Patent ID: 8635811
Filing Date: 2014-01-28
Classification: E04D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A system for protection of a gutter from debris collection, the system comprising: a panel having a substantially flat panel surface along the underside of the panel and a louvered portion with a top end and bottom end; and a screen, wherein the panel includes at least one row of raised louvers in the louvered portion of the panel, wherein each of the raised louvers has an open side that is substantially upwardly vertical with respect to the panel surface and faces the top end of the louvered portion and a closed side that faces the bottom end of the louvered portion; wherein the screen is placed over each of the at least one row of raised louvers; wherein the panel includes: an outer portion fitting over a lip of the gutter, a first hemmed portion for connecting a first edge of the screen to the panel and extending from the outer portion, the louvered portion extending from the first hemmed portion, a second hemmed portion for connecting a second edge of the screen to the panel and extending from the louvered portion, and an extension portion of the panel for fitting the panel on a roof and extending from the second hemmed portion, said extension portion having at least one alignment rib and a fascia mount bend for attaching said extension portion to the fascia of a roof.