Gutter assembly for roofs
Patent 5388377 Issued on February 14, 1995. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 18, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 18, 2013. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesTool and method for installing roof gutters on buildings Leaf deflecting cover device for a rain gutter Patent #: 5181350 InventorApplicationNo. 137726 filed on 10/18/1993US Classes:52/11, COVER WITH SURFACE WATER RECEIVER AT EAVE OR VALLEY52/12With separator; e.g., strainerExaminersPrimary: Friedman, Carl D.Assistant: Smith, Creighton Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassE04D 013/00AbstractA gutter assembly (10) for a roof including a gutter (26), a plurality of spaced hangers (28), and a leaf screen (32) over the gutter (26). Lag bolts (78) are mounted at an angle to the horizontal through aligned openings (76) in the hangers (28) and extend through the fascia board (20) into a rafter (16) or a joist (18). An embodiment shown in FIG. 4 has a removable strip (27A) for fitting on an existing gutter and having a slot (46A) to receive a leaf screen (32A). Another embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 provides hanger brackets (82) on a downspout (80) for mounting on screws (98) secured to a support wall. | |
