Christopher B Noble

US Patent:

60418257, Mar 28, 2000

Filed:

Jan 16, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/007932

Inventors:

Jeffrey E. Smith - Alpharetta GA
Christopher D. Noble - Matthews NC

Assignee:

Gutter World, Inc. - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

F16L 1111

US Classification:

138109

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.

US Patent:

62237772, May 1, 2001

Filed:

Oct 18, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/420285

Inventors:

Jeffrey E. Smith - Alpharetta GA
Christopher D. Noble - Mooresville NC

Assignee:

Gutter World, Inc. - Altanta GA

International Classification:

F16L 1111

US Classification:

138109

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.