Patent ID: 7946081
Filing Date: 2011-05-24
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
1. A cover assembly for an eaves trough that is connected to a structure for receiving water from the structure, comprising: an elongated body that extends along a longitudinal axis and extends integrally from a first longitudinal edge to a second longitudinal edge, wherein the body at least partially overlies the structure and at least partially overlies the eaves trough to prevent debris from entering an interior of the eaves trough; a plurality of apertures formed through the body such that the apertures overlie the eaves trough, wherein the water travels from the structure onto the body and through the apertures to the interior of the eaves trough; and an upper fastening structure that connects the body to the structure, the upper fastening structure having a longitudinally extending first channel member that is connected to the structure and an upper engaging member disposed on the body near the first longitudinal edge thereof, the upper engaging member releasably engageable with the first channel member to releasably secure the first longitudinal edge of the body to the structure.