Downspout hinge systems and methods
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Jan 20, 2015
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Jun 29, 2012
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Abstract
A downspout hinge system where a plurality of downspout hinges are used as a one-size-fits-all solution for downspouts of a variety of sizes. The system of hinges utilize a first downspout hinge and a second downspout hinge coupling a downspout to a downspout extension. The downspout hinges are coupled to opposing surfaces of the downspout, including opposing sides of the same horizontal surface. Alternatively the downspout hinge may be coupled to opposing lateral sides of a downspout. Alternatively a downspout hinge may couple to more than one surface of the downspout.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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GPI HOME SOLUTIONS INC | 3636 NORTH 222ND STREET ELKHORN NE 68022 |
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- 2012 Application Filing Year
- E05D Class
- 292 Applications Filed
- 210 Patents Issued To-Date
- 71.92 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Bailey, Lance D | Elkhorn, US | 8 | 103 |
# of filed Patents : 8 Total Citations : 103 |
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- 8 Citation Count
- E05D Class
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