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US 7,062,882 B2Granted
Roofing tiles
OwnerOfer Poratinventor
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Abstract
An innovative roofing tile is presented, the roofing tile configured to allow liquid such as rain to flow through the roofing tile. The innovative roofing tile allows the design of a roof with ahidden gutters. Such a roof is both esthetic and allows for a low-maintenance and robust gutter system.
Claims7
A roofing tile comprising:
- a) an upper surface having a top edge and a bottom edge;
- b) a lower surface
- c) at least one hole, defining a passage through which a liquid flowing on said upper surface in a direction from said top edge toward said bottom edge may pass;
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- d) at least one insert deployed in said hole, said insert configured with at least one protrusion extending below said lower surface so as to guide said liquid through said hole and cause said liquid to fall from the tile.
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