US3793653A
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One-piece plastic pool
Assignee: CAROLINA ENTERPRISES
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Filing: 1972-05-17
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Granted: 1974-02-26
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Expires: 1992-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A one-piece plastic pool having a slide for enabling a child to descend to the bottom of the pool. Means is provided integral with the pool for enabling a child positioned on the bottom of the pool to position himself at the top of the slide without leaving the pool.
Inventors
- 👤 B Brooks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:25
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/0018; E04H4/0031; E04H4/0037; E04H2004/0068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A recreational article comprising a one-piece unitary pool structure including a front, a bottom, first and second opposed sides, an end spanning said sides and a front extending between said sides and spaced from said end, a slide for enabling a child to descend to said bottom, said slide being spaced between said first and second sides and having longitudinally opposed first and second edges, a first elevating means extending between the first edge of said slide and the first side, a second elevating means extending between said second edge of said slide and said second side, said first and second elevating means extending from the pool bottom to positions adjacent the uppermost portion of said slide.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A recreational article comprising a one-piece unitary pool structure including a front, a bottom, first and second opposed sides, an end spanning said sides and a front extending between said sides and spaced from said end, a slide for enabling a child to descend to said bottom, said slide being spaced between said first and second sides and having longitudinally opposed first and second edges, a first elevating means extending between the first edge of said slide and the first side, a second elevating means extending between said second edge of said slide and said second side, said first and second elevating means extending from the pool bottom to positions adjacent the uppermost portion of said slide.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
An article according to claim 1 wherein said first and second elevating means are identical to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
61 words
An article according to claim 1 further including a substantially horizontal entrance way extending inwardly from said front to said slide, a first platform positioned adjacent the uppermost portion of said first elevating means and adjacent one portion of said entrance way to provide a means of egress from the uppermost portion of said first elevating means to said entrance way.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An article according to claim 1 wherein said first and second elevating means are raised relative to said slide.
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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) | 1977-02-25 | 1977-08-27 | 1978-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-25 | 1981-08-27 | 1982-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-25 | 1985-08-27 | 1986-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |