Patents by Inventor Michael Migliaccio

Michael Migliaccio 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).

  • Device to reduce clogging of gutters
    Patent number: 7909274
    Abstract: A device for reducing clogging of a gutter comprises a housing which fits in a gutter over the downspout. The device contains a motor-driven grinder mechanism which grinds up waterborne leaves and other debris passing through the housing, preferably as they exit through the outlet of the housing to the downspout. Preferably, the device also includes a plunger mechanism which helps push water and debris in the housing through the grinder mechanism. Also, preferable the device includes a water sensor and a debris sensor for operating the motor only when both water and debris are present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Migliaccio
  • Device to reduce clogging of gutters
    Patent number: 7883038
    Abstract: A device for reducing clogging of a gutter comprises a housing which fits in a gutter over the downspout. The device contains a motor-driven grinder mechanism which grinds up waterborne leaves and other debris passing through the housing, preferably as they exit through the outlet of the housing to the downspout. The grinder mechanism preferably comprises one or more rotary type blades located above an inlet of the downspout. The device may also include a plunger mechanism which helps push water and debris in the housing through the grinder mechanism. Also, preferable the device includes a water sensor and a debris sensor for operating the motor only when both water and debris are present.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Inventor: Michael Migliaccio
  • Device to reduce clogging of gutters
    Publication number: 20090283618
    Abstract: A device for reducing clogging of a gutter comprises a housing which fits in a gutter over the downspout. The device contains a motor-driven grinder mechanism which grinds up waterborne leaves and other debris passing through the housing, preferably as they exit through the outlet of the housing to the downspout. The grinder mechanism preferably comprises one or more rotary type blades located above an inlet of the downspout. The device may also include a plunger mechanism which helps push water and debris in the housing through the grinder mechanism. Also, preferable the device includes a water sensor and a debris sensor for operating the motor only when both water and debris are present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventor: Michael Migliaccio
  • Device to reduce clogging of gutters
    Publication number: 20090193723
    Abstract: A device for reducing clogging of a gutter comprises a housing which fits in a gutter over the downspout. The device contains a motor-driven grinder mechanism which grinds up waterborne leaves and other debris passing through the housing, preferably as they exit through the outlet of the housing to the downspout. Preferably, the device also includes a plunger mechanism which helps push water and debris in the housing through the grinder mechanism. Also, preferable the device includes a water sensor and a debris sensor for operating the motor only when both water and debris are present.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Inventor: Michael Migliaccio