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US3864882A
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Gutter suspension means
Assignee: Stratco Metal Pty Ltd
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Filing: 1973-09-26
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Granted: 1975-02-11
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Expires: 1993-09-26
Abstract
Abstract Gutter suspension means for suspending a gutter having a longitudinal extension retention rib in its rear wall near the upper edge, the retention rib projecting into the gutter, the suspension means comprising a plurality of resilient clips each having a front portion with tongues thereon which extend into the gutter, the tongues being selectively engageable with the longitudinally extending retention rib so as to support the gutter, each clip also having a rear portion arranged to bear against means to which the gutter is to be suspended, for example a fascia.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack Edward Lasscock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:39
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/064; E04D13/072; E04D13/0725; E04D13/0727
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
Gutter suspension means comprising in combination: a gutter having a rear wall, tongue retention means comprising a longitudinally extending retention rib in the rear wall of the gutter near its upper edge, the retention rib projecting into the gutter, a plurality of resilient clips each having a front portion depending into the gutter and at least portion of each said clip bearing against the front surface of said gutter rear wall, there being a plurality of vertically-spaced gutter suspension points at which the gutter may be suspended by each said resilient clip, each gutter suspension point comprising a tongue on said front portion engageable with said tongue retention means, each said tongue sloping upwardly and rearwardly, said gutter suspension points being selectable so that the gutter fall is adjustable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
Gutter suspension means comprising in combination: a gutter having a rear wall, tongue retention means comprising a longitudinally extending retention rib in the rear wall of the gutter near its upper edge, the retention rib projecting into the gutter, a plurality of resilient clips each having a front portion depending into the gutter and at least portion of each said clip bearing against the front surface of said gutter rear wall, there being a plurality of vertically-spaced gutter suspension points at which the gutter may be suspended by each said resilient clip, each gutter suspension point comprising a tongue on said front portion engageable with said tongue retention means, each said tongue sloping upwardly and rearwardly, said gutter suspension points being selectable so that the gutter fall is adjustable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
Gutter suspension means according to claim 1 wherein each said resilient clip is provided with a fascia engaging portion arranged to engage a fascia for suspension of the clip therefrom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
Gutter suspension means according to claim 1, wherein the gutter has a front wall terminating along its upper edge in a curved formation which constitutes a rearwardly extending roll, and further comprising a support strip having a forwardly extending portion which engages the roll and a rear end of such size and shape as to engage a fascia.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
Gutter suspension means according to claim 3, wherein the support strip and reslient clip are integral.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
Gutter suspension means according to claim 1, wherein each said clip has a downwardly extending rear portion which slopes downwardly and forwardly and then downwardly and rearwardly providing a rear ramp face, each clip being arranged to bear against the rear surface of a fascia.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
Gutter suspension means according to claim 5, wherein the upper end of the front portion of each clip has a short rearwardly extending web which extends into an upwardly extending web to form a front shelf, so arranged that when the gutter is supported by a fascia the upwardly extending web bears against the face of the fascia.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
Gutter suspension means according to claim 5, wherein the downwardly extending rear portion of each clip has a forwardly extending web which forms a rear shelf so positioned that when the clip engages a fascia the upper end of which terminates in a downwardly extending flange, said rear shelf engages beneath said rear flange.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
A gutter assembly comprising gutter suspension means according to claim 5, wherein the fascia has a front face panel and an upper return flange engaged by said resilient clips, said clips being suspended therefrom, the resilience of the clips retaining the rear surface of said gutter rear wall contiguous with said front face panel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-02-10 | 1978-08-12 | 1979-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-10 | 1982-08-12 | 1983-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-10 | 1986-08-12 | 1987-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |