Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Cover with surface water receiver at eave or valley – With separator; e.g. – strainer
Reexamination Certificate
2000-02-18
2001-07-03
Friedman, Carl D. (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Cover with surface water receiver at eave or valley
With separator; e.g., strainer
C052S011000, C052S741120, C052S712000, C052S714000, C248S048200, C248S048100, C248S222510, C248S222410, C269S055000, C269S074000, C269S079000, C269S081000, C269S307000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06253496
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to hanging gutters and more specifically to a temporary gutter retainer which allows a gutter to be positioned before it is permanently secured.
2. Discussion of the Prior Art
Currently, there appears to be no device on the market which allows a gutter to be hung by one installer. There have been several attempts to provide a device which allows one installer to hang a gutter. However, these devices have at least one drawback in construction or use. U.S. Pat. No. 5,240,234 to Lee and U.S. Pat. No. 2,686,960 to LeRoy disclose devices for positioning a gutter on a facia board. The drawback to these devices is there requirement of inserting an element of the invention behind a facia board. In some cases, there is no gap behind the facia board to insert an object. U.S. Pat. No. 4,579,303 to Midlik and U.S. Pat. No. 2,147,799 to Reynolds disclose devices for positioning a gutter on a facia board and overhang, respectively. Unfortunately, both devices are either complicated in construction or use.
Accordingly, there is a clearly felt need in the art for a temporary gutter retainer which allows one installer to position a gutter for hanging in a efficient and uncomplicated fashion.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention allows one installer to position a gutter for hanging. According to the present invention, a temporary gutter retainer includes an attachment member, support member, and lateral containment member. A bottom gusset is preferably formed behind the attachment member, support member, and lateral containment member. A top gusset is preferably formed above the junction between the attachment member and support member. At least two holes are formed through the attachment member. Each of the holes are sized to provide clearance for a suitable screw. The temporary gutter retainer is preferably fabricated from a single piece of plastic material.
The temporary gutter retainer is preferably used in the following manner. A first temporary gutter retainer is attached near one end of a facia board and a second temporary gutter retainer is also attached near the other end of the facia board with screws and a portable power tool. The installer places the gutter segment into the first and second temporary gutter retainers. A level is placed inside the gutter segment at one of the ends thereof; the gutter segment is raised or lowered to the correct height; and the gutter segment is then attached to the facia board. The above process is repeated along the length of the gutter segment until the whole gutter segment is attached to the facia board. The temporary gutter retainers are then removed from the facia board.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a temporary gutter retainer which allows one installer to hang a gutter segment.
These and additional objects, advantages, features and benefits of the present invention will become apparent from the following specification.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2147799 (1939-02-01), Reynolds
patent: 2686960 (1954-08-01), LeRoy
patent: 4579303 (1986-04-01), Midlik
patent: 5240234 (1993-08-01), Lee
patent: 5522149 (1996-06-01), Meyer
patent: 5873568 (1999-02-01), Mayfield
Ersler Donald J.
Friedman Carl D.
Syres Christy M.
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