Patent ID: 6694686
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: E04B,E04D,E04F

Abstract:
A deck protection apparatus having a plurality of parallel support structures, comprising:a body having a concave trough section, with a shallow region and a deep region, wherein water falling in the trough section flows away from the shallow region and towards the deep region; opposing side edges located along a longitudinal length of the trough section, wherein the opposing side edges are adapted to support the body between two support structures; an exit located near the deep region, the exit being adapted to allow passage of water therethrough; and an end piece spanning between the two support structures and being connected to the body, the end piece having an entrance in fluid communication with the exit an end wall opposite the entrance, and a spout extending in a direction outwardly from a bottom portion of the end piece, the spout being adapted to allow passage of water therethrough; and a flange located at the end piece and adapted to sit over a support structure.