US4551956A
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Guttering system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-07-18
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Granted: 1985-11-12
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Expires: 2003-07-18
Abstract
Abstract A guttering system including shallow channel portion which receives run off from a roof from which it is attached. The shallow channel is part of a length of formed metal sheet which wraps around in an approximate "C"-shape to provide fascia and if required eaves. Supported within the formed metal sheet and situated below the shallow channel is a plastics conduit, such as PVC channel, which leads to down pipe. Spaced along the shallow channel are through holes, with strainers, which allow water collected to pass through into the conduit and then to the down pipe. The formed metal sheet and conduit are both supported by plurality of spaced apart brackets which can be attached on top of, or alongside, roofing structures such as rafters. The brackets need not to be attached in a specific location relative to the rafter ends, and the rafter ends need not to be cut plumb.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne L. Axford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:06
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/076
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A gutter system comprising: a plurality of support brackets each including an attachment portion at one end for attachment to roof structure, a support edge at the other end and a generally "U"-shaped support portion therebetween in proximate said other end; a conduit for liquid transportation supported by said support brackets within said "U"-shaped support portions; a sheet metal outer shell portion wrapping around said support brackets and conduit and supported at an outer longitudinally running ridge by said support brackets at least at their support edges; a shallow channel portion formed longitudinally along an upper portion of said outer shell portion and adapted to receive water runoff from a building roof and to channel the water therealong between a plurality of substantially spaced apart liquid communication means providing drainage of water from said shallow channel portion to said conduit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A gutter system comprising: a plurality of support brackets each including an attachment portion at one end for attachment to roof structure, a support edge at the other end and a generally "U"-shaped support portion therebetween in proximate said other end; a conduit for liquid transportation supported by said support brackets within said "U"-shaped support portions; a sheet metal outer shell portion wrapping around said support brackets and conduit and supported at an outer longitudinally running ridge by said support brackets at least at their support edges; a shallow channel portion formed longitudinally along an upper portion of said outer shell portion and adapted to receive water runoff from a building roof and to channel the water therealong between a plurality of substantially spaced apart liquid communication means providing drainage of water from said shallow channel portion to said conduit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A gutter system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said outer shell portion includes a lower section below said conduit adapted to form eaves, said eaves being of selectable width by forming the shape of said outer shell portion in a preselected location in the original metal sheet in which it is produced.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A gutter system as claimed in claim 2 wherein said eaves include drain holes and are adapted to form an overflow gutter to prevent excess water from said conduit entering the building to which said gutter system is attached.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A gutter as defined in claim 2 wherein the building side of said shallow channel is higher than the opposite outer side of said shallow channel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
81 words
A gutter as defined in claim 1 further including a strainer positioned in each said communication means, said strainer being produced from a single sheet of material and comprising: a head portion; and four leg portions extending out of the plane of said portion and each including an angled tab at respective ends opposite said head portion, wherein said strainer is maintained in position by having two opposite once of said tabs below the surface of said channel and two above.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A gutter system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said shell portion includes an inclined plate section extending beneath the outer surface of a building's roof and attached to the roof structure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A gutter system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said shell portion includes an inclined plate section extending beneath the outer surface of a building's roof and attached to ones of said support brackets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A gutter system as defined in claim 1 wherein said attachment portion is of an elongate channel shape in the direction perpendicular to said "U"-shaped portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
A gutter system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said shell portion includes an inclined plate section extending beneath the outlet surface of a tiled roof of a building, the inclined plate section terminating along a longitudinal edge at a lip extending a short distance upwardly and engaging the underside of the roofing tiles.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
A gutter system as defined in claim 9 wherein said support bracket, at a section of said "U"-shaped portion proximate said attachment portion, is supported transversely preventing bending of said support bracket downwardly and inwardly towards the building to which the system is attached.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
164 words
A method of installing a gutter system, said gutter system comprising a plurality of support brackets each including an attachment portion at one end for attachment to roof structure, a support edge at the other end and a generally "U"-shaped support portion therebetween in proximate said other ends; a conduit for liquid transportation supported by said support brackets within said "U"-shaped support portions; a sheet metal outer shell portion wrapping around said support brackets and conduit and supported at an outer longitudinally running ridge by said support brackets at least at their support edges; the method comprising the steps of: attaching said support members to approximate roof members; bending the brackets until they are in a predetermined orientation providing correct setting of the gutter; installing said conduit to be supported by said brackets; placing necessary packing between the conduit and the brackets to obtain the desired fall of the conduit; wrapping said outer shell portion around the brackets and conduit to be supported thereby.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
164 words
A method of installing a gutter system, said gutter system comprising a plurality of support brackets each including an attachment portion at one end for attachment to roof structure, a support edge at the other end and a generally "U"-shaped support portion therebetween in proximate said other ends; a conduit for liquid transportation supported by said support brackets within said "U"-shaped support portions; a sheet metal outer shell portion wrapping around said support brackets and conduit and supported at an outer longitudinally running ridge by said support brackets at least at their support edges; the method comprising the steps of: attaching said support members to approximate roof members; bending the brackets until they are in a predetermined orientation providing correct setting of the gutter; installing said conduit to be supported by said brackets; placing necessary packing between the conduit and the brackets to obtain the desired fall of the conduit; wrapping said outer shell portion around the brackets and conduit to be supported thereby.
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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) | 1988-11-11 | 1989-05-13 | 1989-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-11-11 | 1993-05-13 | 1993-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-11-11 | 1997-05-13 | 1997-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |