Patent ID: 7677504
Filing Date: 2010-03-16
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
1. A gutter clip for securing a gutter cover having a curled edge, to a gutter having a lip with an upper surface, the gutter clip comprising: a substantially planar body having a front edge, a rear edge and first and second side edges; a mounting tab extending upwardly and outwardly from the front edge of the planar body, including a step portion and a substantially horizontal portion, the substantially horizontal portion extending beyond the second edge of the planar body; and a clip portion extending upwardly from the first edge of the planar body and substantially perpendicular thereto, the clip portion comprising a tang and an arm with an arcuate edge having a radius configured to contiguously abut the inside surface of the curled edge of the gutter cover when the gutter clip is installed on the gutter cover, the arm and the tang together defining an opening for receiving the curled edge of the gutter cover; the mounting tab including a mounting hole for securing the gutter clip to the gutter and, once installed, resting on the upper surface of the gutter lip and fastened to the upper surface by one of a screw, a bolt and a staple.