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US3602925A
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Floating swimming pool
Assignee: YE DOCK MASTER Inc
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Filing: 1969-08-25
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1989-08-25
Abstract
Abstract A floating swimming pool for use in a wharf structure. An expanse of decking is supported over a body of water and defines an enclosed opening through which the swimming pool depends into the body of water. The swimming pool includes a basin having a rigid bottom portion and a flexible wall portion between the bottom portion and the decking. A water channel extends along the perimeter of the swimming pool and opens into the pool to define the waterline thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth L Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:04
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/0012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A wharf structure, comprising: an expanse of decking defining an enclosed opening therethrough; means for supporting said decking over a body of water; and a swimming pool in said opening depending from said decking into said body of water; said swimming pool comprising a basin having a rigid bottom portion in said body of water and having a flexible wall bottom portion in said body of water and having a flexible wall completely and continuously around the perimeter of said pool and connected between said rigid bottom portion and said decking whereby to impart vertical collapsibility to said pool.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A wharf structure, comprising: an expanse of decking defining an enclosed opening therethrough; means for supporting said decking over a body of water; and a swimming pool in said opening depending from said decking into said body of water; said swimming pool comprising a basin having a rigid bottom portion in said body of water and having a flexible wall bottom portion in said body of water and having a flexible wall completely and continuously around the perimeter of said pool and connected between said rigid bottom portion and said decking whereby to impart vertical collapsibility to said pool.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said decking supports at least one walled structure thereon and defines at least one walkway for pedestrian use of said structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said swimming pool entirely fills said opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said supporting means comprises means for floating said decking on said body of water.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention according to claim 1 including a rigid wall portion depending from said decking and connected to said flexible wall portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said rigid bottom portion depends from said flexible wall portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention according to claim 1 including a water channel extending along the perimeter of said swimming pool and opening into said pool to define the waterline thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The invention according to claim 1 in which said swimming pool comprises a plurality of modular structural units, each unit comprising a rigid wall portion and a water channel section, and including means for securing said unit to said decking to depend therefrom.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention according to claim 8 including a pair of connecting plates between adjacent modular units connected to respective ones thereof, and means for securing said connecting plates together.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention according to claim 1 including a stringer secured to said decking along the perimeter of said opening and a member secured to said stringer and depending therefrom to define the upper extent of said swimming pool.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention according to claim 1 including flotation means along the outer perimeter of said swimming pool to aid in supporting said swimming pool in said body of water.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |