CA2978279A1 - Eavestrough cleaning/clearing tool - Google Patents
Eavestrough cleaning/clearing tool Download PDFInfo
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- CA2978279A1 CA2978279A1 CA2978279A CA2978279A CA2978279A1 CA 2978279 A1 CA2978279 A1 CA 2978279A1 CA 2978279 A CA2978279 A CA 2978279A CA 2978279 A CA2978279 A CA 2978279A CA 2978279 A1 CA2978279 A1 CA 2978279A1
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
- B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
- B25G1/00—Handle constructions
- B25G1/04—Handle constructions telescopic; extensible; sectional
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
- B25G—HANDLES FOR HAND IMPLEMENTS
- B25G3/00—Attaching handles to the implements
- B25G3/02—Socket, tang, or like fixings
- B25G3/12—Locking and securing devices
- B25G3/30—Locking and securing devices comprising screwed sockets or tangs
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
- E04D13/00—Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coverings; Protection against birds; Roof drainage ; Sky-lights
- E04D13/04—Roof drainage; Drainage fittings in flat roofs, balconies or the like
- E04D13/076—Devices or arrangements for removing snow, ice or debris from gutters or for preventing accumulation thereof
- E04D13/0765—Cleaning tools
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Abstract
In a tool for clearing eavestroughs from ground level, an adjustable telescope pole is attached to a J shaped body housing a spring loaded clamp operated by a nylon string extending the length of pole to the point held by the operator. The clamp is brought down to bear on the debris in the eavestrough and by closing the clamp onto the debris, the same is removed.
Description
DESCRIPTION
This invention pertains to a manually operated eavestrough cleaning tool.
There is no eavestrough cleaning devise or tool existing in the market.
Screens for preventing debris falling into eavestrough have a negative effect in a heavy rainstorm as they decrease the effective catch area of water entering the eavestrough in which case rainwater on the roof overshoots the eavestrough. Hosing down the eavestrough from the ground with a hose attached to a long pole is not every effective as it tends to 'push' the debris to the internal and external corner joints and there is no lifting thrust to remove the debris consisting of a mixture of leaves, twigs and mud stuck in the eavestrough.
The device/tool that I have invented is attached to a telescopic extendable pole and operable from ground level. The clamp on it is brought down to bear on the debris in the eavestrough and activating the clamp causes it to 'grab' the debris, which is then lifted out.
In the drawings illustrating the tool and its parts Fig. 1 is a front and right-side view of the tool. Fig la is the rear side of the tool. Fig 2 is the main body of the tool showing the hole for the polyethylene piece of tubing through which the nylon string is fed. A optional metal bracket (Fig.6) can be attached to the top of the main body. The underside of the bracket is chrome-plated or mirror-finished to reflect location of the debris. "Running" the clamp along the eavestrough would be the normal method for identifying the debris. Fig 3 is the front and rear views of the clamp showing holes for the string and polyethylene tube. Fig 4 is the front and right-side view of the rod over which the string slides when pulled. Fig. 5 is the handle shown attached to the bottom end of the pole with provision for fastening the string.
The tool shown in fig. 1 comprises a J shaped body, mounted upside down on an extendable telescopic pole. One arm of a spring activated clamp is mounted on the J shaped body in the normally open condition. A nylon string is attached to the moveable arm of the clamp and threaded through a piece of polyethylene tube which DESCRIPTION ¨ contd....
tube was previously inserted through a tight-fitting hole in the fixed arm of the clamp and the J shaped body. The string is then brought over horizontally sliding over the rod fig.
4 which rod is mounted on the rear side of the J body, opposite to the clamp parallel to it but offset slightly to the left so as to allow the nylon string to slide over it (Fig la). The string is then passed through the eye of a screw type eye-hook mounted on the rear side of the J body long arm. The string is long enough for the operator to tug on it alongside the end of the pole at ground level. Inserting the clamp into the eavestrough, as shown in fig. 1, and tugging on the string allows any debris to be pulled out and discarded. A specially designed handle hinged to the other end of the extendable pole has a provision to fasten the string after it is suited to the length of the pole and allowance made for operating the clamp. The handle makes the tugging operation easy and less strenuous.
This invention pertains to a manually operated eavestrough cleaning tool.
There is no eavestrough cleaning devise or tool existing in the market.
Screens for preventing debris falling into eavestrough have a negative effect in a heavy rainstorm as they decrease the effective catch area of water entering the eavestrough in which case rainwater on the roof overshoots the eavestrough. Hosing down the eavestrough from the ground with a hose attached to a long pole is not every effective as it tends to 'push' the debris to the internal and external corner joints and there is no lifting thrust to remove the debris consisting of a mixture of leaves, twigs and mud stuck in the eavestrough.
