Patent ID: 10329091

Abstract:
A collapsible chute for conveying materials with a tubular main body of flexible material with an entrance opening, an exit opening, and a body portion between the entrance and exit openings. A first reinforcing band is fixed to surround the body portion adjacent to the entrance opening, and a first plurality of loops is spaced along the first reinforcing band. A second reinforcing band is fixed to surround the body portion spaced from the first reinforcing band and spaced from the exit opening, and a second plurality of loops is spaced along the second reinforcing band. A third reinforcing band can be fixed to surround the body portion between the first and second reinforcing bands, and a third plurality of loops is spaced along the third reinforcing band. A method for debris removal comprises affixing the entrance opening of the body portion of the main body to an opening of a building structure and evacuating debris through the main body of the collapsible chute.