US20070214731A1 - Gutter cover - Google Patents

Gutter cover Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US20070214731A1
US20070214731A1 US11/384,137 US38413706A US2007214731A1 US 20070214731 A1 US20070214731 A1 US 20070214731A1 US 38413706 A US38413706 A US 38413706A US 2007214731 A1 US2007214731 A1 US 2007214731A1
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
gutter
section
gutter cover
set forth
diverting elements
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
US11/384,137
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
James Bachman
Thomas Cota
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.)
ERAN INDUSTRIES Inc
Original Assignee
ERAN INDUSTRIES Inc
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 ERAN INDUSTRIES Inc filed Critical ERAN INDUSTRIES Inc
Priority to US11/384,137 priority Critical patent/US20070214731A1/en
Assigned to ERAN INDUSTRIES, INC. reassignment ERAN INDUSTRIES, INC. ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: BACHMAN, JAMES E., COTA, THOMAS F.
Priority to PCT/US2007/063469 priority patent/WO2007109421A2/fr
Publication of US20070214731A1 publication Critical patent/US20070214731A1/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
    • E04D13/076—Devices or arrangements for removing snow, ice or debris from gutters or for preventing accumulation thereof

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to gutters and gutter covers. More particularly, the invention relates to a gutter cover that more effectively sheds pine tree needles and other debris to resist clogging.
  • Most existing gutter covers include a number of sections that may be joined or overlapped end-to-end to cover a length of gutter. Each section is typically formed from a single piece of aluminum or other suitable material that is bent into a desired shape.
  • many existing gutter covers include a first section adapted to be installed under or over a row of shingles on a roof, a second section adapted to overlie the open end of a gutter, and a water channel that directs water into the underlying gutter. It is important that the water channel remain free of leaves, twigs and other debris so water can flow unimpeded to the underlying gutter.
  • newer generation gutter covers effectively prevent leaves, twigs and other large debris from entering their water channels, they are less effective at shedding pine needles and other similar debris.
  • the present invention solves the above-described problems and provides a distinct advance in the art of gutter covers. More particularly, the invention provides a gutter cover which more effectively prevents the entry of pine needles and other similar debris into its water channel.
  • pine tree needles and other similarly sized and shaped debris are less likely to enter the water channel of a gutter cover if they are oriented at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the gutter. This is because pine tree needles that are oriented generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the gutter do not separate from the gutter cover as they pass over the edge of the gutter cover preceding the water channel. Instead, the needles simply follow the edge and fall into the water channel. In contrast, pine needles and other long, thin debris that are oriented perpendicularly or at some angle to the longitudinal axis of the gutter tend to separate from and fall off the gutter cover as they pass over the edge preceding the water channel.
  • the gutter cover of the present invention takes advantage of this discovery by including structure which properly orients or positions debris before it reaches the gutter cover's water channel.
  • One embodiment of the invention is a gutter cover comprising a first section adapted to be installed under or over a row of shingles on a roof; a second section attached to the first section and adapted to overlie the open end of a gutter; a water channel attached to the second section for directing water flowing over the second section into the gutter; and a plurality of spaced-apart diverting elements positioned on the second section for orienting debris so that the debris is less likely to enter the water channel.
  • the diverting elements preferably consist of a series of upstanding ridges or other projections formed on the second section of the gutter cover and extending at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the gutter.
  • the diverting elements may extend generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the gutter.
  • the diverting elements are preferably of several different lengths to stagger their leading edges.
  • the diverting elements may present a repeating pattern of long, medium, and short lengths; long, medium, short, short, medium, and long lengths; or some other pattern of alternating lengths. Applicant has discovered that staggering the leading edges of the diverting elements assists in the pivoting or the rotating of the pine needles to the desired orientation.
  • FIG. 1 is a fragmentary perspective view of a gutter cover constructed in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention and shown installed over a gutter attached to a building;
  • FIG. 2 is a partial plan view of the gutter cover of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 is a vertical side section view of the gutter cover of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 4 is a fragmentary perspective view of a gutter cover constructed in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a fragmentary perspective view of a gutter cover constructed in accordance with yet another preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 1-3 illustrate a gutter cover 10 constructed in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention.
  • the gutter cover 10 is adapted to be installed over a gutter 12 which is attached to a roof 14 or other sloped surface of a building 16 .
  • the gutter cover 10 is designed to collect water from the roof 14 and to direct it into the gutter 12 while preventing leaves and other debris from entering the gutter 12 .
  • the gutter cover 10 may be of various shapes and sizes to fit over different sizes and styles of gutters.
  • Other gutter covers are described in detail in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,557,891; 5,660,001; and 6,098,344, all incorporated into the present application by reference. These patents also disclose in more detail end caps and diverter elements which may be used with the gutter cover 10 .
  • the gutter cover 10 may include a number of individual segments which can be interconnected to cover any length of gutter. In one embodiment, each segment is approximately four feet long and includes one end which can slide into an end of an adjacent segment so a plurality of segments can be interconnected to cover a long length of gutter without the use of screws, brackets, or other fasteners joining the segments together.
  • the gutter cover 10 may also be formed of a single segment that is long enough to cover any desired length of gutter.
