US3229315A
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Pool-cleaning device
Assignee: SWIMLINE Inc
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Filing: 1963-12-05
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1983-12-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Benjamin H Watson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:56
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/14; E04H4/16; E04H4/1654; E04H4/1618; E04H4/1636; E04H4/1645
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A POOL-CLEANING DEVICE COMPRISING A HOUSING, FLUID PASSAGE MEANS THROUGH SAID HOUSING, AN INLET TO SAID FLUID PASSAGE MEANS AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID HOUSING, AN OUTLET FROM SAID FLUID PASSAGE MEANS, A FLEXIBLE HOSE CONNECTED TO SAID OUTLET, SAID HOSE BEING ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO A PUMP INLET LINE, WHEEL MEANS ON THE BOTTOM OF SAID HOUSING AT EITHER END THEREOF, WHEREBY SAID HOUSING IS MOVABLE ALONG THE FLOOR OF A POOL, PIVOTAL MOUNTING MEANS FOR THE WHEEL MEANS AT ONE END OF SAID HOUSING FOR PERMITTING SAID WHEEL MEANS TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION, AND HYDRAULIC MOTOR MEANS IN SAID HOUSING COMMUNICATING WITH SAID FLUID PASSAGE MEANS AND OPERABLE BY FLUID TRAVELING THERETHROUGH, SAID HYDRAULIC MOTOR MEANS BEING CONNECTED TO SAID WHEEL MEANS AT SAID ONE END OF SAID HOUSING FOR DRIVING SAID WHEEL MEANS AT SAID ONE END.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A POOL-CLEANING DEVICE COMPRISING A HOUSING, FLUID PASSAGE MEANS THROUGH SAID HOUSING, AN INLET TO SAID FLUID PASSAGE MEANS AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID HOUSING, AN OUTLET FROM SAID FLUID PASSAGE MEANS, A FLEXIBLE HOSE CONNECTED TO SAID OUTLET, SAID HOSE BEING ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO A PUMP INLET LINE, WHEEL MEANS ON THE BOTTOM OF SAID HOUSING AT EITHER END THEREOF, WHEREBY SAID HOUSING IS MOVABLE ALONG THE FLOOR OF A POOL, PIVOTAL MOUNTING MEANS FOR THE WHEEL MEANS AT ONE END OF SAID HOUSING FOR PERMITTING SAID WHEEL MEANS TO TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION, AND HYDRAULIC MOTOR MEANS IN SAID HOUSING COMMUNICATING WITH SAID FLUID PASSAGE MEANS AND OPERABLE BY FLUID TRAVELING THERETHROUGH, SAID HYDRAULIC MOTOR MEANS BEING CONNECTED TO SAID WHEEL MEANS AT SAID ONE END OF SAID HOUSING FOR DRIVING SAID WHEEL MEANS AT SAID ONE END.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2923954A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |