Abstract: A device for separating debris and other material from rainwater as it flows into a downpipe from a roof gutter is disclosed. The device has a compartment for fitting to the upper end of a downpipe. The compartment has a horizontally pivoted perforated drum which rotates when rainwater and entrained debris from an overhead gutter impinges on it such that the rainwater passes through the perforations in the drum into the associated downpipe and the debris is ejected outside of the device by the rotation of the drum.

Abstract: The invention is a system for the processing and recycling of water. Rain water or snow from a roof or other areas that collect rain water is transferred via a down spout to a rain water storage vessel. This water is transferred with a holding tank transfer pipe from the vessel to an unpurified water reservoir. A second source of water is the household domestic waste water, defined as gray water, transferred via waste water pipe to a septic tank then via discharge pipe to a open bottom ground reservoirs. The water from the dry well is transferred via unpurified water reservoir pipe from the dry well to the unpurified water reservoir. A third source of water, well water, (which can include commercial water) is transferred via well water pipe to the unpurified water reservoir. Water from the unpurified water reservoir is dispensed via a water distribution mechanism. The water distribution system further has a suction pipe which ducts water to a purification distribution system.

Abstract: A snap lock device is disclosed for hingedly securing an extension to a downspout. The device includes a first member having a head and a shank extending from the head. The shank extends through a first hole defined by the extension and through a second hole defined by the downspout. A second member cooperates with the first member and the second member defines an aperture for the locking reception therein of the shank for locking the extension and downspout together.

Abstract: An automatic eaves trough downspout includes a first conduit and a second conduit. The first conduit has a coupling socket. The second conduit has a hollow cylindrical coupling body is adapted to fit in the socket to form a pivotal connection. A pair of pivot pins serve as an axle for relative pivotal movement of the first conduit and the second conduit. A torsion spring overlies at least one of the pivot pins to bias the second conduit into a substantially vertical stored position. A ratchet engagement is provided between the pivot pin and the socket of the first conduit, which permits rotational movement pin in the first direction to increase spring tension and resists rotational movement in the second direction.

Abstract: Splay nozzle apparatus attached to the outlet end of a lateral spout, to splay the water laterally from the outlet to overcome the problem of erosion of the ground as had on direct flow from a lateral spout onto the ground.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method are aimed at reducing flood risk from stormwater draining from a property (1). The apparatus is adapted in use to retain stormwater at the property (1) releasing it from the property and comprises a container (6) which in use is located underneath or proximal to a building (2) of the property (1), and a control chamber (3) with which the container (6) is in fluid communication. The apparatus is operatively connected in use by at least one conduit (4) to drainage means (5) sourced externally from the building to receive stormwater into the container (6) by way of the control chamber (3), and is further operatively connected in use to at least a second conduit (7) to which stormwater exits from the container (6) by way of the control chamber (3). A level of stormwater in the control chamber (3) determines the inflow and outflow of stormwater into and from the container (6). Debris is prevented at the control chamber from entering into the container and passing to the second conduit (7).

Abstract: Externally mounted downspouts normally discharge water adjacent to a building's foundation. The drain spout of the present invention fits onto such downspouts to redirect the water away from the building's foundation, and is constructed of a durable and resilient rubber to avoid permanent deformation and blockage of its internal channel, and thus avoid moisture or water backing up into the foundation of the building. The drain spout is preferrably square or rectangular in shape, is four to five feet (1.2 to 1.5 meters) long, and is constructed of a pliable rubber forming at least a ⅛ inch (3.2 mm) thick wall having smooth inner walls and external ribs. Such construction avoids breaking, squashing, flattening, bending, or other damage of the drain spout, and provides resistance to impact, abrasion and tearing.

Abstract: A box gutter connector is in the form of a trough having first and second limbs for connection to gutters, one limb being for connection to a box gutter and having its outer surface shaped to aid spread and keying of adhesive/sealant between the connector and the box gutter.

Abstract: A debris-filtering downspout and other water runoff conduits and receptacles are disclosed, and include a Coanda screen mounted within a conduit, a culvert, a storm water conveyance or secured to a water collection basin. The Coanda screen provides high water throughput and is self-cleaning while effectively filtering debris contained in an incoming water stream.

Abstract: An automatic downspout system for automatically extending a downspout during periods of precipitation and retracting the downspout during periods of no precipitation. The automatic downspout system includes an upper tube, a lower tube having a lower reservoir, wherein the lower tube is slidably positioned about a lower end of the upper tube, a lower opening and a side opening within the lower tube, a downspout member pivotally attached to the lower tube, and a ballasting structure connected to the lower tube and the downspout member for extending the downspout member when the lower tube is lowered.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a gutter system for channelling rainwater from a building The gutter system includes gutter sections that are interconnected with joint members having gaskets incorporated thereon. Each gutter section has a substantially hollow space defined between inner and outer walls that are spanned by a plurality of ribs.

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.

Abstract: The downspouts attach to the building by flanges extending from the downspout. The downspouts are attachable to standard gutters and elbows. At the corner of a building, downspouts are attachable to each wall forming the corner and an insert extends between the two downspouts to create a seamless appearance. Siding, brick, or other wall covering for the building extends from the downspouts. Downspouts also can be used in a corner or building, the inside corner of a building having a pair of flanges attachable to the building. Also, the downspouts can be attachable to a post, such as on a porch. The downspout may also contain a right-angle turn. In a right-angle turn, a trap is provided for the easy cleaning of the vertical downspout.

Abstract: An automatic down spout extension system including an extension spout pivotally attached to the lower end of a down spout, and a ballast container attached to the distal end of the extension spout. An insert including a number of side openings is attached at the upper end of the down spout, and a hose extends from the bottom of the insert to the ballast container. Rainwater from the rain gutter flows down the down spout and a portion of the water flows through the hose and fills the ballast container at the end of the extension spout. The weight of the water in the ballast container causes the extension spout to move to an extended working position. A spring interconnecting the extension spout and the down spout biases the extension spout in an upright storage position. A drain opening in the ballast container allows water to run out, and when the rain stops and the container empties, the spring pulls the extension spout to an upright storage position.

Abstract: A flow control mechanism for an eaves trough downspout has a primary flow path through a housing from an inlet to a first outlet. A tubular arm extends from the housing and has a first end is in fluid communication with a second outlet. A deflector is pivotally secured within the housing for movement between a deflecting position and an inoperative position. In the deflecting position, the deflector deflects a liquid stream flowing along the primary flow path to a secondary flow path through the second outlet. A linkage extends through the tubular arm. A float is positioned at the second end of the tubular arm and suspended from a second end of the linkage. Movement of the deflector between the deflecting position and the inoperative position is tied by the linkage to the position of the float.

Abstract: A debris-filtering downspout and other water runoff conduits and receptacles are disclosed, and include a Coanda screen mounted within a conduit, a culvert, a storm water conveyance or secured to a water collection basin. The Coanda screen provides high water throughput and is self-cleaning while effectively filtering debris contained in an incoming water stream.

Abstract: A temporary water drainage system having a tubular length of flexible water-proof material (25) and a fastening device (15) on at least one end where the material (25) can be connected to a water source (20). The fastening device (15) may be an adhesive material or it could be a form of clamp (26) or a sleeve which passes over the tubular length of flexible water-proof material (25). The length of flexible water-proof material (25) may, at its end away from the water source be connected to a stormwater drain or the like or can pass any water received therein to waste in some other way.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preventing the blockage of an internal corner roof gutter (31). An opening is formed at the intersection of the two gutters (12, 13) and a rainwater head (30) with attached downpipe is fitted under the opening. The rainwater head can be designed to include an arcuate section (32) which extends between the two faces of the gutter.

Abstract: A joining system for tubular members having attaching members and two types of stabilizing members. A first type of stabilizing member is used to attach two tubular members at a plurality of angularities and a second type is used to attach two tubular members at a ninety degree angle. One tubular member is attached to another tubular member by a groove in a stabilizing member being positioned against a first tubular member, another groove of the stabilizing member being positioned against a second tubular member at a desired angle. The attaching member is positioned through holes in the tubular members and stabilizing members. The system includes two wing nut wrenches for attaching tubular members to each other. One wing nut wrench can also be used as a petcock wrench. Two jig systems for holding tubular members in place while holes are drilled therethrough are also disclosed, as is a method for joining tubular members.

Abstract: A box gutter connector in the form of a trough having first and second limbs for connection to gutters, one limb being for connection to a box gutter and having its outer surface shaped to aid spread and keying of adhesive/sealant between the connector and the box gutter.

Abstract: A stormwater overflow downpipe (10) has a pipe (14, 16) for directing stormwater from a roof gutter (18) to an underground stormwater drain pipe (20), and has stormwater egress means or apertures (22) formed in the pipe for allowing stormwater rising up within the pipe to exit the downpipe (10) therethrough. Particularly, the plurality of apertures (22) are formed through at least one wall (21) of the pipe.

Abstract: A debris collection device 10 for a gutter downspout 21 includes a transparent enclosure 12 having an inlet 16 and outlet 18 that are configured to snugly insert into corresponding portions of the gutter downspout 21. A cylindrically configured debris collection screen 60 is removably installed in the enclosure 12 via a lid 48 in a cover 46 over a vertically positioned aperture 34 in the enclosure 12. The debris collection screen 60 is deformable and resilient to provide a debris collection member capable of “flattening” as more debris 65 is captured by the screen 60 thereby allowing unobstructed water flow through the enclosure 12. The transparent enclosure 12, debris collection screen 60 and lid 48 cooperate to allow an individual access to the screen 60 for removing captured debris 65 from the screen 60 without removing the screen 60 from the enclosure 12.

Abstract: A water holding and dispersing apparatus for catching and retaining rainwater for later watering usage. The water holding and dispersing apparatus includes a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a back wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. The housing comprises a substantially rigid material. A supply pipe is positioned nearer the top wall than the bottom wall and has a first end fluidly coupled to the housing. A second end of the supply pipe is fluidly coupled to a gutter of a dwelling such that water in the gutter will flow into the housing through the supply pipe. A first drainage pipe is fluidly coupled to the first side wall and is located generally adjacent to the bottom wall. The first drainage pipe has a valve thereon for selectively opening and closing the first drainage pipe.

Abstract: The present invention is a rain water downspout for shooting water away from a building. It includes a vertical downspout column for receiving and holding rainwater. The downspout column has an outlet at its lower end. A buoyant column inside the downspout column rests on the bottom of the downspout column and blocks the downspout column outlet until the downspout column fills with enough water to cause the buoyant column to float. A nozzle is attached to the downspout outlet. The nozzle can be oriented to shoot a stream of water away from the building. When the buoyant column inside the downspout rises, water flows out of the downspout column under pressure and shoots out from the nozzle away from the building.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a diverter and to a method that prevents rainwater from seeping behind siding or under roofing material, yet at the same time does not allow the buildup of debris creating a back up of water or allow the formation of ice dams to create a back up of water. In one form the present invention is installed to a vertical wall at a juncture between the vertical wall and an edge of a sloped roof to prevent water flowing along a roof-wall juncture from seeping behind siding located on the vertical wall and shingles located on the sloped roof. The invention comprises a back wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall in the form of an open sided box. The open side extends outwardly from the vertical wall to serve as an exit, with the top wall having at least one access opening.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preventing the blockage of an internal corner roof gutter (31). An opening is formed at the intersection of the two gutters (12, 13) and a rainwater head (30) with attached downpipe is fitted under the opening. The rainwater head can be designed to include an arcuate section (32) which extends between the two faces of the gutter.

Abstract: A snap lock device is disclosed for hingedly securing an extension to a downspout. The device includes a first member having a head and a shank extending from the head. The shank extends through a first hole defined by the extension and through a second hole defined by the downspout. A second member cooperates with the first member and the second member defines an aperture for the locking reception therein of the shank for locking the extension and downspout together.

Abstract: An overflow chute (1) for guttering, the chute comprising an elongate member (2) having a substantially U-shaped cross-section and including a weir or barrier (10) therein intermediate an overflow spout (3) and an inlet (4) adapted to engage a section of guttering. In a preferred arrangement, the inlet (4) includes male (18) and female (17) coupling portions to link the chute (1) to standard section of guttering (not shown). The inlet (4) further includes a downpipe connector (5) having a through-body aperture (2) for directing rainwater into a downpipe (D). The aperture (6) is protected by a leaf guard (15) to prevent an accumulation of debris in the downpipe (D).

Abstract: A gutter cleaner comprises a float portion and a stem portion. The float portion comprises a float piece that typically has a size larger than the downspout opening of a gutter in which the gutter cleaner is installed. Accordingly, the float will not flow down or become lodged in the downspout. The float piece is made of materials or in a manner such that the float piece will be raised within the gutter when water flows there through. The stem portion typically is attached to the float portion and extends downwardly into the downspout of the gutter. As rainwater flows into the gutter and down the downspout, the water will raise the float while the stem portion will remain extending downwardly into the downspout. The flow of the water agitates the stem and the float regions of the gutter cleaner. This agitation action reduces the buildup of small twigs and pine needles at the downspout region, thereby facilitating the flow of debris and water down the downspout and out of the gutter.

Abstract: A corner piece is provided for an external corner of a wall structure for use with baseboard channel members adapted to have carpet strips mounted thereon. The corner piece has an external cylindrical configuration extending between two side walls perpendicular to each other. An inner surface of the corner piece is formed by a notch defining two walls perpendicular to each other and perpendicular to the side walls, respectively. A pair of flanges are integrally molded with the corner piece and extend outwardly perpendicular to the side walls of the corner piece for engagement in complementary cut-out portions of a carpet channel member.

Abstract: A gutter and downspout system for retractably mounting to a structure and facilitating clean out and prevention of breakage due to ice dam buildup. The system includes a gutter arrangement that retractably mounts to the structure and facilitates clean out and prevention of breakage due to ice dam buildup and a downspout arrangement that detachably mounts to the gutter arrangement and retractably mounts to the structure and facilitates clean out and prevention of breakage due to ice dam buildup. The gutter arrangement includes a bracket that retractably mounts to the structure and a gutter that detachably mounts to the bracket. The downspout arrangement includes a bracket that retractably mounts to the structure and a downspout that detachably mounts to the bracket. The bracket of each of the gutter arrangement and the downspout arrangement includes a stationary portion that is affixed to the structure and a movable portion that is pivotally mounted to the stationary portion thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates a water storage and storm water collection and detention system including at least one storage reservoir integrally attached to and extending along the edge of an extremity of a roof of a building structure; wherein the storage reservoir directly receives run-off from the roof. The system further includes at least one outlet, a supply line in communication with the outlet, an overflow outlet, and a float valve assembly connected to the supply line such that the reservoir communicates with a mechanism that allows for the water collected therein to be used with a water consumption apparatus or tap line on demand.

Abstract: This invention is a downspout used to carry water over a roof's surface from one roof plane to another gutter or downspout. The down spout is a rectangular piece of aluminum with granulated surface to match the color and contour of the roof. This invention will eliminate water stains associated with water coming down from the gutter.

Abstract: A de-icer formed of a solid block of a pressed, granulated salt has at least a top portion water-proofed to prevent rapid deterioration due to precipitation. An exposed bottom surface is in contact with the upper surface of a flat, sloped roof to provide wicking absorption of water flowing down the roof into the salt. Absorption of water by the salt leads to release of the resulting saline solution to the surface of the roof, preventing formation of ice on the roof downstream of the de-icer and in the roof drain. The de-icer may be maintained in place on the surface of the roof by an adhesive tape, or by its own weight.

Abstract: A downspout for use with a rain gutter is formed from an elongate member constructed substantially entirely of plastic material. During shipping and storage, the elongate member is maintained in a generally planar configuration that can be coiled on a mandrel. To produce a downspout, a predetermined length of the elongate member is withdrawn from the coil and cut. The elongate member is then configured into a tubular form having a predetermined geometric cross-section, such as a rectangular or oval cross section. Lateral sides of the elongate member define respective connectors that are interlocked to maintain the tubular form.

Abstract: A box gutter connector is in the form of a trough having first and second limbs for connection to gutters, one limb being for connection to a box gutter and having its outer surface shaped to aid spread and keying of adhesive/sealant between the connector and the box gutter.

Abstract: Five examples of the system for waterproofing an outside deck, thereby improving the usefulness of the space below the deck, are disclosed. Both inflexible and flexible panels are used. All panels may be made of fire retardant materials. Examples of both types of panels are installed at the time the deck is constructed and fit between the joists. They consist of panels which may be used in conjunction with each other in order to protect decks of varying widths. The other examples are added to previously constructed decks. One example includes a clip strip which is attached to the bottom of the joists and panels which are attached to the clip strip. A trim piece completes the installation. A second example involves the flexible panel with provisions for connection to a mounting bracket installed between the joists. Another example involves a flexible panel which may be installed by the homeowner along the bottoms of the joists.

Abstract: A connecting piece is provided to be fitted where fascia boards are intended to meet, especially at corners of conservatory roofs. The connecting piece has a front face and a rear face, edges of the rear face being shaped to correspond to the outer profile of the fascia boards and means for retaining the connecting piece between adjacent ends of the fascia boards.

Abstract: A gargoyle style diverter construction (10) for rain gutters (100) wherein the diverter construction (10) includes a mounting unit (11) having a U-shaped mounting member (20) including a mounting plate element (24) and a pair of elongated legs (21), (22) which are formed integrally with a gargoyle style spout unit (12) which includes a bottom panel (31) and a pair of raised side walls (32), (33), which are disposed in a surrounding relationship to a group of fluid outlet openings (105) formed in the exterior side wall (104) of the rain gutter (100).

Abstract: An irrigation ditch liner system comprises a plurality of liner sections including at least one straight conduit section and one corrugated conduit section, each conduit having a semi-cylindrical body portion defining a conduit interior diameter, vertical walls extending from the semi-cylindrical body portion, and end sections having extending end flanges with an interior diameter greater than said conduit interior diameter. A connecting joint is provided with an outer wall and an inner wall, the inner wall having a interior diameter the same as the conduit interior diameter, where the outer wall of the connecting joint further defines a depending lip that captures the end flanges between the inner wall and the outer wall of the connecting joint.

Abstract: The rainwater drainpipe attached to the site where a building and the building stand is pulled, and this invention is related to using it as a wiring passage of the communication cable.

Abstract: A rain gutter cleaning assembly for removing leaves and other debris from a conventional rain gutter thereby allowing unobstructed drainage of water within the rain gutter. The inventive device includes a guide structure having an upper opening, a lower opening and a front opening. The upper opening of the guide structure mates with a gutter opening with the rain gutter. A plurality of prongs are positioned within the guide structure and are inclined toward the front opening and extend outwardly through the front opening a finite distance. A funnel structure is attachable to the lower opening of the guide structure for connecting to a conventional downspout. In operation, when leaves accumulate within the rain gutter the wind blows the dried leaves about the rain gutter. When the leaves approach the gutter opening, they fall through the guide structure and slide upon the plurality of prongs out through the front opening thereby not allowing the leaves to obstruct the downspout.

