US3630383A
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Gutter guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-16
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Granted: 1971-12-28
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Expires: 1989-12-16
Abstract
Abstract A guard for a gutter having an outer flange extending inwardly toward a roof has a substantially U-shaped clip for locking same upon the flange, a looped member carried by an upper portion of the clip extending over the flange, and an aperture adjacent a hem carried by an elongated screen section forming a hinge for opening the gutter easily for cleaning.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles H Reeves
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:29
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D29/00; B01D29/01; B01D29/62; B01D29/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A guard for a gutter having a flange extending inwardly toward a roof with a bead carried at its free end and carried by an outer portion of the gutter remote from the roof including: A. an elongated screen section extending along the gutter and substantially thereacross; B. a substantially U-shaped hem carried by the screen on an edge thereof adjacent said flange and extending therealong; C. a second substantially U-shaped hem carried by an opposite edge of said screen; D. a plurality of spaced substantially U-shaped clips being received upon said flange; E. a looped member carried by an upper portion of each of said clips extending over Said flange away from the roof; F. a plurality of spaced apertures provided in said U-shaped hem adjacent said flange, each receiving one of said looped members for defining a hinge member; and G. an inwardly extending cam portion forming a part of each lower clip portion resiliently biased upwardly for passing over said bead and confining same within said clip; whereby said guard is easy to open by turning same back away from the gutter on said hinge leaving said gutter open.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
A guard for a gutter having a flange extending inwardly toward a roof with a bead carried at its free end and carried by an outer portion of the gutter remote from the roof including: A. an elongated screen section extending along the gutter and substantially thereacross; B. a substantially U-shaped hem carried by the screen on an edge thereof adjacent said flange and extending therealong; C. a second substantially U-shaped hem carried by an opposite edge of said screen; D. a plurality of spaced substantially U-shaped clips being received upon said flange; E. a looped member carried by an upper portion of each of said clips extending over Said flange away from the roof; F. a plurality of spaced apertures provided in said U-shaped hem adjacent said flange, each receiving one of said looped members for defining a hinge member; and G. an inwardly extending cam portion forming a part of each lower clip portion resiliently biased upwardly for passing over said bead and confining same within said clip; whereby said guard is easy to open by turning same back away from the gutter on said hinge leaving said gutter open.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-12-27 | 1975-06-28 | 1975-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-27 | 1979-06-28 | 1979-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-27 | 1983-06-28 | 1983-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |