Gutter mount
OwnerKeith Edward Hall, Barry Michael Hallinventors
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a gutter mount which is particularly for use on outbuildings and temporary structures, such as sheds. The gutter mount comprises an adjustable retaining member for receiving the guttering, allowing the guttering to be retained in the correct position independent of roof angle, and a means of fastening the gutter mount to a structure. Additionally the gutter mount incorporates a design which can be affixed to a structure by hand, obviating the needs for tools and facilitating repositioning of the guttering during installation.
Claims12
A gutter mount comprising at least one hand-operated fastening means for attaching said gutter mount to a surface and a form fitting member having at least one retaining member to receive and allow adjustment of a gutter to maintain said gutter in an operable alignment.
A gutter mount comprising at least one hand-operated fastening means for attaching said gutter mount to a surface and a substantially C-shaped member having at least one retaining member to receive and allow adjustment of a gutter to maintain said gutter in an operable alignment.
A gutter mount in accordance with one of the preceding claims wherein the fastening means comprises a pivotal arrangement.
A gutter mount in accordance with one of the preceding claims wherein the fastening means comprises a push-fit lock and release mechanism.
A gutter mount according to any one of the preceding claims wherein there is provided an additional gripping means operable to engage with a surface.
A gutter mount according to any one of the preceding claims wherein the vertical height of the gutter can be adjusted to provide a fall for the water.
A gutter mount according to any one of the preceding claims wherein there is provided at least one strengthening component.
A gutter mount according to any one of the preceding claims wherein there is provided at least one security device to prevent unwanted removal after installation.
A gutter mount substantially as hereinbefore described and with reference to the accompanying figures.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.