Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Cover with surface water receiver at eave or valley
Reexamination Certificate
1999-11-27
2001-08-28
Stephan, Beth A. (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Cover with surface water receiver at eave or valley
C052S014000, C052S302300
Reexamination Certificate
active
06279271
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
1. Field of Invention
Deck drainage systems.
2. Brief Summary of Invention
The invention can be briefly described as corrugated panels over a wooden grid, these supported at the high-side by a high-ledger and at the low-side by low-ledger, with guttering attached at the low-side.
PRIOR ART
Moore U.S Pat. No. 5,765,328, Mickelsen U.S. Pat. No. 4,860,502, Thibodeau U.S. Pat. No. 4,065,883 describe drainage systems which fit under decks between joists. These are difficult to install, unsightly, and would tend to clog up with debris. A traditional way of fastening panels directly to the bottom of joists and shims have the same problems.
OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES
This invention protects property from precipitation, lingering moisture and wet deleterious conditions. It makes space more useable and comfortable affordable.
By its modularity the preferred embodiment of this invention enhances ease of fabrication and installation, and enhances the feasibility of pre-manufacturing the system as a kit for installation by homeowners.
It aesthetically enhances appearances under existing decks. It is unobtrusive because of its hidden and sleek components.
Its unobtrusiveness and aesthetic appeal enhances the ability to obtain permission for use in communities under strict design covenants.
The preferred implementation is not classified as structural—thereby not requiring building permits, in Fairfax County, Va., one of the more highly regulated Counties in the United States. (Having to obtain permits can involve a lot of time and cost, making a good product unmarketable.)
The preferred implementation can be taken apart and reinstalled due to bolt and screw fastening means and the snap/gravitational holding means as well as its light-weight. This can be useful in situations when a deck is rebuilt or the installation of the implementation is moved from one deck to another.
The preferred implementation is easy to maintain, due to its holding means, most members can be easily lifted, unsnapped, slid or otherwise temporarily displaced from position without requiring tools.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3253375 (1966-05-01), Takehara
patent: 4065883 (1978-01-01), Thibodeau
patent: 4817343 (1989-04-01), Rutledge
patent: 4860502 (1989-08-01), Mickelsen
patent: 5195281 (1993-03-01), Kosko
patent: 5729931 (1998-03-01), Wade
patent: 5765328 (1998-06-01), Moore
patent: 6164019 (2000-12-01), Salley
Glessner Brian E.
Stephan Beth A.
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