Rain gutter debris prophylactic
US8028474B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04D13/076
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The rain gutter debris prophylactic system has a first panel member and a second panel member joined by a trough with drains in the bottom. The trough helps regulate water flow, discourages water accumulation on the surface or the formation of icicles on the edge of the prophylactic. The front edge of the trough forms a water accelerator. In addition the drains formed in the trough allow the prophylactic to be bent by hand to match the angle formed between the roof and the gutter without heavy equipment such as hand brakes. Multiple sections may be bent simultaneously. Finally the system combines at least three water flow management techniques, namely a first set of drain holes, pooling ridges and a curved nose to conduct water over the edge of the gutter.
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