Abstract: A gutter cover comprises a vinyl cover and a mesh screen. The vinyl cover is configured to extend longitudinally in overlaying relation to a length of gutter. It comprises a front edge and a rear edge. On the top of the vinyl cover adjacent to the front edge is a first slot which opens towards the rear edge, and between the front and rear edges is a second slot which opens towards the front edge. The mesh screen is metal and configured to extend longitudinally in overlayer relation to a length of gutter. It is wider than the distance between the first and second slots so that when it is installed into the first and second slots it bows upwardly from the top of the vinyl cover.

Abstract: A gutter bracket assembly comprises a gutter bracket comprising a back portion, an intermediate portion extending frontwardly from the back portion, a first flange extending outwardly from the intermediate portion, and a second flange extending outwardly from the intermediate portion. The gutter bracket assembly further comprises a gutter having a back coupled with the back portion of the gutter bracket, a bottom extending frontwardly from the back, and a front extending upwardly from the bottom, wherein the front comprises a first protrusion and a second protrusion, which form a first and second cavity. The first flange of the gutter bracket engages the second cavity of the gutter and the second flange of the gutter bracket engages the first cavity of the gutter.

Abstract: A gutter bracket assembly comprises a gutter bracket comprising a back portion, an intermediate portion extending frontwardly from the back portion, a first flange extending outwardly from the intermediate portion, and a second flange extending outwardly from the intermediate portion. The gutter bracket assembly further comprises a gutter having a back coupled with the back portion of the gutter bracket, a bottom extending frontwardly from the back, and a front extending upwardly from the bottom, wherein the front comprises a first protrusion and a second protrusion, which form a first and second cavity. The first flange of the gutter bracket engages the second cavity of the gutter and the second flange of the gutter bracket engages the first cavity of the gutter.

Abstract: A gutter cover heater (30) for a gutter cover comprises a shield (31), a base plate (32), and a heat cable (33). The shield (31) is a longitudinally extended sheet that covers the heat cable (33), is curved over the heat cable (33), has apertures (34), a first long edge (35), and a second long edge (36). The base plate (32) is a flat longitudinally extended sheet under the heat cable (33) and the shield (31), with a first long edge (37) and a second long edge (38); wherein the first long edge of the base plate (35) is debossed. The first long edge (35) of the shield wraps under the debossing of the first long edge of the base plate (35).

Abstract: A gutter cover for a roof gutter includes a mesh screen, a roof attachment, a gutter attachment, and one or more ribs. The mesh screen is fashioned to extend longitudinally in overlying relation to a length of gutter and includes a rear edge and a front edge. The roof attachment is a sheet of metal or vinyl attached to the rear edge of the mesh screen. The gutter attachment is a sheet of metal or vinyl attached to the front edge of the mesh screen. A rib comprises a sheet of metal or vinyl attached to the mesh screen and is formed into one or more longitudinally extending ridges. In some embodiments, the gutter cover is made of plastic or metal.

Abstract: A gutter cover system (5) for a gutter comprises a bracket (10) and a cover section. The bracket (10) comprises an anchoring plate (11) and a receptacle (12) comprising a barb slot. The cover section (50) comprises a top portion (60) that extends forwardly from a rear edge (70) of the cover section, a front wall (80) extending downwardly from the top portion, and a ledge (90) extending generally horizontally in front of the front wall. The receptacle (12) is configured to receive the rear edge (70) of the cover section. The rear edge (70) of the cover section (50) comprises the barb connector. The gutter cover system (5) may be installed by attaching the anchoring plate (11) of the bracket (10) to the fascia board of a house or the rear wall of a gutter, followed by inserting the barb connector (71) of the cover section (50) into the receptacle (12).

Abstract: A gutter cover (20) is designed for use with a longitudinally extended gutter system (10). The gutter system (10) comprises a gutter (11), a back wall, and a ledge (13). The ledge (13) is at the front of the gutter (11) and comprises a lip (14) on the side of the ledge (13) that faces the back wall. The gutter cover (20) is fashioned to extend longitudinally, overlying the gutter (11). The gutter cover (20) comprises a top (21), a vertical wall (22), and a clip (23). The vertical wall (22) extends downwardly from the rear of the top (24), and is fashioned to tit into the back wall. The top (21) comprises apertures (26), which are sufficient to allow passage of draining rainwater into the gutter (11), The clip (23) is at the front end of the gutter cover (11), and fashioned to receive the lip (14).

Abstract: A gutter cover heater (30) for a gutter cover comprises a shield (31), a base plate (32), and a heat cable (33). The shield (31) is a longitudinally extended sheet that covers the heat cable (33), is curved over the heat cable (33), has apertures (34), a first long edge (35), and a second long edge (36). The base plate (32) is a flat longitudinally extended sheet under the heat cable (33) and the shield (31), with a first long edge (37) and a second long edge (38); wherein the first long edge of the base plate (35) is debossed. The first long edge (35) of the shield wraps under the debossing of the first long edge of the base plate (35).

Abstract: A gutter cover heater (20 or 40) may be used on a gutter cover (10), wherein the gutter cover heater (20 or 40) comprises a shield (21) and a heat cable (22). The gutter cover (10) comprises a top portion (11) extending forwardly from a rear edge (12) of the gutter cover (10). The shield (21) is a longitudinally extended sheet that covers at least a portion of the gutter cover and the heat cable (22), and is attached to the top portion (11) of the gutter cover (10).

Abstract: An adjustable gutter hanger comprises: a gutter attachment piece, a building attachment piece, and a coupler. The gutter attachment piece comprises a gutter attachment portion adapted to contact the front of a gutter and a first flat portion, which has a first face interlocking mechanism, extending from the gutter attachment portion. The building attachment piece comprises a mounting section adapted to contact the rear of the gutter and a second flat portion, which has a second face interlocking mechanism, extending from the mounting section. At least one of the first flat portion or the second flat portion comprises at least one opening for receiving the coupler. The coupler is adapted to pass through the at least one opening to secure the first and second flat portions together. The first and second face interlocking mechanisms each comprise at least one interlocking portion that engage each other to prevent slipping.

Abstract: A gutter cover system (5) for a gutter comprises a bracket (10) and a cover section. The bracket (10) comprises an anchoring plate (11) and a receptacle (12) comprising a barb slot. The cover section (50) comprises a top portion (60) that extends forwardly from a rear edge (70) of the cover section, a front wall (80) extending downwardly from the top portion, and a ledge (90) extending generally horizontally in front of the front wall. The receptacle (12) is configured to receive the rear edge (70) of the cover section. The rear edge (70) of the cover section (50) comprises the barb connector. The gutter cover system (5) may be installed by attaching the anchoring plate (11) of the bracket (10) to the fascia board of a house or the rear wall of a gutter, followed by inserting the barb connector (71) of the cover section (50) into the receptacle (12).

Abstract: An elongated warming device may be used to prevent snow and ice buildup and accumulation on the roof or on steps. The device comprises a flat deck, a U-shaped bracket, and a self-regulating heat cable. The device is metal. The flat deck has two long ends and two faces, wherein the first long end is a free edge. The U-shaped bracket comprises two sides, a back, and a tab. The two sides and the back form a channel, where the opening for the channel is between the ends of the two sides. The end of one side of the U-shaped bracket extends inwards towards the opening of the channel to form the tab, which holds the heat cable in the channel. The U-shaped bracket is attached to the second long end of the flat deck. The heat cable is in the channel of the U-shaped bracket.

Abstract: A gutter cover heater (20 or 40) may be used on a gutter cover (10), wherein the gutter cover heater (20 or 40) comprises a shield (21) and a heat cable (22). The gutter cover (10) comprises a top portion (11) extending forwardly from a rear edge (12) of the gutter cover (10). The shield (21) is a longitudinally extended sheet that covers at least a portion of the gutter cover and the heat cable (22), and is attached to the top portion (11) of the gutter cover (10).

Abstract: A pair of relatively spaced apart frame-engaging plates are provided on the anchoring end of the bracket. An elongated body extends downwardly from the anchoring end and spans a gap between the roof frame member to which the anchoring end is attached and the exterior brick. An elongated opening extends between panel facing edge portions of the elongated body and into an insert receiving recess. A frieze panel adapted to cover the gap between the roof frame member and the brick is mounted on the bracket by nailing it to a wooden insert mounted in the recess.

Abstract: A gutter cover for a roof gutter, fashioned to extend longitudinally in overlying relation to a length of the gutter. The gutter cover comprises: (i) a top portion extending forwardly from a rear edge of the gutter cover; (ii) a front wall extending downwardly from the top portion; (iii) a ledge extending generally horizontally in front of the front wall; (iv) a first longitudinally extending ridge formed in the top portion, (v) a first bank of apertures behind the first longitudinally extending ridge, and (vi) a second bank of apertures in front of the first longitudinally extending ridge; wherein the average size of the apertures in the first bank is larger than the average size of the apertures in the second bank.

Abstract: A gutter cover for a roof gutter, fashioned to extend longitudinally in overlying relation to a length of the gutter. The gutter cover comprises: (i) a top portion extending forwardly from a rear edge of the gutter cover; (ii) a front wall extending downwardly from the top portion; (iii) a ledge extending generally horizontally in front of the front wall; (iv) a first longitudinally extending ridge formed in the top portion, (v) a first bank of apertures behind the first longitudinally extending ridge, and (vi) a second bank of apertures in front of the first longitudinally extending ridge; wherein the average size of the apertures in the first bank is larger than the average size of the apertures in the second bank.

Abstract: A top portion (12) of the gutter section (10) is formed with a pair of longitudinally extending, relatively spaced apart ridges (20) and with a plurality of openings (22) disposed on, infront of, in between and behind the ridges (20) for draining rainwater into the gutter (10). A front wall (13) extends downwardly from the top portion (12) and a ledge (14) extends generally horizontally form a lower portion 13B of the front wall (13). The distance D between an upper edge (17) of the front wall (13) and the horizontal ledge (14) is relatively short to improve the versatility and appearance of the cover section 10. The aluminum alloy from which the cover section (10) is formed is relatively thin and the openings (22) in the on the cover section top portion (12) are large enough to facilitate drainage, yet small enough to keep debris from accumulating on the cover section (10).

Abstract: A top portion (12) of the gutter section (10) is formed with a pair of longitudinally extending, relatively spaced apart ridges (20) and with a plurality of openings (22) disposed on, infront of, in between and behind the ridges (20) for draining rainwater into the gutter (10). A front wall (13) extends downwardly from the top portion (12) and a ledge (14) extends generally horizontally form a lower portion 13B of the front wall (13). The distance D between an upper edge (17) of the front wall (13) and the horizontal ledge (14) is relatively short to improve the versatility and appearance of the cover section 10. The aluminum alloy from which the cover section (10) is formed is relatively thin and the openings (22) in the on the cover section top portion (12) are large enough to facilitate drainage, yet small enough to keep debris from accumulating on the cover section (10).

Abstract: A top portion (12) of the gutter section (10) is formed with a pair of longitudinally extending, relatively spaced apart ridges (20) and with a plurality of openings (22) disposed on, in front of, in between and behind the ridges (20) for draining rainwater into the gutter (10). A front wall (13) extends downwardly from the top portion (12) and a ledge (14) extends generally horizontally form a lower portion 13B of the front wall (13). The distance D between an upper edge (17) of the front wall (13) and the horizontal ledge (14) is relatively short to improve the versatility and appearance of the cover section 10. The aluminum alloy from which the cover section (10) is formed is relatively thin and the openings (22) in the on the cover section top portion (12) are large enough to facilitate drainage, yet small enough to keep debris from accumulating on the cover section (10).

Abstract: The leading wall of the valley diverter has a convex outer surface and is adapted to be axially aligned with a downwardly extending valley disposed between converging roof slopes. First and second generally straight side walls extend and taper downwardly from opposite ends of the leading wall and define an angle of ninety degrees or less. A support member extends between the leading wall and the side walls and comprises a canopy and an intermediate wall extending between the side walls, or a larger canopy that is coextensive with the side walls, or a mounting flange extending generally horizontally and inwardly from lower ends of the leading wall and the side walls.