Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Cover with surface water receiver at eave or valley
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-26
2006-12-26
Mai, Lanna (Department: 3637)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Cover with surface water receiver at eave or valley
C248S048200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07152376
ABSTRACT:
This invention permits use of a conventional rain gutter system and downspout, and other gutter profiles as described to be converted into a dumpable rain gutter system which can be easily cleaned. This low profile gutter tilting system, which has few moving parts, low noise level, and no unsightly housing or exposed parts, comprises a plurality of gutter supports. This system uses air or liquid as a means to activate a rotating mechanism concealed inside the supports to pivot the gutter about a common point, as to empty any debris not normally washed out of a downspout or gutter system. The system includes, in general an OG type gutter, and a gutter support, which mounts to a building facia or trim board. The gutter supports include a hinge where a first free end is connected to the back bottom edge of a gutter, and a second free end of the hinge is connected to a stationary housing that mounts to the facia board and supports a gutter. The front bottom edge is pivotally connected to the stationary housing. An inflatable device in the stationary housing is placed between the hinge and the stationary housing to pivot the hinge, thereby lifting the rear of the gutter due to the front edge being pivotally connected to the stationary housing until the hinge is fully open, emptying the gutter of debris. A weight is affixed to the first free end of the hinge whereby the gutter, after emptying, will be partially retracted to it's water and debris collecting position by the resiliency of the inflatable device or bladder, and fully retracted by the pull of the weight, and or the vacuum created by the drainage of liquid from the system when a liquid is used as the inflatable means.
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Cajilig Christine T.
Mai Lanna
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