Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Cover with surface water receiver at eave or valley – With separator; e.g. – strainer
Patent
1997-04-25
1998-09-29
Smith, Creighton
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Cover with surface water receiver at eave or valley
With separator; e.g., strainer
210474, E04D 1300
Patent
active
058131736
ABSTRACT:
An improved gutter protector is disclosed of the type having an inner edge portion in contact with a row of shingles on a roof, a draining surface portion with a plurality of sequential, laterally extending sections, and an outer end portion extending from the draining surface portion for engagement with the outer edge of the gutter. At least one of the laterally extending sections is imperforate and at least one other of the laterally extending sections extends from the imperforate section at an outward inclination thereto and has a plurality of perforations for draining water therethrough. The perforations in the perforate section are lanced openings having inwardly offset surface portions obstructing entry and collection of debris in the openings.
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