US3785099A
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Swimming pool coping
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-09-18
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1992-09-18
Abstract
Abstract Coping structure for a swimming pool includes a plurality of sections relatively slidably adjustable on a support member with provisions at the ends of the sections for alining and holding the sections in alinement. Each section has a downwardly extending longitudinal flange intermediate its width with a channel in its edge the interior surfaces of whose side walls have ridges and grooves to coact with the screw threads of cap screws that pass through holes in the support member at the bottom of a groove of approximately the same width as said flange whereby upon driving of the screws into the channel the walls of the flange are drawn tightly into the groove.
Inventors
- 👤 S Greene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:36
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/14; E04H4/141; E04H4/142
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
Coping structure for a swimming pool, comprising an elongated coping support member to be secured to the upper edge portion of a wall section of the swimming pool, and a plurality of coping sections relatively slidably adjustable on said support member having means at their ends for alining and coupling the ends of said sections in alinement, said support member having an upwardly facing longitudinal groove with vertical side walls and each coping section having a downwardly extending longitudinal flange intermediate its width of approximately the same width as said groove and provided with a longitudinal channel in its edge the interior surfaces of whose side walls have longitudinal ridges and grooves to coact with the threads of a screw, and at least one cap screw for each coping section passing through a hole in said support member at the bottom of said groove with its threads meshing with said ridges and grooves thereby providing that upon driving of the screw into said channel the walls of said channel are drawn tightly into the groove the side walls of which restrain the spreading apart of said side walls of the channel in said flange and positively fasten the coping to said support members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
Coping structure for a swimming pool, comprising an elongated coping support member to be secured to the upper edge portion of a wall section of the swimming pool, and a plurality of coping sections relatively slidably adjustable on said support member having means at their ends for alining and coupling the ends of said sections in alinement, said support member having an upwardly facing longitudinal groove with vertical side walls and each coping section having a downwardly extending longitudinal flange intermediate its width of approximately the same width as said groove and provided with a longitudinal channel in its edge the interior surfaces of whose side walls have longitudinal ridges and grooves to coact with the threads of a screw, and at least one cap screw for each coping section passing through a hole in said support member at the bottom of said groove with its threads meshing with said ridges and grooves thereby providing that upon driving of the screw into said channel the walls of said channel are drawn tightly into the groove the side walls of which restrain the spreading apart of said side walls of the channel in said flange and positively fasten the coping to said support members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
79 words
Coping structure as defined in claim 1, wherein said support member has two longitudinal coping seats each with two right angularly related portions one of which in a horizontal plane, each coping section has a shoe portion to coactively engage one of said seats permitting sliding of said coping sections along said seats and at the same time holding the coping sections against movement laterally of said seats and said longitudinal groove is between And parallel to said seats.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
Coping structure as defined in claim 2 wherein said means for alining and coupling the coping sections comprise at least one pin in and projection from one end of one section and a socket on and opening through the end of the next adjacent section to telescopically frictionally receive said pin.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
196 words
Coping structure for a swimming pool, comprising an elongated coping support member to be secured to the upper edge portion of a wall section of the swimming pool, and a plurality of coping sections relatively slidably adjustable on said support member with the ends of adjacent sections in abutting relation, said support member having an upwardly facing longitudinal groove with vertical side walls and each coping section having a downwardly extending longitudinal flange intermediate its width of approximately the same width as said groove and provided with a longitudinal channel in its edge the interior surfaces of whose side walls have longitudinal ridges and grooves to coact with the threads of a screw, and at least one cap screw for each coping section passing through a hole in said support member at the bottom of said groove with its threads meshing with said ridges and grooves thereby providing that upon driving of the screw into said channel the walls of said channel are drawn tightly into the groove the side walls of which restrain the spreading apart of said side walls of the channel in said flange and positively fasten the coping to said support members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
196 words
Coping structure for a swimming pool, comprising an elongated coping support member to be secured to the upper edge portion of a wall section of the swimming pool, and a plurality of coping sections relatively slidably adjustable on said support member with the ends of adjacent sections in abutting relation, said support member having an upwardly facing longitudinal groove with vertical side walls and each coping section having a downwardly extending longitudinal flange intermediate its width of approximately the same width as said groove and provided with a longitudinal channel in its edge the interior surfaces of whose side walls have longitudinal ridges and grooves to coact with the threads of a screw, and at least one cap screw for each coping section passing through a hole in said support member at the bottom of said groove with its threads meshing with said ridges and grooves thereby providing that upon driving of the screw into said channel the walls of said channel are drawn tightly into the groove the side walls of which restrain the spreading apart of said side walls of the channel in said flange and positively fasten the coping to said support members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
79 words
Coping structure as defined in claim 4 wherein said support member has two longitudinal coping seats each with two right angularly related portions one of which in a horizontal plane, each coping section has a shoe portion to coactively engage one of said seats permitting sliding of said coping sections along said seats and at the same time holding the coping sections against movement laterally of said seats and said longitudinal groove is between and parallel to said seats.
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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) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |