Gutter member and shielding device incorporating same
Patent 6988335 Issued on January 24, 2006. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 28, 2023. 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.
March 28, 2023. 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 References 406233 891405 3388555 Shield for eaves drain gutter Non-clogging eaves trough Gutter assembly and method of installation Eaves rain gutter Gutter Leaf deflecting cover device for a rain gutter Gutter-screen connecting clip InventorApplicationNo. 10400571 filed on 03/28/2003US Classes:52/12, With separator; e.g., strainer52/14, With additional subsurface liquid receiver52/15Inwardly of edgeExaminersPrimary: Yip, WinnieAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassE04D 13/064AbstractA gutter member including a channel portion adapted to receive and carry away water flowing from the roof structure; and a cover portion extending above and at least partially covers the channel portion. The cover portion is adapted to support sliding travel of solid or semi-solid material, such as snow and ice, from the roof structure over the channel portion. Preferably, the cover portion extends inwardly from an outer side of the channel portion to at least partially cover it. The cover portion presents an upper bearing surface that extends across more than half and the entire lateral width of the channel portion to act as a bridge for the solid and semi-solid material. The gutter member includes a mounting portion at which the gutter member is adapted to be secured at the periphery of the roof structure, the mounting portion being an integral extension of the cover portion. | |
