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Above-ground modular swimming pool enclosures
Assignee: Delta Industries Inc
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Filing: 1974-04-08
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Granted: 1975-04-15
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Expires: 1994-04-08
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed an above-ground modular swimming pool of the type employing a wall supported by inner and outer vertical posts secured to radially, extending horizontal supporting base members. The pool includes prefabricated deck sections, each of which are formed from a plurality of interlocking slats and are prefabricated at the factory to a desired length and then secured to the inner and outer vertical posts by means of a splicing brace and post-clip assemblies. The outer vertical posts, being longer than the inner posts, also support prefabricated fence assemblies, including solid privacy panels and fence support channels, by means of clip sections which are secured to the fence channels and the vertical posts by press or friction fits.
Inventors
- 👤 Finley M Bukaitz
- 👤 George Neuser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:22
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/0018; E04H4/14; E04H2004/146
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
250 words
In an above-ground swimming pool of the type including a plurality of horizontal base members extending outwardly from and supporting a pool enclosure, a plurality of inner vertical posts each secured to one of said base members closest to said enclosure to support said enclosure thereat and a plurality of outer vertical posts of a length greater than said inner vertical posts, the combination therewith of an integral deck and fence assembly comprising, a. a given number of deck assemblies each comprising a plurality of interlocking slats secured within a first channel of a length determined by the distance between two inner vertical posts, and a second channel of a length determined by the distance between two outer vertical posts, b. means for securing said deck assemblies about the periphery of said enclosure and positioned between the respective inner and outer vertical posts to provide a walk-way about said enclosure, c. a given number of fence assemblies each comprising at least two panels secured between an upper fence channel and a lower fence channel, and d. clip means coupled at each end of said lower and upper channels and adapted to coact with the upper end of said outer vertical post at said upper fence channel and a lower end of said outer vertical post at said lower fence channel to clip and secure said given number of fence assemblies each respectively between two of said outer vertical posts to form a relatively vibration free assembly for said pool enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
250 words
In an above-ground swimming pool of the type including a plurality of horizontal base members extending outwardly from and supporting a pool enclosure, a plurality of inner vertical posts each secured to one of said base members closest to said enclosure to support said enclosure thereat and a plurality of outer vertical posts of a length greater than said inner vertical posts, the combination therewith of an integral deck and fence assembly comprising, a. a given number of deck assemblies each comprising a plurality of interlocking slats secured within a first channel of a length determined by the distance between two inner vertical posts, and a second channel of a length determined by the distance between two outer vertical posts, b. means for securing said deck assemblies about the periphery of said enclosure and positioned between the respective inner and outer vertical posts to provide a walk-way about said enclosure, c. a given number of fence assemblies each comprising at least two panels secured between an upper fence channel and a lower fence channel, and d. clip means coupled at each end of said lower and upper channels and adapted to coact with the upper end of said outer vertical post at said upper fence channel and a lower end of said outer vertical post at said lower fence channel to clip and secure said given number of fence assemblies each respectively between two of said outer vertical posts to form a relatively vibration free assembly for said pool enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
63 words
The pool combination according to claim 1 wherein each of said deck assemblies comprises a plurality of U cross-sectional shaped members, each member having a channel on one arm of said U and a flange on the other arm, for interlocking said members by insertion of the flange of a first member into the channel of a second succeeding member and so on.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The pool combination according to claim 1 wherein said means for securing said deck assemblies about the periphery of said enclosure include a plurality of clip assemblies, each one secured to one associated inner and outer post, said clip assemblies having a U-shaped back portion for insertion about a post and a V-shaped front portion to coact with the respective portion of said deck assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination according to claim 3 wherein said arms of said U-shaped portion of said clip includes collinear apertures for insertion therethrough of a bolt, said bolt also passing through corresponding apertures in the associated sidewall of said associated vertical post.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said upper and lower fence channels have T cross-sections.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
100 words
The combination according to claim 1 wherein said panels are fabricated from a blank metal sheet and have a corrugated type surface with two bends at each side forming an acute angle with the main plane of said sheet, and a. first and second panel side channels each having a C shaped cross-section, said first channel inserted at one side of said panel securing said bend within the recess of said channel by a press fit and said second panel side channel inserted at said other side of said panel securing said other bend within the recess of said channel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination according to claim 6 wherein said metal sheet and said first and second channels are fabricated from aluminum.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
116 words
The combination according to claim 1 wheRein said clip means comprises, a. a top clip member for insertion into said upper fence channel, said top clip member having a back portion of a C shaped cross-section for insertion into said top fence channel and a front portion including a flange assembly for coacting with the top of said vertical outer post and, b. a bottom clip member for insertion into said lower fence channel, said bottom clip member having a back portion of a C shaped cross-section for insertion into said bottom fence channel and a front portion also of a C-shaped configuration to coact and surround said outer post about at least two sides thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
179 words
A modular, above-ground pool structure comprising, a peripheral base track member having a wall receiving channel therealong, an endless wall having a bottom edge seated in said receiving channel, a plurality of base channel members secured to said peripheral base track and extending radially therefrom at predetermined intervals, each base channels member having an inner vertical post secured thereto at said end closest to said base track and an outer vertical post of a greater length than said inner post secured thereto at said end furthest from said base track, a plurality of deck sections, each one coupled between a different one of said inner and outer vertical posts at a position substantially above said base track to form a peripheral walkway about said enclosure, and a plurality of fence sections each including at least one privacy panel fabricated from a sheet of material each one of said section coupled between a different two of said outer vertical posts and extending relatively perpendicular to and above said walkway to provide a vibration free fence assembly for said pool structure.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
179 words
A modular, above-ground pool structure comprising, a peripheral base track member having a wall receiving channel therealong, an endless wall having a bottom edge seated in said receiving channel, a plurality of base channel members secured to said peripheral base track and extending radially therefrom at predetermined intervals, each base channels member having an inner vertical post secured thereto at said end closest to said base track and an outer vertical post of a greater length than said inner post secured thereto at said end furthest from said base track, a plurality of deck sections, each one coupled between a different one of said inner and outer vertical posts at a position substantially above said base track to form a peripheral walkway about said enclosure, and a plurality of fence sections each including at least one privacy panel fabricated from a sheet of material each one of said section coupled between a different two of said outer vertical posts and extending relatively perpendicular to and above said walkway to provide a vibration free fence assembly for said pool structure.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
70 words
The modular pool according to claim 9 wherein each of said deck sections comprises a plurality of interlocking U-shaped cross-sectional members, each member having a channel on one arm of said U and a flange on the other arm, whereby a first section flange is received by a second section''s channel to provide a coupling therebetween and at least one triangular shaped section terminating an end of said deck section.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-04-14 | 1978-10-14 | 1979-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-14 | 1982-10-14 | 1983-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-14 | 1986-10-14 | 1987-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |