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US3664071A
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Removable eave gutter construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-09-02
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1990-09-02
Abstract
Abstract A gutter construction which is readily detachable and reattachable to an eave without necessitating the use of any implement or tool. A generally U-shaped channel is provided having longitudinally-spaced openings in the walls thereof for the reception of nails (or other similar securing devices) extending transversely therethrough for fastening the channel to an eave. A gutter having a flange portion upwardly and outwardly extending from the rear wall thereof and a plurality of longitudinally-spaced, inverted T-shaped slots along the flange portion is secured to the U-shaped channel by insertion of the flange portion into the channel whereby each of the T-shaped slots engages a different one of the securing devices.
Inventors
- 👤 William E Gallagher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:52
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/064; E04D13/072; E04D13/0725
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
An eave trough construction, comprising: a. a generally U-shaped longitudinally extending eave trough having front and rear walls and a base extending therebetween, an outwardly directed flange portion carried by said rear wall, and longitudinally spaced hook-like slots extending inwardly from an outer edge of said flange portion; b. channel means suitable for receiving therein said flange portion of said eave trough; and c. a plurality of securing devices suitable for extending transversely through said channel for affixment to an eave in a longitudinally spaced relationship corresponding to the longitudinal spacing of said hook-like slots so that each of said hook-like slots longitudinally spaced along said flange portion removeably receives a different one of said securing devices extending through said channel means for removeably securing said trough to the eave.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
An eave trough construction, comprising: a. a generally U-shaped longitudinally extending eave trough having front and rear walls and a base extending therebetween, an outwardly directed flange portion carried by said rear wall, and longitudinally spaced hook-like slots extending inwardly from an outer edge of said flange portion; b. channel means suitable for receiving therein said flange portion of said eave trough; and c. a plurality of securing devices suitable for extending transversely through said channel for affixment to an eave in a longitudinally spaced relationship corresponding to the longitudinal spacing of said hook-like slots so that each of said hook-like slots longitudinally spaced along said flange portion removeably receives a different one of said securing devices extending through said channel means for removeably securing said trough to the eave.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
120 words
An eave trough construction, comprising: a. a generally U-shaped longitudinally extending eave trough having front and rear walls and a base extending therebetween, an outwardly directed flange portion carried by said rear wall, and longitudinally spaced hook-like slots having a generally inverted T-shape and extending inwardly from the outer edge of said flange portion; b. channel means suitable for receiving therein said flange portion of said eave trough; and c. securing devices suitable for extending transversely through said channel means in a longitudinally spaced manner for affixment to an eave so that each of said securing devices receives a different one of said T-shaped hook-like slots longitudinally spaced along said flange portion to removeably secure said trough to the eave.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
120 words
An eave trough construction, comprising: a. a generally U-shaped longitudinally extending eave trough having front and rear walls and a base extending therebetween, an outwardly directed flange portion carried by said rear wall, and longitudinally spaced hook-like slots having a generally inverted T-shape and extending inwardly from the outer edge of said flange portion; b. channel means suitable for receiving therein said flange portion of said eave trough; and c. securing devices suitable for extending transversely through said channel means in a longitudinally spaced manner for affixment to an eave so that each of said securing devices receives a different one of said T-shaped hook-like slots longitudinally spaced along said flange portion to removeably secure said trough to the eave.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The eave trough construction of claim 2 including at least one corner trough section wherein said corner section is of a generally similar transverse shape as said longitudinally extending trough and is slideably insertable therein so as to be removeably held thereby.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
143 words
A detachable eave trough construction, comprising: a. a longitudinally extending trough having generally vertically extending front and rear walls and a generally horizontal base therebetween, a flange portion integrally carried by said rear wall and extending angularly upward and outward therefrom, and a plurality of longitudinally spaced hook-like slots along said flange portion having a first slot portion extending transversely inward from the outer edge of said flange portion and a second longitudinally extending slot portion communicating with the inner end of said first slot portion; and b. a generally U-shaped channel suitable for receiving longitudinally spaced securing devices extending transversely therethrough, said securing devices affixing said U-shaped channel to an eave and receiving firstly said transversely extending slot portion for transverse movement of said trough and secondly said longitudinally extending slot portion for longitudinal movement of said trough into a locked position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
143 words
A detachable eave trough construction, comprising: a. a longitudinally extending trough having generally vertically extending front and rear walls and a generally horizontal base therebetween, a flange portion integrally carried by said rear wall and extending angularly upward and outward therefrom, and a plurality of longitudinally spaced hook-like slots along said flange portion having a first slot portion extending transversely inward from the outer edge of said flange portion and a second longitudinally extending slot portion communicating with the inner end of said first slot portion; and b. a generally U-shaped channel suitable for receiving longitudinally spaced securing devices extending transversely therethrough, said securing devices affixing said U-shaped channel to an eave and receiving firstly said transversely extending slot portion for transverse movement of said trough and secondly said longitudinally extending slot portion for longitudinal movement of said trough into a locked position.
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) | 1975-05-23 | 1975-11-22 | 1976-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-11-22 | 1980-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-23 | 1983-11-22 | 1984-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |