US 12,291,872 B2
Components for use in installing and repairing gutter guard systems
Jason Alan Crowell, Akron, OH (US); and Michael Gori, Norton, OH (US)
Assigned to LeafFilter North, LLC, Hudson, OH (US)
Filed by LeafFilter North, LLC, Hudson, OH (US)
Filed on Dec. 22, 2022, as Appl. No. 18/145,517.
Prior Publication US 2024/0209636 A1, Jun. 27, 2024
Int. Cl. E04D 13/076 (2006.01); E04D 13/068 (2006.01)
CPC E04D 13/076 (2013.01) [E04D 13/068 (2013.01)] 12 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A clip for attachment to a rain gutter and for supporting a gutter guard system, the clip comprising:
a back section extending in a generally upward direction, the back section comprising:
a first flat member extending in the upward direction,
a second flat member extending in the upward direction that is disposed forward of, and generally parallel to, the first flat member and forming a slot between the first member and the second member, and
a rounded member joining the first member to the second member at adjacent upper ends thereof;
a front section extending horizontally forward from a bottom edge of the upward extending second flat member of the upward extending back section, and having opposing first and second lateral side edges;
a first side member connected to and extending upward from the first lateral side edge of the front section, the first side member including a first body disposed at a lower portion of the first side member, a first arm disposed above the first body and extending in a horizontally forward direction, and a first opening defined between an upper edge of the first body and a bottom edge of the first arm; and
a second side member connected to and extending upward from the second lateral side edge of the front section, the second side member including a second body disposed at a lower portion of the second side member, a second arm disposed above the second body and extending in a horizontally forward direction, and a second opening defined between an upper edge of the second body and a bottom edge of the second arm.