US3748810A
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Method of swimming pool manufacture
Assignee: Mattingly Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-24
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1991-03-24
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to the structural elements required and the method of constructing a swimming pool having the ultimate in design, space efficiency, ease of maintenance, and durability. More particularly, this invention relates to a means of constructing a swimming pool through the use of a plurality of interconnected inside, outside, and step form structures placed in cooperating positions with the plumbing, electrical, and reinforcing steel placed therebetween whereupon an entire concrete swimming pool can be poured in substantially one operation. Still, more specifically, this invention is a method of constructing a swimming pool utilizing cooperating form structures whereupon a pool can be built in a minimum amount of time without skilled labor, in a variety of design variations, and using a plurality of pre-constructed engineered elements achieving a maximum of uniform and durability therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 C Mattingly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:23
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/12; E04H4/1209; E04H4/1272; E04H4/0075; E04H4/0081; E04H4/14; E04H4/144; E04H4/148
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
295 words
A method of constructing a swimming pool structure, the steps comprising: a. preparing and contouring a surface to support the pool structure, said contoured surface to conform to the desired depth characteristic of the swimming pool structure, b. erecting and interconnecting a plurality of outside form structures on said surface to form the exterior shape of the pool structure, and upper sections of said outside form structures extended laterally to form the primary deck area of the pool structure, c. securing attachment means to said outside form structures, d. mounting a reinforcing assembly on said attachment means spaced a predetermined distance from said outside form structures, and elevating said reinforcing assembly above the support surface, to be positioned in the bottom wall of the final pool structure, e. erecting and interconnecting a plurality inside form structures to each other and to said outside form structures by said attachment means whereby said reinforcing assembly is placed in a transverse vertical cross-section of the side wall in the pool structure to be formed, f. first pouring concrete material between said inside form structures and said outside form structures and having a proper slump so that a portion thereof extruded outwardly and inwardly of said inside form structures, and one g. before setting of said first concrete pour, continuing said first pour by secondly pouring the bottom of the pool structure between said inside form structures with the concrete material and finishing the same while filling the space between said inside and outside form structures with the concrete material to form an integral bond between the concrete of said first pour and said second pour whereby an integral rigid pool structure is created having the side walls, bottom wall, deck and coping area formed as one continuous unit.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
295 words
A method of constructing a swimming pool structure, the steps comprising: a. preparing and contouring a surface to support the pool structure, said contoured surface to conform to the desired depth characteristic of the swimming pool structure, b. erecting and interconnecting a plurality of outside form structures on said surface to form the exterior shape of the pool structure, and upper sections of said outside form structures extended laterally to form the primary deck area of the pool structure, c. securing attachment means to said outside form structures, d. mounting a reinforcing assembly on said attachment means spaced a predetermined distance from said outside form structures, and elevating said reinforcing assembly above the support surface, to be positioned in the bottom wall of the final pool structure, e. erecting and interconnecting a plurality inside form structures to each other and to said outside form structures by said attachment means whereby said reinforcing assembly is placed in a transverse vertical cross-section of the side wall in the pool structure to be formed, f. first pouring concrete material between said inside form structures and said outside form structures and having a proper slump so that a portion thereof extruded outwardly and inwardly of said inside form structures, and one g. before setting of said first concrete pour, continuing said first pour by secondly pouring the bottom of the pool structure between said inside form structures with the concrete material and finishing the same while filling the space between said inside and outside form structures with the concrete material to form an integral bond between the concrete of said first pour and said second pour whereby an integral rigid pool structure is created having the side walls, bottom wall, deck and coping area formed as one continuous unit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
91 words
The method of swimming pool construction as described in claim 1, wherein: a. after erecting and interconnecting said outside form structures, assembling and securing a plumbing assembly to said attachment means and said reinforcing assembly to have return lines and drainage lines mounted between said outside form structures and said inside form structures and including a skimmer structure mounted in one corner thereof and a drainage assembly mounted in the lowermost portion of the pool structure being formed and having its upper surface level with the bottom wall to be formed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
87 words
The method of swimming pool construction as described in claim 1, wherein: a. after erecting and interconnecting said outside form structures, leveling the upper surface of said outside form structures to a common plane utilizing jack means connected to said outside form structures, and b. connecting support straps to said attachment means, said outside form structures, and said inside form structures, and said inside form structures are automatically positioned at the proper height location and lateral spacing from said outside form structures which have been properly leveled.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
100 words
The method of swimming pool construction as described in claim 1, wherein: a. after first pouring said concrete material, vibrating said concrete material continuously during the pouring process to assure escapement of air therefrom to achieve a smooth external finish of the swimming pool structure, and b. said second pouring having a first portion of the bottom wall of the pool structure after said first pouring, and a second portion after sufficient setting of said first pouring to prevent further extrusion from said inside form structures to fill the area between said inside form structures and said outside form structures.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
154 words
The method of swimming pool construction, as described in claim 1, wherein: a. said first and second pouring of said concrete material achieved by a first pour section of concrete material between said inside form structures and said outside form structures until the concrete material extrudes out the bottom edge of said inside form structures inwardly from three to four feet, a second sectiOn pour wherein the concrete material covers the support surface and the same is troweled and smoothed carefully to a final surface, a third pour section whereupon the area between said inside form structures and said outside form structures is filled upwardly to an area spaced downwardly from the upper edges of said inside and outside form structures being the deck and coping area, and a fourth pour section wherein the additional area forming the deck and coping area is poured between said inside form structures and said outside form structures.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
115 words
The method of swimming pool construction, as described in claim 5, including: a. said fourth pour section of a concrete mixture of sand and white portland cement, b. after all of said concrete material is hardened approximately 12 hours, removing said inside form structures, c. grinding excess concrete material, any uneven joints, and areas where said attachment means was positioned, d. cleansing the interior surface of the swimming pool structure with an acid solution, e. applying an interior finish to the swimming pool structure, f. filling the pool structure after the interior finish sets approximately 24 hours, g. removing said outside form structures, and h. installing pool pump and filtering equipment to said plumbing assembly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
74 words
The method of swimming pool construction as described in claim 6, wherein: a. said first, second and third pour section of a concrete material being of 3,000 to 4,000 pound test rock concrete with a 4 inch slump, b. said fourth pour section of a 3,400 to 3,600 pound test concrete mix of said sand and said white portland cement, and c. said interior finish being two coats of a white marble dust paint.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of swimming pool construction as described in claim 6, including: a. after the grinding step, grouting all required areas, and b. setting and grouting tile members within recessed areas left by said inside form structures to form a water line.
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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) | 1976-07-30 | 1977-01-29 | 1977-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-30 | 1981-01-29 | 1981-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-30 | 1985-01-29 | 1985-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |