US 2026/0176877 A1 · Remotely Installable and Removable Gutter Strainer

Abstract

The present invention introduces a portable gutter and downspout cleaning device for use with leaf blowers, featuring a blower nozzle with a rotatable elbow, flat plastic tubing, and a gutter cleaning nozzle with an extension pole socket. The tubing length is customizable for various gutter heights and accessibilities, and fastening components ensure airtight connections between the tubing and nozzles, transforming the tubing into an extended air conduit. For downspout cleaning, air pressure from the blower inflates the tubing within the downspout, using the downspout as an extended air conduit to facilitate debris removal. The rotatable connection incorporates tiered outer teeth and internal grooves with cross-channels, enabling secure assembly and rotational movement. A locking mechanism restricts the teeth from passing through the cross-channels, preventing unintended disconnection. This invention offers a cost-effective, adaptable solution for cleaning both gutters and downspouts safely from ground level, significantly reducing the risks associated with ladder-related injuries.

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Dependent claims

A gutter strainer configured for remote installation and removal, comprising:

a strainer-body including a strainer-basket having a plurality of perforations configured to allow water and small debris to pass while preventing larger debris from clogging a downspout, and at least one wing extending from the bottom of the strainer-basket to provide lateral stability;
a strainer-handle positioned at the top of the strainer-body, the strainer-handle comprising a hook-receiver configured to engage with a pole hook for remote installation and removal, and at least one strainer-handle-arm having a handle-pivot configured to form a pivot connection with the strainer-body;
and a downspout-outlet-locator positioned beneath the strainer-body, the downspout-outlet-locator comprising at least two downspout-outlet-locator-arms extending downward to provide alignment and stability relative to the strainer-body, and at least two sloped arms converging to form a bottom portion, wherein the bottom portion is shaped as a wedge, cone, pyramid, or other suitable geometrical configuration to guide the downspout-outlet-locator into a downspout outlet during installation.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Remotely Installable and Removable Gutter Strainer

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