Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Cover with surface water receiver at eave or valley
Patent
1995-01-03
1996-08-27
Wood, Wynn E.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Cover with surface water receiver at eave or valley
52 16, 52 12, 248 482, E04D 1306
Patent
active
055489311
ABSTRACT:
A quick cleaning gutter system that attaches to the fascia of a building to collect and channel water from the roof to the building base. A shelf prevents damage to the gutter system. The gutter comprises several independently rotatable channels that are supported by several fixtures. The channels form a downwardly sloping liquid flow path. Rotatable connectors seal the junctures between the channels. The channels periodically intersect downspouts that redirect the water downwardly into drains. The downspouts may also be attached to the channels by connectors to facilitate channel rotation. The downspouts may be fixed or rotatable. The fixtures comprise a bracket assembly that captivates a rotatable inner collar. Preferably, a tongue and groove captivates the collar within the bracket assembly while permitting collar rotation. The collars revolve to rotate the channels. Spaced apart actuating cables extend from selected fixtures. Each cable is entrained about the collar within an internal channel defined on the collar periphery. A tab secures an end of the cable. In operation, the user manipulates the gutter by grasping the cable and forcefully pulling it. This motion rotates the channels. The channels have a bead formed along their upper, exterior edge to accumulate debris during initial rotation. Rotation ceases abruptly when a tab contacts the cable, and accumulated debris is expelled outwardly from the gutters in response to shock.
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Carver Stephen D.
Keisling Trent C.
Wood Wynn E.
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