Patent ID: 6935074
Filing Date: 2005-08-30
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
1. A gutter retaining system for mounting a rain gutter under the eaves of a roof comprising: a retaining member comprising a mounting lip adjacent a horizontal section, one end of said horizontal section for placement under the tiles of said roof and the remaining end of said horizontal section forming a return, said return ending in a hooked portion, whereby a nib end of a gutter clip fits within said hooked portion to allow a locking tip of said gutter clip to secure said gutter clip in place; and said gutter clip having said locking tip contiguous with said nib end, said nib end being adjacent a hanger portion, said hanger portion being contiguous with one end of a u-portion, a second end of said u-portion being contiguous with a vertical portion having a front face and a back face, said vertical portion being adjacent a base with a first elbow positioned between said vertical portion and said base, said base being adjacent an extension with a second elbow positioned between said base and said extension, said extension being adjacent a lower u-portion, said lower u-portion being adjacent an end, said hanger portion and said vertical portion being approximately parallel with said nib end angled outwardly from said hanger portion and said locking tip being angled inwardly toward said vertical portion from said nib end, whereby said hanger portion and said locking tip fit within said retaining member.