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Gutter protector
Assignee: PRECISION SIGNALS Inc A CORP OF OHIO
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Filing: 1985-01-22
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Granted: 1986-06-03
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Expires: 2005-01-22
Abstract
Abstract A gutter protector for use on rain gutters used on buildings to catch and divert water from the roof provides an adjustable snap-in cover adapted to fit over and enclose the gutter without restricting water flow from the roof to the gutter.
Inventors
- 👤 John Hileman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:50
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/076
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A gutter protector, for use on a gutter secured to a building having a roof portion with an eave, comprises a preformed elongated shape having an edge portion defining a channel, an angularly disposed front wall, an integral top and a back wall having a perforated upper portion and a lower portion, said angularly disposed front wall is of a height that is equal to said upper portion of said back wall, and wherein said upper portion of said back wall extends above the eave, means for securing said gutter protector in said gutter, a V-shaped angular extension between said upper and lower portions of said back wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A gutter protector, for use on a gutter secured to a building having a roof portion with an eave, comprises a preformed elongated shape having an edge portion defining a channel, an angularly disposed front wall, an integral top and a back wall having a perforated upper portion and a lower portion, said angularly disposed front wall is of a height that is equal to said upper portion of said back wall, and wherein said upper portion of said back wall extends above the eave, means for securing said gutter protector in said gutter, a V-shaped angular extension between said upper and lower portions of said back wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The gutter protector of claim 4 wherein said means for securing same in said gutter comprises an inverted U-shaped notch in said lower portion of said back wall engageable around and extending downwardly from a spike and ferrule on said gutter.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-06-02 | 1989-12-02 | 1990-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-06-02 | 1993-12-02 | 1994-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-06-02 | 1997-12-02 | 1998-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |