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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 07, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 09, 2009
Dimitri Petrov, Montreal, CA;
Dimitri Petrov, Montreal, CA;
Dimitri Petrov Consultants Inc., Montreal, Quebec, CA;
Abstract
The invention relates to means and methods for maintaining a gutter assembly either in the upward, rain-gathering position or in the downward position under the eaves, where it can be cleaned with a water jet. In the downward position, the gutter assembly remains protected from snow and ice sliding from the roof. Brackets fixated to magnetic latches attached to the fascia support the gutter. Closed magnetic latches maintain the gutter assembly in the upward position. Open magnetic latches maintain the gutter assembly in the downward position. Transition from the upward to the downward position, or vice versa, is achieved from the ground by means of a hook and a U-shaped fork attached to a pole. If the gutter is left in the upward position in winter, snow and ice sliding from the roof will push it to the downward position without damaging it.