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US3141955A
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Device for effecting water-flow from a roof or the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-04-12
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Granted: 1964-07-21
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Expires: 1982-04-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Abner A Culpepper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:28
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/076; E04D13/0762; E04D13/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A DEVICE FOR FORMING A TUNNEL BENEATH A PACK OF SNOW OR AN ICE DAM ON A ROOF TO PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR WATER RESULTING FROM THE MELTING OF THE SNOW OR ICE, COMPRISING (A) AN ELONGATED HEAT-TRANSFER MEMBER POSITIONED UPON SAID ROOF AND HAVING ONE END PORTION EXTENDING ACROSS A GUTTER THEREOF TO A POINT SPACED FROM THE OUTER SIDE WALL OF THE GUTTER, SAID MEMBER BEING FLEXIBLE TO AFFORD BENDING OF SAID MEMBER TO CONFORM TO THE SURFACE OF THE ROOF, (B) A HEATER COIL CONNECTED TO SAID END PORTION OF SAID MEMBER AND HAVING A POWER SOURCE, (C) MEANS FOR CONDUCTING HEAT FROM SAID HEATER COIL TO AND LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID MEMBER TO FORM SAID TUNNEL, (D) AND A DRAIN PLATE SUPPORTED FROM THE OUTER SIDE WALL OF SAID GUTTER AND LOCATED BENEATH SAID END PORTION OF SAID MEMBER EXTENDING BEYOND SAID OUTER SIDE WALL OF THE GUTTER AND COOPERATING WITH THE LATTER TO DIRECT THE MELTED SNOW OR ICE AWAY FROM SAID GUTTER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
167 words
A DEVICE FOR FORMING A TUNNEL BENEATH A PACK OF SNOW OR AN ICE DAM ON A ROOF TO PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR WATER RESULTING FROM THE MELTING OF THE SNOW OR ICE, COMPRISING (A) AN ELONGATED HEAT-TRANSFER MEMBER POSITIONED UPON SAID ROOF AND HAVING ONE END PORTION EXTENDING ACROSS A GUTTER THEREOF TO A POINT SPACED FROM THE OUTER SIDE WALL OF THE GUTTER, SAID MEMBER BEING FLEXIBLE TO AFFORD BENDING OF SAID MEMBER TO CONFORM TO THE SURFACE OF THE ROOF, (B) A HEATER COIL CONNECTED TO SAID END PORTION OF SAID MEMBER AND HAVING A POWER SOURCE, (C) MEANS FOR CONDUCTING HEAT FROM SAID HEATER COIL TO AND LONGITUDINALLY OF SAID MEMBER TO FORM SAID TUNNEL, (D) AND A DRAIN PLATE SUPPORTED FROM THE OUTER SIDE WALL OF SAID GUTTER AND LOCATED BENEATH SAID END PORTION OF SAID MEMBER EXTENDING BEYOND SAID OUTER SIDE WALL OF THE GUTTER AND COOPERATING WITH THE LATTER TO DIRECT THE MELTED SNOW OR ICE AWAY FROM 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) | 1967-07-21 | 1968-01-20 | 1968-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-21 | 1972-01-20 | 1972-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-21 | 1976-01-20 | 1976-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |