIVEL MOUNT AND METHOD THEREFOR

摘要

A receptacle (110) for the care and maintenance of living things, such as a birdfeeder, is provided that includes a housing (116) having an interior and a lid (114) that is securable thereto by rotation in a first direction and detachable therefrom by rotation in a second direction. A swivel member (118) associated with the lid permits the lid to freely rotate relative to a portion of the swivel member. The receptacle has a suspension member (122) with a first end portion (120) securable to the swivel member and a second end portion (124) securable to a support member. The lid can rotate relative to the swivel member without become detached from the housing. A method of supporting a receptacle is provided, including the step of securing a swivel member on the lid so that it may freely rotate without becoming detached from the housing.