Gutter cleaning device
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United States of America Patent
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May 24, 2016
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Apr 27, 2015
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Abstract
The gutter cleaning device removes wet or dry debris in the gutter after being attached to a leaf blower, and is designed to be used while standing on the ground to reach gutters at the first, second and even third story levels without the need for a ladder. The gutter cleaning device includes a nozzle arranged at an angle to the gutter so that the flow of air drives debris in a direction away from the operator, and a fluid-driven agitation device powered simply by air pressure to mechanically stir up heavy debris in the gutter or to prevent the debris from clogging the nozzle. In addition, the gutter cleaning device includes a plough that protrudes forward relative to the nozzle and mechanically lifts compacted debris from the gutter to be blown away by the same flow of air that is used to drive the agitation device.
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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VIPER TOOL COMPANY LLC | 1310 IROQUOIS PLACE ANN ARBOR MI 48104 |
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- 2015 Application Filing Year
- E01H Class
- 135 Applications Filed
- 106 Patents Issued To-Date
- 78.52 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Ashton-Miller, James A | Ann Arbor, US | 13 | 147 |
# of filed Patents : 13 Total Citations : 147 | |||
Terrell, Jeffrey E | Ann Arbor, US | 5 | 25 |
# of filed Patents : 5 Total Citations : 25 |
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- 5 Citation Count
- E01H Class
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