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US3667071A
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Swimming pool liner hanger assembly
Assignee: Wilkes Pool Corp
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Filing: 1970-08-05
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Granted: 1972-06-06
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Expires: 1990-08-05
Abstract
Abstract A hanger assembly for securing a pool liner to the deck of a swimming pool including a rigid hook secured to the pool deck, a second hook adapted to be secured to the pool liner engaging the rigid hook, and a coping means substantially covering both hooks and aiding in retaining the hook engagement is disclosed. The assembly, when the coping means is in place, presents a relatively smooth rounded exterior transition surface between the pool deck and pool liner.
Inventors
- 👤 Monroe P Hoch
- 👤 Joseph Barrera
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:59
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/14; E04H4/141; E04H4/142
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A hanger assembly for securing a pool liner to the deck of a pool comprising: a first hook having a base portion adapted to be parallel to and secured to the deck of a pool, said first hook being rigid; a second hook, said second hook having a vertical extension at one end adapted to be secured to the upper peripheral edge of the pool liner; said first and second hooks being complementary with respect to each other whereby said second hook tightly engages said first hook, and coping means adapted to substantially cover both said first and second hooks and to engage portions of both said first and second hooks to help retain the complementary engagement therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A hanger assembly for securing a pool liner to the deck of a pool comprising: a first hook having a base portion adapted to be parallel to and secured to the deck of a pool, said first hook being rigid; a second hook, said second hook having a vertical extension at one end adapted to be secured to the upper peripheral edge of the pool liner; said first and second hooks being complementary with respect to each other whereby said second hook tightly engages said first hook, and coping means adapted to substantially cover both said first and second hooks and to engage portions of both said first and second hooks to help retain the complementary engagement therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The hanger assembly of claim 1 wherein said coping means is adapted, when in place, to present a relatively smooth rounded exterior transition surface between said pool deck and said liner.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The hanger assembly of claim 1 said coping means including resilient extension overlying that portion of the deck adjacent to the first hook, and a hollow section having a convex inner surface overlying that portion of the pool liner adjacent to the first hook, whereby the coping means defines the inner rim of the pool.
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) | 1975-06-06 | 1975-12-06 | 1976-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-06 | 1979-12-06 | 1980-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-06 | 1983-12-06 | 1984-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |