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An integrally molded, repositionable connector has a collapsible obround body that includes lockable annular members that allow the body portion to extend, compress, bend, and lock into selectable lengths and angular positions. Each lockable annular member includes a static side, a movable side, and

An integrally molded, repositionable connector has a collapsible obround body that includes lockable annular members that allow the body portion to extend, compress, bend, and lock into selectable lengths and angular positions. Each lockable annular member includes a static side, a movable side, and a reinforcing bead. Each annular member also has a plurality of arcuate segments defining the obround body. The connector can be extended by manually pulling the movable sides away from the static sides until the movable sides lock into position. The connector can also be compressed by pushing the movable sides towards the static sides until the movable sides lock into position.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An integrally molded, repositionable connector in combination with a gutter or gutter downspout, the gutter or gutter downspout having a rectangular cross-sectional end, said connector for connection to the rectangular cross-sectional end of the gutter or gutter downspo

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An integrally molded, repositionable connector in combination with a gutter or gutter downspout, the gutter or gutter downspout having a rectangular cross-sectional end, said connector for connection to the rectangular cross-sectional end of the gutter or gutter downspout, said connector comprising:an elongate body having first and second ends and having a generally rectangular cross section defined by a first pair of arcuate segments, a second pair of arcuate segments, and a plurality of third arcuate segments, each of said arcuate segments having a radius of curvature;said first pair of arcuate segments having a radius of curvature that is larger than the radius of curvature of said second pair of arcuate segments, thereby defining said generally rectangular cross section;said third arcuate segments being smaller than the radii of curvature of said first pair of arcuate segments and said second pair of arcuate segments and defining rounded corners of said cross section;said body comprising a plurality of collapsible corrugations, said collapsible corrugations comprising lockable annular members that allow said body to extend, contract, bend, and lock into selectable lengths and angular positions; andfirst and second end connector portions affixed at said first and second ends, respectively.