Abstract The invention is an improvement in the construction and operation of conventional swimming pool skimmers designed to draw water from the surface of the pool. In such skimmers as have a trimmer valve for the purpose of adjusting the relative pump suction between a skimmer basket and an unrestricted deep water inlet, it is disclosed to provide a removable connection between the skimmer basket and the trimmer valve so that the trimmer valve may be regulated by moving the skimmer basket within its well. By virtue of the removable feature of the connection, the skimmer basket remains easily removable and replaceable for periodic service. Indicia are also provided on a portion of the skimmer basket visible from above, and on the adjacent pool structure so as to indicate the position of the trimmer valve as the skimmer basket is moved.
IN COMBINATION WITH A SWIMMING POOL SKIMMER DRIVEN BY A PUMP AND HAVING A SKIMMER BASKET, A DEEP WATER INLET AND A TRIMMER VALVE, SUCH VALVE BEING FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGULATING THE RELATIVE SUCTION BETWEEN THE SKIMMER BASKET AND THE DEEP WATER INLET, MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID VALVE COMPRISING AN OPERATIVE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SKIMMER BASKET AND SAID TRIMMER VALVE SUCH THAT THE POSITION OF SAID TRIMMER VALVE MAY BE REGULATED BY ROTATING SAID SKIMMER BASKET WHILE IT REMAINS IN PLACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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IN COMBINATION WITH A SWIMMING POOL SKIMMER DRIVEN BY A PUMP AND HAVING A SKIMMER BASKET, A DEEP WATER INLET AND A TRIMMER VALVE, SUCH VALVE BEING FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGULATING THE RELATIVE SUCTION BETWEEN THE SKIMMER BASKET AND THE DEEP WATER INLET, MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID VALVE COMPRISING AN OPERATIVE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SKIMMER BASKET AND SAID TRIMMER VALVE SUCH THAT THE POSITION OF SAID TRIMMER VALVE MAY BE REGULATED BY ROTATING SAID SKIMMER BASKET WHILE IT REMAINS IN PLACE.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The combination of claim 1 wherein the skimmer basket is circularly symmetrical, the trimmer valve is rotatable about an axis, and wherein said trimmer valve is adjusted by rotating said skimmer basket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The combination of claim 2 wherein the operative connection between the trimmer valve and the skimmer basket is readily separable and comprises an extension rod rigidly attached to said trimmer valve and slidably connected to said skimmer basket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The combination of claim 3 wherein the extension rod is removably attached to the skimmer basket by passing through a grommet in the bottom of said basket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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The combination of claim 1 including indicia means cooperating between the skimmer basket and adjacent portions of the skimmer structure for the purpose of indicating the relative position of the trimmer valve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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The combination of claim 1 including indicia marked on a portion of the skimmer basket, visible from above, and on the adjacent skimmer structure such that the position of the trimmer valve will be indicated by the relative position of said indicia.