US3654640A
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Above ground swimming pool construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-24
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Granted: 1972-04-11
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Expires: 1990-12-24
Abstract
Abstract An above ground swimming pool construction wherein the pool is hexagonal, the vertical walls are supported in channels and the decks are supported by arms, which are anchored to the channels; and the arms extend upwardly and outwardly, also extend above the deck to support deck rails, and the channels are cross-connected to opposite channels.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick Katzman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:34
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/0018; E04H4/0043; E04H4/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
An above ground swimming pool construction comprising: a. a generally hexagonal base frame, b. an inwardly disposed leg on the frame, c. the frame having a generally U-shaped cross section, d. straps attached across the frame to opposite sides thereof, e. a plurality of vertical beams attached at their lower ends to the base frame and extending upwardly therefrom, f. a generally hexagonal top channel over the top of the beams, g. the top channel having a generally U-shaped cross section, h. a plurality of horizontal beams, in stacked array attached to the vertical beams, i. a concave groove on one edge of each horizontal beam, and a convex rib on the other edge of each horizontal beam, j. the concave grooves and convex ribs arranged in oppositional engagement with each other, k. each of said beams having an arcuate inner face whereby pressure thereon will tend to flatten the beam and urge the convex ribs and concave grooves into tighter engagement with each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
An above ground swimming pool construction comprising: a. a generally hexagonal base frame, b. an inwardly disposed leg on the frame, c. the frame having a generally U-shaped cross section, d. straps attached across the frame to opposite sides thereof, e. a plurality of vertical beams attached at their lower ends to the base frame and extending upwardly therefrom, f. a generally hexagonal top channel over the top of the beams, g. the top channel having a generally U-shaped cross section, h. a plurality of horizontal beams, in stacked array attached to the vertical beams, i. a concave groove on one edge of each horizontal beam, and a convex rib on the other edge of each horizontal beam, j. the concave grooves and convex ribs arranged in oppositional engagement with each other, k. each of said beams having an arcuate inner face whereby pressure thereon will tend to flatten the beam and urge the convex ribs and concave grooves into tighter engagement with each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The device according to claim 1, and: a. two part vertical corner beams at the intersections of each of the hexagonal courses, b. the webs of the corner beams being attached together, c. the legs of the corner beams being angularly deflected to correspond with the adjacent hexagonal courses.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device according to claim 1 and: a. a generally L-shaped enlargement on the top of the top channel to define with the top channel, an inner seat for deck planks.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
78 words
The device according to claim 3 and: a. braces extending upwardly and outwardly from the base frame, b. a U-shaped seat on the bottom of the braces attached to the vertical beams, c. a perimeter channel attached to the braces and lying in the same horizontal plane as the inner slot for deck planks and defining an outer seat for deck planks, d. a plurality of deck planks attached at either end to the inner and outer seats.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device according to claim 4 and: a. vertical extensions on the braces above the deck planks, b. a fence attached to the vertical extensions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device according to claim 2, and: a. lock legs on the legs of the corner beams fitted into slots in the base channel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device according to claim 5, and: a. each deck plank provided with a longitudinal edge slot and an opposite edge longitudinal hook, b. the slot of one deck plank interlocked with a hook of the adjacent deck plank.
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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) | 1975-04-11 | 1975-10-11 | 1976-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-11 | 1979-10-11 | 1980-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-11 | 1983-10-11 | 1984-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |