US3874131A
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Building construction
Assignee: Reynolds Metals Co
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Filing: 1973-05-03
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Granted: 1975-04-01
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Expires: 1993-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A building construction having an improved fascia, fascia fastener, and gutter hanger wherein such components are of simple and economical construction and readily installed in position and the building construction has optimum structural integrity and esthetic appeal.
Inventors
- 👤 John L Webster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:30
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/064; E04D13/072; E04D13/0725; E04D13/15; E04D13/158
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
226 words
A fascia having integral gutter and soffit supports comprising, a body portion having opposed surfaces and a top edge, a pair of rigid soffit supports each adjoining and extending transverse and in one direction from one of said surfaces, a gutter support extending from the other of said surfaces in a direction opposite from said one direction, and a T-shaped portion arranged in spaced relation from said gutter support at a location beneath said top edge, said T-shaped portion having a leg portion adjoining and extending from said other surface and having a pair of projections extending from the outer end of said leg portion in opposite directions, one of said projections extending toward said gutter support and being adapted to hold an upper portion of said gutter against said other surface and the other of said projections extending away from said gutter support and being adapted to support a hanger for saiD gutter, said pair of soffit supports being defined as an upper and a lower flange having inner portions arranged in parallel relation and being adapted to receive a soffit therebetween, said lower flange having a roughly channel-shaped terminal end portion which is adapted to receive a resilient compressible member therewithin and said lower flange having an outer portion arranged substantially perpendicular to its inner portion with said channel-shaped portion adjoining said outer portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
226 words
A fascia having integral gutter and soffit supports comprising, a body portion having opposed surfaces and a top edge, a pair of rigid soffit supports each adjoining and extending transverse and in one direction from one of said surfaces, a gutter support extending from the other of said surfaces in a direction opposite from said one direction, and a T-shaped portion arranged in spaced relation from said gutter support at a location beneath said top edge, said T-shaped portion having a leg portion adjoining and extending from said other surface and having a pair of projections extending from the outer end of said leg portion in opposite directions, one of said projections extending toward said gutter support and being adapted to hold an upper portion of said gutter against said other surface and the other of said projections extending away from said gutter support and being adapted to support a hanger for saiD gutter, said pair of soffit supports being defined as an upper and a lower flange having inner portions arranged in parallel relation and being adapted to receive a soffit therebetween, said lower flange having a roughly channel-shaped terminal end portion which is adapted to receive a resilient compressible member therewithin and said lower flange having an outer portion arranged substantially perpendicular to its inner portion with said channel-shaped portion adjoining said outer portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
177 words
A reversible fastener for fastening a fascia on an associated structure, said fastener comprising, a first portion adapted to have an associated fascia held thereagainst and a second portion arranged transverse said first portion, said second portion having a pair of substantially identical projections extending in the same direction and in substantially parallel relation from opposite end portions of said second portion, said second portion being substantially symmetrical about on axis parallel to and arranged midway between outer edges of said projections enabling said fastener to be reversed and used to fasten either end of said fascia on said associated structure, each of said projections being adapted to have a hooking end portion of a flange comprising said fascia hooked therearound, said first and second portions being foldably connected substantially perpendicular to each other along a rectilinear fold as a single piece construction and further comprising a cutout in at least one of said portions at each end of said rectilinear fold defining a flange which is adapted to have a portion of said fascia hooked therearound.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
177 words
A reversible fastener for fastening a fascia on an associated structure, said fastener comprising, a first portion adapted to have an associated fascia held thereagainst and a second portion arranged transverse said first portion, said second portion having a pair of substantially identical projections extending in the same direction and in substantially parallel relation from opposite end portions of said second portion, said second portion being substantially symmetrical about on axis parallel to and arranged midway between outer edges of said projections enabling said fastener to be reversed and used to fasten either end of said fascia on said associated structure, each of said projections being adapted to have a hooking end portion of a flange comprising said fascia hooked therearound, said first and second portions being foldably connected substantially perpendicular to each other along a rectilinear fold as a single piece construction and further comprising a cutout in at least one of said portions at each end of said rectilinear fold defining a flange which is adapted to have a portion of said fascia hooked therearound.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
161 words
A gutter hanger comprising a main body having opposed end portions, a first hook defining one of said opposed end portions with said first hook being adapted to be hooked around an associated support, a second hook defining the other of said opposed end portions, said second hook having a substantially L-shaped configuration including a first leg and a transverse leg which extends substantially perpendicular to the first leg of said L-shaped hook, and an extension extending from said transverse leg and substantially parallel to said first leg, said second hook being adapted to be hooked around a corner part of a gutter with said extension arranged beneath said corner part, said first leg having a retaining shoulder extending therefrom generally toward said extension and said hanger further comprising a detachable locking member which is adapted to be snap-fitted between said shoulder and said extension with an L-shaped portion of said gutter sandwiched between said locking member and L-shaped second hook.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
161 words
A gutter hanger comprising a main body having opposed end portions, a first hook defining one of said opposed end portions with said first hook being adapted to be hooked around an associated support, a second hook defining the other of said opposed end portions, said second hook having a substantially L-shaped configuration including a first leg and a transverse leg which extends substantially perpendicular to the first leg of said L-shaped hook, and an extension extending from said transverse leg and substantially parallel to said first leg, said second hook being adapted to be hooked around a corner part of a gutter with said extension arranged beneath said corner part, said first leg having a retaining shoulder extending therefrom generally toward said extension and said hanger further comprising a detachable locking member which is adapted to be snap-fitted between said shoulder and said extension with an L-shaped portion of said gutter sandwiched between said locking member and L-shaped second hook.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A hanger as set forth in claim 3 in which said detachable locking member comprises a roughly L-shaped member having an arcuate surface which is adapted to engage a corresponding arcuate surface defining the outside surface of said retaining shoulder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
182 words
A gutter hanger comprising a main body having opposed end portions, a first hook defining one of said opposed end portions with said first hook being adapted to be hooked around an associated support, a second hook defining the other of said opposed end portions, said second hook having a substantially L-shaped configuration including a first leg and a transverse leg which extends substantially perpendicular to the first leg of said L-shaped hook, an extension extending from said transverse leg and substantially parallel to said first leg, said second hook being adapted to be hooked around a corner part of a gutter with said extension arranged beneath said corner part, and a brace extending from the central portion of said main body at an acute angle between said main body and brace to define a substantially Y-shaped configuration, said brace being arranged beneath said main body with said hanger fastened in position, said brace having a solid terminal bearing surface which is particularly adapted to engage a wall of said gutter and compress said wall against a structure associAted with said gutter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
182 words
A gutter hanger comprising a main body having opposed end portions, a first hook defining one of said opposed end portions with said first hook being adapted to be hooked around an associated support, a second hook defining the other of said opposed end portions, said second hook having a substantially L-shaped configuration including a first leg and a transverse leg which extends substantially perpendicular to the first leg of said L-shaped hook, an extension extending from said transverse leg and substantially parallel to said first leg, said second hook being adapted to be hooked around a corner part of a gutter with said extension arranged beneath said corner part, and a brace extending from the central portion of said main body at an acute angle between said main body and brace to define a substantially Y-shaped configuration, said brace being arranged beneath said main body with said hanger fastened in position, said brace having a solid terminal bearing surface which is particularly adapted to engage a wall of said gutter and compress said wall against a structure associAted with said 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) | 1978-03-31 | 1978-09-30 | 1979-04-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-31 | 1982-09-30 | 1983-04-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-31 | 1986-09-30 | 1987-04-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |