US3821512A
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Electrically heated gutters and down spouts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-28
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Granted: 1974-06-28
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Expires: 1992-09-28
Abstract
Abstract A water conductor includes a gutter and mounting means substantially coextensive in length. The mounting means has upper and lower portions attachable to the facia of a building with the lower portion having a support underlying the gutter. The support and the gutter have lengthwise complemental locking portions as do the gutter and the upper portion of the mounting means. Where gutter freezing is a problem, a heating element is positioned between the mounting means and the gutter.
Inventors
- 👤 G Stanford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:06
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B3/00; H05B2214/00; H05B2214/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A water conductor comprising a gutter of substantial length and including inner, outer, and bottom walls, and mounting means substantially coextensive with said gutter and including upper and lower portions attachable to the facia of a building, said lower portion including a support underlying the bottom wall of the gutter, the gutter, the support, and the upper portion having lengthwise locking portions, the locking portions of the support and the gutter being complemental and interengaged and adjacent the junction of its bottom and outer walls, and the locking portions of the inner wall and the upper portion being complemental and interengaged, said interengaged portions connecting the gutter to the mounting means thereby to enable the mounting means to be attached to the facia without the gutter and the gutter then connected to the mounting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A water conductor comprising a gutter of substantial length and including inner, outer, and bottom walls, and mounting means substantially coextensive with said gutter and including upper and lower portions attachable to the facia of a building, said lower portion including a support underlying the bottom wall of the gutter, the gutter, the support, and the upper portion having lengthwise locking portions, the locking portions of the support and the gutter being complemental and interengaged and adjacent the junction of its bottom and outer walls, and the locking portions of the inner wall and the upper portion being complemental and interengaged, said interengaged portions connecting the gutter to the mounting means thereby to enable the mounting means to be attached to the facia without the gutter and the gutter then connected to the mounting means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The water conductor of claim 1 and a heating element between the gutter and the support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The water conductor of claim 1 in which the upper surface of the support has at least one recess extending from end-to-end thereof, and a heating cable is positioned therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The water conductor of claim 3 in which the mounting means is an integral member including said upper and lower portions and has at least one recess between the upper locking portion and the support and a heating element is positioned therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The water conductor of claim 4 and a strip overlying the heating element in the support and secured thereto and a strip secured to the mounting means and over-lying the heating element in the recess between the upper locking portion and the support.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The water conductor of claim 3 and a strip overlying the heating element and secured to the support.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The water conductor of claim 3 in which the recess is so shaped and dimensioned relative to the heating element that the element is a snap fit therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The water conductor of claim 1 in which the mounting means is an integral member including said upper and lower portions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The water conductor of claim 1 in which the locking portion of the gutter and the support are between the support and the bottom wall of the gutter.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The water conductor of claim 1 in which the gutter and the mounting means are extrusions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The water conductor of claim 1 in which the extrusions are plastic extrusions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | 1982-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | 1986-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |