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US4363335A
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Gutter cleaner
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-05-21
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Granted: 1982-12-14
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Expires: 2001-05-21
Abstract
Abstract A device for cleaning leaves and other debris from eave troughs and similar gutters by use of water pressure. The device comprises a carrier adapted for engagement with the forward lip of an eave trough. The carrier supports a high-pressure water nozzle which is adapted to be connected to a source of water under pressure. The carrier is propelled manually by means of an elongated handle along the length of the eave trough as the water stream flushes the debris from the trough.
Inventors
- 👤 William R. Tapper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:20
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/076; E04D13/0765
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A device for cleaning leaves and other debris from eave troughs and similar gutters which comprises: (A) a longitudinally movable carrier adapted for engagement with the forward lip of an eave trough, said carrier including a horizontal component, a first vertical component extending downwardly from the outer edge of said horizontal component and a second vertical component extending upwardly from the horizontal component, (B) guide means supported by the horizontal component of the carrier adapted to engage the top surface of the trough lip, (C) guide means supported by the first vertical component of the carrier adapted to engage the outer trough wall adjacent to the lip, (D) an elongated handle connected at its top end to said carrier and extending vertically downward therefrom, (E) hose clamping means supported from the inside surface of said second vertical component, and (F) a high pressure water nozzle adapted to be connected to the end of a hose held by said clamping means to extend longitudinally and downwardly relative to said carrier and positioned to overlie the trough.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
175 words
A device for cleaning leaves and other debris from eave troughs and similar gutters which comprises: (A) a longitudinally movable carrier adapted for engagement with the forward lip of an eave trough, said carrier including a horizontal component, a first vertical component extending downwardly from the outer edge of said horizontal component and a second vertical component extending upwardly from the horizontal component, (B) guide means supported by the horizontal component of the carrier adapted to engage the top surface of the trough lip, (C) guide means supported by the first vertical component of the carrier adapted to engage the outer trough wall adjacent to the lip, (D) an elongated handle connected at its top end to said carrier and extending vertically downward therefrom, (E) hose clamping means supported from the inside surface of said second vertical component, and (F) a high pressure water nozzle adapted to be connected to the end of a hose held by said clamping means to extend longitudinally and downwardly relative to said carrier and positioned to overlie the trough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said horizontal and first vertical carrier components are rigid plates joined along a common longitudinal edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said guide means are skids or runners.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device according to claim 3 wherein at least a pair of skids or runners is supported by each of the horizontal and first vertical components of the carrier.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device according to claim 4 wherein: (A) said horizontal and first vertical carrier components are rigid plates joined along a common longitudinal edge, and (B) said skids or runners are formed indentations therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device according to claim 4 wherein each of said skids or runners supported by the horizontal component of the carrier is provided with a downwardly projecting lip along the edge farthest spaced from the first vertical component.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
49 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said hose clamping means comprises: (A) a first arm secured to said second vertical component, (B) a second longitudinally extending arm connected to and laterally off-set from said first arm, and (C) a clamp for securing a hose to said second arm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said hose clamping means is pivotable about a transverse horizontal axis.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
262 words
A device for cleaning leaves and other debris from eave troughs and similar gutters which comprises: (A) a longitudinally movable carrier adapted for engagement with the forward lip of an eave trough, said carrier including: (1) a horizontal component, (2) a first vertical component extending downwardly from the outer edge of said horizontal component, said horizontal and first vertical carrier components being rigid plates joined along a common longitudinal edge, and (3) a second rigid vertical component extending upwardly from the horizontal component, (B) at least a pair of skid or runner guide means formed as indentations in the horizontal component of the carrier and adapted to engage the top surface of the trough lip, (C) at least a pair of skid or runner guide means formed as indentations in the first vertical component of the carrier and adapted to engage the outer trough wall adjacent to the lip, (D) an elongated handle connected at its top end to said carrier and extending vertically downward therefrom, (E) hose clamping means supported from the inside surface of said second vertical carrier component and comprising: (1) afirst arm pivotally secured to said second vertical component for rotation about a transverse horizontal axis, (2) a second longitudinally extending arm connected to and laterally off-set from said first arm, and (3) a clamp for securing a hose to said second arm, and (F) a high pressure water nozzle adapted to be connected to the end of the hose held by said clamping means to extend longitudinally relative to said carrier and positioned to overlie the trough.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
262 words
A device for cleaning leaves and other debris from eave troughs and similar gutters which comprises: (A) a longitudinally movable carrier adapted for engagement with the forward lip of an eave trough, said carrier including: (1) a horizontal component, (2) a first vertical component extending downwardly from the outer edge of said horizontal component, said horizontal and first vertical carrier components being rigid plates joined along a common longitudinal edge, and (3) a second rigid vertical component extending upwardly from the horizontal component, (B) at least a pair of skid or runner guide means formed as indentations in the horizontal component of the carrier and adapted to engage the top surface of the trough lip, (C) at least a pair of skid or runner guide means formed as indentations in the first vertical component of the carrier and adapted to engage the outer trough wall adjacent to the lip, (D) an elongated handle connected at its top end to said carrier and extending vertically downward therefrom, (E) hose clamping means supported from the inside surface of said second vertical carrier component and comprising: (1) afirst arm pivotally secured to said second vertical component for rotation about a transverse horizontal axis, (2) a second longitudinally extending arm connected to and laterally off-set from said first arm, and (3) a clamp for securing a hose to said second arm, and (F) a high pressure water nozzle adapted to be connected to the end of the hose held by said clamping means to extend longitudinally relative to said carrier and positioned to overlie the trough.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device according to claim 9 wherein each of said skids or runners supported by the horizontal component of the carrier is provided with a downwardly projecting lip along the edge farthest spaced from the first vertical component.
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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) | 1985-12-13 | 1986-06-14 | 1986-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-13 | 1990-06-14 | 1990-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-13 | 1994-06-14 | 1994-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |