US3601835A
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Gutter cleaner
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-07-15
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Granted: 1971-08-31
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Expires: 1990-07-15
Abstract
Abstract This gutter cleaner is designed to facilitate the safe and efficient removal of dead leaves and other debris from roofmounted rain gutters by an operator controlling the same from ground level. It comprises a normally vertically disposed frame having a stationary jaw member at its lower portion and an inspection mirror secured adjacent its upper portion to permit the ground-level operator to view the inside of the gutter being cleaned. A complementary movable jaw member is pivotally mounted on the frame and disposed in a closed position to register with the stationary jaw member to form grasping jaws. The movable jaw member is remotely controlled by actuating means such as an attached lever arm and nonrigid line or rope leading to the operator. The assembly is mounted on the elongated rod or pole which is preferably sectioned so that the length thereof can be adjusted to accommodate various gutter heights.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin E Morgan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:51
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D15/00; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/076; E04D13/0765
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A gutter cleaner comprising in combination: a. a normally substantially vertically disposed frame having a stationary jaw member at its lower portion; b. reflecting means on said frame at an upper portion thereof and disposed to permit viewing an area of a gutter adjacent the stationary jaw member from a beneath position; c. a complementary movable jaw member pivotally mounted on said frame and disposed, when in a closed position, to register with said stationary jaw member to form grasping jaws; d. actuating means associated with said movable jaw whereby the opening and closing thereof may be controlled from a remote beneath position; and e. an elongated member secured to said frame to permit the placement of the frame and associated reflecting means and jaw structure in a roof-mounted gutter from a position beneath thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A gutter cleaner comprising in combination: a. a normally substantially vertically disposed frame having a stationary jaw member at its lower portion; b. reflecting means on said frame at an upper portion thereof and disposed to permit viewing an area of a gutter adjacent the stationary jaw member from a beneath position; c. a complementary movable jaw member pivotally mounted on said frame and disposed, when in a closed position, to register with said stationary jaw member to form grasping jaws; d. actuating means associated with said movable jaw whereby the opening and closing thereof may be controlled from a remote beneath position; and e. an elongated member secured to said frame to permit the placement of the frame and associated reflecting means and jaw structure in a roof-mounted gutter from a position beneath thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The gutter cleaner of claim 1 wherein said reflecting means comprises a swivelly mounted mirror.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The gutter cleaner of claim 1 wherein said actuating means comprises a lever arm secured to said movable jaw and a nonrigid line extending from the end thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The gutter cleaner of claim 3 including resilient means biasing said lever arm so as to hold the movable jaw member in an open position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The gutter cleaner of claim 4 wherein said resilient means comprises a metal spring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The gutter cleaner of claim 3 wherein at least said frame, said movable jaw member, said lever arm and a portion of said elongated member are fabricated from aluminum metal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The gutter cleaner of claim 3 wherein at least said frame, said movable jaw member, said lever arm and a portion of said elongated member are fabricated from magnesium metal.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The gutter cleaner of claim 1 wherein said elongated member comprises a plurality of interconnectable sections.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The gutter cleaner of claim 1 wherein said elongated member includes at least one electrical insulating section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The gutter cleaner of claim 1 wherein said elongated member is adjustably secured to said frame whereby said elongated member may be interchangeably secured on either side thereof.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-30 | 1975-03-01 | 1975-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-30 | 1979-03-01 | 1979-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-30 | 1983-03-01 | 1983-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |