Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Cover with surface water receiver at eave or valley – With separator; e.g. – strainer
Patent
1995-09-08
1996-07-16
Mai, Lanna
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Cover with surface water receiver at eave or valley
With separator; e.g., strainer
52 16, 210474, E04D 1300
Patent
active
055355544
ABSTRACT:
A gutter and drain spout guard for preventing debris from the roof of a house from clogging the gutter and drain spout. The guard includes a base, two end walls and a cap. The base is generally rectangular in shape, with the two end walls extending perpendicularly from its ends. The base is positioned within a gutter over the drain spout. The cap is positioned over the opening of the drain spout and is connected to the base through a loop. The loop also extends into the drain spout, biased against the walls of the drain spout, thus securely positioning the guard with respect to the drain spout. The end walls of the guard prevent debris from collecting near the drain spout opening. Once the debris has reached the height of the end walls, the debris flows closer to the opening. However, the cap prevents the debris from collecting directly in the drain spout. The cap also prevents debris, falling directly from the roof, from collecting over the opening. The base, end walls, and cap are constructed from a wire or plastic mesh and allow water and small particles to flow into the drain spout. Therefore, the base, end walls, and cap prevent debris that could clog the drain spout from collecting near the opening, thus allowing the water to continually flow within the gutter and drain spout.
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Mai Lanna
Mann Michael A.
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