Abstract: A horizontal joint between upper and lower building panels, as well as a building wall including such a horizontal joint, in which a liquid diverting arrangement includes a gutter with first and second ends and at least one aperture disposed between these ends. Also contemplated are a method and apparatus for forming at least two building panels, in which the panels have different reveal dimensions, and a method and apparatus for forming a building panel in which a first reveal portion is registered while a second reveal portion has been formed at a preselected distance therefrom. Further contemplated are a method and kit for customizably assembling a building wall, in which panels having different thickness dimensions can be interchangeably connected with one another, as well as a method and kit for customizably assembling a building wall, in which on or more decorative profile panels and one or more structural building wall panels can be interchangeably connected with one another.

Abstract: An automatic downspout drain extension that automatically deploys into a downward position upon the weight of an entrained column of fluid. The automatic downspout drain extension includes a downspout member that depends from a gutter and is secured to a wall of a structure to which the gutter is mounted. The terminal end of the downspout is connected to a flexible elbow having a first end and a second end. The flexible elbow is secured between the downspout and the extension member. The extension member is an elongated conduit that includes an energy dissipater carried by the distal end of the extension member. The energy dissipater includes a liquid absorbing insert. A spring member biases the extension member in the upright position.

Abstract: This invention is directed to rain gutters and, more particularly, to a gutter system for use with a dwelling that is easy to clean by an individual standing on the ground thereby alleviating the need for a ladder or an individual climbing upon the roof with the inherent dangers therewith.

Abstract: A pivoting gutter assembly is disclosed, in which the gutter can be, during summer months, put into the horizontal collecting position to receive rainwater from the roof and to direct it to a down-spout. For the winter months and or maintenance, the gutters are swung-out to downwards vertical position below the roof cornice thus being protected from damage. The gutter system includes hangers attached to the roof, the hangers each having a bearing. A shaft is inserted into the bearing and the gutter is fixed to the shaft. The system provides for special hangers assuring the correct pitch of the gutters. Also, it contains a down-spout for location above a fixed downward collector for rainwater, thus permitting the gutters to be pivoted from horizontal to vertical position without the need to disconnect the down-spout.

Abstract: A gutter drainer assembly comprising an elongated flat flexible strip that is dimensioned for installation in a rain gutter to prevent clogging of the rain gutter and downspouts. The strip includes two grooves formed therein and extending longitudinally along the length of the strip in parallel spaced relation for folding the strip into an inverted U-shaped channel which is installed in the gutter. The folded strip includes a top portion and two side members with a plurality of scalloped openings formed along the outer edges of the side members to allow water to flow through the openings and into an open channel created by the folded strip installed within the gutter. Pieces of the flexible strip may be connected together to cover the entire length of the gutter including inlet openings for downspouts. The gutter drainer assembly further comprising end members for covering the open ends of the folded strip at the ends of the gutter.

Abstract: An integrally molded, repositionable connector has a collapsible obround body that includes lockable annular members that allow the body portion to extend, compress, bend, and lock into selectable lengths and angular positions. Each lockable annular member includes a static side, a movable side, and a reinforcing bead. Each annular member also has a plurality of arcuate segments defining the obround body. The connector can be extended by manually pulling the movable sides away from the static sides until the movable sides lock into position. The connector can also be compressed by pushing the movable sides towards the static sides until the movable sides lock into position.

Abstract: An elongate ground gutter device designed to be substantially recessed in the ground with the central trough section thereof open above ground. The gutter device is designed to communicate with the downspout of a roof gutter to receive rain water into the trough section and transport it a distance away from the building. The gutter device comprises a trough section having vertical walls terminating in upper reinforcement sections which are supported on the ground surface, and a pair of lower horizontal flanges which are buried below ground, parallel to and underlying the reinforcement sections.

Abstract: A flat roof drainage system is disclosed which utilizes a low point column head which allows the roof to be drained at the center of a structural member located at the low point of the roof. More specifically, the low point column head is a structural extension of a building column and is adapted to permit the attachment of support beams at the column head as well as the placement of a roof drain at the center of the column head so that the roof drain can be place directly at the lowest area of the roof to eliminate standing water.