US4258510A
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Rain water deflector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-10-09
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Granted: 1981-03-31
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Expires: 1999-10-09
Abstract
Abstract A device for attachment to roof beams to deflect rain water running from those beams comprising a metal or plastic deflector attachable to the beam but opened from the beam forming a trough into which rain water will run and a deflector trough in communication with the deflector to carry the water to a proper drainage point.
Inventors
- 👤 Leonard T. Guiana
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:59
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/064; E04D13/0404; E04D13/0481; E04D2013/0486
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
Water diverting means for run-off water from a roof having beams comprising deflector means adapted to be attached one end of to one of said beams, said deflector means embracing two opposite sides of said end trough means in communication with said deflector means adapted to receive water from said deflector means and conduct it to a discharge point.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
Water diverting means for run-off water from a roof having beams comprising deflector means adapted to be attached one end of to one of said beams, said deflector means embracing two opposite sides of said end trough means in communication with said deflector means adapted to receive water from said deflector means and conduct it to a discharge point.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 in which said deflector means includes outwardly extending ears adapted to divert water on the sides of said beams into said trough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 2 in which said trough extends under said beams.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 2 in which said trough extends laterally of said beam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 in which said deflector means is trough-shaped, said trough shape having sidewalls spaced from the sides of said beams.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB841166A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-03-30 | 1984-09-29 | 1985-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-30 | 1988-09-29 | 1989-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-30 | 1992-09-29 | 1993-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |