Patent ID: 7568640
Filing Date: 2009-08-04
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
1. A debris removal apparatus for use in a gutter comprising: a mounting plate attached to said gutter, having a hole defined therein; a power source attached to a top of said mounting plate; a shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein said shaft is attached to said power source at said first end, and wherein said shaft extends through said hole defined in said mounting plate; a hub attached to said second end of said shaft, said hub having a plurality of spokes extending therefrom; and an activation device capable of activating and deactivating the power source, wherein the activation device is selected from the group consisting of: whereby said apparatus is mounted on said gutter and is configured such that the hub is located directly over a downspout opening and wherein said apparatus removes debris from said gutter to prevent clogging and flooding.