Structural sign mounts for gutters
OwnerMichelle Lee DeBroux-Vincil, William Vincilinventors
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Abstract
A device is used for affixing structural elements such as signs or cameras to a gutter, and a system for mounting the device. One end of the device has a spiral curvature of sufficient size and flexibility to be opened and placed on a gutter with enough tension to prevent dislodging from the elements, as well as a support extending from the spiral to form a point of contact with any structural element held by the device. A second end of the device includes an opening to allow various structural elements to be affixed to the device and fully supported. Between the one end and the second end is a positioning piece that lies against the gutter face to support the structural elements.
Claims20
A structural sign mount for gutters, comprising:
- an elongated body with a first end and a second end;
- the first end comprising a gutter engaging portion capable of engaging a gutter and a contacting arm having a proximal end, adjacent to the first end of the elongated body, and a distal end extending above the gutter engaging portion when engaged with a gutter;
- a tab adjacent to the second end of the elongated body and extending to a point approximately at or above the distal end of the contacting arm, when engaged with a gutter, thereby forming a pinch point between the contacting arm and the tab and a channel between the elongated body and the tab;
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- a stabilizer disposed between the first end and the second end.
A structural sign mount for gutters, comprising:
- an elongated body with a first end and a second end:
- the first end comprising a gutter engaging portion capable of engaging a gutter and a contacting arm having a proximal end, adjacent to the first end of the elongated body, and a distal end extending above the gutter engaging portion when engaged with a gutter;
- a tab adjacent to the second end of the elongated body and extending to a point approximately at or above the distal end of the contacting arm, when engaged with a gutter, thereby forming a pinch point between the contacting arm and the tab and a channel between the elongated body and the tab;
- the tab configured to accommodate a bracket;
- a stabilizer disposed between the first end and the second end;
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- a second pinch point disposed in the channel between the first end and the second end.
A structural sign mount system for gutters, comprising:
- a gutter;
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- an elongated body with a first end and a second end:
- the first end comprising a gutter engaging portion capable of engaging with a lip of the gutter and a contacting arm extending beyond the gutter engaging portion and above the lip of the gutter;
- the second end comprising a tab attached to the second end and extending beyond the contacting arm thereby forming a first pinch point between the contacting arm and the tab and a channel between the elongated body and the tab;
- a bracket removably attached to the tab;
- a stabilizer in contact with the gutter and disposed between the first end and the second end;
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- a second pinch point disposed in the channel between the first end and the second end.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.