US3238549A
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Swimming pool cleaner
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-13
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Granted: 1966-03-08
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Expires: 1984-01-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Benjamin H Burlin
- 👤 George F Curcio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:36
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/14; E04H4/16; E04H4/1654; E04H4/1618; E04H4/1636; E04H4/1645; E04H4/1672
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
IN A SWIMMING POOL CLEANING APPARATUS EMBODYING A PAIR OF HOSES INTER-CONNECTED SIDE-BY-SIDE, AND A CARRIAGE TO WHICH SAID HOSES ARE ATTACHED EQUIPPED WITH A JET PROPULSION NOZZLE WITH WHICH ONE OF SAID HOSES CONNECTS AND HAVING A SUCTION INTAKE WITH WHICH THE OTHER HOSE CONNECTS, A MOBILE FLOAT, MEANS SUPPORTING A LENGTH OF SAID HOSES ON SAID FLOAT, AND MEANS ON SAID FLOAT FOR IMPELLING SAID FLOAT BACK AND FORTH OVER THE SURFACE OF A SWIMMING POOL ALONG A RECTILINEAL PATH OF TRAVEL; SAID FLOAT EMBODYING A PAIR OF SPACED ELONGATE PARALLEL POLYETHYLENE PONTOONS, TIE RODS INTER-CONNECTING SAID PONTOONS, AN ELONGATE CHANNEL SUPPORTED ON SAID TIE RODS EXTENDING INTERMEDIATE SAID PONTOONS IN PARALLEL RELATION THERETO, SAID CHANNEL CONSTITUTING SAID HOSE SUPPORTING MEANS, SAID HOSES BEING POSITIONED IN SAID CHANNEL AND EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
IN A SWIMMING POOL CLEANING APPARATUS EMBODYING A PAIR OF HOSES INTER-CONNECTED SIDE-BY-SIDE, AND A CARRIAGE TO WHICH SAID HOSES ARE ATTACHED EQUIPPED WITH A JET PROPULSION NOZZLE WITH WHICH ONE OF SAID HOSES CONNECTS AND HAVING A SUCTION INTAKE WITH WHICH THE OTHER HOSE CONNECTS, A MOBILE FLOAT, MEANS SUPPORTING A LENGTH OF SAID HOSES ON SAID FLOAT, AND MEANS ON SAID FLOAT FOR IMPELLING SAID FLOAT BACK AND FORTH OVER THE SURFACE OF A SWIMMING POOL ALONG A RECTILINEAL PATH OF TRAVEL; SAID FLOAT EMBODYING A PAIR OF SPACED ELONGATE PARALLEL POLYETHYLENE PONTOONS, TIE RODS INTER-CONNECTING SAID PONTOONS, AN ELONGATE CHANNEL SUPPORTED ON SAID TIE RODS EXTENDING INTERMEDIATE SAID PONTOONS IN PARALLEL RELATION THERETO, SAID CHANNEL CONSTITUTING SAID HOSE SUPPORTING MEANS, SAID HOSES BEING POSITIONED IN SAID CHANNEL AND EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF.
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) | 1969-03-07 | 1969-09-06 | 1970-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-07 | 1973-09-06 | 1974-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-07 | 1977-09-06 | 1978-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |