Gutter protector

a gutter protector and gutter technology, applied in the field of gutter protectors, can solve the problems of restricting the development of mold, mildew, etc., and achieve the effect of cost-effective installation, easy and fast installation by an ordinary homeowner

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-08-18
OLTHOFF JOHN R
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[0005] The advantages of the present invention are that the product is cost effective and can be installed by an ordinary homeowner easily and quickly with no special tools. The product does not require attachment to a roof structure, which can void a roof warranty. The anti-microbial agent incorporated in the foam restricts the development of mildew and mold

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[0019] Referring to the drawings, a gutter protection system 10 is shown in FIG. 1 in the process of being installed in a gutter 12 attached to a structure 14, such as a house at a lower edge of a roof 16. A downspout 18 extends downwardly from an end of a gutter through a hole 20 in the bottom of the gutter.

[0020] Gutter 12 is attached to the roof structure in the exemplary embodiment by gutter spikes 22. In a typical installation, gutter spikes or gutter support brackets are positioned about 18-24 inches apart and extend from a lip 24 at an upper edge of a front side 26 of the gutter to an upper edge of a rear side 28 of the gutter. A bottom of the gutter connects lower edges of the front and rear sides of the gutter and forms a trough. In the explemplary embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2, the backside of the gutter is substantially vertical and the front side is provided with a contoured arch, shaped for decorative purposes. A semicircular gutter 71 is shown in FIG. 7. Gutters are for...

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A gutter protector for keeping debris and insects out of the interior of a gutter comprises a plurality of flexible elongated gutter protector members formed of a porous open-cell foam, the foam incorporating therein an anti-microbial agent and a UV inhibitor. The members are formed in sections of predetermined length that are shaped to fit in predetermined gutter shapes. Each member has a recessed portion in a lower side that is spaced away from the gutter. The recessed portion is substantially isolated from the exterior of the protector member so as to permit water to flow unobstructed through the gutter without admitting insects to the interior of the recessed portion. For a conventional gutter shape, the gutter protector desirably has a generally right triangular cross section with a flat top and a tapered edge that fits under a front lip of the gutter.

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CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is based on and claims the benefit of the filing date of Applicant's co-pending application Ser. No. 60 / 541,637, filed Feb. 4, 2004, which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to an improved gutter protector that permits water to flow freely through the gutter but prevents accumulation of debris in the gutter and prevents birds, mosquitoes, wasps, and other insects from nesting in the gutter. [0003] The clogging of rain gutters with leaves and other debris is a perennial problem. A number of devices have been developed to fit in or cover the top of a gutter to prevent leaves from falling in the gutter, while at the same time admitting water into the gutter. Many of these are expensive or difficult to install or both. In addition, some require attachment to the roof structure, which can void the warranty of a new roof. Others provide incomplete protection. ...

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IPC IPC(8): E04D13/00E04D13/064E04D13/076
CPCE04D13/076E04D13/002
Inventor OLTHOFF, JOHN R.
Owner OLTHOFF JOHN R
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