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Aluminium Gutter System
20230417059 · 2023-12-28 ·

A guttering kit or assembly comprising at least one gutter piece and at least one mounting bracket for mounting the gutter piece to a surface, wherein the gutter piece comprises an elongate drainage channel and one or more mounting parts, each of the one or more mounting parts comprising an extending part that extends from, and away from, an external side wall portion of the drainage channel at least to a pair of lock pieces that extend from, and away from, the extending piece and away from each other; and the mounting bracket comprises a mounting member for mounting to the surface, and a pair of opposing slots, each of the opposing slots being formed by a respective slot forming member, each slot forming member comprising a spacing portion that extends obliquely or perpendicularly away from the mounting member to an end portion that extends obliquely or perpendicularly from the spacing portion so as to form the slot between the end portion and the mounting member; and wherein respective slots of the pair of opposing slots of the mounting bracket accommodate or are configured to receive respective lock pieces of the pair of lock pieces to mount the gutter piece to the mounting bracket.

Raised arc rain gutter debris preclusion device
10858837 · 2020-12-08 · ·

A gutter debris preclusion device for use with a gutter attached to a building, comprising a support structure being substantially rigid and having a recess with a plurality of apertures and a plurality of ribs; a screen having a plurality of apertures and being at least partially disposed on the ribs of the support structure; and, wherein a cross-sectional profile of the screen has an arc shape.

Adjustable apparatus for water capture
10676931 · 2020-06-09 ·

Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for water capture. A water collection opening is shaped to collect water from a water source. A water outlet is in fluid communication with a water collection opening to receive collected water from a water source through the water collection opening. A horizontal adjustment mechanism is configured to provide mechanical support to a water outlet and a water collection opening at any one of a plurality of user selectable positions at different horizontal offsets relative to a water source to accommodate different sizes and types of water sources.

EDGE FLASHING FOR ROOFS WITH FUNCTIONAL SURFACE MATERIALS
20200011062 · 2020-01-09 ·

Flashing for use at the edge of roofs or decks that are provided with surface materials are presented. In exemplary embodiments, flashing may be provided at the edge of a roof to retain or provide an edge treatment for an aesthetic and functional surface material, such as, for example, a cast paver, while at the same time allowing for water drainage. In one embodiment, a piece of flashing material contains a leg that is fastened along the edge of the top of a flat roof. This embodiment continues into two legs that form a V-shaped trough which comes off the roofing membrane and has penetrations at the bottom to release water. The outer leg of the V most commonly extends to a level higher than the roofing membrane in order to make contact with and edge an installed surface material. Various other shapes and end treatments, including various embodiments providing both an edge flashing as well as an integrated rectangular shaped gutter-like trough are also presented.

Rotating gutter system
10519669 · 2019-12-31 ·

The rotating gutter system is configured for use with a pitched roof. The pitched roof is further defined with a fascia. The rotating gutter system is configured to capture and remove water from the pitched roof. The rotating gutter system is a self-cleaning system. Specifically, each gutter rotates such that debris will fall out of the rotating gutter system allowing for the smooth flow of water through the rotating gutter system. The rotating gutter system is assembled in the same manner as a traditional gutter system. The rotating gutter system comprises a gutter structure and a plurality of segmented bushings. The gutter structure handles the collection and transport of water from the pitched roof. The plurality of segmented bushings: a) attach the gutter structure to the fascia of the pitched roof; and, b) rotate the gutters contained in the gutter structure in order to clean the rotating gutter system.

Wall section formed of folded sheet metal
11933036 · 2024-03-19 · ·

A wall section formed from sheet metal has a main panel, opposing vertical side flanges extending rearwardly from the side edges of the main panel, top and bottom horizontal flanges extending rearwardly from the panel, and stiffening flanges extending perpendicularly from the rear edges of the side, top and bottom flanges, thereby forming load bearing side beams, a header and a sill plate, the side flanges for attachment to the those of abutting wall sections to form a wall.

Raised Arc Rain Gutter Debris Preclusion Device
20240068240 · 2024-02-29 ·

A gutter debris preclusion device for use with a gutter attached to a building, comprising a support structure being substantially rigid and having a recess with a plurality of apertures and a plurality of ribs; a screen having a plurality of apertures and being at least partially disposed on the ribs of the support structure; and, wherein a cross-sectional profile of the screen has an arc shape.

Edge flashing for roofs with functional surface materials
10465387 · 2019-11-05 ·

Flashing for use at the edge of roofs or decks that are provided with surface materials are presented. In exemplary embodiments, flashing may be provided at the edge of a roof to retain or provide an edge treatment for an aesthetic and functional surface material, such as, for example, a cast paver, while at the same time allowing for water drainage. In one embodiment, a piece of flashing material contains a leg that is fastened along the edge of the top of a flat roof. This embodiment continues into two legs that form a V-shaped trough which comes off the roofing membrane and has penetrations at the bottom to release water. The outer leg of the V most commonly extends to a level higher than the roofing membrane in order to make contact with and edge an installed surface material. Various other shapes and end treatments, including various embodiments providing both an edge flashing as well as an integrated rectangular shaped gutter-like trough are also presented.

ADJUSTABLE APPARATUS FOR WATER CAPTURE
20190161974 · 2019-05-30 ·

Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for water capture. A water collection opening is shaped to collect water from a water source. A water outlet is in fluid communication with a water collection opening to receive collected water from a water source through the water collection opening. A horizontal adjustment mechanism is configured to provide mechanical support to a water outlet and a water collection opening at any one of a plurality of user selectable positions at different horizontal offsets relative to a water source to accommodate different sizes and types of water sources.

Gutter hanger
12012761 · 2024-06-18 · ·

A gutter hanger with radiused deep vertical side walls to improve the hanger strength with a surface suitable for attaching accessories such as Christmas lights or heat tape.