US Patent 9487955 Gutter debris barrier system

A gutter debris barrier system for preventing debris from entering a gutter includes a frame that is attached to a fascia of a building and a filter screen. The frame may include a floor with slots punched therein, with ribs on either side of the slots that form channels. The channels may be tapered to improve the speed and efficiency of heat transfer, and also to funnel water down into the gutter. The frame may be connected to a mounting bracket that is mounted to the fascia. The heating element provides heat throughout the system to prevent ice formation in cold temperatures.