US3708807A
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Slide-in, slide-out play pool
Assignee: GEN FOAM PLASTICS CORP
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Filing: 1971-07-02
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Granted: 1973-01-09
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Expires: 1991-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A molded tub or play pool structure having a pair of integrally molded recreational structures including sliding surfaces and steps leading up to the sliding surfaces is disclosed herein. The recreational structures in cooperation with two U-shaped end walls define a water-retaining pool. More specifically, the sliding surfaces are oppositely oriented, one of the sliding surfaces permitting sliding entry into the pool, the other sliding surface permitting sliding egress from the pool.
Inventors
- 👤 A Chase
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:36
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/0018; E04H4/0031; E04H4/0037; E04H2004/0068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A unitary recreational structure, comprising a. a first step-slide structure including integrally molded first steps and risers ascending to a first inclined sliding surface; b. a second step-slide structure including integrally molded second steps and risers ascending to a second sliding surface; c. a first, generally U-shaped common side wall supporting the first lateral edges of said steps, risers, and sliding surfaces of said first and second structures; d. a second, generally U-shaped common side wall supporting the second lateral edges of said steps, risers, and sliding surfaces of said first and second step-slide structures; e. said U-shaped walls being oppositely oriented with the ends of said first side wall juxtaposed with the ends of said second side wall; f. an interior floor joining the lowermost interior edges of said first and second side wall and the lowermost edges of said first and second step-slide structures; g. whereby said first side wall, second side wall, first stepslide, second step-slide, and floor define a fluid-retaining pool therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A unitary recreational structure, comprising a. a first step-slide structure including integrally molded first steps and risers ascending to a first inclined sliding surface; b. a second step-slide structure including integrally molded second steps and risers ascending to a second sliding surface; c. a first, generally U-shaped common side wall supporting the first lateral edges of said steps, risers, and sliding surfaces of said first and second structures; d. a second, generally U-shaped common side wall supporting the second lateral edges of said steps, risers, and sliding surfaces of said first and second step-slide structures; e. said U-shaped walls being oppositely oriented with the ends of said first side wall juxtaposed with the ends of said second side wall; f. an interior floor joining the lowermost interior edges of said first and second side wall and the lowermost edges of said first and second step-slide structures; g. whereby said first side wall, second side wall, first stepslide, second step-slide, and floor define a fluid-retaining pool therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The recreational structure of claim 1, in which a. said first and second common walls are generally hollow having interior and exterior surfaces which merge at a peripheral rim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The recreational structure of claim 1, in which a. said ends of said first side wall straddle said ends of said second side wall; b. said first lateral edges are exterior edges; and c. said second lateral edges are interior edges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The recreational structure of claim 1, in which a. web means extends in the plane of said interior floor between the lowermost outer edge portions of said slide structures and said second common wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The recreational structure of claim 1, in which a. the structure is generally symmetrical as viewed in plan elevation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The recreational structure of claim 1, in which a. said first step-slid structure provides sliding entry into said pool; b. said second slide structurE provides sliding exit from said pool.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The recreational structure of claim 1, in which a. a generally horizontal platform means is disposed between at least one of said sliding surfaces and an uppermost riser.
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) | 1976-01-09 | 1976-07-10 | 1977-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-09 | 1980-07-10 | 1981-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-09 | 1984-07-10 | 1985-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |