Patent ID: 6139077
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
An apparatus (10) for removing leaves and debris from a roof gutter from a ground position, comprising:an elongated pole (40) having an proximal end and a distal end, and an articulated head unit connected to the proximal end of the pole,first and second blade parts (22, 24) each substantially elongated rectangular in shape,means (26) for connecting the first and second blade parts along their upper ends to allow hinged movement of the first and second blade parts between an open position where their lower ends are spaced apart and closed position where their lower ends are face to face,means (28) mounted between the first and second blade parts for biasing the first and second blade parts into their open position,a grommet (30) rotatably connecting the first blade part and the pole for permitting rotation of the first and second blade parts about the upper end of the pole between a storage position and a plurality of operational positions to adjust the angle of inclination between the pole and the first blade parts, anda length of cord (50) having one end connected to the second blade part and the other end extending through the grommet, and thereby the first blade part and neck part, whereby pulling the other end of the cord draws the first and second blade parts into their closed position.