US4432518A
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Eaves trough bracket assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-11-08
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Granted: 1984-02-21
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Expires: 2002-11-08
Abstract
Abstract A dually adjustable eaves trough bracket for installation of eaves trough at varying angles to roof rafter and eaves board structure. The bracket including a securing plate adapted for vertical orientation to the roof eave structure and including a plurality of brace slots, and further including a trough support member for interlocking connection to the upper end of the securing plate as an adjustably positionable brace plate supports the trough support member relative to the securing plate brace slots at a proper drainage attitude.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Navarre
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:58
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/064
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
An eaves trough bracket, comprising: a securing plate adapted to be secured in generally vertical orientation to roof eave structure, and having a plurality of brace slots adjacent the lower end and a retaining hook on the opposite, upper end; a trough support member having interlocking hooks formed on one end for retentive engagement with said retaining hook, said member including elongated structure for supporting the eaves trough; and brace plate means secured between one of said securing plate brace slots and said trough support member elongated structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
An eaves trough bracket, comprising: a securing plate adapted to be secured in generally vertical orientation to roof eave structure, and having a plurality of brace slots adjacent the lower end and a retaining hook on the opposite, upper end; a trough support member having interlocking hooks formed on one end for retentive engagement with said retaining hook, said member including elongated structure for supporting the eaves trough; and brace plate means secured between one of said securing plate brace slots and said trough support member elongated structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
A bracket as set forth in Claim 1 wherein said securing plate further comprises: an elongated, generally rectangular plate having a longitudinally central indented portion which includes said plurality of brace slots and enables a planar indentation clearance, and having said retaining hook extending from the opposite upper end while defining planar shoulders on each side thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A bracket as set forth in claim 1 wherein said trough support member further comprises: first and second hooks formed on said one end and defining a longitudinal slot therebetween, with said member being transversely bent-formed to provide elongated structure having shape similar to the cross-section of the eaves trough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A bracket as set forth in claim 2 wherein said trough support member further comprises: first and second hooks formed on said one end and defining a longitudinal slot therebetween, with said member being transversely bent-formed to provide elongated structure having shape similar to the cross-section of the eaves trough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
A bracket as set forth in claim 1 wherein said brace plate means comprises: rectangular plate means having first and second parallel, longitudinal slots to provide adjustable securing connection to said trough support member, and a tine member on one end for interlocking support within a selected brace slot of said securing plate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A bracket as set forth in claim 1 which includes: fastener means adjustably secured between said brace plate means and said trough support member to adjust the angle of support of said eaves trough relative to said securing plate.
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) | 1987-02-20 | 1987-08-22 | 1988-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-02-20 | 1991-08-22 | 1992-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-02-20 | 1995-08-22 | 1996-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |