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Gutter cover

a gutter and cover technology, applied in the field of gutter covers, can solve the problems of rafter/roof edge rot, basement flooding, and serious water damage to both landscaping and foundations of homeowners, and achieve the effect of eliminating gutter failur

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-05-25
BROWNRIDGE ROBERT
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[0004] Therefore, it is an object of the invention to eliminate gutter failure resulting from clogs.
[0005] It is another object of the invention to provide a low cost solution to effective gutter maintenance.
[0006] It is another object of the invention to provide a gutter cover which can be easily installed by the homeowner with no special tools or equipment.

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Clogged gutters and heavy downpours can leave homeowners with serious water damage to both their landscaping and foundation.
As rain-filled gutters overflow, water cascades onto the ground around a home's foundation, which can cause soil erosion and lead to basement flooding.
Other resulting problems include fascia and rafter / roof edge rot, and damage to sheet rock, ceilings, walls, and insulation.
The present gutter cover is generally inconspicuous, and demands little attention and maintenance after installation.

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[0035] Referring now specifically to the drawings, a gutter cover according to the present invention is illustrated in FIG. 1, and shown generally at reference numeral 10. The gutter cover 10 is designed for covering the opening of a conventional, generally U-shaped eaves gutter 11 (See FIG. 2) used for collecting and distributing rainwater runoff from a pitched roof “R”. The gutter cover 10 fits both 5 and 6-inch gutters, and is quickly and conveniently installed without the use of special tools or equipment. Preferably, the gutter cover 10 is formed of a PVC plastic or lightweight aluminum in easy to handle 4-ft lengths, and up to 10-ft sections for professional installers.

[0036] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, the gutter cover 10 comprises an elongated cover panel 12 having a longitudinal upstream section 14 which resides proximate a top rear edge of the gutter 11 adjacent an eaves “E” of the roof “R”, and an opposing longitudinal downstream section 15. The upstream section 14 d...

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Abstract

A gutter cover is adapted for covering an opening of a generally U-shaped eaves gutter used for catching and distributing rainwater runoff from a pitched roof. The gutter cover includes an elongated cover panel having a longitudinal upstream section adapted for residing proximate a top rear edge of the gutter adjacent an eaves of the roof, and a longitudinal downstream section located away from the roof eaves. The downstream section is adapted for engaging an outwardly-spaced leading edge of the gutter. The cover panel defines a first row of longitudinally-spaced debris filter openings adapted for receiving rainwater runoff from the roof into the gutter. A longitudinal weir ridge is formed downstream of the first row of debris filter openings, and is adapted for slowing and flattening a downstream flow of rainwater runoff bypassing the first row of debris filter openings. The cover panel further defines a second row of longitudinally-spaced debris filter openings downstream of the weir ridge. The second row of openings is adapted to further receive rainwater runoff from the roof into the gutter.

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TECHNICAL FIELD AND BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to a gutter cover adapted for use with a conventional, K-style eaves gutter designed for collecting and distributing rainwater runoff from a pitched roof. The invention filters the rainwater, and effectively sheds debris to avoid clogging the gutter and downspouts. [0002] Clogged gutters and heavy downpours can leave homeowners with serious water damage to both their landscaping and foundation. As rain-filled gutters overflow, water cascades onto the ground around a home's foundation, which can cause soil erosion and lead to basement flooding. Other resulting problems include fascia and rafter / roof edge rot, and damage to sheet rock, ceilings, walls, and insulation. Debris-filled gutters also retain water after a rainstorm creating a breeding ground for pests such as carpenter ants and mosquitoes. [0003] While these problems are significant, they can be readily mitigated and even avoided altogether with an...

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IPC IPC(8): E04D13/00
CPCE04D13/076
Inventor BROWNRIDGE, ROBERT
Owner BROWNRIDGE ROBERT
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