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US3683427A
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Outdoor swimming pool with dome
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-27
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Granted: 1972-08-15
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Expires: 1990-08-27
Abstract
Abstract A dome formed of flexible sheet material supported by a suitable framework above an outdoor swimming pool to form an enclosure for protecting the swimmers from the weather. The dome is readily installed and removed and provides ample room above the water to enable the swimmers to use the swimming pool in the usual manner. The dome fully encloses the area above the swimming pool so that it not only protects the swimmers from the elements but the sun heats the atmosphere within the dome as well as the water an appreciable amount above the outdoor temperature for the comfort of the swimmers.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert Carl Burkholz
- 👤 Norman K Burkholz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:22
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/06; E04H4/10; E04H4/108
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
In an outdoor swimming pool having a peripheral rim above the water line; a plurality of brackets mounted on the upper periphery of the swimming pool in spaced relationship; a support in sliding engagement with each of said brackets so that the lower end of each support may be slid into and out of engagement with its cooperating bracket, each support extending upwardly from its supporting bracket and toward the center of the pool; a spider centrally located above the water in the swimming pool with the upper end of each of said supports being in sliding engagement with said spider so that said support may be slid into and out of engagement with said spider, the assembly of said supports into said brackets and said spider forming a framework over the water in the swimming pool; and a flexible sheet drawn taut over said framework to form a removable dome completely enclosing the space above the water in the swimming pool, said dome extending high enough above the water so that it does not interfere with the normal use of the water by the swimmers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
In an outdoor swimming pool having a peripheral rim above the water line; a plurality of brackets mounted on the upper periphery of the swimming pool in spaced relationship; a support in sliding engagement with each of said brackets so that the lower end of each support may be slid into and out of engagement with its cooperating bracket, each support extending upwardly from its supporting bracket and toward the center of the pool; a spider centrally located above the water in the swimming pool with the upper end of each of said supports being in sliding engagement with said spider so that said support may be slid into and out of engagement with said spider, the assembly of said supports into said brackets and said spider forming a framework over the water in the swimming pool; and a flexible sheet drawn taut over said framework to form a removable dome completely enclosing the space above the water in the swimming pool, said dome extending high enough above the water so that it does not interfere with the normal use of the water by the swimmers.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
An outdoor swimming pool according to claim 1 wherein each of said supports is formed of a plurality of sections of tubing in longitudinal sliding engagement with each other to form a single support extending from the bottom of said dome to its top.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
An outdoor swImming pool according to claim 2 including a length of tubing secured within the bore of one end of said sections with a portion of said tubing extending outwardly of said bore so that the end of the adjacent section of said support can be slid onto the extending end of said length of tubing to couple the sections together to form the support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
An outdoor swimming pool according to claim 3 wherein said length of tubing is secured within the bore of its associated section by forming a crimp in the wall of the section and extending into the wall of the length of tubing to prevent the withdrawal of the length of tubing from the bore of the section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
91 words
An outdoor swimming pool according to claim 1 wherein said swimming pool includes a vertical wall extending above the ground for retaining the water; a plurality of grommets spaced along the bottom edge of said flexible sheet; a plurality of hooks spaced about the vertical wall of the pool; and a continuous line extending through said grommets and about said hooks for securing the bottom of said flexible sheet to the swimming pool so that a single line may be drawn tight to pull said flexible sheet tautly about said framework.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
77 words
An outdoor swimming pool according to claim 1 wherein said swimming pool includes a vertical wall extending above the ground for retaining the water; a plurality of hooks spaced about the vertical wall of the pool; a resilient strap extending about each of said hooks; and means securing the free ends of each of said resilient straps to said flexible sheet for securing the bottom edge of said flexible sheet to the wall of the swimming pool.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
122 words
An outdoor swimming pool according to claim 1 wherein said swimming pool includes a vertical wall extending above the ground for retaining the water; a plurality of grommets spaced about the bottom edge of said flexible sheet; a plurality of hooks spaced about the vertical wall of the pool; a continuous line extending alternately through said grommets and about said hooks; a resilient strap extending about each of said hooks; and means securing the free ends of each of said resilient straps to said flexible sheet so that said continuous line and said resilient straps combine to draw said flexible sheet taut about said framework and secure it to the swimming pool but render it readily releasable for removal from said framework.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
169 words
In an outdoor swimming pool having a vertical wall extending above the ground for retaining the water; a framework extending upwardly from said vertical wall and over the swimming pool; a flexible sheet over said framework to form a dome completely enclosing the space above the water in the swimming pool; a plurality of grommets spaced along the bottom edge of said flexible sheet; a plurality of hooks, spaced about the vertical wall of the pool; a continuous line extending through said grommets and about said hooks for securing the bottom of said flexible sheet to the swimming pool so that a single line may be drawn tight; a resilient strap extending about each of said hooks; and means securing the free ends of each of said resilient straps to said flexible sheet so that said continuous line and said resilient straps combine to draw said flexible sheet taut about said framework and secure it to the swimming pool but render it readily releasable for removal from said framework.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
169 words
In an outdoor swimming pool having a vertical wall extending above the ground for retaining the water; a framework extending upwardly from said vertical wall and over the swimming pool; a flexible sheet over said framework to form a dome completely enclosing the space above the water in the swimming pool; a plurality of grommets spaced along the bottom edge of said flexible sheet; a plurality of hooks, spaced about the vertical wall of the pool; a continuous line extending through said grommets and about said hooks for securing the bottom of said flexible sheet to the swimming pool so that a single line may be drawn tight; a resilient strap extending about each of said hooks; and means securing the free ends of each of said resilient straps to said flexible sheet so that said continuous line and said resilient straps combine to draw said flexible sheet taut about said framework and secure it to the swimming pool but render it readily releasable for removal from said framework.
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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) | 1975-08-15 | 1976-02-14 | 1976-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-15 | 1980-02-14 | 1980-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-15 | 1984-02-14 | 1984-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |