Low clutter high flow gutter
OwnerMagdi Awadinventor
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Abstract
A gutter system designed to reduce debris clutter and improve flow through the reduction of internal obstructions is disclosed. As described the gutter system is supported by an external support structure with minimal intrusion upon the internal space of the gutter. Furthermore, the transition from the horizontal sections of the gutter system to the vertical sections is smooth and continuous reducing resistance to flow and eliminating the orifice effect common in the prior art. The gutter system as taught may be implemented in a continuous, seamless method of manufacturing or may be manufactured and assembled in parts with the use of a topless elbow design.
Claims18
An improved guttering system comprising:
- a. A horizontally positioned three-sided trough area having two sidewalls and a bottom wall;
- b. A vertically disposed three-sided trough area having two sidewalls and bottom wall;
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- c. An arcuate three-sided trough area having two sidewalls and a bottom wall, said arcuate trough area connected between said horizontally positioned trough and vertically disposed trough to allow collection and removal of precipitation and debris.
An improved method of producing a guttering system for attachment to a structure wherein horizontal distribution transitions to vertical distribution by an arcuate member having only a bottom and sidewall to removal of precipitation and debris.
The improved method of producing a guttering system as claimed in 9 wherein said guttering system is made from plastic.
An improved rain gutter clutter reduction device comprising:
- a topless elbow having two side walls and a bottom wall wherein said topless elbow attaches to and connects horizontal gutter troughs to vertical gutter troughs of a gutter system affixed to a structure to provide a continuous channel for water and debris to transition from the horizontal to vertical planes and exit said gutter system.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.