Patents by Inventor Guy Brochu

Guy Brochu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8099908
    Abstract: An eavestrough cover designed to cover the upper front wall portions of a conventional eavestrough and which has a finish to minimize streaking or staining. The eavestrough cover snaps into position on the eavestrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Inventor: Guy Brochu
  • Patent number: 7823336
    Abstract: A fascia and soffit system having a fascia component, a soffit component and a soffit support structure, the fascia component comprising first and second members which are adjustable with respect to each other to permit different heights, the soffit having a plurality of apertures formed therein to permit air passage, the soffit support structure comprising first and second members which are retained in position by an interlocking system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Inventors: Guy Brochu, Stéphane Brochu
  • Patent number: 7614185
    Abstract: A protective device for use with a gutter to prevent entrance of extraneous matter therein, the gutter having a rear wall, a front wall and a bottom wall which together define an open trough therebetween and wherein the gutter rear wall is designed to be located adjacent to a facia of a building, the protective device having a foraminous planar portion with first and second longitudinally extending sides, the first longitudinally extending side designed to be adjacent the gutter rear wall and having a downwardly extending U-shaped cavity, the cavity being defined by a cavity inner wall and a cavity outer wall, at least one of the cavity walls having apertures therein to permit fluid flow therethrough, and a second longitudinally extending side of the foraminous portion being designed to lie adjacent the gutter front wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Inventor: Guy Brochu
  • Publication number: 20090108144
    Abstract: An eavestrough cover designed to cover the upper front wall portions of a conventional eavestrough and which has a finish to minimize streaking or staining. The eavestrough cover snaps into position on the eavestrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventor: Guy Brochu
  • Publication number: 20080289263
    Abstract: An eavestrough (10) formed from a single piece of material and incorporating a gutter guard (38) extending across the top of the trough to prevent leaves and other extraneous matter from entering the trough, the eavestrough being secured bu mechanical fasteners (60).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2004
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventor: Guy Brochu
  • Publication number: 20080190039
    Abstract: An eavestrough (10) formed from a single piece of material, the eavestrough (10) having a rear wall (12), a front wall (16) and a bottom wall (14) extending between the rear wall (12) and the front wall (16), and a perforated top wall (18) extending between the rear wall (12) and the front wall (16), the top wall engaging a rear surface (22) of the rear in a locking relationship. The bottom wall and the front wall have recesses (15) and (22) for attaching decorative members (42).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Guy Brochu
  • Patent number: 7367163
    Abstract: A facia system for use in a building structure, the facia system having first and second members, a first member having a portion thereof secured to a roof and a drip edge, a second portion being adapted to extend generally vertically and having first cooperative locking section associated therewith, the second member being a facia member which has second cooperative locking arrangement at an upper portion thereof such that when the first and second cooperative locking portions hold the facia member in position, the second member also having an inwardly extending flange arrangement to abut and adjoining soffit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2008
    Inventors: Guy Brochu, Stéphane Brochu
  • Publication number: 20080072503
    Abstract: A soffit structure which is a sheet member having an upper surface and bottom surface with a plurality of channels formed in the sheet members, the channels extending inwardly from the bottom surface and being defined by at least a pair of opposed side walls, with apertures formed in the side walls. The side walls are preferably angled slightly to provide a greater degree of protection for the apertures formed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Guy Brochu, Stephen Brochu
  • Publication number: 20080010906
    Abstract: A protective device for use with a gutter to prevent entrance of extraneous matter therein, the gutter having a rear wall, a front wall and a bottom wall which together define an open trough therebetween and wherein the gutter rear wall is designed to be located adjacent to a facia of a building, the protective device having a foraminous planar portion with first and second longitudinally extending sides, the first longitudinally extending side designed to be adjacent the gutter rear wall and having a downwardly extending U-shaped cavity, the cavity being defined by a cavity inner wall and a cavity outer wall, at least one of the cavity walls having apertures therein to permit fluid flow therethrough, and a second longitudinally extending side of the foraminous portion being designed to lie adjacent the gutter front wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventor: Guy Brochu
  • Publication number: 20070169423
    Abstract: A protective device for use with a gutter to prevent entrance of extraneous matter therein, the gutter having a rear wall, a front wall and a bottom wall which together define an open trough therebetween and wherein the gutter rear wall is designed to be located adjacent to a facia of a building, the protective device having a foraminous planar portion with first and second longitudinally extending sides, the first longitudinally extending side designed to be adjacent the gutter rear wall and having a downwardly extending U-shaped cavity, the cavity being defined by a cavity inner wall and a cavity outer wall, at least one of the cavity walls having apertures therein to permit fluid flow therethrough, and a second longitudinally extending side of the foraminous portion being designed to lie adjacent the gutter front wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventor: Guy Brochu
  • Publication number: 20070167130
    Abstract: A ventilator comprising a base having a central opening with inner and outer housings, the outer housing being pivotably connected to the base with the inner and outer housings being secured together accounting for the slope of the roof, and a vent section having a vent passage permitting egress of air from within the housing, deflectors located about the vent passage to deflect rain from entering the same. The ventilator is preferable formed of a plastic material and the structure permits easy adjustment thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Publication date: July 19, 2007
    Inventor: Guy Brochu
  • Publication number: 20070107320
    Abstract: A fascia and soffit system having a fascia component, a soffit component and a soffit support structure, the fascia component comprising first and second members which are adjustable with respect to each other to permit different heights, the soffit having a plurality of apertures formed therein to permit air passage, the soffit support structure comprising first and second members which are retained in position by an interlocking system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Inventors: Guy Brochu, Stephane Brochu
  • Patent number: 7143549
    Abstract: A device for protecting a gutter having a rear wall, front wall and a bottom wall, the walls defining a trough there between, the device comprising a guard member having generally planar central portion with one side thereof having an inverted U-shaped configuration designed to fit over an upper marginal edge of the rear wall of the gutter while at the other side, there is provided an overflow wall. The guard and gutter are attached directly to a supporting structure by means of screws or other mechanical fastening devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Inventor: Guy Brochu
  • Publication number: 20060037254
    Abstract: An eavestrough assembly comprising a half round configurated eavestrough having a bottom wall, a front wall and a rear wall, a nose located at the top of the front wall, a gutter guard assembly, the gutter guard assembly being retained in position by a retaining member mounted on the eavestrough, a first side of the gutter guard being supported by the retaining member, and a second side of the gutter guard being attached to a nose of the eavestrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2004
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventor: Guy Brochu
  • Publication number: 20060037255
    Abstract: An eavestrough assembly comprising a half round configurated eavestrough having a bottom wall, a front wall and a rear wall, a nose located at the top of the front wall, a gutter guard assembly, the gutter guard assembly being retained in position by a retaining member mounted on the eavestrough, a first side of the gutter guard being supported by the retaining member, and a second side of the gutter guard being attached to a nose of the eavestrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventor: Guy Brochu
  • Publication number: 20050223657
    Abstract: The support structure for a soffit which comprises a first member having a central vertical section with a support element extending outwardly from a lower portion thereof and the retaining structure located proximate an upper end of the central vertical section, a second member having a central section adapted to lie adjacent the central section of the first member with the second member having engaging means located at a lower portion thereof designed to engage the support element of the first member and the second member having a second portion extending upwardly and outwardly to abut a soffit, the arrangement being such that the second member central section is retained between the retaining structure of the first member and the support element of the first member. This provides an arrangement wherein the soffit is supported without any outwardly visible attaching beams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Inventors: Guy Brochu, Stephane Brochu
  • Publication number: 20050193671
    Abstract: A soffit structure which is a sheet member having an upper surface and bottom surface with a plurality of channels formed in the sheet members, the channels extending inwardly from the bottom surface and being defined by at least a pair of opposed side walls, with apertures formed in the side walls. The side walls are preferably angled slightly to provide a greater degree of protection for the apertures formed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Publication date: September 8, 2005
    Inventors: Guy Brochu, Stephane Brochu
  • Patent number: D523538
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Inventor: Guy Brochu
  • Patent number: D569011
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2008
    Inventor: Guy Brochu
  • Patent number: RE44212
    Abstract: A device for protecting a gutter having a rear wall, front wall and a bottom wall, the walls defining a trough there between, the device comprising a guard member having generally planar central portion with one side thereof having an inverted U-shaped configuration designed to fit over an upper marginal edge of the rear wall of the gutter while at the other side, there is provided an overflow wall. The guard and gutter are attached directly to a supporting structure by means of screws or other mechanical fastening devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Inventor: Guy Brochu