Combination water-directing device and method

Abstract

A multi-functioning water-directing device is described comprising an input garden hose coupler, a series of straight pipe sections, an U-shaped transition pipe section, a straight output water-directing jetting segment, and a handle all coupled together by a plurality of coupling means. As a result, fluid flow can be directed both downstream and upstream relative to said handle and eventually exit from the jetting segment in a desired output pattern. In accordance with one aspect, the handle (positioned in parallel contact with at least the U-shaped transition section and the jetting segment and in series contact with at least the input hose coupler), is constructed so that its interior is placed in fluid contact with passing fluid stream wherein the weight of the contained fluid adds handling stability as the device is dynamically moved through a series of working positions such as relative to an overhead rain gutter and high riding motor vehicle. After assembly, the axes of symmetry of the following elements are coincident: the input hose coupler, the series of straight pipe sections, the U-shaped transition pipe section and the handle. As a result, a common working plane is defined through such axes whereby surprisingly flexibility of operations results. In a preferred form, the device is formed of light-weight plastic piping and associated couplers thus permitting the device to span relatively large vertical or horizontal distances. Operational and assembly steps are also described.