Simulated exposed roof rafter end
US7076923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S52/08
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An exposed rafter end is simulated by a frame and complementary sleeve. The frame is attached to a building eave and the sleeve is inserted over the frame. In an alternative embodiment, the sleeve is inserted over an exposed rafter end. In yet another embodiment, the simulated exposed roof rafter end comprises an architectural design at a distal end and a cradle at a proximal end having a shape which is complementary to the profile of a conventional rain gutter to thereby cradle the rain gutter and provide support thereto. The simulated exposed roof rafter end can also comprise a solid member without a cradle for use without a rain gutter system.
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