Downspout extension
AssigneeGSW Inc.
InventorStephen Handley
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Abstract
A repositionable downspout extension is formed as an integral blow molded plastic component having three distinct sections. A downspout connector end merges with a corrugated extendible middle section which terminates in a drainage pipe connector. The downspout connector includes two rectangular sections of different sizes defining two different securing segments for engaging two different sizes of downspouts. The middle section is of a pleated configuration and is of variable length by expanding or collapsing of the pleats. The drainage pipe connector is a circular connector for connecting with commonly used corrugated plastic pipe or rigid plastic pipe. In a preferred embodiment the downspout connector end also includes a connector for insertion and retention in the corrugated middle section.
Claims12
A repositionable downspout extension comprising an integral plastic component having a downspout connector end, a corrugated middle section of extendable length, and a drainage pipe connector end;
- said downspout connector end including a large generally rectangular connector for connecting with a downspout of a first known size which merges with a smaller generally rectangular connector for connecting with a downspout of a second known size smaller than said first known size;
- said corrugated middle section being generally of a rectangular section having a series of expandable pleats movable between a collapsed position of a short length through a center position to an expanded position of a length much greater than said short length, said pleats allowing said downspout extension to be easily bent for changes in direction or repositioning;
- said drainage pipe connector end comprising a circular collar which on one side thereof tapers inwardly and merges with said corrugated middle section and is open on an opposite side, said collar being of a width to allow effective connection with a drainage pipe.
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