  • Each gutter cover segment 10 is preferably formed from a single piece of aluminum or other suitable material which is bent into the configuration shown in the drawing figures. If the gutter cover 10 is formed of aluminum, the preferred thickness of each segment is preferably between 1/32′′ and 1/16′′.
  • Each gutter cover segment 10 includes a generally planar first section 18 , which is preferably adapted to be installed under a first row of shingles 20 on the roof 14 without the use of nails, screws, staples or other fasteners.
  • the first section 18 slopes downwardly from right to left when viewed from the perspective of FIGS. 1 and 3 so as to match the pitch of the roof 14 .
  • the angle of the first section 18 can be changed as described below to match the slope of the roof 14 or other sloped surface to which it is attached.
  • the first section 18 includes a lip formed by a generally 180° bend in the rightmost end. The lip resists movement of the first section 18 once it is installed under the roof shingles 20 .
  • Each gutter cover segment 10 also includes a generally planar second section 24 which is adapted to overlie the open end of the gutter 12 .
  • the second section 24 slopes gradually from right to left as viewed from FIGS. 1 and 3 so as to direct water away from the roof 14 , over the left edge of the second section 24 , and into the gutter 12 .
  • the second section 24 may include a number of elongated ridges or bumps that run parallel to the longitudinal axis of the gutter to slow the flow of water over the second section.
  • the first and second sections 18 , 24 are joined by a bend 28 that performs several important functions.
  • the bend 28 slows the flow of water from the roof 14 to the second section 24 by reversing the direction of water flow through capillary action. Through capillary action, water flowing over the bend 28 follows along the surface of the bend and reverses direction rather than spilling over the bend.
  • the bend 28 permits the angle of the first section 18 to be adjusted relative to the second section 24 so as to match the pitch of the roof 12 to which the gutter cover 10 is attached.
  • the bend 28 may be generally V-shaped or U-shaped in cross section as disclosed in co-pending application Ser. No. ______; entitled “GUTTER COVER”; filed Mar. 17 2006, or may be generally S-shaped in cross section as disclosed in the above referenced U.S. patents.
  • Each gutter cover segment 18 also includes a generally planar third section 36 joined to the second section by a bend 38 .
  • the bend 38 preferably has an obtuse angle so that the third section 36 slopes downwardly and inwardly relative to the leftmost edge of the second section 24 .
  • the bend 38 and the third section 36 serve to reverse and slow the flow of water over the gutter cover through capillary action.
  • Each gutter cover segment 18 also includes a water channel formed in part by a generally planar fourth section 40 joined to the third section 36 by a bend 42 .
  • the bend 42 preferably has an acute angle that, when summed with the angle of the bend 38 , equals approximately 180°, so that the fourth section 40 is generally parallel with the second section 24 . That is, the fourth section 40 has a slight downward slope from right to left.
  • the bend 38 may have an angle of approximately 120° and the bend 42 may have an angle of approximately 60°.
  • a series of spaced-apart holes or cutouts 44 are formed in the fourth section 40 to direct water flowing over the second section 24 and the bend 38 into the underlying gutter 16 .
  • Similar holes or cutouts may be formed elsewhere in the gutter cover to direct water into the underlying gutter.
  • holes may be formed in or near the bend 28 or anywhere along the length of the second section 24 .
  • Each gutter cover segment 18 also includes a leftmost lip or hem section 46 joined to the left edge of the fourth section 40 .
  • the lip 46 is connected to the front upper edge of the gutter by mounting brackets or other fasteners.
  • the gutter cover also includes a plurality of spaced-apart diverting elements 48 positioned on the second section 24 for orienting or positioning debris so that the debris is less likely to enter the water channel 40 .
  • the diverting elements 48 preferably consist of a series of upstanding ridges or other projections formed on the second section 24 .
  • the diverting elements are preferably stamped as a part of the second section 24 but may also be distinct structures which are welded or otherwise affixed to the second section.
  • the longitudinal axis of each diverting element is at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the gutter. In preferred forms, the diverting elements extend generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the gutter as illustrated.
  • the diverting elements 48 reduce the amount of pine tree needles and similar debris that enters the water channel 40 .
  • pine needles 50 are often aligned with the longitudinal axis of the butter as they are carried over the gutter cover by water shed from the roof 14 . Needles that are oriented in this way impact the leading edges of the diverting elements 48 , causing the needles to rotate or pivot about the diverting elements until they become oriented perpendicularly or at some other angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the gutter and the gutter cover.
  • the diverting elements 48 are preferably of several different lengths so their leading edges are staggered.
  • the diverting elements may present a repeating pattern of long, medium, and short lengths.
  • the diverting elements may present a pattern of long, medium, short, short, medium, and long lengths as illustrated in FIG. 4 ; or some other pattern of alternating lengths.
  • Applicant has discovered that staggering the leading edges of the diverting elements assists in the pivoting or the rotating of the pine needles to the desired orientation.
  • the diverting elements are all of a uniform length so that their leading edges are not staggered.
  • the diverting elements 48 can be varied without departing from the scope of the present invention.
  • the diverting elements are generally pill-shaped in plan view with rounded leading edges that assist in the turning or pivoting of the debris.
  • the diverting elements may be between 1/32-1 ⁇ 2 inches wide and spaced anywhere between 1 ⁇ 4-3 inches apart.
  • the diverting elements are most effective when spaced apart the length of a typical pine needle, which is 3 ⁇ 4′′ to 2′′.
  • the diverting elements may even be spaced apart unevenly so that some are closer to one another than others.
  • the longest of the diverting elements are between 1 ⁇ 2-2 inches in length
  • the medium diverting elements are between 1 ⁇ 4-1 inches in length
  • the shortest diverting elements are between 1 ⁇ 8-3 ⁇ 4 inches in length.
  • all the diverting elements 48 b may be medium sized, or between 1 ⁇ 4-1 inches in length.

Landscapes

  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Roof Covering Using Slabs Or Stiff Sheets (AREA)
US11/384,137 2006-03-17 2006-03-17 Gutter cover Abandoned US20070214731A1 (en)

Priority Applications (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US11/384,137 US20070214731A1 (en) 2006-03-17 2006-03-17 Gutter cover
PCT/US2007/063469 WO2007109421A2 (fr) 2006-03-17 2007-03-07 Recouvrement de gouttiere

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US11/384,137 US20070214731A1 (en) 2006-03-17 2006-03-17 Gutter cover

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US20070214731A1 true US20070214731A1 (en) 2007-09-20

Family

ID=38516277

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US11/384,137 Abandoned US20070214731A1 (en) 2006-03-17 2006-03-17 Gutter cover

Country Status (2)

Country Link
US (1) US20070214731A1 (fr)
WO (1) WO2007109421A2 (fr)

Cited By (17)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2453054A (en) * 2007-09-24 2009-03-25 Thysis Building Products Ltd A gutter cover device
US20100071273A1 (en) * 2008-09-22 2010-03-25 Joly Jr Robert E Cutter cover installation
US20120085039A1 (en) * 2010-10-11 2012-04-12 Arch Garth Roof parapet system
US8297000B1 (en) 2007-10-03 2012-10-30 Drainage Products, Inc. Rain gutter cover
WO2015123417A1 (fr) * 2014-02-12 2015-08-20 Gutterglove, Inc. Dispositif de préclusion de feuille à maillage ondulé bidirectionnel autoportant
US9284735B2 (en) * 2013-08-19 2016-03-15 Slate E. Bryer Debris repelling filtering device for roof gutters
JP2016156181A (ja) * 2015-02-24 2016-09-01 株式会社神清 雨樋
US9683371B1 (en) * 2015-11-23 2017-06-20 Stephen J. Nitch Gutter guard
JP2018112063A (ja) * 2018-04-24 2018-07-19 株式会社神清 雨樋
US11384544B2 (en) * 2019-05-01 2022-07-12 Gutterglove, Inc. Gutter guard with irregular grooves
US11466459B1 (en) * 2019-02-27 2022-10-11 Christopher G. Tatasciore Method for manufacturing a one-piece gutter guard article employing a wire mesh filter
US11566428B2 (en) * 2019-05-01 2023-01-31 Gutterglove, Inc. Gutter guard with girder
US11591801B2 (en) * 2020-06-09 2023-02-28 E-Z Products Llc Gutter cover
US11713580B2 (en) * 2019-05-01 2023-08-01 Gutterglove, Inc. Single piece gutter guard with girder
US20240035282A1 (en) * 2022-07-27 2024-02-01 Karen M. Sager Filtration device with step
US11965338B2 (en) * 2019-05-01 2024-04-23 Gutterglove, Inc. Gutter guard with truss
US12018490B2 (en) * 2019-05-01 2024-06-25 Gutterglove, Inc. Single piece gutter guard with truss

Citations (77)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2583422A (en) * 1948-06-17 1952-01-22 Theodore W Blum Building construction
US2669950A (en) * 1952-10-08 1954-02-23 George A Bartholomew Nonclogging eaves structure
US3582612A (en) * 1969-03-21 1971-06-01 Roman Siemianowski Automatic electrolytic device to limit ice formation in gutters and downspouts
US3716076A (en) * 1970-12-07 1973-02-13 A Franzmeier Rain trough devices
US3821512A (en) * 1972-09-28 1974-06-28 G Stanford Electrically heated gutters and down spouts
US3823304A (en) * 1973-05-14 1974-07-09 R Siemianowski Automatic control system for limiting ice formation in gutters and downspouts
US3950951A (en) * 1974-07-08 1976-04-20 Raymond Zukauskas Covered gutter
US4019290A (en) * 1975-12-23 1977-04-26 Lawrence Peska Associates, Inc. Gutter protector
US4028895A (en) * 1975-11-14 1977-06-14 Franzmeier Alvin W Rain gutter attachment
US4043527A (en) * 1976-05-13 1977-08-23 Franzmeier Alvin W Heating cables
US4249767A (en) * 1979-08-27 1981-02-10 Andreasen Norman H Portable tools for removing snow from pitched roofs
US4252183A (en) * 1979-05-17 1981-02-24 Libero Ricciardelli Snow and ice removal apparatus
US4254595A (en) * 1979-04-04 1981-03-10 Crosslen Louis J Removable cover for roof gutter
US4286418A (en) * 1979-06-25 1981-09-01 Snyder Ralph C Spouting ice protectors
US4291673A (en) * 1979-08-09 1981-09-29 Deutz Roger T Passive solar roof ice melter
US4300319A (en) * 1979-10-09 1981-11-17 New Stone, Inc. Building eaves shield
US4308696A (en) * 1980-03-12 1982-01-05 Romark Technologies, Inc. Gutter cover assembly
US4335299A (en) * 1980-09-29 1982-06-15 Belohlavek James F Thermostatic control for electric roof heating cable
US4375805A (en) * 1981-02-04 1983-03-08 Weber Richard D Solar roof, eaves and gutter device
US4395852A (en) * 1981-04-13 1983-08-02 Robert G. Carter Gutter guard
US4401880A (en) * 1981-11-19 1983-08-30 Eizenhoefer Claude E Device to melt ice and snow on a roof structure
US4404775A (en) * 1980-10-20 1983-09-20 Demartini Robert J Rain gutter devices
US4432341A (en) * 1982-05-06 1984-02-21 Future Tech, Inc. Solar heater and roof attachment means
US4435925A (en) * 1976-03-18 1984-03-13 Jefferys Henry J Shield for eaves drain gutter
US4445301A (en) * 1982-07-13 1984-05-01 Tanski James A Roof and gutter saving device
US4447994A (en) * 1981-05-26 1984-05-15 Garneau William L Gutter construction and method
US4462390A (en) * 1981-10-16 1984-07-31 Holdridge Robert B Modular solar greenhouse with elevated overhead heat storage material and movable insulation barriers and method and system for solar heating of attached living space using thermostat-controlled air circulation for harvesting heat
US4497146A (en) * 1982-07-06 1985-02-05 Demartini Robert J Hangers for rain gutter devices
US4586298A (en) * 1984-06-04 1986-05-06 Colp George O Gutter guard
US4590730A (en) * 1984-05-08 1986-05-27 Edward P. Minialoff Panel and gutter assembly
US4667448A (en) * 1983-10-28 1987-05-26 Smith Clark K Gutter system and method of manufacture
US4741645A (en) * 1987-02-17 1988-05-03 Butler Richard W Continuous gutter lining
US4763450A (en) * 1987-04-13 1988-08-16 Daniel Gordon S Ice dam preventer
US4769526A (en) * 1987-11-09 1988-09-06 Taouil Tony F Roof de-icing panel
US4796390A (en) * 1987-11-12 1989-01-10 Demartini Robert J Rain gutter devices
US4805323A (en) * 1986-09-01 1989-02-21 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Snow removal device for vehicle
US4807406A (en) * 1988-01-06 1989-02-28 John Densmore Self-cleaning gutter
US5189849A (en) * 1992-02-10 1993-03-02 Collins James A Roof rain gutter debris shield/run-off water control
US5303517A (en) * 1992-11-10 1994-04-19 Schneider Darwin R Modular stormwater gutter system
US5333417A (en) * 1993-05-14 1994-08-02 Drainage Products, Inc. Laminar flow generation devices
US5343664A (en) * 1992-10-07 1994-09-06 Harry Loucks Roofing structure and method
US5391858A (en) * 1993-05-10 1995-02-21 Tourangeau Sprots Incorporated Ice dam melting system
US5459965A (en) * 1991-12-23 1995-10-24 Meckstroth; Alan F. Leaf deflecting cover device for a rain gutter
US5473847A (en) * 1994-06-23 1995-12-12 Old Reliable Wholesale Inc. Ventilated insulated roofing system
US5503219A (en) * 1995-02-02 1996-04-02 Bortugno; Raymond Gutter thawing arrangement
US5526626A (en) * 1992-10-07 1996-06-18 Loucks; Harry Roofing elements having vane members
US5537785A (en) * 1994-05-05 1996-07-23 Zmc, Inc. Fascia/gutter with channel
US5638643A (en) * 1995-05-30 1997-06-17 Demartini; Robert J. New and useful improvements in rain gutter devices and methods of making same
US5737879A (en) * 1997-03-31 1998-04-14 Sweet; Vernon L. Debris blocking gutter and support hanger
US5740636A (en) * 1993-04-19 1998-04-21 Archard; William L. Weather block and vent
US5786563A (en) * 1996-07-18 1998-07-28 Tiburzi; Anita Modular ice and snow removal panels with gutter exclusion valve
US5836344A (en) * 1996-04-12 1998-11-17 Hovi, Sr.; Andrew System for preventing and melting ice dams
US5878533A (en) * 1997-01-09 1999-03-09 E & T Tooling Inc. Heated gutter system
US5890324A (en) * 1997-08-14 1999-04-06 Maanum; Armand D. Roof-mounted arrangement for melting snow; and, method
US5900178A (en) * 1995-01-18 1999-05-04 Johnsen; Asle Ingmar Device for melting snow or ice
US5911659A (en) * 1997-04-14 1999-06-15 Seranco Gutter protector
US5953861A (en) * 1997-04-21 1999-09-21 Podgwaite; Frank C. Roof freeze protection apparatus and method
US5960590A (en) * 1997-03-17 1999-10-05 Hutchison; David P. Gutter pipe
US5988074A (en) * 1997-12-23 1999-11-23 Trn Business Trust Composite roof for a railway car
US6035587A (en) * 1998-03-31 2000-03-14 Amerimax Home Products, Inc. Roof drip edge with flexible leg
US6067755A (en) * 1997-08-14 2000-05-30 Maanum; Armand D. Cover arrangement for roof gutters; and, method
US6087630A (en) * 1996-04-19 2000-07-11 Thermion Systems International Method for heating a solid surface such as a floor, wall, roof, or countertop surface
US6098345A (en) * 1998-03-31 2000-08-08 Demartini; Robert J. Reelable rain gutter cover
US6134843A (en) * 1998-08-24 2000-10-24 Tregear; Marc Gutter shield
US6151836A (en) * 1997-10-30 2000-11-28 Mcglothlin; W. Neal Gutter system
US6166352A (en) * 1999-05-24 2000-12-26 Turton; Kenneth Ice shield for roof eaves
US6225600B1 (en) * 1996-10-11 2001-05-01 John J. Burris Snow melting device for gutters
US6282846B1 (en) * 1999-05-26 2001-09-04 Raymond L. Nocella Roof drain de-icer apparatus
US6401424B2 (en) * 1998-02-27 2002-06-11 Jonny Folkersen Sealed roof and method for sealing a roof
US6412228B1 (en) * 2000-02-24 2002-07-02 Alan F. Meckstroth Leaf and debris deflecting cover device for a rain gutter
US6463700B2 (en) * 2000-04-17 2002-10-15 L.B. Plastics Limited Composite gutter guard
US6598352B2 (en) * 2001-08-07 2003-07-29 Edward A. Higginbotham Self cleaning gutter shield
US6668491B1 (en) * 1997-03-03 2003-12-30 Timothy C. Bonerb Device for removing ice from roofs
US6694678B2 (en) * 2002-05-16 2004-02-24 Brian J. Schneider Apparatus and methodology for limiting ice build-up
US6700098B1 (en) * 2003-04-15 2004-03-02 Angela Wyatt System for preventing and clearing ice dams
US6708452B1 (en) * 2002-03-08 2004-03-23 Steven J. Tenute Heater arrangement for gutter protector
US6759630B1 (en) * 2002-03-22 2004-07-06 Steven J. Tenute Heater arrangement for building eave

Patent Citations (78)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2583422A (en) * 1948-06-17 1952-01-22 Theodore W Blum Building construction
US2669950A (en) * 1952-10-08 1954-02-23 George A Bartholomew Nonclogging eaves structure
US3582612A (en) * 1969-03-21 1971-06-01 Roman Siemianowski Automatic electrolytic device to limit ice formation in gutters and downspouts
US3716076A (en) * 1970-12-07 1973-02-13 A Franzmeier Rain trough devices
US3821512A (en) * 1972-09-28 1974-06-28 G Stanford Electrically heated gutters and down spouts
US3823304A (en) * 1973-05-14 1974-07-09 R Siemianowski Automatic control system for limiting ice formation in gutters and downspouts
US3950951A (en) * 1974-07-08 1976-04-20 Raymond Zukauskas Covered gutter
US4028895A (en) * 1975-11-14 1977-06-14 Franzmeier Alvin W Rain gutter attachment
US4019290A (en) * 1975-12-23 1977-04-26 Lawrence Peska Associates, Inc. Gutter protector
US4435925A (en) * 1976-03-18 1984-03-13 Jefferys Henry J Shield for eaves drain gutter
US4043527A (en) * 1976-05-13 1977-08-23 Franzmeier Alvin W Heating cables
US4254595A (en) * 1979-04-04 1981-03-10 Crosslen Louis J Removable cover for roof gutter
US4252183A (en) * 1979-05-17 1981-02-24 Libero Ricciardelli Snow and ice removal apparatus
US4286418A (en) * 1979-06-25 1981-09-01 Snyder Ralph C Spouting ice protectors
US4291673A (en) * 1979-08-09 1981-09-29 Deutz Roger T Passive solar roof ice melter
US4249767A (en) * 1979-08-27 1981-02-10 Andreasen Norman H Portable tools for removing snow from pitched roofs
US4300319A (en) * 1979-10-09 1981-11-17 New Stone, Inc. Building eaves shield
US4308696A (en) * 1980-03-12 1982-01-05 Romark Technologies, Inc. Gutter cover assembly
US4335299A (en) * 1980-09-29 1982-06-15 Belohlavek James F Thermostatic control for electric roof heating cable
US4404775A (en) * 1980-10-20 1983-09-20 Demartini Robert J Rain gutter devices
US4375805A (en) * 1981-02-04 1983-03-08 Weber Richard D Solar roof, eaves and gutter device
US4395852A (en) * 1981-04-13 1983-08-02 Robert G. Carter Gutter guard
US4447994A (en) * 1981-05-26 1984-05-15 Garneau William L Gutter construction and method
US4462390A (en) * 1981-10-16 1984-07-31 Holdridge Robert B Modular solar greenhouse with elevated overhead heat storage material and movable insulation barriers and method and system for solar heating of attached living space using thermostat-controlled air circulation for harvesting heat
US4401880A (en) * 1981-11-19 1983-08-30 Eizenhoefer Claude E Device to melt ice and snow on a roof structure
US4432341A (en) * 1982-05-06 1984-02-21 Future Tech, Inc. Solar heater and roof attachment means
US4497146A (en) * 1982-07-06 1985-02-05 Demartini Robert J Hangers for rain gutter devices
US4445301A (en) * 1982-07-13 1984-05-01 Tanski James A Roof and gutter saving device
US4667448A (en) * 1983-10-28 1987-05-26 Smith Clark K Gutter system and method of manufacture
US4590730A (en) * 1984-05-08 1986-05-27 Edward P. Minialoff Panel and gutter assembly
US4586298A (en) * 1984-06-04 1986-05-06 Colp George O Gutter guard
US4805323A (en) * 1986-09-01 1989-02-21 Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Snow removal device for vehicle
US4741645A (en) * 1987-02-17 1988-05-03 Butler Richard W Continuous gutter lining
US4763450A (en) * 1987-04-13 1988-08-16 Daniel Gordon S Ice dam preventer
US4769526A (en) * 1987-11-09 1988-09-06 Taouil Tony F Roof de-icing panel
US4796390A (en) * 1987-11-12 1989-01-10 Demartini Robert J Rain gutter devices
US4807406A (en) * 1988-01-06 1989-02-28 John Densmore Self-cleaning gutter
US5459965A (en) * 1991-12-23 1995-10-24 Meckstroth; Alan F. Leaf deflecting cover device for a rain gutter
US5189849A (en) * 1992-02-10 1993-03-02 Collins James A Roof rain gutter debris shield/run-off water control
US5440855A (en) * 1992-10-07 1995-08-15 Loucks; Harry Roofing structure and method
US5526626A (en) * 1992-10-07 1996-06-18 Loucks; Harry Roofing elements having vane members
US5343664A (en) * 1992-10-07 1994-09-06 Harry Loucks Roofing structure and method
US5303517A (en) * 1992-11-10 1994-04-19 Schneider Darwin R Modular stormwater gutter system
US5740636A (en) * 1993-04-19 1998-04-21 Archard; William L. Weather block and vent
US5391858A (en) * 1993-05-10 1995-02-21 Tourangeau Sprots Incorporated Ice dam melting system
US5333417A (en) * 1993-05-14 1994-08-02 Drainage Products, Inc. Laminar flow generation devices
US5537785A (en) * 1994-05-05 1996-07-23 Zmc, Inc. Fascia/gutter with channel
US5473847A (en) * 1994-06-23 1995-12-12 Old Reliable Wholesale Inc. Ventilated insulated roofing system
US5900178A (en) * 1995-01-18 1999-05-04 Johnsen; Asle Ingmar Device for melting snow or ice
US5503219A (en) * 1995-02-02 1996-04-02 Bortugno; Raymond Gutter thawing arrangement
US5638643A (en) * 1995-05-30 1997-06-17 Demartini; Robert J. New and useful improvements in rain gutter devices and methods of making same
US5836344A (en) * 1996-04-12 1998-11-17 Hovi, Sr.; Andrew System for preventing and melting ice dams
US6087630A (en) * 1996-04-19 2000-07-11 Thermion Systems International Method for heating a solid surface such as a floor, wall, roof, or countertop surface
US5786563A (en) * 1996-07-18 1998-07-28 Tiburzi; Anita Modular ice and snow removal panels with gutter exclusion valve
US6225600B1 (en) * 1996-10-11 2001-05-01 John J. Burris Snow melting device for gutters
US5878533A (en) * 1997-01-09 1999-03-09 E & T Tooling Inc. Heated gutter system
US6668491B1 (en) * 1997-03-03 2003-12-30 Timothy C. Bonerb Device for removing ice from roofs
US5960590A (en) * 1997-03-17 1999-10-05 Hutchison; David P. Gutter pipe
US5737879A (en) * 1997-03-31 1998-04-14 Sweet; Vernon L. Debris blocking gutter and support hanger
US5911659A (en) * 1997-04-14 1999-06-15 Seranco Gutter protector
US5953861A (en) * 1997-04-21 1999-09-21 Podgwaite; Frank C. Roof freeze protection apparatus and method
US5890324A (en) * 1997-08-14 1999-04-06 Maanum; Armand D. Roof-mounted arrangement for melting snow; and, method
US6067755A (en) * 1997-08-14 2000-05-30 Maanum; Armand D. Cover arrangement for roof gutters; and, method
US6151836A (en) * 1997-10-30 2000-11-28 Mcglothlin; W. Neal Gutter system
US5988074A (en) * 1997-12-23 1999-11-23 Trn Business Trust Composite roof for a railway car
US6401424B2 (en) * 1998-02-27 2002-06-11 Jonny Folkersen Sealed roof and method for sealing a roof
US6035587A (en) * 1998-03-31 2000-03-14 Amerimax Home Products, Inc. Roof drip edge with flexible leg
US6098345A (en) * 1998-03-31 2000-08-08 Demartini; Robert J. Reelable rain gutter cover
US6134843A (en) * 1998-08-24 2000-10-24 Tregear; Marc Gutter shield
US6166352A (en) * 1999-05-24 2000-12-26 Turton; Kenneth Ice shield for roof eaves
US6282846B1 (en) * 1999-05-26 2001-09-04 Raymond L. Nocella Roof drain de-icer apparatus
US6412228B1 (en) * 2000-02-24 2002-07-02 Alan F. Meckstroth Leaf and debris deflecting cover device for a rain gutter
US6463700B2 (en) * 2000-04-17 2002-10-15 L.B. Plastics Limited Composite gutter guard
US6598352B2 (en) * 2001-08-07 2003-07-29 Edward A. Higginbotham Self cleaning gutter shield
US6708452B1 (en) * 2002-03-08 2004-03-23 Steven J. Tenute Heater arrangement for gutter protector
US6759630B1 (en) * 2002-03-22 2004-07-06 Steven J. Tenute Heater arrangement for building eave
US6694678B2 (en) * 2002-05-16 2004-02-24 Brian J. Schneider Apparatus and methodology for limiting ice build-up
US6700098B1 (en) * 2003-04-15 2004-03-02 Angela Wyatt System for preventing and clearing ice dams

Cited By (26)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2453054A (en) * 2007-09-24 2009-03-25 Thysis Building Products Ltd A gutter cover device
US8297000B1 (en) 2007-10-03 2012-10-30 Drainage Products, Inc. Rain gutter cover
US20100071273A1 (en) * 2008-09-22 2010-03-25 Joly Jr Robert E Cutter cover installation
US8001729B2 (en) * 2008-09-22 2011-08-23 Joly Jr Robert E Gutter cover installation
US20120085039A1 (en) * 2010-10-11 2012-04-12 Arch Garth Roof parapet system
US8683748B2 (en) * 2010-10-11 2014-04-01 Garth ARCH Roof parapet system
US9783988B2 (en) * 2013-08-19 2017-10-10 Slate E. Bryer Debris repelling filtering device for roof gutters
US10683667B2 (en) * 2013-08-19 2020-06-16 Slate E. Bryer Debris repelling filtering device for roof gutters
US9284735B2 (en) * 2013-08-19 2016-03-15 Slate E. Bryer Debris repelling filtering device for roof gutters
US20170370105A1 (en) * 2013-08-19 2017-12-28 Slate E. Bryer Debris Repelling Filtering Device for Roof Gutters
WO2015123417A1 (fr) * 2014-02-12 2015-08-20 Gutterglove, Inc. Dispositif de préclusion de feuille à maillage ondulé bidirectionnel autoportant
JP2016156181A (ja) * 2015-02-24 2016-09-01 株式会社神清 雨樋
US9683371B1 (en) * 2015-11-23 2017-06-20 Stephen J. Nitch Gutter guard
JP2018112063A (ja) * 2018-04-24 2018-07-19 株式会社神清 雨樋
US11466459B1 (en) * 2019-02-27 2022-10-11 Christopher G. Tatasciore Method for manufacturing a one-piece gutter guard article employing a wire mesh filter
US11384544B2 (en) * 2019-05-01 2022-07-12 Gutterglove, Inc. Gutter guard with irregular grooves
US20220325528A1 (en) * 2019-05-01 2022-10-13 Gutterglove, Inc. Gutter guard with irregular grooves
US11566428B2 (en) * 2019-05-01 2023-01-31 Gutterglove, Inc. Gutter guard with girder
US11713580B2 (en) * 2019-05-01 2023-08-01 Gutterglove, Inc. Single piece gutter guard with girder
US11898353B2 (en) * 2019-05-01 2024-02-13 Gutterglove, Inc. Gutter guard with irregular grooves
US11965338B2 (en) * 2019-05-01 2024-04-23 Gutterglove, Inc. Gutter guard with truss
US11982088B2 (en) 2019-05-01 2024-05-14 Gutterglove, Inc. Gutter guard with girder
US12018490B2 (en) * 2019-05-01 2024-06-25 Gutterglove, Inc. Single piece gutter guard with truss
US11591801B2 (en) * 2020-06-09 2023-02-28 E-Z Products Llc Gutter cover
US11898354B2 (en) 2020-06-09 2024-02-13 E-Z Products Llc Gutter cover
US20240035282A1 (en) * 2022-07-27 2024-02-01 Karen M. Sager Filtration device with step

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
WO2007109421A3 (fr) 2008-01-10
WO2007109421A2 (fr) 2007-09-27
WO2007109421A8 (fr) 2008-08-14

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US20070214731A1 (en) Gutter cover
US7448167B2 (en) Gutter and roof protection system
US20070214730A1 (en) Gutter cover
US4418504A (en) Drain shield for gutters
US8037641B2 (en) Gutter guard
US6412229B2 (en) Roof valley water collector
US4769957A (en) Needle and leaf drain gutter guard
US7805889B2 (en) Water flow controller and debris separator for roof valleys
US7726076B2 (en) Gutter cover with a clip and method of installing the same
US8015753B2 (en) Gutter cover with barrier over water channel
US6009672A (en) Roof valley water collector
US5099620A (en) Rain gutter cover
US4493588A (en) Non-clogging eaves trough
US20080287053A1 (en) Roof ridge vent with improved trough
US20060070304A1 (en) Water and debris separator for gutters
US20240060307A1 (en) Single piece gutter guard with girder
US12018490B2 (en) Single piece gutter guard with truss
US20220316217A1 (en) Stepped gutter guard
US6256933B1 (en) Roof valley water distributor
US7665247B1 (en) Gutter debris deflector having multiple slots
US10947733B2 (en) Roof gutter cap system
US20170152661A1 (en) Corner gutter covers, gutter systems, and related methods
US10472829B1 (en) Roof gutter cap system
US20220042315A1 (en) Eavestrough debris guard
US10619352B1 (en) Rain gutter for tin roof or the like

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
AS Assignment

Owner name: ERAN INDUSTRIES, INC., NEBRASKA

Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:BACHMAN, JAMES E.;COTA, THOMAS F.;REEL/FRAME:017720/0309

Effective date: 20060525

STCB Information on status: application discontinuation

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