Patent ID: 6647670
Filing Date: 2003-11-18
Classification: E04D,Y02A,Y10T

Abstract:
A down spout extension system, comprising:a rain gutter having a bottom opening; a down spout having an upper end attached to the bottom opening of the gutter and having a lower end extending down toward a ground surface; an extension spout having a proximal end pivotally attached to the lower end of the down spout and having a distal end movable between an upright storage position and an extended working position; an insert disposed within the upper end of the down spout in fluid communication with the gutter; a hose attached to the insert and disposed to extend within the down spout and within the extension spout to the distal end thereof; and a ballast container attached to the distal end of the extension spout and disposed in fluid communication with the gutter through the hose.