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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 22, 2010
Robert B. Bell, Douglasville, GA (US);
John J. Mcnichol, Holland, PA (US);
Joseph K. Wolf, Lancaster, PA (US);
J. Michael Connelly, Manheim, PA (US);
Vincent Kehs, Barto, PA (US);
Jeffrey C. Bowling, Cumming, GA (US);
Robert B. Bell, Douglasville, GA (US);
John J. McNichol, Holland, PA (US);
Joseph K. Wolf, Lancaster, PA (US);
J. Michael Connelly, Manheim, PA (US);
Vincent Kehs, Barto, PA (US);
Jeffrey C. Bowling, Cumming, GA (US);
Euramax International, Inc., Norcross, GA (US);
Abstract
A low profile downspout extension is formed in multiple segments including a flexible conduit component, a splash block component and an extension component. An adapter is selectively connectable to the inlet portion of the flexible conduit component to allow mounting to a small downspout. The splash block component transitions from a circular inlet into a low profile rectangular configuration with an internal weir that prevents a back-flow of water into the circular portion. The low profile rectangular sections are formed with ribbed side walls and a crowned top surface to provide strength without requiring reinforcement. The flexible conduit portion includes a rectangular inlet, a circular outlet and a corrugated central portion that allows the selective orientation of the inlet relative to the outlet. The adapter includes a deflectable attachment tab that locks into an attachment rib on the inlet portion of the flexible conduit component.