US20060070303A1 - Rear gutter cover closure diverter device - Google Patents

Rear gutter cover closure diverter device Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US20060070303A1
US20060070303A1 US11/242,310 US24231005A US2006070303A1 US 20060070303 A1 US20060070303 A1 US 20060070303A1 US 24231005 A US24231005 A US 24231005A US 2006070303 A1 US2006070303 A1 US 2006070303A1
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
gutter
roof
posterior
edge
section
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Abandoned
Application number
US11/242,310
Inventor
Lemuel Burnet
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Priority to US11/242,310 priority Critical patent/US20060070303A1/en
Publication of US20060070303A1 publication Critical patent/US20060070303A1/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D13/00—Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coverings; Protection against birds; Roof drainage; Sky-lights
    • E04D13/04—Roof drainage; Drainage fittings in flat roofs, balconies or the like
    • E04D13/0404—Drainage on the roof surface
    • E04D13/0481—Drainage guiding provisions, e.g. deflectors or stimulation by inclined surfaces
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D13/00—Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coverings; Protection against birds; Roof drainage; Sky-lights
    • E04D13/04—Roof drainage; Drainage fittings in flat roofs, balconies or the like
    • E04D13/064—Gutters
    • E04D13/0641—Gutter ends
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04D—ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS
    • E04D13/00—Special arrangements or devices in connection with roof coverings; Protection against birds; Roof drainage; Sky-lights
    • E04D13/04—Roof drainage; Drainage fittings in flat roofs, balconies or the like
    • E04D13/0404—Drainage on the roof surface
    • E04D13/0481—Drainage guiding provisions, e.g. deflectors or stimulation by inclined surfaces
    • E04D2013/0486—Deflectors

Definitions

  • This invention relates to a closure for the posterior aspect of a gutter cover system.
  • this invention relates to a closure device for the area of the gutter cover system where the posterior wall of the standard rain gutter, lying parallel to the lower edge of the roof deck and being secured to the fascia, is extended past the fascia edge to the roof covering edge.
  • a standard rain gutter is installed so that it extends approximately 1 ⁇ 2 in. past the edge of the corner shingle. This allows capture of all of the rainwater coming off of the roof.
  • a gutter cover is installed, particularly a gutter cover, which is, installed under shingles (such as U.S. Pat. No. 5,640,809), the area at the posterior wall of the gutter along that extended edge, open.
  • the gutter cover installer will cut a small piece of metal to cover this area and secure it with screws to the posterior wall of the gutter. This method will prevent debris from entering the system but birds and small animals can apply enough pressure to the corner of that piece of metal to allow entry. Dependent upon the skill of the installer, this method is not always very aesthetically pleasing.
  • This invention is a gutter cover closure device for said posterior wall of the standard rain gutter with a gutter cover system installed. Specifically, it is a closure for the posterior area of the system, which extends past the wall edge.
  • This invention has a main body that is installed under the edge of the shingles, at the lower outside corner of the roof. It is secured to the roof deck under the shingles, with screws or roofing nails.
  • the outer edge of the main body has an extension of metal which is bent upward at a 90 degree angle to divert rainwater onto the gutter cover and into the rain gutter. This extension is cut with a protruding end that overlaps the gutter cover end cap.
  • the lower section is an extension of meal which is bet downward to at least a 30 degree angle. This bend can be adjusted to fit the angle of the roof.
  • This section is positioned against inside of the posterior wall of the rain and is secured to the posterior wall of the gutter and fascia with a screw. It can also be secured to the end closure device of the gutter cover dependent on the type of cover installed.
  • the lower section is notched and has an angle cut on one side to permit the positioning of the gutter cover end closure.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates the cuts of the invention prior to the appropriate bends being made.
  • FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the device after appropriate bends have been made.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the position of the invention in relation to the gutter and roof deck with the roof covering removed to show placement.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective side view of a left side installation which illustrates the exposed areas of sections 1 and 3 of the invention and the overlap of section 3 on the gutter cover end cap.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective side view from the rear that illustrates the exposed surface of the invention in relation to the gutter and gutter cover.
  • the invention consists of 3 continuously connected sections being divided from each other by angular cuts and bends.
  • FIG. 1 is a planar view of the invention prior to appropriate bends being made.
  • the main body ( 1 ) of the invention is rectangular in shape with a length (R) of 8 inches.
  • the main body has a standard width (S) of 4 inches.
  • the width of the main body can be increased for installation on roof decks with excessive roof covering overhang or excessive gutter extension.
  • Section 2 is quadrangular in shape with an upper width (U) of 31 ⁇ 2 inches and a lower width (T) of 3 inches.
  • One side ( 4 ) of section 2 is a continuation of the main body edge.
  • the opposite side ( 5 ) is cut narrower than the main body-width at the upper edge ( 6 ) and is diagonal to the lower edge ( 7 ). This notching allows positioning of a gutter shield end closure.
  • Section 3 is parallel to and a lateral extension of the main body.
  • This section has a 1-inch extension ( 8 ) on the lower end. This extension overlaps the end closure of the gutter shield to divert rainwater onto the gutter cover and prevent overflow of rainwater onto the end closure device.
  • This lower extension has a diagonal cut on the upper corner ( 9 ) for aesthetic purposes.
  • the upper 5 inches ( 10 ) of section 3 are cut at a diagonal for aesthetic purposes.
  • FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the invention after appropriate bends have been made.
  • Edge 11 of Section 3 is a 90 ee angle upward from the main body of Section 1.
  • Edge 6 is a 30-degree angle downward from the main body Section 1. The angle of edge 6 is adjusted to the angle of the roof deck in relation to the fascia ( 12 ) and the posterior wall ( 16 ) of the gutter.
  • FIG. 3 reveals the positioning of the invention with the roof covering material removed to expose the roof deck.
  • Rain gutter ( 19 ) can be of any size or shape and made of any material. Due to the method of installation used for roofing when slate or tile is used as a roof covering material, this invention should not be used with slate or tile roofs.
  • Section 1 is positioned on the roof deck under the roof covering material ( 14 ) with angular edge 11 parallel to the edge of the roof deck cove meal.
  • Angular edge 6 is positioned on the roof deck ( 15 ) where it meets the fascia ( 12 ).
  • Section 2 is positioned inside the gutter trough against the posterior wall ( 16 ) of the gutter and overlapping the fascia ( 12 ).
  • the main body Section 1 is secured to the roof deck ( 15 ) under the roof covering material ( 14 ) using a screw or roofing nail ( 17 ).
  • Section 3 extends upward from section 1 at a 90 degree angle.
  • the upper edge ( 18 ) of section 3 is parallel to the roof deck.
  • the roof covering material ( 14 ) is positioned over the main body of the invention and the outer edge ( 13 ) of the roof covering material butts up against section 3.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective side view from the bottom with a gutter shield ( 21 ) installed. This view shows the position of the bottom edge ( 8 ) of Section 3 overlapping the end closure device ( 20 ) of a gutter shield. The bottom side of section 1 is visible beyond the underside of the roof covering material. The upper edge of the rake board ( 22 ) butts up against the bottom side of the roof deck covering material and the invention.
  • FIG. 5 demonstrates the complete closure of the posterior side of the gutter cover with cover by Section 2 of the invention.
  • the invention is made of metal, aluminum or copper to match the material of the gutter and to maintain it's shape.
  • the color of the invention should be consistent with the color of the gutter shield.
  • the invention can be used without a gutter cover to prevent rainwater splashing over the posterior wall of the gutter or to divert rainwater into the gutter.
  • the invention can be reversed to fit the right roof edge.

Abstract

A closure device for the posterior area of the standard rain gutter with a gutter shield installed where the gutter extends past the fascia edge for a variable distance terminating at the gutter shield end closure. This posterior area extending from the top of the posterior of the gutter to the underside of the gutter shield. The closure device is comprised of a sheet of material formed with a primary planar surface that lies atop the roof and is securable to the roof. The primary surface is followed by planar surface at a variable angle, which extends into the rain gutter trough. This planar surface is secured to the posterior wall of the gutter tough and fascia. The primary surface has a lateral planar extension that is at a 9 degree angle to the primary surface and roof deck.

Description

    BACKGROUND
  • This invention relates to a closure for the posterior aspect of a gutter cover system. In particular, this invention relates to a closure device for the area of the gutter cover system where the posterior wall of the standard rain gutter, lying parallel to the lower edge of the roof deck and being secured to the fascia, is extended past the fascia edge to the roof covering edge.
  • A standard rain gutter is installed so that it extends approximately ½ in. past the edge of the corner shingle. This allows capture of all of the rainwater coming off of the roof. When a gutter cover is installed, particularly a gutter cover, which is, installed under shingles (such as U.S. Pat. No. 5,640,809), the area at the posterior wall of the gutter along that extended edge, open.
  • This area, if it remained uncovered, is large enough for debris, birds or small animals to enter. This could lead to obstruction of the flow of water in the gutter. Rainwater could spray out from this area during a hard rain. This could result in water damage to the structure and staining of the wall and gutter.
  • Currently, the gutter cover installer will cut a small piece of metal to cover this area and secure it with screws to the posterior wall of the gutter. This method will prevent debris from entering the system but birds and small animals can apply enough pressure to the corner of that piece of metal to allow entry. Dependent upon the skill of the installer, this method is not always very aesthetically pleasing.
  • This invention is a gutter cover closure device for said posterior wall of the standard rain gutter with a gutter cover system installed. Specifically, it is a closure for the posterior area of the system, which extends past the wall edge.
  • This invention has a main body that is installed under the edge of the shingles, at the lower outside corner of the roof. It is secured to the roof deck under the shingles, with screws or roofing nails. The outer edge of the main body has an extension of metal which is bent upward at a 90 degree angle to divert rainwater onto the gutter cover and into the rain gutter. This extension is cut with a protruding end that overlaps the gutter cover end cap.
  • The lower section is an extension of meal which is bet downward to at least a 30 degree angle. This bend can be adjusted to fit the angle of the roof. This section is positioned against inside of the posterior wall of the rain and is secured to the posterior wall of the gutter and fascia with a screw. It can also be secured to the end closure device of the gutter cover dependent on the type of cover installed. The lower section is notched and has an angle cut on one side to permit the positioning of the gutter cover end closure.
    • DRAWINGS
  • FIG. 1 illustrates the cuts of the invention prior to the appropriate bends being made.
  • FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the device after appropriate bends have been made.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the position of the invention in relation to the gutter and roof deck with the roof covering removed to show placement.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective side view of a left side installation which illustrates the exposed areas of sections 1 and 3 of the invention and the overlap of section 3 on the gutter cover end cap.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective side view from the rear that illustrates the exposed surface of the invention in relation to the gutter and gutter cover.
  • This perspective illustrates the complete closure of the rear of the gutter cover by section 2 of the invention.
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION
  • The invention consists of 3 continuously connected sections being divided from each other by angular cuts and bends.
  • FIG. 1 is a planar view of the invention prior to appropriate bends being made. The main body (1) of the invention is rectangular in shape with a length (R) of 8 inches. The main body has a standard width (S) of 4 inches. The width of the main body can be increased for installation on roof decks with excessive roof covering overhang or excessive gutter extension.
  • Section 2 is quadrangular in shape with an upper width (U) of 3½ inches and a lower width (T) of 3 inches. One side (4) of section 2 is a continuation of the main body edge. The opposite side (5) is cut narrower than the main body-width at the upper edge (6) and is diagonal to the lower edge (7). This notching allows positioning of a gutter shield end closure.
  • Section 3 is parallel to and a lateral extension of the main body. This section has a 1-inch extension (8) on the lower end. This extension overlaps the end closure of the gutter shield to divert rainwater onto the gutter cover and prevent overflow of rainwater onto the end closure device. This lower extension has a diagonal cut on the upper corner (9) for aesthetic purposes. The upper 5 inches (10) of section 3 are cut at a diagonal for aesthetic purposes.
  • FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the invention after appropriate bends have been made. Edge 11 of Section 3 is a 90 ee angle upward from the main body of Section 1. Edge 6 is a 30-degree angle downward from the main body Section 1. The angle of edge 6 is adjusted to the angle of the roof deck in relation to the fascia (12) and the posterior wall (16) of the gutter.
  • FIG. 3 reveals the positioning of the invention with the roof covering material removed to expose the roof deck. Rain gutter (19) can be of any size or shape and made of any material. Due to the method of installation used for roofing when slate or tile is used as a roof covering material, this invention should not be used with slate or tile roofs. Section 1 is positioned on the roof deck under the roof covering material (14) with angular edge 11 parallel to the edge of the roof deck cove meal. Angular edge 6 is positioned on the roof deck (15) where it meets the fascia (12). Section 2 is positioned inside the gutter trough against the posterior wall (16) of the gutter and overlapping the fascia (12). The main body Section 1 is secured to the roof deck (15) under the roof covering material (14) using a screw or roofing nail (17).
  • Section 3 extends upward from section 1 at a 90 degree angle. The upper edge (18) of section 3 is parallel to the roof deck. The roof covering material (14) is positioned over the main body of the invention and the outer edge (13) of the roof covering material butts up against section 3.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective side view from the bottom with a gutter shield (21) installed. This view shows the position of the bottom edge (8) of Section 3 overlapping the end closure device (20) of a gutter shield. The bottom side of section 1 is visible beyond the underside of the roof covering material. The upper edge of the rake board (22) butts up against the bottom side of the roof deck covering material and the invention.
  • FIG. 5 demonstrates the complete closure of the posterior side of the gutter cover with cover by Section 2 of the invention.
  • The invention is made of metal, aluminum or copper to match the material of the gutter and to maintain it's shape. The color of the invention should be consistent with the color of the gutter shield. The invention can be used without a gutter cover to prevent rainwater splashing over the posterior wall of the gutter or to divert rainwater into the gutter. The invention can be reversed to fit the right roof edge.

