Patents by Inventor Stephane Brochu

Stephane 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).

  • 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
  • Publication number: 20050279036
    Abstract: A corner piece for a gutter having a gutter guard, the corner piece comprising first and second members each having first and second longitudinally extending sides and first and second ends with a central apertured portion between respective ones of said first and second sides. The attachment means secure the first and second members together adjacent a corner such that they can pivot with respect to each other from a first position wherein the sides of each of the first and second members are substantially longitudinally aligned and a second position wherein the longitudinally extending sides are substantially perpendicular with respect to each other. The corner piece can be preformed and installed on site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2004
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventor: Stephane 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
  • Patent number: 6944992
    Abstract: A gutter shield for protecting a gutter from the gutter shield having a mounting member secured to the gutter, a guard member with an elongated configuration and having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough to permit water drainage into the gutter, the mounting member also having a flexible sealing element extending outwardly therefrom, the flexible ceiling element being designed to seal against either the side of the gutter or a structural element. The device is suitable for many different sizes of gutters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Inventor: Stéphane Brochu
  • Publication number: 20050193642
    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: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Publication date: September 8, 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
  • Publication number: 20040187394
    Abstract: A gutter shield for protecting a gutter from the gutter shield having a mounting member secured to the gutter, a guard member with an elongated configuration and having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough to permit water drainage into the gutter, the mounting member also having a flexible sealing element extending outwardly therefrom, the flexible ceiling element being designed to seal against either the side of the gutter or a structural element. The device is suitable for many different sizes of gutters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventor: Stephane Brochu
  • Patent number: 6786008
    Abstract: A gutter guard for protecting a gutter, the guard member having an elongated configuration with a generally planar central portion having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough, first and second longitudinally extending opposed sides located on either side of the planar central portion, a first side of a guard member having an upwardly extending portion designed to fit within a recess formed in the gutter, while the second side of the guard member has an inverted U-shaped portion designed to fit over an upper marginal edge of the rear wall of the gutter. This arrangement permits direct attachment of the gutter to the adjacent wall of the structure to which it is attached through the inverted U-shaped portion. In one embodiment, an intrical one-piece gutter guard and gutter is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Inventor: Stephane Brochu
  • Publication number: 20040118052
    Abstract: A device for protecting an eaves trough wherein the eaves trough has an arcuate generally U-shaped cross sectional profile, the device comprising a guard member having an elongated configuration with a generally planar central portion and first and second longitudinally extending sides on either side of the generally planar central portion, a plurality of apertures extending through the generally planar central portion, the first side of the guard member having a concave section designed to abut a rolled section of the eaves trough, and a second side of the guard member having an upwardly extending wall segment designed to abut a rear portion of the eaves trough. The device and eaves trough may be secured by placing a fastening member through the rear upper wall of the eaves trough and a second side of the guard member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2002
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventor: Stephane Brochu
  • Publication number: 20040060244
    Abstract: A gutter guard for protecting a gutter, the guard member having an elongated configuration with a generally planar central portion having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough, first and second longitudinally extending opposed sides located on either side of the planar central portion, a first side of a guard member having an upwardly extending portion designed to fit within a recess formed in the gutter, while the second side of the guard member has an inverted U-shaped portion designed to fit over an upper marginal edge of the rear wall of the gutter. This arrangement permits direct attachment of the gutter to the adjacent wall of the structure to which it is attached through the inverted U-shaped portion. In one embodiment, an intrical one-piece gutter guard and gutter is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventor: Stephane Brochu
  • Publication number: 20030110712
    Abstract: A gutter shield for protecting a gutter from the gutter shield having a mounting member secured to the gutter, a guard member with an elongated configuration and having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough to permit water drainage into the gutter, the mounting member also having a flexible sealing element extending outwardly therefrom, the flexible ceiling element being designed to seal against either the side of the gutter or a structural element. The device is suitable for many different sizes of gutters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2001
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Inventor: Stephane Brochu
  • Patent number: 6427388
    Abstract: A gutter shield for protecting a gutter comprising a mounting means secured to the gutter, a guard member having an elongated configuration with a plurality of apertures extending therethrough for drainage into the gutter, a first side of the guard member being engageable with the mounting member to prevent substantial vertical movement while permitting horizontal movement thereof to allow adjustment of the guard member for an individual gutter width. The device is suitable for many different sizes of gutters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Inventor: Stephane Brochu
  • Publication number: 20020100223
    Abstract: A gutter shield for protecting a gutter comprising a mounting means secured to the gutter, a guard member having an elongated configuration with a plurality of apertures extending therethrough for drainage into the gutter, a first side of the guard member being engageable with the mounting member to prevent substantial vertical movement while permitting horizontal movement thereof to allow adjustment of the guard member for an individual gutter width. The device is suitable for many different sizes of gutters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventor: Stephane Brochu