US4238859A
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Spill-over spa
Assignee: Majestic Sales Inc
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Filing: 1979-06-28
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Granted: 1980-12-16
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Expires: 1999-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A spill-over type spa is disclosed for use with an existing swimming pool. Water enters the spill-over type spa in the usual manner, but is thereafter permitted to spill-over into the adjacent swimming pool via a transition section integrity formed with the spill-over spa. The transition section rests on an upper peripheral edge of the swimming pool, thereby permitting water within the spa to spill-over into the pool. The spa is placed adjacent an existing pool in a manner to preserve integrity of the existing pool wall, yet permit the spa to function with the pool.
Inventors
- 👤 Sterling P. Badon, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:06
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61H; A61H33/00; A61H33/0087; A61H33/60; A61H33/601; A61H33/6068; A61H33/6084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
A device for installing adjacent an existing swimming pool for retaining a body of fluid for providing physical relaxation, therapy and enjoyment, said device communicating with the pool in a manner so as to preserve the integrity of the existing pool, said device comprising: a body having a floor, a semi-annular seat, and sidewall means including a front wall, a lower circular wall, and an upper circular wall, said floor and sidewall means defining an enclosure for retaining a body of fluid, an upper peripheral edge portion connected to said sidewall means and including a side edge portion to provide structural support for the device when installed, and a transition section formed on and extending laterally outwardly from said body for permitting fluid within the device to flow from said device through said transition section and into the adjacent swimming pool, said transition section having a lower surface, a pair of sidewalls, a top edge portion joined to said upper peripheral edge portion of said sidewall means, an outer edge portion, and a spillway, said transition section lower surface including a downwardly extending lip depending from the edge of said transition section lower surface which engages an upper inner edge surface of the adjacent swimming pool to preclude the flow of fluid along the underside of the transition section.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
219 words
A device for installing adjacent an existing swimming pool for retaining a body of fluid for providing physical relaxation, therapy and enjoyment, said device communicating with the pool in a manner so as to preserve the integrity of the existing pool, said device comprising: a body having a floor, a semi-annular seat, and sidewall means including a front wall, a lower circular wall, and an upper circular wall, said floor and sidewall means defining an enclosure for retaining a body of fluid, an upper peripheral edge portion connected to said sidewall means and including a side edge portion to provide structural support for the device when installed, and a transition section formed on and extending laterally outwardly from said body for permitting fluid within the device to flow from said device through said transition section and into the adjacent swimming pool, said transition section having a lower surface, a pair of sidewalls, a top edge portion joined to said upper peripheral edge portion of said sidewall means, an outer edge portion, and a spillway, said transition section lower surface including a downwardly extending lip depending from the edge of said transition section lower surface which engages an upper inner edge surface of the adjacent swimming pool to preclude the flow of fluid along the underside of the transition section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device as set forth in claim 1, including at least one fluid inlet mounted with said body for introducing and directing fluid flow into said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The device as set forth in claim 2, including means interconnecting said fluid inlet with a fluid pump, including: a fluid valve for directing fluid flow to said device and said pool; and fluid conduit means interconnecting said device, pool and pump for providing fluid flow therebetween.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-12-16 | 1984-06-16 | 1984-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-16 | 1988-06-16 | 1988-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-16 | 1992-06-16 | 1992-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |