US20040040112A1

US20040040112A1 - Three piece self-contained gutter cleaning kit

Info

Publication number: US20040040112A1
Application number: US10/233,824
Authority: US
Inventors: Thomas Humble
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2002-09-03
Filing date: 2002-09-03
Publication date: 2004-03-04

Abstract

The gutter cleaning kit consists of three elements; a telescopic twist—lock extension pole, gloves and bucket hook. The gutter cleaning tool is a telescopic extension pole with a plate attached to one end of the pole.

The gutter cleaning tool can reach 20 to 22′ in length which allows the user to clean up to 22 to 22′ of gutter in one ladder move. The gutter tool also has the capability to reach leaves and sticks from roofs and eves. The tool allows the user to place the tool inside of gutter to clean under spikes and straps and leaf guard gutter systems. The tool can be used in all shapes of gutters.

The apparatus can be expanded from a 4′ reach to an 8′ reach in length with a small diameter telescopic extension pole. The unique design of the apparatus is the small diameter telescopic extension pole that gives the user a quick and easy way to clean debris from all size of gutters.

The tool is lightweight, telescopic extension pole that makes it easy to use. It is a self-contained kit that enables the unit to be easily stored. The tool allows the user to stay away from power lines and other dangers things around building. The apparatus has multi-position self-locking system that allows the user to reach places that other cleaners do not.

Description

The gutter cleaning kit consists of three elements; the tool, gloves and hook. The tool that is a two-section tubular telescopic-twist-lock extension pole with a specifically designed end. When fully extended, the tool can reach the length of 8 feet long, including the small scrapper plate attached to one end of the pole. The tool is uniquely specifically designed to fit under the ferrules of the gutter. This feature differentiates this tool from other that must be use above the ferrules. The handgrip at the end of the extension provides a non-slip grip for easy maneuverability. The kit is equipped with a pair of long-gauntlet rubber gloves and a bucket hook that can be attached to the pole to provide easy access to a container for debris.

List of the Patents Related to Submission

The following patents relate to this disclosure.

U.S. Pat. No. 3,626,542

U.S. Pat. No. 3,858,267

U.S. Pat. No. 4,194,780

U.S. Pat. No. 4,298,224

U.S. Pat. No. 4,310,940

Government R & D Statement

Product was developed solely by the individual inventor and no government funds were used to design, develop, or prototype this invention.

BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning leaves and other debris from overhead building gutters, and more particularly to such apparatus having a plate attached to one end of the pole. Clogging of building gutters with leaves and other debris is a continuing problem. The improper drainage of rainwater from the building's roof, which results from clogged gutters, causes overflowing of the gutter in an undesirable matter. A number of gutter cleaners have been devised to enable the cleaning of overhead building gutters from ground level. Although those devices have served the purpose, they have not proved entirely satisfactory under all conditions of service. For the reason that they are relatively complex in construction and expensive to manufacture and maintain, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide an overhead gutter cleaner of relatively simple construction. Another object is to provide such a cleaner that is easy to operate and to maintain. A further object of the invention is the provision of such an overhead gutter cleaner that is inexpensive to operate and to maintain. Still another object is to provide such an overhead gutter cleaner that is light in weight and can be easily self-contained for storage. Yet another object of the present invention is the provision of such an overhead gutter cleaner which enables the operator to clean up to 22 feet of overhead gutters while standing on a ladder.

Inventor observed a need to easily and completely clean gutters with a minimum of ladder movements, easy collection of debris, and sanitary protection to the person cleaning the gutter or eaves.

Analysis of existing product and patented product revealed no item substantially similar to this invention.

The invention was created, designed, prototyped and modified by Thomas A. Humble, the inventor.

Specific unique features of the invention include:

1. Two-piece light weight extension-pole that fits under gutter ferrules and leave-guard systems.

2. The end, or scrapper, is specifically designed to fit tightly against the bottom of the gutter for complete cleaning.

3. The kit includes rubber gloves with a 10-inch gauntlet to provide sanitary protection.

4. The kit includes a bucket hook to allow easy access to container for collection of debris.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The gutter cleaning kit consists of three elements; a telescopic twist—lock extension pole, gloves and buckets hook. The gutter cleaning kit is a device that allows easy cleaning of 20 to 22′ ft. of gutter in one ladder move. The primary tool is a small diameter two-piece adjustable pole with a plate attached to one end of the smallest pole. The tool can easily reach under spikes and straps of gutter for quick removal of debris. And a handgrip on the other end of the pole for easy non-slip griping of the pole.

Drawing Description

1. Three-piece self-contained gutter cleaning kit.

Pole—

Item

1

Gloves—

Item

2

Hook—Item 3

Plastic Plate—Item 4

Self-adhering strap—Item 5

Rubber Gloves—

Item

6

Hole in Handle—

Item

7

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

We will rework this based on the drawing's items. [0027]
My new gutter cleaning tool is a 3-piece self-contained gutter cleaning kit. [0028]
Consists of an aluminum telescopic twist-lock extension pole that is ⅜″ by ½″ in diameter 4′ long that at fully extended reach 8″ (Item [0029] 1).
With 1½″ wide by 2¾″ long and ⅛″ thick plastic plate screwed to the small pole (Item [0030] 4).
Attached is a 10″ long by ¾″ wide self-adhering strap (Item [0031] 5) that allows the user to attach a pair of PVC rubber gloves (Item 6) along with a bucket hook (Item 7) that comes with the kit. And there is a hole in the handle (Item 7) that allows the user to place the tool on a nail in the garage after each use for safe storage.
This tool is for cleaning of all shapes and size of gutters on all kinds of buildings. [0032]

Claims

The inventor claims that the gutter kit:

1. Is made up of a bucket hook, specially designed pole and gloves; that allows for hanging a bucket on the ladder with the hook to allow for easy access to a container for debris; aids in maintaining clean and safe conditions through rubber long gauntlet gloves and permits extended reach from one ladder position; helping maintain safety through distance from treats of power lines and other hazards. The items and secured together for storage with a special strap attached to the pole for safekeeping of gloves and bucket hook.

2. Contains long-gauntlet rubber gloves to provide sanitary security from debris and scrape-prevention protection for users of the kit and a hook to connect a bucket to the ladder to collect debris and prevent unsanitary mess in the surrounding area.

3. Includes a specially designed pole that allows cleaning as much as 20 to 22′ of gutter cleaning in one ladder move; using extension and plate, it works under spikes and ferrules and straps due to small diameter extension pole and plate that fits under spikes and straps of gutter and leaf guard systems; and fits in all shapes of gutters; is light weight—The weight of the expandable pole makes it easy to control and a multi-position self-locking mechanism allows the tool to be locked at multi-positions from lengths between 4 feet & 8 feet reaches; has a small diameter tubular telescopic extension pole that makes it easy to place tool inside the gutter.