US3144665A
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Swimming pool cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-15
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Granted: 1964-08-18
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Expires: 1982-03-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Meyer Albert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:43
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/06; E04H4/08; E04H4/082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A WATER-FILLED SWIMMING POOL; A PROTECTIVE COVER THEREFOR, COMPRISING A MULTIPLE NUMBER OF BUOYANT, ELONGATED RIGID COVER MEMBERS FLEXIBLY CONNECTED IN SIDE BY SIDE RELATIONSHIP AND FREELY FLOATING ON THE SURFACE OF THE WATER IN THE POOL WHEN EXTENDED, EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY BETWEEN OPPOSED WALLS OF THE POOL WITH THE ENDS OF SAID COVER MEMBERS CLOSELY ADJACENT SAID WALLS, SAFETY SUPPORT MEANS EXTENDING ALONG SAID WALLS BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE WATER IN CLOSELY SPACED RELATIONSHIP BELOW THE ENDS OF SAID RIGID COVER MEMBERS ADAPTED TO BE CONTACTED BY AND SUPPORT SAID COVER MEMBERS IF THE SAME ARE FORCIBLY IMMERSED, AND MEANS FOR WINDING SAID FLEXIBLY CONNECTED COVER MEMBERS FOR STORAGE AT ONE END OF THE POOL AND FOR UNWINDING THE SAME ONTO THE POOL''S SURFACE FOR USE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A WATER-FILLED SWIMMING POOL; A PROTECTIVE COVER THEREFOR, COMPRISING A MULTIPLE NUMBER OF BUOYANT, ELONGATED RIGID COVER MEMBERS FLEXIBLY CONNECTED IN SIDE BY SIDE RELATIONSHIP AND FREELY FLOATING ON THE SURFACE OF THE WATER IN THE POOL WHEN EXTENDED, EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY BETWEEN OPPOSED WALLS OF THE POOL WITH THE ENDS OF SAID COVER MEMBERS CLOSELY ADJACENT SAID WALLS, SAFETY SUPPORT MEANS EXTENDING ALONG SAID WALLS BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE WATER IN CLOSELY SPACED RELATIONSHIP BELOW THE ENDS OF SAID RIGID COVER MEMBERS ADAPTED TO BE CONTACTED BY AND SUPPORT SAID COVER MEMBERS IF THE SAME ARE FORCIBLY IMMERSED, AND MEANS FOR WINDING SAID FLEXIBLY CONNECTED COVER MEMBERS FOR STORAGE AT ONE END OF THE POOL AND FOR UNWINDING THE SAME ONTO THE POOL''S SURFACE FOR USE.
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) | 1967-08-18 | 1968-02-17 | 1968-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-18 | 1972-02-17 | 1972-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-18 | 1976-02-17 | 1976-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |