US3743339A
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Gutter and trough debris cleaning implement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-29
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1991-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A long, adjustable implement with a sliding jaw movable against a stationary jaw to clamp and trap trash and debris which has collected inside of a gutter from a remote distance on the ground. The jaws are mounted on a bent neck which is part of an adjustable pole of detachable lightweight aluminum tubes in which is a cable and pulley system actuating the movable jaw when it is positioned inside the gutter trough. The tubes are separable for the purpose of adjustment to make the implement shorter or longer and the cables are easily detached and re-attached to permit the adjustment of the tubes. The cable and pulley system includes in the hollow neck several plastic pulleys guiding the cable. The movable jaw is mounted on an elongated carriage inside of a bearing surface on the end of the neck.
Inventors
- 👤 H Brackett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:13
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/076; E04D13/0765
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
In a trough cleaning implement for remote operation from a distance including operation from the ground to clean the gutters on a house: a. a plurality of detachable sections connected together to form an elongated continuous member held in the hands near one end and having the other end thereof positioned at a remote distance, b. a curved member on the end of said elongated member that is remote from the end held in the hands, said curved member curving more than 90* from the longitudinal line of said continuous member, c. a movable jaw member mounted on the end of said curved member and being actuated relative thereto inside the trough, d. a fixed member against which said movable jaw member pushes trash and debris to grasp the trash and debris for removal, e. said movable jaw moving transversely to the curved member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
In a trough cleaning implement for remote operation from a distance including operation from the ground to clean the gutters on a house: a. a plurality of detachable sections connected together to form an elongated continuous member held in the hands near one end and having the other end thereof positioned at a remote distance, b. a curved member on the end of said elongated member that is remote from the end held in the hands, said curved member curving more than 90* from the longitudinal line of said continuous member, c. a movable jaw member mounted on the end of said curved member and being actuated relative thereto inside the trough, d. a fixed member against which said movable jaw member pushes trash and debris to grasp the trash and debris for removal, e. said movable jaw moving transversely to the curved member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The device claimed in claim 1 wherein there is a cable and pulley system extending on said elongated member and said cable being operated by hand to move said movable jaw member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device claimed in claim 2: said curved member having a support thereon on which is mounted a jaw-carrying member having a plate-like jaw extending therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The device claimed in claim 3 wherein: said elongated member sections each having the lower end thereof enlarged to receive the upper end of the next succeeding section, and means for preventing detachment therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device claimed in claim 3 wherein: said cable is detachable between each section so that sections may be removed or added and said cable re-attached.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device claimed in claim 5, wherein: there is a gripping means on said cable for actuating same.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device claimed in claim 6 wherein there is a collar on some of said sections having a bearing therein through which said cable passes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
90 words
The device claimed in claim 2 wherein there is a pulley mounted on the lowermost section of said elongated member and a cable passes around said pulley, at least two pairs of pulleys inside said curved member around which said cable passes, and at least one pulley inside said support around which a respective end of said cable passes, one end of said cable being fixed near one end of said sliding member and the other end of said cable being fixed near the other end of said sliding memeber.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
55 words
The device in claim 1: there being a cable and pulley system on said elongated member, said cable being continuous and traveling transversely across at said cUrved member to drive said movable member transversely in one direction or the other in response to the manual operation of the cable by hand on said elongated member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device in claim 9: said ends of said cable being attached near opposite ends of said movable member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device in claim 9: said ends of said cable being attached on opposite sides of said curved member.
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) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |