US3072921A
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Construction methods for swimming pools
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-08-10
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1980-08-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C Hegerfeld
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:16
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S249/00; Y10S249/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING AN OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL HAVING SIDES COMPOSED OF INDIVIDUAL PANELS COMPRISING, EXCAVATING THE EARTH FOR THE SWIMMING POOL AREA, PROVIDING A SLOPING LEDGE AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE POOL AREA, CONSTRUCTING A CONCRETE FORM OVER SAID LEDGE FOR SAID PANELS, LAYING CONCRETE FOR THE FLOOR OF THE POOL AND ON THE FORWARD, REARWARD AND BOTTOM SIDES OF SAID FORM, REMOVING THE CONCRETE FORM AND PLACING THE LOWER PORTION OF THE PANELS IN THE SLOT PROVIDED BY THE CONCRETE FORM, JOINING THE INDIVIDUAL PANELS IN SUBSTANTIAL VERTICAL ALIGNMENT, SECURING REINFORCING BARS TO THE REAR OF THE PANELS, LAYING CONCRETE BEHIND THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID PANELS TO COVER THE LOWER AND BASE PORTIONS OF THE REINFORCING BARS, COMPACTING FILL MATERIAL BEHIND THE PANELS, ATTACHING COPING MOLDING TO THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID PANELS, PROVIDING A COPING BEHIND SAID COPING MOLDING.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
143 words
A METHOD FOR CONSTRUCTING AN OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL HAVING SIDES COMPOSED OF INDIVIDUAL PANELS COMPRISING, EXCAVATING THE EARTH FOR THE SWIMMING POOL AREA, PROVIDING A SLOPING LEDGE AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE POOL AREA, CONSTRUCTING A CONCRETE FORM OVER SAID LEDGE FOR SAID PANELS, LAYING CONCRETE FOR THE FLOOR OF THE POOL AND ON THE FORWARD, REARWARD AND BOTTOM SIDES OF SAID FORM, REMOVING THE CONCRETE FORM AND PLACING THE LOWER PORTION OF THE PANELS IN THE SLOT PROVIDED BY THE CONCRETE FORM, JOINING THE INDIVIDUAL PANELS IN SUBSTANTIAL VERTICAL ALIGNMENT, SECURING REINFORCING BARS TO THE REAR OF THE PANELS, LAYING CONCRETE BEHIND THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID PANELS TO COVER THE LOWER AND BASE PORTIONS OF THE REINFORCING BARS, COMPACTING FILL MATERIAL BEHIND THE PANELS, ATTACHING COPING MOLDING TO THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID PANELS, PROVIDING A COPING BEHIND SAID COPING MOLDING.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |