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US3824634A
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Arrangement in swimming pools
Assignee: INGENJORSFIRMAN VATTENANLAGGNINGAR SW
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Filing: 1972-04-27
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Granted: 1974-07-23
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Expires: 1992-04-27
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement in swimming pools or bathing pools surrounded by a brim of which at least a portion thereof slopes downward towards the pool water so that its lower edge is located substantially on the same level as the surface of the pool water. A drainage channel for collecting and draining pool water is located beneath the sloping brim portion and the brim portion is provided with perforations to form a perforated cover member for the drainage channel.
Inventors
- 👤 S Lindqvist
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:15
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/12; E04H4/1209; E04H4/1218; E04H4/1227
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A swimming pool coping construction of the type which comprises a first substantially upright wall portion, a second substantially upright wall portion located adjacent the pool water and spaceD from said first wall portion so as to define a water drainage channel between said wall portions, and a grating covering said channel, wherein the upwardly facing surface of the grating is substantially planar and slopes continuously downwardly in an unimpeded manner from said first wall portion to the edge of the pool adjacent the pool water.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A swimming pool coping construction of the type which comprises a first substantially upright wall portion, a second substantially upright wall portion located adjacent the pool water and spaceD from said first wall portion so as to define a water drainage channel between said wall portions, and a grating covering said channel, wherein the upwardly facing surface of the grating is substantially planar and slopes continuously downwardly in an unimpeded manner from said first wall portion to the edge of the pool adjacent the pool water.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
An arrangement according to claim 1, wherein said second wall portion is provided in the region of the pool water level with a number of openings for continuously conducting surface water away from the pool, means being provided for adjusting the area of said openings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An arrangement according to claim 2, wherein the openings have the form of vertical slots disposed in the second wall portion, the width of said slots being adjustable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
An arrangement according to claim 3, wherein the slots extend beyond the upper edge of the second wall portion into the inclined coping.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
A swimming pool coping construction according to claim 1, wherein the grating comprises elongate grating members which extend in spaced apart side-by-side relationship longitudinally of the second wall portion, and wherein the spaces between said spaced apart elongate grating members are narrower at the top than at the bottom thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
A swimming pool coping construction according to claim 5, wherein means are provided to support said elongate grating members at an attitude in which said members form the treads of a step-like configuration extending at a uniform angle of slope downwardly from the first wall portion to the edge of the pool.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
A swimming pool coping construction according to claim 5, wherein said second wall portion is provided in the region of the pool water level with a number of openings for continuously conducting surface water away from the pool, means being provided for adjusting the area of said openings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
An arrangement according to claim 7, wherein the openings have the form of vertical slots disposed in the wall portion, the width of said slots being adjustable.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
An arrangement according to claim 8, wherein the slots extend beyond the upper edge of the wall portion into the inclined coping.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A swimming pool coping structure according to claim 1, wherein said coping slopes continuously downwardly from said first wall portion to the pool edge at an angle of more than 8*.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
A swimming pool coping structure according to claim 1, wherein said coping slopes continuously downwardly from said first wall portion to the pool edge at an angle of between 5*-25*.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
A swimming pool coping structure according to claim 1, wherein said coping slopes continuously downwardly from said first wall portion to the pool edge at an angle of between 8*-15*.
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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) | 1977-07-22 | 1978-01-21 | 1978-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-22 | 1982-01-21 | 1982-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-22 | 1986-01-21 | 1986-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |