Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Cover with surface water receiver at eave or valley – With separator; e.g. – strainer
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-29
2005-11-29
Safavi, Michael (Department: 3673)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Cover with surface water receiver at eave or valley
With separator; e.g., strainer
Reexamination Certificate
active
06968651
ABSTRACT:
A leaf guard is provided to be mounted to a gutter. In accordance with one preferred embodiment, a leaf guard for a gutter mounted to an edifice is provided. The leaf guard is formed of a single sheet of rigid material and includes a first section having one end adapted to be secured to the edifice, a first bend, and a second section connected to the first section at the first bend, the second section including apertures to permit water to pass therethrough and adapted to extend from the first bend to an inner edge of the gutter, wherein the first section, first bend and the second section are constructed and arranged so that the bend is substantially even with or below the inner edge of the gutter when the guard is mounted to the edifice and gutter.
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Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner L.L.P.
Safavi Michael
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