Object retention system
OwnerWarren M. Schatzinventor
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Abstract
An object retention system which aids in safely and efficiently securing ornamental objects such as lights across a structure such as a roof. The object retention system generally includes a retainer rail adapted to be secured to a structure such as a gutter or roof gable. The retainer rail includes a receiver rail having a plurality of receivers adapted to removably retain one or more retainers therein. Each of the retainers is adapted to secure an object such as a decorative light against the retainer rail. The retainer rail includes a channel for aiding in securing to a gutter and a barbed portion for aiding in securing to other structures, such as between roof shingles and flashing. A connector is provided for seamlessly interconnecting multiple retainer rails to each other across a structure.
Claims7
An object retention system, comprising:
- a retainer rail including a horizontal portion and a vertical portion, wherein said retainer rail includes a plurality of receivers, wherein a first end of said horizontal portion includes a downward projection, wherein said horizontal portion includes a first connector rib and wherein said downward projection includes a second connector rib;
- a retainer including a first end and a second end, wherein said retainer includes first ribs near said first end and second ribs near said second end;
- an object, wherein said object is adapted to be removably secured to said retainer rail by said retainer;
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- a connector for interconnecting a plurality of said retainer rails to each other, said connector being adapted to fit over said connector ribs.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.