# US 2013/0152484 A1 · Screened gutter protection

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- Number: US 2013/0152484 A1
- Document ID: US20130152484A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 13/529,379
- Filed: 2012-06-21
- Published: 2013-06-20
- Earliest claimed: 2008-10-13
- Assignees: Southeastern Metals Manufacturing Company, Inc.
- Inventors: James W. Horton
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20130152484A1

## CPC

- E04D 13/076: Devices or arrangements for removing snow, ice or debris from gutters or for preventing accumulation thereof
- Y10T 29/49908: Joining by deforming
- E04D: ROOF COVERINGS; SKY-LIGHTS; GUTTERS; ROOF-WORKING TOOLS (coverings of outer walls by plaster or other porous material E04F13/00)
- Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION

## Abstract

System, device and method for providing screened protection to gutters from clogging debris. Protection is provided by using a panel that includes rain siphoning louvered technology covered by a filter or screen. The rows of louvers are offset to direct water into the vertical openings. The louvered portion is dome shaped to permit the louvers to be vertical and to help debris roll off the sides. The filter is molded to the rows of louvers to conduct water to the vertical openings of the louvers. The filter or screen is secured to the panel by being laid in opposing hems on the two sides of the louvered portion of the panel and then by rolling beads or ribs onto the hemmed portions.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A system for protection of a gutter from debris collection, the system comprising:
a panel having a panel surface; and
a screen,
wherein the panel includes at least one row of raised louvers in a louvered portion of the panel, the louvers providing openings to the gutter below, the openings being substantially upwardly vertical with respect to the panel surface,
wherein the screen is molded over each at least one row of raised louvers;
wherein the panel includes:
an outer portion fitting over a lip of the gutter,
a first hemmed portion for connecting a first edge of the screen to the panel and extending from the outer portion,
the louvered portion extending from the first hemmed portion,
a second hemmed portion for connecting a second edge of the screen to the panel and extending from the louvered portion, and
an extension portion of the panel for fitting the panel on a roof and extending from the second hemmed portion, said extension portion having at least one alignment rib and a fascia mount bend for attaching said extension portion to the fascia of a roof.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, further comprising a roll formed rib in said fascia mount bend.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, further comprising a roll formed rib in said first hemmed portion.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1,
wherein the panel is made from a continuous sheet, and
wherein beads are rolled onto the first hemmed portion and the second hemmed portion.

### Claim 5 (depends on 3)

The system of claim 3, wherein the louvers are arranged in offset rows of louvers.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The system of claim 5, wherein the louvered portion of the panel is dome-shaped.

### Claim 7 (depends on 6)

The system of claim 6, wherein the screen is convex.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein said outer portion is bent at an approximately fifteen degree angle.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the system is installed at an angle with respect to horizontal to facilitate rolling off of debris.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the panel is made from metal.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the screen is stainless steel.

### Claim 12 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein the panel is made from a continuous sheet of material,
wherein the panel is made from heavy gauge 0.024 aluminum and is coated with paint, and
wherein the filter screen is made from stainless steel micro mesh.

### Claim 13 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein said fascia mount bend is bent upward.

### Claim 14 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, wherein said fascia mount bend is bent upward at an angle between 30 and 90 degrees.

### Claim 15 (depends on 1)

The system of claim 1, further comprising rolling beads in at least a portion of at least one of said first hemmed portion and a second hemmed portion.

### Claim 16 (depends on 1)

The system as in claim 1, further comprising an end hem on at least one of said outer portion and said second hemmed portion.

### Claim 17 (depends on 1)

The system as in claim 1, further comprising a weep hole in the first hemmed portion.