Patent ID: 11866944
Assignee: nan
Field: Civil engineering (Other fields)
Classification: CPC E | IPC E

Claim 17:
18. A device for installing a length of rain gutter, the device comprising:
a grasping portion comprising:
a first fin and a second fin, each comprising a length of angle stock; and
a scissors apparatus positioned between the first fin and the second fin, the scissors apparatus comprising a plurality of arms each of substantially equivalent length in rotational communication with one another;

wherein the scissors apparatus is configured to permit the first and second fins to be positioned at any number of lengths from one another to immobilize the grasping portion beneath an eave;
wherein each of the first fin, the second fin, and the plurality of arms comprise aluminum;
a support portion comprising:
a platform;
a horizontal gutter positioning apparatus; and
a height adjustment apparatus, including a hand screw;

wherein the support portion is linked to and adapted to extend outwardly from the grasping portion away from the scissors apparatus;
wherein the height adjustment apparatus is configured to allow the height of the platform and the horizontal gutter positioning apparatus to be adjusted by rotation of the hand screw; and
wherein the platform and horizontal gutter positioning apparatus are configured to contact and immobilize the length of rain gutter.