ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,577,783, issued on March 17.
"Self cleaning gutter and roof system" was invented by Tim Bonerb (Rye Beach, N.H.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The concept includes improvements in the method and apparatus for removing ice, snow, leaves and other debris from roofs and gutters using a flexible cover attached over the roof that moves via the operation of one or more inflatable membranes positioned under the gutter cover. The concept also uses a gutter frame secured on the surface of a roof which acts as a brake to keep snow and ice from suddenly and unexpectedly sliding off the roof which provides a high level of safety."
The patent was f...