Patent ID: 7568640

Claim:
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: a rain sensor and a water director which in conjunction activate said power source during rain storms and a rain catcher having a liquid retaining plate, a hinge and an activation button to activate said power source during rain storms; 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.