US4542553A
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Device for removing debris from gutters
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-06-04
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Granted: 1985-09-24
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Expires: 2002-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A tool for cleaning gutters which comprise a singular rod-like member to which is attached a plate adjacent one end and a handle adjacent the other, and which is so configured that the plate can be scrapped along an eaves trough by a user without scrapping of the finger and which is of light weight and can be safely used by one positioned on a ladder.
Inventors
- 👤 Allan P. Cary
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:01
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/076; E04D13/0765
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
264 words
A gutter cleaning tool comprising: a rod-like member having a handle at a rear end thereof; a blade attached to a forward end of said rod-like member, said blade presenting a substantially flat face; said rod-like member having a substantially straight first section extending rearwardly from said blade substantially perpendicularly to said flat face of said blade; said blade extending downwardly from said first section a distance which is less than the distance between a lower plate of said gutter and a gutter support member extending transversely across an upper inner portion of said gutter; said first section of said rod-like member being disposed in its entirety in said gutter beneath said transversely-extending gutter support member when said tool is in use with said blade disposed in said gutter; said rod-like member having a substantially straight second section extending upwardly from said first section; said rod-like member further having a substantially straight third section extending rearwardly from said second section with respect to said first section and being positioned a distance above said first section such that said third section is disposed just above said gutter when said tool is in use with said blade disposed in said gutter; said handle being provided at a rear end of said third section; said second section being substantially shorter in length than either said first section or said third section; said second section being of a length approximately equal to one-half the length of said first section; and said third section extendng at an acute angle with respect to a vertical plane containing said first section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
264 words
A gutter cleaning tool comprising: a rod-like member having a handle at a rear end thereof; a blade attached to a forward end of said rod-like member, said blade presenting a substantially flat face; said rod-like member having a substantially straight first section extending rearwardly from said blade substantially perpendicularly to said flat face of said blade; said blade extending downwardly from said first section a distance which is less than the distance between a lower plate of said gutter and a gutter support member extending transversely across an upper inner portion of said gutter; said first section of said rod-like member being disposed in its entirety in said gutter beneath said transversely-extending gutter support member when said tool is in use with said blade disposed in said gutter; said rod-like member having a substantially straight second section extending upwardly from said first section; said rod-like member further having a substantially straight third section extending rearwardly from said second section with respect to said first section and being positioned a distance above said first section such that said third section is disposed just above said gutter when said tool is in use with said blade disposed in said gutter; said handle being provided at a rear end of said third section; said second section being substantially shorter in length than either said first section or said third section; said second section being of a length approximately equal to one-half the length of said first section; and said third section extendng at an acute angle with respect to a vertical plane containing said first section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The gutter cleaning tool of claim 1, wherein: said third section extends at an acute angle of approximately 45° with respect to the vertical plane containing said first and said second sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
266 words
A gutter cleaning tool comprising: a rod-like member having a handle at a rear end thereof; a blade attached to a forward end of said rod-like member, said blade presenting a substantially flat face; said rod-like member having a substantially straight first section extending rearwardly from said blade substantially perpendicularly to said flat face of said blade; said blade extending downwardly from said first section a distance which is less than the distance between a lower plate of said gutter and a gutter support member extending transversely across an upper inner portion of said gutter; said first section of said rod-like member being disposed in its entirety in said gutter beneath said transversely-extending gutter support member when said tool is in use with said blade disposed in said gutter; said rod-like member havng a substantially straight second section extending upwardly from said first section; said rod-like member further having a substantially straight third section extending rearwardly from said second section with respect to said first section and being positioned a distance above said first section such that said third section is disposed just above said gutter when said tool is in use with said blade disposed in said gutter; said handle being provided at a rear end of said third section; said second section being substantially shorter in length than either said first section or said third section; said second section being of a length approximately equal to one-half the length of said first section; and said first section extending rearwardly of said blade a distance at least approximately twice the horizontal width of said blade.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
266 words
A gutter cleaning tool comprising: a rod-like member having a handle at a rear end thereof; a blade attached to a forward end of said rod-like member, said blade presenting a substantially flat face; said rod-like member having a substantially straight first section extending rearwardly from said blade substantially perpendicularly to said flat face of said blade; said blade extending downwardly from said first section a distance which is less than the distance between a lower plate of said gutter and a gutter support member extending transversely across an upper inner portion of said gutter; said first section of said rod-like member being disposed in its entirety in said gutter beneath said transversely-extending gutter support member when said tool is in use with said blade disposed in said gutter; said rod-like member havng a substantially straight second section extending upwardly from said first section; said rod-like member further having a substantially straight third section extending rearwardly from said second section with respect to said first section and being positioned a distance above said first section such that said third section is disposed just above said gutter when said tool is in use with said blade disposed in said gutter; said handle being provided at a rear end of said third section; said second section being substantially shorter in length than either said first section or said third section; said second section being of a length approximately equal to one-half the length of said first section; and said first section extending rearwardly of said blade a distance at least approximately twice the horizontal width of said blade.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
273 words
A gutter cleaning tool comprising: a rod-like member having a handle at a rear end thereof; a blade attached to a forward end of said rod-like member, said blade presenting a substantially flat face; said rod-like member having a substantially straight first section extending rearwardly from said blade substantially perpendicularly to said flat face of said blade; said blade extending downwardly from said first section a distance which is less than the distance between a lower plate of said gutter and a gutter support member extending transversely across an upper inner portion of said gutter; said first section of said rod-like member being disposed in its entirety in said gutter beneath said transversely-extending gutter support member when said tool is in use with said blade disposed in said gutter; said rod-like member having a substantially straight second section extending upwardly from said first section; said rod-like member further having a substantially straight third section extending rearwardly from said second section with respect to said first section and being positioned a distance above said first section such that said third section is disposed just above said gutter when said tool is in use with said blade disposed in said gutter; said handle being provided at a rear end of said third section; said second section being substantially shorter in length than either said first section or said third section; said second section being of a length approximately equal to one-half the length of said first section; and said blade being connected to said first section at a point adjacent the uppermost end of said blade with said blade extending downwardly from said first section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
273 words
A gutter cleaning tool comprising: a rod-like member having a handle at a rear end thereof; a blade attached to a forward end of said rod-like member, said blade presenting a substantially flat face; said rod-like member having a substantially straight first section extending rearwardly from said blade substantially perpendicularly to said flat face of said blade; said blade extending downwardly from said first section a distance which is less than the distance between a lower plate of said gutter and a gutter support member extending transversely across an upper inner portion of said gutter; said first section of said rod-like member being disposed in its entirety in said gutter beneath said transversely-extending gutter support member when said tool is in use with said blade disposed in said gutter; said rod-like member having a substantially straight second section extending upwardly from said first section; said rod-like member further having a substantially straight third section extending rearwardly from said second section with respect to said first section and being positioned a distance above said first section such that said third section is disposed just above said gutter when said tool is in use with said blade disposed in said gutter; said handle being provided at a rear end of said third section; said second section being substantially shorter in length than either said first section or said third section; said second section being of a length approximately equal to one-half the length of said first section; and said blade being connected to said first section at a point adjacent the uppermost end of said blade with said blade extending downwardly from said first section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The gutter cleaning tool of claim 4 wherein said blade has the shape of an inverted "T".
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) | 1988-09-23 | 1989-03-25 | 1989-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-09-23 | 1993-03-25 | 1993-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-09-23 | 1997-03-25 | 1997-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |