Patent ID: 8474192
Filing Date: 2013-07-02
Classification: E04D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A system for protection of a gutter from debris collection, the system comprising: a panel having a louvered portion with a top end and a bottom end; and a screen connected to the panel, wherein the panel includes at least one row of raised louvers in the louvered portion of the panel, wherein each of the raised louvers is an individual substantially dome shaped louver, the individual substantially dome shaped louvers having an open side that is substantially upwardly vertical with respect to a 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 molded over each 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.