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US 12,703,978 B2Granted
Wind resistant rain gutter assembly for creating perimeter vertical air barriers
OwnerThomas L. Kellyinventor
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Abstract
A gutter assembly for a structure includes a channel having a hollow interior and a lower attachment member connectable to the structure. The lower attachment member is affixed to a lower surface of the channel and extends continuously over a length of the channel.
Claims16
A gutter assembly for a structure, comprising:
- a channel having a hollow interior;
- a lower attachment member connectable to the structure, the lower attachment member being affixed to a lower surface of the channel and extending continuously over a length of the channel;
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- wherein the lower attachment member is integrally formed with the channel and includes a first member and a second member separated by a clearance, and a sealant layer arranged within the clearance.
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A building comprising:
- a vertical wall;
- a gutter assembly mounted to the vertical wall, wherein an interface between the gutter assembly and the vertical wall is sealed such that wind cannot flow between the gutter assembly and the vertical wall;
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- wherein the lower attachment member is integrally formed with the channel and includes a first member and a second member separated by a clearance, and a sealant layer arranged within the clearance.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.