Claims (1)

1. A gutter cover rear closure device with diverter which:
1. securely closes the posterior mar of the gutter shield system, which extends past the fascia edge.
2. prevents any debris, birds or small animals from the entering the posterior area of the gutter shield system, which extends past the fascia edge.
3. can be made of metal including aluminum or copper.
US11/242,310 2004-10-01 2005-10-03 Rear gutter cover closure diverter device Abandoned US20060070303A1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US11/242,310 US20060070303A1 (en) 2004-10-01 2005-10-03 Rear gutter cover closure diverter device

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US61526304P 2004-10-01 2004-10-01
US11/242,310 US20060070303A1 (en) 2004-10-01 2005-10-03 Rear gutter cover closure diverter device

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US20060070303A1 true US20060070303A1 (en) 2006-04-06

Family

ID=36124156

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US11/242,310 Abandoned US20060070303A1 (en) 2004-10-01 2005-10-03 Rear gutter cover closure diverter device

Country Status (1)

Country Link
US (1) US20060070303A1 (en)

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US11834834B1 (en) 2022-06-29 2023-12-05 Richard K. Escher Roof fascia protection guard

Citations (11)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4391068A (en) * 1981-04-24 1983-07-05 Kosar Walter F Water deflector
US5109641A (en) * 1991-02-19 1992-05-05 Peter Halan Roof transition flashing
US5675939A (en) * 1996-03-19 1997-10-14 Hickner; Andrew J. Rainwater diverter for sloped roof flashings
US6493993B1 (en) * 1997-04-14 2002-12-17 Seranco Gutter protector
US20030131542A1 (en) * 2001-12-14 2003-07-17 Elmer Coblentz Roof eave rain direktor
US6732477B1 (en) * 2001-09-24 2004-05-11 Rainware Holdings, Llc Gutter cap suitable for retrofitting existing gutters
US20050115160A1 (en) * 2003-12-02 2005-06-02 Guy Brochu Gutter corner overflow deflector
US6931792B2 (en) * 2003-11-21 2005-08-23 Quality Edge, Inc. Universal end cap and method for rain gutter debris guards
US6993871B2 (en) * 2003-03-17 2006-02-07 Gutter Pro Usa Llc Gutter cover having a unique interlocking bracket
US7059086B2 (en) * 2000-11-25 2006-06-13 Vkr Holding A/S Adjustable roof flashing and flashing kit
US7117642B2 (en) * 2003-12-01 2006-10-10 The Guttershsutter Manufacturing Company End cap for rain gutters

Patent Citations (11)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4391068A (en) * 1981-04-24 1983-07-05 Kosar Walter F Water deflector
US5109641A (en) * 1991-02-19 1992-05-05 Peter Halan Roof transition flashing
US5675939A (en) * 1996-03-19 1997-10-14 Hickner; Andrew J. Rainwater diverter for sloped roof flashings
US6493993B1 (en) * 1997-04-14 2002-12-17 Seranco Gutter protector
US7059086B2 (en) * 2000-11-25 2006-06-13 Vkr Holding A/S Adjustable roof flashing and flashing kit
US6732477B1 (en) * 2001-09-24 2004-05-11 Rainware Holdings, Llc Gutter cap suitable for retrofitting existing gutters
US20030131542A1 (en) * 2001-12-14 2003-07-17 Elmer Coblentz Roof eave rain direktor
US6993871B2 (en) * 2003-03-17 2006-02-07 Gutter Pro Usa Llc Gutter cover having a unique interlocking bracket
US6931792B2 (en) * 2003-11-21 2005-08-23 Quality Edge, Inc. Universal end cap and method for rain gutter debris guards
US7117642B2 (en) * 2003-12-01 2006-10-10 The Guttershsutter Manufacturing Company End cap for rain gutters
US20050115160A1 (en) * 2003-12-02 2005-06-02 Guy Brochu Gutter corner overflow deflector

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US11834834B1 (en) 2022-06-29 2023-12-05 Richard K. Escher Roof fascia protection guard

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US7950187B2 (en) Roof gutter cover section with water draining upper surface
US6412228B1 (en) Leaf and debris deflecting cover device for a rain gutter
US6968651B2 (en) Leaf guard for gutters
US9394694B2 (en) Gutter cover system
US8739470B1 (en) One piece roof material protecting drip edge
CA2297562C (en) Anchoring bracket for a gutter cover
US6009672A (en) Roof valley water collector
US4594820A (en) Drip edge roof moulding
US20050115160A1 (en) Gutter corner overflow deflector
US4765101A (en) Leaves away for gutters
US10077558B2 (en) Roof edge structure for securing roofing materials
US20070214730A1 (en) Gutter cover
US20180209153A1 (en) Wind preventive roofing drip edge starter strip
US4967521A (en) Anti-ponding riser and edge flashing
US20050210758A1 (en) Roof gutter cover section with water draining upper surface
US20060070303A1 (en) Rear gutter cover closure diverter device
US4856237A (en) Multifunction roof edger
JPH10205090A (en) Flashing structure of roof gable eaves and eaves member
US20140069027A1 (en) Gutter Protection System
US4442641A (en) Verge member for a pitched roof and roofing system incorporating the same
EP0040619A1 (en) Verge member for a pitched roof and roofing system incorporating the same.
US11828067B2 (en) Drip edge with gutter guard support
EP1482103A1 (en) Improvements relating to gutters
GB2401615A (en) Roof edging strip
AU2005100626A4 (en) A leafguard/fascia/soffit device

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
STCB Information on status: application discontinuation

Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION