Gutter End Spout

Gutter end designed to minimize clogs

From:

GutterCurvedEnd

 

To this:

GutterEnd

To This:

GutterFinalDesign

 

Issues:

  • Retrofitting to existing structures
    • Cut existing gutter 1 to 6 inches from existing downspout hole
    • Affix new gutter end piece using existing end cap technology
  • Utilizing existing downspout yet collecting rain from the end of the roof
    • Affix 12 degree “V” shaped plate from end of roof angled 12 degrees inward to where the cut was made, approximately
  • Odd shape of the gutter and transition to shape of downspout
  • Accommodating many gutter shapes

 

Existing Patents:

Most similar to John’s concept drain:

https://www.google.com/patents/US20080066390?dq=gutter+downspout+end+cap&hl=en&sa=X&ei=81MbUrSfN4Wz4APYpYHgCA&ved=0CGIQ6AEwBzgK

Other existing patented ideas:

https://www.google.com/patents/US8272170?dq=gutter+downspout+end+cap&hl=en&sa=X&ei=5FUbUqS-MvSs4APimoDYCw&ved=0CDMQ6AEwADha