Patents Assigned to Gutter World, Inc.
  • Patent number: 6223777
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Gutter World, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Smith, Christopher D. Noble
  • Patent number: 6041825
    Abstract: A repositionable downspout extension that is attached to a downspout to direct rainwater away from a building. The extension is a generally tubular body with first and second ends. The extension comprises a pair of selectively removable adapter portions at each end that allow the extension to be connected to a downspout. An interlockable collar portion is at each end of the extension and interior to the adapter portions. The interlockable collar portions allow a number of the extensions to be connected together to form a downspout extension assembly after the adapter portions are removed. The extension further comprises an adjustable portion between the two collar portions. The adjustable portion comprises collapsible corrugations so that the extension can be bent into a number of positions and hold its position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Assignee: Gutter World, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Smith, Christopher D. Noble
  • Patent number: 5915735
    Abstract: A repositionable downspout extension that is attached to a downspout to direct rainwater away from a building. The extension is a generally cylindrical body with first and second ends. The extension comprises selectively removable adapter portions at each end that allow the extension to be connected to a downspout. An interlockable collar portion is at each end of the extension and interior to the adapter portions. The interlockable collar portions allow a number of the extensions to be connected together to form a downspout extension assembly after the adapter portions are removed. The extension further comprises an adjustable portion between the two collar portions. The adjustable portion comprises collapsible corrugations so that the extension can be bent into a number of positions and hold its position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1999
    Assignee: Gutter World, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher D. Noble
  • Patent number: 5813701
    Abstract: A repositionable downspout extension that is attached to a downspout to direct rainwater away from a building. The extension is a generally cylindrical body with first and second ends. The extension comprises selectively removable adapter portions at each end that allow the extension to be connected to a downspout. An interlockable collar portion is at each end of the extension and interior to the adapter portions. The interlockable collar portions allow a number of the extensions to be connected together to form a downspout extension assembly after the adapter portions are removed. The extension further comprises an adjustable portion between the two collar portions. The adjustable portion comprises collapsible corrugations so that the extension can be bent into a number of positions and hold its position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: Gutter World, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher D. Noble
  • Patent number: 4307976
    Abstract: A gutter screen hinge with a lock is disclosed. The hinge includes a clip to engage the edge of a gutter, and the clip carries one or more hinge loops to receive a wire of the gutter screen for hinging the screen. A finger extends from the clip, the finger having a hook at its end to engage a wire of the screen. The hook engages the screen at a point spaced from the hinge axis, thereby preventing hinging of the screen. The hook and screen are movable relative to each other to release the screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1980
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1981
    Assignee: Gutter World, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan W. Butler