# US 8,739,362 B1 · Gutter cleaning attachment for a leaf blower > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,739,362 B1 - Document ID: US8739362B1 - Status: Granted - Kind: B1 - Application number: 13/476,521 - Filed: 2012-05-21 - Granted: 2014-06-03 - Earliest claimed: 2012-05-21 - Applicants: Richard V. Conder - Inventors: Richard V. Conder - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8739362B1 ## CPC - E04D 13/0765: {Cleaning tools} - B08B 5/02: Cleaning by the force of jets, e.g. blowing-out cavities {(airguns or nozzles per se B05B1/005)} - B08B 9/00: Cleaning hollow articles by methods or apparatus specially adapted thereto - E04D: ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS (coverings of outer walls by plaster or other porous material E04F13/00) - B08B: CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL ## Abstract A gutter cleaning attachment for a leaf blower comprises an elongated angled pipe assembly adaptably attached to an existing leaf blower. An upper portion of the attachment is inserted into the gutter portion of a structure allowing propelled air from the leaf blower to remove debris such as leaves, twigs, silt, insect nests, seed pods, and other similar items. The safety of the user is improved by avoiding the use of ladders or climbing on roofs to perform gutter cleaning. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A gutter cleaner attachment, comprising: a rigid extension member having a coupling at a distal end; an adapter assembly having a tubular “bell-shaped” adapter housing with a proximal end dimensioned to receive a leaf blower exhaust tube and a distal end dimensioned to receive said extension member; a rigid, telescoping length adjustable “J”-shaped plastic pipe assembly having a distal end with an upper adjustable arm and a proximal end mating with said distal end of said extension member; and, a nozzle assembly attached to said upper adjustable arm; wherein air flow from the leaf blower passing through said nozzle assembly can remove debris from a gutter. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The gutter cleaner attachment according to claim 1, further comprising clamps for attaching said adapter assembly to said leaf blower exhaust tube and to said extension member. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The gutter cleaner attachment according to claim 2, further including a gasket between said adapter assembly and said leaf blower. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The gutter cleaner attachment according to claim 1, wherein said adapter assembly is comprised of a semi-rigid material. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The gutter cleaner attachment according to claim 1, wherein said “J-shaped” plastic pipe assembly and said extension member are connected by a compression collar. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The gutter cleaner attachment according to claim 1, wherein said extension member is comprised of a plurality of members. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The gutter cleaner attachment according to claim 1, wherein said adjustable arm includes a plurality of interconnected fittings and joints. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The gutter cleaner attachment according to claim 7, wherein said plurality of interconnected fittings and joints are threaded together using compression fittings and seals. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The gutter cleaner attachment according to claim 1, wherein said nozzle assembly includes a debris shield. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The gutter cleaner attachment according to claim 9, wherein said nozzle assembly further includes spiral features for increasing air velocity. ### Claim 11 A gutter cleaner attachment, comprising: a rigid, telescoping length adjustable “J”-shaped plastic pipe assembly having a distal end with an upper adjustable arm and a proximal end; an adapter assembly having a tubular “bell-shaped” adapter housing with a proximal end dimensioned to receive a leaf blower exhaust tube and a distal end dimensioned to receive said proximal end of said “J”-shaped plastic pipe assembly; and, a nozzle assembly attached to said upper adjustable arm; wherein air flow from the leaf blower passing through said nozzle assembly can remove debris from a gutter. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The gutter cleaner attachment according to claim 11, further comprising clamps for attaching said adapter assembly to said leaf blower exhaust tube and to said “J”-shaped plastic pipe assembly. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The gutter cleaner attachment according to claim 12, further including a gasket between said adapter assembly and said leaf blower. ### Claim 14 (depends on 11) The gutter cleaner attachment according to claim 11, wherein said adapter assembly is comprised of a semi-rigid material. ### Claim 15 (depends on 11) The gutter cleaner attachment according to claim 11, wherein “J”-shaped plastic pipe assembly is comprised of a plurality of members. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The gutter cleaner attachment according to claim 11, wherein said adjustable arm includes a plurality of interconnected fittings and joints. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The gutter cleaner attachment according to claim 16, wherein said plurality of interconnected fittings and joints are threaded together using compression fittings and seals. ### Claim 18 (depends on 11) The gutter cleaner attachment according to claim 11, wherein said nozzle assembly includes a debris shield. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The gutter cleaner attachment according to claim 18, wherein said nozzle assembly further includes spiral features for increasing air velocity.