US3895769A
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Gutter levelling device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-08-07
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Granted: 1975-07-22
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Expires: 1993-08-07
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable gutter levelling device being a single piece of material shaped to have a base member for abutting a gutter''s back wall, two web members extending substantially perpendicular from the base and each terminating in a line for abutting a facia board, and an attachment member extending from the base and forming with the base generally a U-shape for receiving the back of the guide therebetween. The device is adjustable by removing a portion of said web members to decrease the angle between the terminating line and the base member.
Inventors
- 👤 Boynton Craig Hagaman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:29
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/064; E04D13/072; E04D13/0725; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A gutter levelling device in combination with two surfaces, namely a facia board slanted with respect to a vertical plane and the back wall of a gutter, comprising: a base means abutting one of said surfaces; a first and second web means, each being triangular shaped, extending substantially perpendicularly from said base means, and terminating in a first straight line abutting the other of said surfaces; at least one line of perforations on each web means defining an angle with said base member smaller than the angle said first terminating line makes with said base member, making the angles adjustable by removing a portion of each web means along said lines of perforation to define a second terminating straight line; and an attachment means extending from said base means and forming with the means, which abuts the back wall of said gutter, a generally U-shaped closure receiving the back wall of said gutter between the legs of said U-shaped closure whereby said gutter is maintained level when installed to said slanted facia board by either the first or second terminating line of said web means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A gutter levelling device in combination with two surfaces, namely a facia board slanted with respect to a vertical plane and the back wall of a gutter, comprising: a base means abutting one of said surfaces; a first and second web means, each being triangular shaped, extending substantially perpendicularly from said base means, and terminating in a first straight line abutting the other of said surfaces; at least one line of perforations on each web means defining an angle with said base member smaller than the angle said first terminating line makes with said base member, making the angles adjustable by removing a portion of each web means along said lines of perforation to define a second terminating straight line; and an attachment means extending from said base means and forming with the means, which abuts the back wall of said gutter, a generally U-shaped closure receiving the back wall of said gutter between the legs of said U-shaped closure whereby said gutter is maintained level when installed to said slanted facia board by either the first or second terminating line of said web means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A gutter levelling device as in claim 1 wherein said base, webs and attachment means comprise a single piece of material bent to form said base, webs and attachment means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A gutter levelling device as in claim 2 including an aperture in said base means and a corresponding aperture in said attachment means adapted to receive a spike which supports the gutter on said facia board.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A gutter levelling device as in claim 3 wherein said web means are triangular with a first side abutting said gutter and a second side abutting said facia board.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A gutter levelling device as in claim 2 including a reinforcement means extending substantially perpendicular from a leg of said U-shaped closure across the interior of said gutter and terminating in an inverted L to abut and support the front of 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) | 1978-07-21 | 1979-01-20 | 1979-07-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-21 | 1983-01-20 | 1983-07-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-21 | 1987-01-20 | 1987-07-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |