US3939616A
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Rain water run-off disperser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-01-03
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Granted: 1976-02-24
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Expires: 1995-01-03
Abstract
Abstract A rain water run-off disperser comprising mounting means, and multiple fixed deflecting surfaces spaced below a roof edge of a building in the path of water falling therefrom and preferably inclined downwardly and outwardly from said building, said deflecting surfaces deflecting water away from said building and breaking up the same into a relatively fine and dispersed shower of drops.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L. Schapker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:47
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/10; E04D13/103; E04D13/04; E04D13/0404; E04D13/0459; E04D13/064; E04D2013/0463
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A rain water run-off disperser capable of intercepting the consolidated flow of water run-off from a roof of a building and, without collection, dispersing it in a non-erosive shower of water over an extended area of ground, said disperser comprising a disperser structure adapted for mounting in a position horizontally aligned with and spaced a distance below the edge of a roof and a substantial distance above the ground in the path of water falling from said roof, said disperser structure being elongated and of width sufficient to intercept the path of the falling water, said disperser structure defining a multiplicity of separate paths constructed to separate into a dispersed shower downwardly the consolidated flow of water run-off intercepted by said disperser structure and cooperative non-collecting mounting means for said disperser structure, capable of supporting said disperser structure in said position without impeding the flow of water to and through said disperser structure in shower to the ground.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A rain water run-off disperser capable of intercepting the consolidated flow of water run-off from a roof of a building and, without collection, dispersing it in a non-erosive shower of water over an extended area of ground, said disperser comprising a disperser structure adapted for mounting in a position horizontally aligned with and spaced a distance below the edge of a roof and a substantial distance above the ground in the path of water falling from said roof, said disperser structure being elongated and of width sufficient to intercept the path of the falling water, said disperser structure defining a multiplicity of separate paths constructed to separate into a dispersed shower downwardly the consolidated flow of water run-off intercepted by said disperser structure and cooperative non-collecting mounting means for said disperser structure, capable of supporting said disperser structure in said position without impeding the flow of water to and through said disperser structure in shower to the ground.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
The disperser claimed in claim 1 in which said disperser structure defining a multiplicity of separate paths comprises a plurality of apertures extending downwardly through said structure and distributed across the width thereof, said width in cross-section interrupted by a plurality of said apertures, and a plurality of deflecting surfaces at said apertures and inclined in a direction downwardly to disperse said falling water in said shower outwardly and away from said building.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The disperser claimed in claim 2 in which said apertures and said deflecting surfaces are elongated in the direction of elongation of said disperser structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The disperser claimed in claim 1 including a heating cable on said disperser structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The disperser claimed in claim 1 including, in combination, a guide member for disposition against said roof edge comprising an arcuate surface tangent to said roof curved downwardly away from said roof edge toward and terminating in a position spaced above said disperser.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The disperser claimed in claim 1 mounted on a building, said disperser spaced a limited spaced distance below said roof edge substantially above the ground and horizontally aligned below said roof edge in the path of water falling therefrom.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-02-23 | 1979-08-25 | 1980-02-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-02-23 | 1983-08-25 | 1984-02-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-02-23 | 1987-08-25 | 1988-02-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |