Patent ID: 9003714
Filing Date: 2015-04-14
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
1. A filter system for existing roof gutters, comprising: a) a drainage pipe for being positioned within and extending along a roof gutter; b) a roof rain gutter component for connection to said drainage pipe and being positioned over a drop outlet of said roof gutter; c) a coarse heavy filler material for being placed on top of said drainage pipe and said gutter component within said roof gutter for allowing the passage of rain water; and d) a support bracket to support the weight of said coarse heavy filler material; e) said gutter component being adapted to surround the drop outlet to assist with preventing the passage of said coarse heavy filler material through the drop outlet whereby said coarse heavy filler material adapted to substantially fill the gutter to create an effective rainwater filter, with said drainage pipe and said gutter component creating an unobscured passage within said heavy filler material for rainwater to flow through to the drop outlet, with said support brackets for positioning under the gutter to securely support the weight of said coarse heavy filler material.