US3824749A
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Eave structure
Assignee: Alcoa Corp
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Filing: 1972-11-29
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Granted: 1974-07-23
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Expires: 1992-11-29
Abstract
Abstract A structural eave assembly readily installable and attachable to a building originally constructed without an overhanging eave comprises a separately fabricated, unitary structure having combined gutter, soffit, and fascia portions.
Inventors
- 👤 T Scherf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:07
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/064; E04D13/15; E04D13/152
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A unitary gutter, soffit and fascia structure providing an overhanging structural eave for attachment to a roof structure that terminates along the upper outer edge of a side wall of a building comprising in combination an elongated rearwardly-extending wall portion having one edge adapted to be attached to said roof, an elongated substantially vertical fascia wall portion, a third wall portion interconnected between said one edge and said fascia wall portion and defining therebetween an elongated gutter channel, an elongated substantially horizontal soffit mechanically connected to said fascia portion by an elongated connecting means and extending rearwardly therefrom toward said building side wall and at a location below said gutter channel when said structural eave is attached to said roof structure, and at least one reinforcing baffle having a configuration corresponding to the cross sectional configuration of the eave, and located within the eave in a manner traversing same, said baffle providing the eave with a rigid, high strength characteristic, the baffle engaging the connecting means to maintain the soffit and fascia in mechanical interconnection.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A unitary gutter, soffit and fascia structure providing an overhanging structural eave for attachment to a roof structure that terminates along the upper outer edge of a side wall of a building comprising in combination an elongated rearwardly-extending wall portion having one edge adapted to be attached to said roof, an elongated substantially vertical fascia wall portion, a third wall portion interconnected between said one edge and said fascia wall portion and defining therebetween an elongated gutter channel, an elongated substantially horizontal soffit mechanically connected to said fascia portion by an elongated connecting means and extending rearwardly therefrom toward said building side wall and at a location below said gutter channel when said structural eave is attached to said roof structure, and at least one reinforcing baffle having a configuration corresponding to the cross sectional configuration of the eave, and located within the eave in a manner traversing same, said baffle providing the eave with a rigid, high strength characteristic, the baffle engaging the connecting means to maintain the soffit and fascia in mechanical interconnection.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The structure of claim 1 including means for locating and fixing the baffle means in a transverse position within the eave.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The structure of claim 1 in which the rearwardly extending wall portion has openings spaced apart in lengthwise direction thereof, and the baffle means has a flange extending in the direction of one of said openings, said flange having an end portion for insertion through said one opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The structure of claim 1 in which the soffit has a return bend portion providing an elongated channel, and the baffle means has a lower extension for seating in the channel when the baffle means is disposed in a position traversing the eave.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The structure of claim 1 in which the soffit is provided with ventilating openings.
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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) | 1977-07-22 | 1978-01-21 | 1978-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-22 | 1982-01-21 | 1982-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-22 | 1986-01-21 | 1986-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |