US3121684A
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Gutter and downspout strainer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-01-04
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Granted: 1964-02-18
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Expires: 1981-01-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert C Bugbird
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:27
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/0404; E04D13/0409; E04D13/076; E04D13/0765; E04D13/0767; E04D2013/0413
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A GUTTER AND DOWNSPOUT TRAINER IN THE FORM OF A HOLLOW CAGE, AND SAID STRAINER COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, AN UPPER BULBOUS PORTION, A LOWER TAPERING PILOT PORTION, EACH OF SAID PORTIONS BEING SUFFICIENTLY OPEN TO PROVIDE A LARGE TOTAL FLOW AREA, A FLEXIBLE CORD AFFIXED TO THE LOWER END OF THE TAPERING PILOT PORTION REMOTE FROM THE UPPER BULBOUS PORTION AND DEPENDING THEREFROM, WEIGHT AFFIXED TO THE DEPENDING END OF SAID CORD, AND MEANS ON THE BULBOUS PORTION FOR FACILITATING ATTACHMENT THERETO OF ANY SUITABLE MANIPULATIVE MEANS, WHEREBY THE STRAINER MAY BE CAUSED TO SLIDE ALONG A GUTTER AND OVER A DOWNSPOUT OPENING THEREIN ENABLING THE WEIGHT TO FALL IN THE DOWNSPOUT OPENING TO FACILITATE THE POSITIONING OF THE STRAINER IN THE OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A GUTTER AND DOWNSPOUT TRAINER IN THE FORM OF A HOLLOW CAGE, AND SAID STRAINER COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, AN UPPER BULBOUS PORTION, A LOWER TAPERING PILOT PORTION, EACH OF SAID PORTIONS BEING SUFFICIENTLY OPEN TO PROVIDE A LARGE TOTAL FLOW AREA, A FLEXIBLE CORD AFFIXED TO THE LOWER END OF THE TAPERING PILOT PORTION REMOTE FROM THE UPPER BULBOUS PORTION AND DEPENDING THEREFROM, WEIGHT AFFIXED TO THE DEPENDING END OF SAID CORD, AND MEANS ON THE BULBOUS PORTION FOR FACILITATING ATTACHMENT THERETO OF ANY SUITABLE MANIPULATIVE MEANS, WHEREBY THE STRAINER MAY BE CAUSED TO SLIDE ALONG A GUTTER AND OVER A DOWNSPOUT OPENING THEREIN ENABLING THE WEIGHT TO FALL IN THE DOWNSPOUT OPENING TO FACILITATE THE POSITIONING OF THE STRAINER IN THE OPENING.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-02-17 | 1967-08-19 | 1968-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-17 | 1971-08-19 | 1972-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-17 | 1975-08-19 | 1976-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |