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US3889474A
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Rain gutter attachments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-27
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Granted: 1975-06-17
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Expires: 1993-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A rain gutter attachment is adapted to attach in a notch in the front wall of a rain gutter, or in a section of rain gutter having a notched front wall. The attachment has two outlets one near the top of the gutter and the other near the bottom thereof so that when the downspout of the lower outlet becomes frozen or clogged up, the water may still flow through the upper outlet.
Inventors
- 👤 Alvin W Frangmeier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:41
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/064; E04D13/0641; E04D13/0645; E04D13/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A rain gutter attachment for use in conjunction with a rain gutter having a rear wall, a bottom wall, and a front wall, a portion of said front wall being cut away to provide a notch, angular clips including one flange having a contour to fit the contour of said front wall of said gutter, and a second right angularly extending flange extending forwardly from the front wall of said gutter, an enclosure having a rear wall, a front wall, and a parallel end wall connecting each of the ends of said front and rear walls of said enclosure, means securing the end walls of said enclosure to the second flanges of said clips, said rear wall of said enclosure including a lower inlet opening, the lower edge of which is adjacent to the bottom wall of said gutter, said rear wall of said enclosure communicating with the rain gutter, said rear wall having an upper inlet opening therethrough near the upper extremity of said rear wall, conduit means within said enclosure communicative with each of said upper aNd lower inlet openings, and means for connecting each said conduit means to a downspout.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A rain gutter attachment for use in conjunction with a rain gutter having a rear wall, a bottom wall, and a front wall, a portion of said front wall being cut away to provide a notch, angular clips including one flange having a contour to fit the contour of said front wall of said gutter, and a second right angularly extending flange extending forwardly from the front wall of said gutter, an enclosure having a rear wall, a front wall, and a parallel end wall connecting each of the ends of said front and rear walls of said enclosure, means securing the end walls of said enclosure to the second flanges of said clips, said rear wall of said enclosure including a lower inlet opening, the lower edge of which is adjacent to the bottom wall of said gutter, said rear wall of said enclosure communicating with the rain gutter, said rear wall having an upper inlet opening therethrough near the upper extremity of said rear wall, conduit means within said enclosure communicative with each of said upper aNd lower inlet openings, and means for connecting each said conduit means to a downspout.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which said connecting means are provided in the front wall of said enclosure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which said conduit means in said enclosure comprise channel-shaped members connecting said front and rear walls of said enclosure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which said connecting means extend through the lower end of said enclosure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which one of said connecting means extends through the front wall of said enclosure and the other extends through the lower end thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure of claim 1 and including a ton for said enclosure through which sun rays may penetrate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure of claim 1 and including reinforcing members connecting the upper portion of said enclosure adjoining the ends thereof to the rear walls of the rain gutter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The structure of claim 1 and including baffle plates connecting each of said strips and said bottom wall of said rain gutter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which said conduit means comprises an open topped channel connecting said front and rear walls of said enclosures.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-06-16 | 1978-12-16 | 1979-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-16 | 1982-12-16 | 1983-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-16 | 1986-12-16 | 1987-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |