US3244284A
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Debris deflector for swimming pools
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-10-08
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1982-10-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A Shaffer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:28
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/12; E04H4/1209; E04H4/1254
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A DEBRIS-DEFLECTOR FOR SWIMMING POOL HAVING A DEBRIS SKIMMER AND COMPRISING: (A) A CLAMP FOR REMOVABLE ENGAGEMENT WITH A PART OF THE POOL ADJACENT THE SKIMMER, (B) A CYLINDRICAL MEMBER EXTENDING VERTICALLY FROM SAID CLAMP, (C) AN ELONGATED AND HORIZONTAL BUOYANT DEFLECTOR BAR, (D) A SLIDING CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID VERTICAL MEMBER AND THE END OF THE BAR THAT IS ADJACENT TO THE SKIMMER, WHEREBY SAID BAR IS BUOYANTLY MOVABLE IN THE POOL VERTICALLY ALONG THE MEMBER AND (E) A FIXED TRANSVERSE TUBE THROUGH THE DEFLECTOR BAR AND INTO WHICH THE VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL MEMBER EXTENDS, (F) SAID SLIDING CONNECTION COMPRISING A SLOT IN THE VERTICAL MEMBER AND A CROSS PIN CARRIED BY SAID TUBE OF THE DEFLECTOR BAR AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID SLOT, SAID MEMBER AND BAR, THEREBY, BEING NONROTATIONALLY CONNECTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A DEBRIS-DEFLECTOR FOR SWIMMING POOL HAVING A DEBRIS SKIMMER AND COMPRISING: (A) A CLAMP FOR REMOVABLE ENGAGEMENT WITH A PART OF THE POOL ADJACENT THE SKIMMER, (B) A CYLINDRICAL MEMBER EXTENDING VERTICALLY FROM SAID CLAMP, (C) AN ELONGATED AND HORIZONTAL BUOYANT DEFLECTOR BAR, (D) A SLIDING CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID VERTICAL MEMBER AND THE END OF THE BAR THAT IS ADJACENT TO THE SKIMMER, WHEREBY SAID BAR IS BUOYANTLY MOVABLE IN THE POOL VERTICALLY ALONG THE MEMBER AND (E) A FIXED TRANSVERSE TUBE THROUGH THE DEFLECTOR BAR AND INTO WHICH THE VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL MEMBER EXTENDS, (F) SAID SLIDING CONNECTION COMPRISING A SLOT IN THE VERTICAL MEMBER AND A CROSS PIN CARRIED BY SAID TUBE OF THE DEFLECTOR BAR AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID SLOT, SAID MEMBER AND BAR, THEREBY, BEING NONROTATIONALLY CONNECTED.
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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |