Patents by Inventor John K. Porter

John K. Porter has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20040031209
    Abstract: A collection device for a gutter is provided. The device includes a housing having an upper open end sealably connectable to the gutter about a bottom opening in the gutter and a lower end and a screen extending from the lower end through the housing to the upper end. A first compartment is formed on one side of the screen within the housing to receive water and debris as they enter the bottom opening. A second compartment is formed on another side of the screen to substantially receive only water flowing through the bottom opening and into the first compartment. A down spout outlet is formed on the lower end in the second compartment. A debris outlet formed in the lower end of the first compartment and a trap door is sealably connectable to the lower end to enclose the debris outlet to contain the debris.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventor: John K. Porter