AU714994B2

AU714994B2 - A gutter system

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Publication number: AU714994B2
Application number: AU12566/97A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Klaus Hammersholt Hansen
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1996-02-14
Filing date: 1997-02-07
Publication date: 2000-01-13
Anticipated expiration: 2017-02-07
Also published as: AU1256697A

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p S. pp S p .ppp RELATED ART: NAME OF APPLICANT: ACTUAL INVENTOR(S): ADDRESS FOR SERVICE: KLAUS HAMMERSHOLT HANSEN Applicant LORD COMPANY, Patent Trade Mark Attorneys, of 4 Douro Place, West Perth, Western Australia, 6005, AUSTRALIA.

"A GUTTER SYSTEM" INVENTION TITLE: DETAILS OF ASSOCIATED PROVISIONAL APPLICATION NO'S: The following Statement is a full description of this invention including the best method of performing it known to me/us: 2

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"A GUTTER SYSTEM" BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a gutter system.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In accordance with one aspect of the present invention there is provided a gutter system for attachment to a fascia, said gutter system including an upper plate containing apertures and a channel below the apertures, the channel being connected to the upper plate such that, in use, the channel is spaced from the fascia by a gap, and an inner wall of the channel extending upwardly from a lower portion of the channel and terminating in an upper end such that there is a space formed between the upper end and the upper plate.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:- Figure 1 is an upper perspective view of a first embodiment of a gutter system in accordance with a first aspect of the present invention; :Figure 2 is a sectional view of the gutter system as shown in Figure 1; Figure 3 is a sectional view of the gutter system, in use, as shown in Figure 1 attached to a fascia and located under a roof tile; Figure 4 is a top view of the gutter system, in use, as shown in Figure 3; Figure 5 is a sectional view of a second embodiment of a gutter system in accordance with a second aspect of the present invention; and Figure 6 is a sectional view of a third embodiment of a gutter system, in use, attached to a fascia and located under a roof tile.

2a DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In the drawings there is shown a gutter system 10 comprising an upper plate 12 with an apertured portion 14 towards an outer edge. The apertured portion 14 of the upper plate

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S S 3 12 may be a recessed portion 15 as shown in figures 1, 2, 3 and An outer side wall 18 depends from the outer edge of the upper plate 12. Further, the outer side wall 18 extends downwardly into an inwardly curved portion 26 which in turn extends into an upwardly extending wall 28. The lower portion of the side wall 18, the curved portion 26 and the wall 28 form a channel In figures 1, 2, 3 and 5, an upward projection 17 extends from an inner edge of the upper plate 12 The upward projection 17 may have an upper surface inclined at a relatively large angle such as about 300, which merges with the upper plate 12 so that water flows relatively quickly from the projection 17 onto the upper plate 12. The upward projection 17 assists in the prevention of water being blown back towards a timber fascia 24.

In figure 3, the gutter system 10 is mounted on a bracket 19 having a planar portion 19a, oeoo° an upwardly inclined portion 19b and a downwardly extending portion 19c. The gutter system 10 is affixed to the bracket 19 by means of nails 22. The downwardly extending portion 19c of the bracket 19 is affixed to the timber fascia 24 by means of another nail o o• 15 22. The gutter system 10 is also located below a roof tile 32.

In figure 4, there is shown a top view of the upper plate 12 with the apertured portion 14 located therein.

In figure 5, there is shown a second embodiment of the gutter system of the present invention which is similar to the first embodiment as shown in figures 1 to 4. In this embodiment, an inner side wall 16 depends from the inner edge of the upwardly inclined portion 17 and then extends inwardly to form a tab 16a at a substantial right angle to form a substantial L shape.

In figure 6, there is also an inner side wall 16 which depends from the inner edge of the 4 upper plate 12. The inner side wall 16 contains apertures 20 arranged to receive fixing means such as nails 22. As shown the nails 22 pass right through the apertures 20 and are embedded in a timber fascia 24. Thus, the gutter system 10 is affixed to the timber fascia 24 by means of the nails 22.

As can be seen in the drawing, when the gutter system 10 is affixed to the fascia 24 the gutter system 10 is partially located under a sloping roof tile 32.

Further, an inner portion of the upper plate 12 which is unapertured is located below the tile 32.

It is envisaged that the gutter system 10 could also include a reinforcing strip 34 extending from the lowermost nail 22 shown in the drawing to the wall 28 to confer greater rigidity to the structure. Also, a brace 35 between the upper wall 12 and the outer side wall 18 helps to confer greater rigidity to the structure.

Further, the outer side wall 18 may contain an aperture 36 in case it is desired to have a fixing means extending right across the gutter system 10 to the corresponding aperture

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In use, the gutter system 10 is mounted to a fascia as described hereinbefore such that the roof tile 32 is located above the inner portion of the upper plate 12 which is unapertured.

During periods of rain water drains off the roof tile 32 and falls onto the upper plate 12.

The water then falls through the apertures in the apertured portion 14. The water then drains into the channel 30 from where it can be fed to a downpipe or water tank or the like. By causing the water to fall through the apertured section 14 any large debris such as leaves is left behind on the plate 12 from where it can be blown away. Thus, the water falling into the channel 30 is relatively free of detritus.

The size and spacing of the apertures in the apertures in the apertured section 14 can vary considerably depending on the climatic conditions at the place of use. Also, the gutter system 10 can be cleaned from below by placing a hose in the channel 30 and flushing the channel 30 of any accumulated small debris.

The upper plate 12 may slope downwardly from the inner side wall 16 to the outer side wall 18 at a small angle, for example, about 100 so that the water from the tile 32 flows towards the apertured portion 14.

Modifications and variations such as would be apparent to a skilled addressee are deemed within the scope of the present invention.

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Claims

1. A gutter system for attachment to a fascia, said gutter system including an upper plate containing apertures and a channel below the apertures, the channel being connected to the upper plate such that, in use, the channel is spaced from the fascia by a gap, and an inner wall of the channel extending upwardly from a lower portion of the channel and terminating in an upper end such that there is a space formed between the upper end and the upper plate.

2. A gutter system according to claim 1, wherein the upper plate is substantially planar.

3. A gutter system according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the upper plate is inclined at an angle such that water will flow towards the apertures in the upper plate.

4. A gutter system according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the apertures of the upper plate are recessed in the upper plate. system is formed as a unitary member.

6. A gutter system substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to any one of the accompanying drawings. 7 DATED THIS 6TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 1997 KLAUS HAMMERSHOLT HANSEN By his Patent Attorneys LORD COMPANY PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA