JOSE G SILVEIRA
Plumbers in Pawtucket, RI
License number
Massachusetts 29440
Issued Date
Jul 21, 2004
Expiration Date
May 1, 2008
Type
Apprentice Plumber
Address
Address
Pawtucket, RI 02861
Professional information
Gutter Shield
US Patent:
7581356, Sep 1, 2009
Filed:
Jul 10, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/827057
Inventors:
Frank R. Balkum - Pawtucket RI, US
Jose Silveira - Pawtucket RI, US
Jose Silveira - Pawtucket RI, US
International Classification:
E04D 13/00
US Classification:
52 12, 52 11, 52 15
Abstract:
A gutter shield is disclosed that is for inhibiting debris from entering a gutter while allowing water flow to the gutter. The gutter shield includes a plate member having a top edge for engagement with a roof shingle and having a lower edge for engagement with an outer side of the gutter. The plate member has a series of holes therethrough that enable water to flow through the holes to the gutter therebelow. The gutter shield also includes a cover on the plate member that has open and closed positions, the cover being in the open position to enable access to the gutter for cleaning purposes and being in the closed position to enable water to flow over the cover and a hinge to enable the cover to be moved between open and closed positions thereof.