Gutter and downspout cleaning device and method

Abstract

Example apparatuses and methods are directed to an apparatus for clearing a downspout connected to a gutter, methods of making the same, and methods of clearing a downspout. An example apparatus may include a base configured to be attached to an extension pole, and a hook secured to the base. The hook comprises a first projection, a second projection, and an intermediate curved portion joining the first and second projections. The second projection extends to an end knob and may be configured to be extended downward through a gutter to position the end knob within a downspout extending below the gutter while the base is positioned below an upper edge of the gutter adjacent the downspout.

1 . A downspout clearing apparatus, comprising:
 a base configured to be attached to an extension pole;   a hook secured to the base, the hook comprising:
 a first projection having a first longitudinal axis configured to be oriented parallel to an extension pole axis when the base is secured to the extension pole, the first projection extending away from the base a first distance along the first longitudinal axis; 
 a second projection having a second longitudinal axis and extending a second distance along the second longitudinal axis to an end knob; and 
 an intermediate curved portion joining the first projection to the second projection, wherein the first longitudinal axis defines an acute angle with respect to the second longitudinal axis and the second distance extends such that the second projection extends downward through a gutter and positions the end knob within a downspout extending below the gutter while the base is positioned below an upper edge of the gutter adjacent the downspout. 
   
     
     
         2 .- 17 . (canceled)