Patents by Inventor Kevin N. Leahy

Kevin N. Leahy 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).

  • Patent number: 8286390
    Abstract: A removable downspout system for use with conventional gutter systems includes a spout mated with a gutter of the gutter system, a box mated with a downspout for the gutter system, and components for removably mating the downspout fitted with the box to the gutter fitted with the spout. The spout and the box mate with one another, as nested structures, to prevent leakage at the junction between the spout and the box. A base is provided for attaching the downspout to the receiving structure, and a clip cooperates with the base for removably retaining the downspout to the base. As an alternative, a support structure is provided for mating the downspout with an underground system of pipe, and is fitted over the entrance to the underground system of pipe. A clamp is also provided for attaching the downspout to the receiving structure, in cooperation with a clip for removably retaining the downspout to the clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Inventor: Kevin N. Leahy
  • Publication number: 20100126078
    Abstract: A removable downspout system for use with conventional gutter systems includes a spout mated with a gutter of the gutter system, a box mated with a downspout for the gutter system, and components for removably mating the downspout fitted with the box to the gutter fitted with the spout. The spout and the box mate with one another, as nested structures, to prevent leakage at the junction between the spout and the box. A base is provided for attaching the downspout to the receiving structure, and a clip cooperates with the base for removably retaining the downspout to the base. As an alternative, a support structure is provided for mating the downspout with an underground system of pipe, and is fitted over the entrance to the underground system of pipe. A clamp is also provided for attaching the downspout to the receiving structure, in cooperation with a clip for removably retaining the downspout to the clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Kevin N. Leahy
  • Patent number: 5893239
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a gutter tilt actuator for a rain gutter system for a house, building, structure, etc., which facilitates cleaning of a gutter, and more particularly to a gutter tilt actuator, which is utilized to rotate the gutter from a water collecting position to a cleaning position and from a cleaning position to a water collecting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Inventor: Kevin N. Leahy
  • Patent number: 5526611
    Abstract: A self-righting gutter system for a structure. Supports mounted to the structure support a gutter. The gutter can rotate from a first water collecting position to a second cleaning position and self-rights to the first water collecting position. The gutter has a greater thickness along a longitudinal axis thereof. The gutter may be rotated, for example, by using a cable, connected to the gutter or by using a properly weighted pole with a hook by standing on the ground. The gutter returns to the water-collecting position or self-rights by letting go of the cable or by removing the pole from the hook, that is, the variable thickness and corresponding weight of the gutter along the axis, i.e. the center of gravity of the gutter, wants to return to its original position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Inventor: Kevin N. Leahy