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US3740787A
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Screen guard for gutters having a dual purpose manual operator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-01
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-11-01
Abstract
Abstract An open-mesh guard for roof gutters which fits over the downspout in the leader and prevents the clogging of the downspout by leaves and other debris. The guard is hinged at two locations in order to permit the device to clear the usual roof shingle overhang of the gutters when it is desired to empty the same on the ground. A pole is provided for manually emptying the guard and additionally serves the function of scraping the leaves and other debris from the gutters.
Inventors
- 👤 A Bowermaster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:27
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/076
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
The combination of a screen guard for a gutter which is adapted to normally fit over the downspout connected to said gutter and an elongated manual operator comprising: a lip, a first rigid element, a first hinge means connecting said lip to one edge of said first rigid element, a screen mesh member, a second hinge means connecting another edge of said first rigid element to said screen mesh member, said second hinge means being positioned in a bottom forward location in said gutter adjacent to the bottom front edge of the gutter, a second rigid element fixed to said screen mesh member, and a ring-like member connected to an upper surface of said second rigid element, means for removably fastening said lip to the top front edge of said gutter, said manual operator being adapted to grasp said ringlike member whereby said screen guard pivots forwardly on said hinges to compact the collected debris and thereafter to swing over said top front edge of the gutter and empty the contents thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
The combination of a screen guard for a gutter which is adapted to normally fit over the downspout connected to said gutter and an elongated manual operator comprising: a lip, a first rigid element, a first hinge means connecting said lip to one edge of said first rigid element, a screen mesh member, a second hinge means connecting another edge of said first rigid element to said screen mesh member, said second hinge means being positioned in a bottom forward location in said gutter adjacent to the bottom front edge of the gutter, a second rigid element fixed to said screen mesh member, and a ring-like member connected to an upper surface of said second rigid element, means for removably fastening said lip to the top front edge of said gutter, said manual operator being adapted to grasp said ringlike member whereby said screen guard pivots forwardly on said hinges to compact the collected debris and thereafter to swing over said top front edge of the gutter and empty the contents thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said removable fastening means for said lip are clips which tightly engage both said lip and the forward edge of said gutter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
The combination as claimed in Claim 1 wherein said first rigid element is a relatively flat part and said second rigid element is a curved member and said screen mesh member fits in the bottom of said gutter over said downspout, and said relatively flat part is located adjacent to the front of said gutter while said curved member is positioned adjacent to the rear of said gutter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said manual operator has an elongated pole which is provided with a hook at one end for engaging said ring-like member and is further provided with a curved blade scraping device for cleaning said gutter, said blade being offset from the longitudinal axis of said pole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said screen guard is constituted of plastic.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein the plane of said second rigid element is generally transverse to the plane of said screen mesh member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second rigid element is integral with said screen mesh member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination as claimed in claim 1 wherein said ring-like member is pivotally connected to the upper surface of the second rigid element at a location adjacent to the upper back edge of the 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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |