Inline valley rain gutter run-off control and debris shield (inline valley piece)

Abstract

The invention provides a much-needed answer to controlling excess water runoff from roofs and minimizes the overflow of a rain gutter and subsequent spillage of rainwater from a roof on the ground. It supplies an improved water flow into a rain gutter at points where the water runoff from a roof is heavier than other parts of the roof (such as between dormers) while preventing debris (such as leaves and sticks) from entering the gutter and enabling the water to flow more easily into a downspout where water can be carried away.

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:  
     
         1 . Exclusive properties and privileges are claimed on the slots ( 7 ) and ( 7   a ), as depicted in FIG. 3, at which point some of the rainwater will filter through to the eaves trough ( 6 ).  
     
     
         2 . Exclusive properties and privileges are also claimed where the rainwater is further slowed down by the rib ( 8   a ) and the subsequent rib (the bull-nose) ( 8 ) as depicted in FIG. 2.