US 12,297,645 B2
Main bodies and methods for use with modular platform for gutter guard systems with interchangeable components
Michael Gori, Norton, OH (US)
Assigned to LeafFilter North, LLC, Hudson, OH (US)
Filed by LeafFilter North, LLC, Hudson, OH (US)
Filed on Nov. 2, 2021, as Appl. No. 17/517,292.
Application 17/517,292 is a division of application No. 17/328,609, filed on May 24, 2021, abandoned.
Application 17/328,609 is a division of application No. 16/204,140, filed on Nov. 29, 2018, granted, now 11,015,348, issued on May 25, 2021.
Application 16/204,140 is a continuation of application No. 16/126,487, filed on Sep. 10, 2018, granted, now 10,443,244, issued on Oct. 15, 2019.
Application 16/126,487 is a continuation in part of application No. 16/049,233, filed on Jul. 30, 2018, granted, now 11,078,670, issued on Aug. 3, 2021.
Claims priority of provisional application 62/618,210, filed on Jan. 17, 2018.
Prior Publication US 2022/0145636 A1, May 12, 2022
Int. Cl. E04D 13/076 (2006.01)
CPC E04D 13/076 (2013.01) 41 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A main body for a gutter guard system, the main body comprising:
a front edge;
a rear edge that is generally parallel to and spaced apart from the front edge;
a top surface disposed between the front edge and the rear edge;
a bottom surface, opposite the top surface, disposed between the front edge and rear edge;
a shelf positioned proximate to the rear edge of the main body and extending along the length of the rear edge, wherein the shelf is angled downward and extends toward the front edge of the main body; and
a plurality of water management features, each including an aperture that forms a passage through the top surface and bottom surface of the main body;
wherein the shelf extends below the apertures positioned proximate to the rear edge; and
wherein each of the apertures include a wall positioned along at least a portion of a perimeter of the aperture.