The device/tool that I have invented is attached to a telescopic extendable pole and operable from ground level. The clamp on it is brought down to bear on the debris in the eavestrough and activating the clamp causes it to 'grab' the debris, which is then lifted out.
In the drawings illustrating the tool and its parts Fig. 1 is a front and right-side view of the tool. Fig la is the rear side of the tool. Fig 2 is the main body of the tool showing the hole for the polyethylene piece of tubing through which the nylon string is fed. A optional metal bracket (Fig.6) can be attached to the top of the main body. The underside of the bracket is chrome-plated or mirror-finished to reflect location of the debris. "Running" the clamp along the eavestrough would be the normal method for identifying the debris. Fig 3 is the front and rear views of the clamp showing holes for the string and polyethylene tube. Fig 4 is the front and right-side view of the rod over which the string slides when pulled. Fig. 5 is the handle shown attached to the bottom end of the pole with provision for fastening the string.
The tool shown in fig. 1 comprises a J shaped body, mounted upside down on an extendable telescopic pole. One arm of a spring activated clamp is mounted on the J shaped body in the normally open condition. A nylon string is attached to the moveable arm of the clamp and threaded through a piece of polyethylene tube which DESCRIPTION ¨ contd....
tube was previously inserted through a tight-fitting hole in the fixed arm of the clamp and the J shaped body. The string is then brought over horizontally sliding over the rod fig.
4 which rod is mounted on the rear side of the J body, opposite to the clamp parallel to it but offset slightly to the left so as to allow the nylon string to slide over it (Fig la). The string is then passed through the eye of a screw type eye-hook mounted on the rear side of the J body long arm. The string is long enough for the operator to tug on it alongside the end of the pole at ground level. Inserting the clamp into the eavestrough, as shown in fig. 1, and tugging on the string allows any debris to be pulled out and discarded. A specially designed handle hinged to the other end of the extendable pole has a provision to fasten the string after it is suited to the length of the pole and allowance made for operating the clamp. The handle makes the tugging operation easy and less strenuous.
Claims (8)
1. A manually operated tool for clearing eavestroughs from ground level for single storey buildings or from partway up a ladder for 2 storey buildings comprising a J
shaped body made of plywood, plastic or metal with an attached clamp associated parts and telescopic pole.s
shaped body made of plywood, plastic or metal with an attached clamp associated parts and telescopic pole.s
2. A tool as defined in Claim 1 in which a clamp is spring loaded and normally open and by the pull of a string, attached to it, is activated from a distance.
3. A tool as defined in Claim 1 in which the method used for mounting the spring-loaded clamp on the J body.
4. A tool as defined in Claim 1 in which the method used to guide the string using a piece of polyethelene tube.
5. A tool as defined in Claim 1 in which a 1/2" diameter steel rod and the method of mounting is employed for changing the direction of the string.
6. A tool as defined in Claim 1 in which a bracket and the mounting method used to attach it to the J body and in which an internally threaded hole accommodates mounting of the telescopic pole.
7. A tool as defined in Claim 1 in which a handle (Fig. 5) with a feature for fastening the string accommodating varied settings of the telescopic pole.
8. A tool as defined in Claim 1 on which a metal bracket which is mirror-finished and clamped to the top of the J body.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA2978279A CA2978279A1 (en) | 2017-09-01 | 2017-09-01 | Eavestrough cleaning/clearing tool |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| CA2978279A CA2978279A1 (en) | 2017-09-01 | 2017-09-01 | Eavestrough cleaning/clearing tool |
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| CA2978279A1 true CA2978279A1 (en) | 2019-03-01 |
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| CA2978279A Abandoned CA2978279A1 (en) | 2017-09-01 | 2017-09-01 | Eavestrough cleaning/clearing tool |
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Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US11840838B2 (en) | 2020-02-17 | 2023-12-12 | Techtronic Cordless Gp | Gutter cleaners and methods associated therewith |
| US11905711B2 (en) | 2020-02-20 | 2024-02-20 | Techtronic Cordless Gp | Gutter cleaners and methods associated therewith |
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- 2017-09-01 CA CA2978279A patent/CA2978279A1/en not_active Abandoned
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US11840838B2 (en) | 2020-02-17 | 2023-12-12 | Techtronic Cordless Gp | Gutter cleaners and methods associated therewith |
| US11905711B2 (en) | 2020-02-20 | 2024-02-20 | Techtronic Cordless Gp | Gutter cleaners and methods associated therewith |
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| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| FZDE | Discontinued |
Effective date: 20231213 |