Patent ID: 6223777
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: E04D,Y10S

Abstract:
An integrally molded, repositionable connector in combination with a gutter or gutter downspout, the gutter or gutter downspout having a rectangular cross-sectional end, said connector for connection to the rectangular cross-sectional end of the gutter or gutter downspout, said connector comprising:an elongate body having first and second ends and having a generally rectangular cross section defined by a first pair of arcuate segments, a second pair of arcuate segments, and a plurality of third arcuate segments, each of said arcuate segments having a radius of curvature;said first pair of arcuate segments having a radius of curvature that is larger than the radius of curvature of said second pair of arcuate segments, thereby defining said generally rectangular cross section;said third arcuate segments being smaller than the radii of curvature of said first pair of arcuate segments and said second pair of arcuate segments and defining rounded corners of said cross section;said body comprising a plurality of collapsible corrugations, said collapsible corrugations comprising lockable annular members that allow said body to extend, contract, bend, and lock into selectable lengths and angular positions; andfirst and second end connector portions affixed at said first and second ends, respectively.