US4727689A
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Detachable rain gutter
Assignee: BOSLER KEN
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Filing: 1986-08-28
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Granted: 1988-03-01
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Expires: 2006-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A rain gutter which is formed of a one-piece sheet of material and includes terminal flanges. A clip member secured to the building side wall includes a channel into which the gutter terminal flanges are restrictively fitted to suspend the gutter below the building roof. The gutter top wall includes openings to allow moisture to be drained, while preventing entry of debris which could clog the gutter and downspout.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth D. Bosler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:09
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04D; E04D13/00; E04D13/04; E04D13/064; E04D13/072; E04D13/0727; E04D13/076
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A gutter for collecting falling moisture from a roof of a building, said gutter including a mounting member secured to said building, said mounting member including channel means for detachably accepting and securing said gutter, said gutter including a trough defined by an outer wall, an inner wall, and an integral bottom wall, said outer wall having an integrally formed upper portion spacedly overlying said bottom wall and terminating in a flange, said flange restrictively fitted within said mounting member channel means to provide securement means wherein said gutter is suspended adjacently below said building roof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A gutter for collecting falling moisture from a roof of a building, said gutter including a mounting member secured to said building, said mounting member including channel means for detachably accepting and securing said gutter, said gutter including a trough defined by an outer wall, an inner wall, and an integral bottom wall, said outer wall having an integrally formed upper portion spacedly overlying said bottom wall and terminating in a flange, said flange restrictively fitted within said mounting member channel means to provide securement means wherein said gutter is suspended adjacently below said building roof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The gutter of claim 1 wherein said gutter inner wall upper portion includes a plurality of openings for allowing water to enter said trough, said openings of a sufficiently small diameter wherein leaves and other debris are prevented from entering said trough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The gutter of claim 2 and an arched web extending over a said top wall opening, said web constituting means for directing moisture through said openings into said trough.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The gutter of claim 1 wherein said inner wall includes a downturned flange fitted restrictively within said mounting member channel means to provide further securement means for said gutter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The gutter of claim 1 wherein said gutter outer wall is spaced from said building and includes a portion which extends upwardly of said gutter outer wall upper edge portion, said end wall portion constituting means for preventing overflow of moisture from said outer wall upper edge portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The gutter of claim 5 and outlet means connected to said gutter bottom wall for directing water away from said building, said outlet means including a downspout and bored connector, said downspout threadably connected to said bored connector.
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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) | 1991-03-01 | 1991-08-31 | 1992-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-01 | 1995-08-31 | 1996-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-01 | 1999-08-31 | 2000-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |