Patent ID: 8015753
Filing Date: 2011-09-13
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
1. A gutter cover for covering a gutter attached to a building below a roof, the gutter cover comprising: a first section installed over or under roofing material covering the roof for directing water from the roof; a second section attached to the first section by a first bend and installed at least partially over an open end of the gutter; a third section attached to the second section by a second bend such that the third section extends generally downward and inward, the third section including a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart holes; a fourth section attached to the third section by a third bend, the fourth section including a lip protruding away from the roof to engage the front, upper edge of the gutter; a water channel formed between the third section and the lip to allow water to flow from the second section to the fourth section; and a comb-shaped barrier including an elongated crown to which a plurality of forwardly-protruding bars are attached, wherein the bars are inserted through the plurality of holes of the third section such that the barrier is positioned at the opening of the water channel to allow water to pass into the channel but to block debris from entering the channel.