Frank Herman Nienaber, IV
Architects at Country Mnr Blvd, Billings, MT
License number
Colorado 400429
Issued Date
May 6, 2005
Renew Date
May 6, 2005
Expiration Date
Jul 31, 2007
Type
Architect
Address
Address
1430 Country Manor Blvd SUITE 4A, Billings, MT 59102
Professional information
Automatic Downspout System
US Patent:
6701675, Mar 9, 2004
Filed:
Nov 26, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/305585
Inventors:
Jon D. Ekker - Billings MT 59101
Frank H. Nienaber - Billings MT 59102
Frank H. Nienaber - Billings MT 59102
International Classification:
E04D 1308
US Classification:
52 16, 137615
Abstract:
An automatic downspout system for automatically extending a downspout during periods of precipitation and retracting the downspout during periods of no precipitation. The automatic downspout system includes an upper tube, a lower tube having a lower reservoir, wherein the lower tube is slidably positioned about a lower end of the upper tube, a lower opening and a side opening within the lower tube, a downspout member pivotally attached to the lower tube, and a ballasting structure connected to the lower tube and the downspout member for extending the downspout member when the lower tube is lowered.