US3204232A
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Alarm for swimming pool
Assignee: —
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Filing: 1963-11-05
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Granted: 1965-08-31
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Expires: 1983-11-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:34
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B21/00; G08B21/02; G08B21/08; G08B21/084; E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
AN ALARM DEVICE FOR A SWIMMING POOL OR THE LIKE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A SUPPORTING FLOAT INCLUDING A TOP PORTION HAVING A BOTTOM FACE AND DEPENDING LEG PORTIONS ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED IN A SWIMMING POOL, SAID TOP AND LEG PORTIONS BEING COMPRISED OF BUOYANT MATERIAL, THE BUOYANCY OF SAID LEGS BEING SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM FACE OF SAID TOP PORTION A SPACED DISTANCE FROM THE SURFACE OF THE WATER IN SAID POOL, A SUPPLEMENTARY FLOAT HAVING AN UPPER FACE NORMALLY POSITIONED BENEATH SAID TOP PORTION AND FLOATABLE ON THE SURFACE OF WATER OF THE SWIMMING POOL IN SPACED RELATION TO THE BOTTOM FACE OF SAID TOP PORTION, FIRST CONTACT MEANS CARRIED BY SAID BOTTOM FACE, AND SECOND CONTACT MEANS CARRIED BY THE UPPER FACE OF SAID SUPPLEMENTARY FLOAT, AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT INCLUDING AN ALARM, AND A SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY AND INCLUDING SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONTACT MEANS, ENGAGEMENT OF SAID FIRST AND SAID SECOND CONTACT MEANS UPON EXCESSIVE AGITATION OF THE SURFACE OF THE SWIMMING POOL ENERGIZING THE ALARM MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
AN ALARM DEVICE FOR A SWIMMING POOL OR THE LIKE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A SUPPORTING FLOAT INCLUDING A TOP PORTION HAVING A BOTTOM FACE AND DEPENDING LEG PORTIONS ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED IN A SWIMMING POOL, SAID TOP AND LEG PORTIONS BEING COMPRISED OF BUOYANT MATERIAL, THE BUOYANCY OF SAID LEGS BEING SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM FACE OF SAID TOP PORTION A SPACED DISTANCE FROM THE SURFACE OF THE WATER IN SAID POOL, A SUPPLEMENTARY FLOAT HAVING AN UPPER FACE NORMALLY POSITIONED BENEATH SAID TOP PORTION AND FLOATABLE ON THE SURFACE OF WATER OF THE SWIMMING POOL IN SPACED RELATION TO THE BOTTOM FACE OF SAID TOP PORTION, FIRST CONTACT MEANS CARRIED BY SAID BOTTOM FACE, AND SECOND CONTACT MEANS CARRIED BY THE UPPER FACE OF SAID SUPPLEMENTARY FLOAT, AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT INCLUDING AN ALARM, AND A SOURCE OF ELECTRICITY AND INCLUDING SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONTACT MEANS, ENGAGEMENT OF SAID FIRST AND SAID SECOND CONTACT MEANS UPON EXCESSIVE AGITATION OF THE SURFACE OF THE SWIMMING POOL ENERGIZING THE ALARM MEANS.
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) | 1968-08-30 | 1969-03-01 | 1969-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-30 | 1973-03-01 | 1973-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-30 | 1977-03-01 | 1977-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |