US4445301A
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Roof and gutter saving device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-07-13
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Granted: 1984-05-01
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Expires: 2002-07-13
Abstract
Abstract This device serves to prevent ice from building up in the gutters of houses and pulling the gutters away, and it also prevents water from entering the structure when the ice building up in the gutter starts to force its way under shingles and roofing boards. Primarily, it consists of a plastic main body, having a tongue portion for insertion underneath the lowest shingles, and the main body covers the gutter. It further includes a stabilizing tab for support within the gutter, and an overhang portion of the main body lets the snow and water run off, away from the gutter.
Inventors
- 👤 James A. Tanski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:49
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/076
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A roof and gutter saving device, comprising, in combination, an elongated central main body, a tongue portion along one longitudinal edge of said central main body and an overhang portion and a stabilizing tab along an opposite longitudinal edge of said central main body, a non-rigid joint formed along said longitudinal edges pivotally hinging said tongue portion, said overhang portion and said stabilizing tab thereto; and said stabilizing tab being bent into a longitudinally extending open loop for snap clipping around a downwardly inner, rear lip formed along a front outer edge of a roof gutter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A roof and gutter saving device, comprising, in combination, an elongated central main body, a tongue portion along one longitudinal edge of said central main body and an overhang portion and a stabilizing tab along an opposite longitudinal edge of said central main body, a non-rigid joint formed along said longitudinal edges pivotally hinging said tongue portion, said overhang portion and said stabilizing tab thereto; and said stabilizing tab being bent into a longitudinally extending open loop for snap clipping around a downwardly inner, rear lip formed along a front outer edge of a roof 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) | 1987-05-01 | 1987-10-31 | 1988-05-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-01 | 1991-10-31 | 1992-05-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-01 | 1995-10-31 | 1996-05-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |