US4048678A
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Inflatable cover for a swimming pool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-11-05
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Granted: 1977-09-20
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Expires: 1995-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A pool cover made of vinyl or other suitable solid material extends dome-like over the entire pool and has a skirt welded to the inner surface of the cover and engaging all inner surfaces of the walls of the pool. The skirt is adapted to extend below the water line and up to the edges of the pool walls. The cover has end portions extending over the wall edges upon the deck and adapted to receive water bags or the like which hold the cover in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Chillino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:49
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H15/00; E04H15/20; E04H15/22; E04H4/00; E04H4/06; E04H4/10; E04H4/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A device for use in a swimming pool having interconnected side walls enclosing a closed area, said pool containing water to a depth to substantially cover the side walls and a deck extending above the side walls and connected with the top rim of all the side walls, comprising a pool cover having a curved dome extending above the entire area of the pool, side sheets integral with said dome and extending around the entire area of the pool, said side sheets being located upon said deck, means holding said side sheets upon said deck, and an inner skirt connected with the inner surfaces of said dome adjacent the pool edge and extending around the entire rim area of the pool, said skirt depending from said side sheets and engaging the inner surfaces of all said side walls along the outer surfaces of the skirt and extending substantially into the water depth of the pool.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
155 words
A device for use in a swimming pool having interconnected side walls enclosing a closed area, said pool containing water to a depth to substantially cover the side walls and a deck extending above the side walls and connected with the top rim of all the side walls, comprising a pool cover having a curved dome extending above the entire area of the pool, side sheets integral with said dome and extending around the entire area of the pool, said side sheets being located upon said deck, means holding said side sheets upon said deck, and an inner skirt connected with the inner surfaces of said dome adjacent the pool edge and extending around the entire rim area of the pool, said skirt depending from said side sheets and engaging the inner surfaces of all said side walls along the outer surfaces of the skirt and extending substantially into the water depth of the pool.
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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) | 1980-09-19 | 1981-03-21 | 1981-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-19 | 1985-03-21 | 1985-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-19 | 1989-03-21 | 1989-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |