Patents by Inventor Vincent Kehs

Vincent Kehs 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: 8602066
    Abstract: A low profile downspout extension is formed in multiple segments including a flexible conduit component, a splash block component and an extension component. An adapter is selectively connectable to the inlet portion of the flexible conduit component to allow mounting to a small downspout. The splash block component transitions from a circular inlet into a low profile rectangular configuration with an internal weir that prevents a back-flow of water into the circular portion. The low profile rectangular sections are formed with ribbed side walls and a crowned top surface to provide strength without requiring reinforcement. The flexible conduit portion includes a rectangular inlet, a circular outlet and a corrugated central portion that allows the selective orientation of the inlet relative to the outlet. The adapter includes a deflectable attachment tab that locks into an attachment rib on the inlet portion of the flexible conduit component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: Euramax International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. Bell, John J. McNichol, Joseph K. Wolf, J. Michael Connelly, Vincent Kehs, Jeffrey C. Bowling
  • Publication number: 20120125465
    Abstract: A low profile downspout extension is formed in multiple segments including a flexible conduit component, a splash block component and an extension component. An adapter is selectively connectable to the inlet portion of the flexible conduit component to allow mounting to a small downspout. The splash block component transitions from a circular inlet into a low profile rectangular configuration with an internal weir that prevents a back-flow of water into the circular portion. The low profile rectangular sections are formed with ribbed side walls and a crowned top surface to provide strength without requiring reinforcement. The flexible conduit portion includes a rectangular inlet, a circular outlet and a corrugated central portion that allows the selective orientation of the inlet relative to the outlet. The adapter includes a deflectable attachment tab that locks into an attachment rib on the inlet portion of the flexible conduit component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Robert B. Bell, John J. McNichol, Joseph K. Wolf, J. Michael Connelly, Vincent Kehs, Jeffrey C. Bowling
  • Publication number: 20120049511
    Abstract: A downspout extension has multiple connector segments at each opposing end of a flexible central portion to allow the connection of the downspout extension to substantially any conventional downspout configuration. The multiple connector segments at each respective end of the downspout extension are arranged in order of increasing size in terms of cross-sectional area from the outermost segment to the connector segment adjacent the central portion. Rectangular segment configurations are located at one end of the downspout extension to correspond to the majority of conventional downspout configurations, while the opposing end of the downspout extension is formed with circular connector segments which for connection to drainage pipes so that the downspout extension will direct rainwater from the downspout into the drainage pipe. Cut lines are formed adjacent to each of the connector segments to facilitate the removal of the outermost connector segments when the smaller connector segments are not needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Robert B. Bell, John J. McNichol, Joseph K. Wolf, J. Michael Connelly, Vincent Kehs
  • Publication number: 20090139180
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for channeling water flowing off the roof of a structure. In one embodiment, the water channeling system includes a gutter, a gutter cover and a clip. The clip is configured to be positioned substantially within the channel defined by the gutter and to engage an inner surface of the gutter lip and a concave portion of the front wall of the gutter. The clip defines an upwardly directed groove that is configured to receive the front edge of the gutter cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Vincent Kehs, Robert Newswanger, Michael Connelly, Joe Wolf, Terry Hoffman, Drew Samples, Ben Bell