US4263759A
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Swimming pool construction and method of making the same
Assignee: Bradley Enterprises Inc
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Filing: 1979-03-15
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Granted: 1981-04-28
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Expires: 1999-03-15
Abstract
Abstract An in-ground swimming pool which utilizes a relatively flexible, continuous sheet-like wall member in combination with a bottom construction which is formed from polyurethane foam. The polyurethane foam bottom is reinforced at the surfaces of concave curvature with rail-like concrete members to which the foam is bonded. Also disclosed is a method of forming the polyurethane bottom which consists of applying a relatively thin coating of polyurethane foam to the bottom excavation and immediately placing a sheet of polyethylene, 2 to 4 mils thick, over the foam before the foam has set, conforming and adhering the polyethylene sheet to the foam and earth surface. The final steps include applying a series of polyurethane foam layers by spraying over the polyethylene sheet to achieve a desired thickness. By following the procedures disclosed, the foam surface can be controlled to obtain the desired pool bottom smoothness.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence J. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:01
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
The method of constructing a polyurethane foam surface structure including the steps of: forming a base surface; applying a first layer of polyurethane foam upon said base surface; applying a film of polyethylene sheeting to said first layer of foam; conforming and adhering the polyethylene sheeting to said first layer of foam while said first layer of foam is curing; applying a second layer of polyurethane foam upon the polyethylene sheeting; and applying a plurality of layers of polyurethane foam upon said second layer of foam.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
86 words
The method of constructing a polyurethane foam surface structure including the steps of: forming a base surface; applying a first layer of polyurethane foam upon said base surface; applying a film of polyethylene sheeting to said first layer of foam; conforming and adhering the polyethylene sheeting to said first layer of foam while said first layer of foam is curing; applying a second layer of polyurethane foam upon the polyethylene sheeting; and applying a plurality of layers of polyurethane foam upon said second layer of foam.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method set forth in claim 1 in which the step of applying a second layer of polyurethane foam is carried out while the first layer of foam is curing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method set forth in claim 1 in which the step of applying a plurality of layers includes applying from eight to fifteen layers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method set forth in claim 3 in which the step of applying a plurality of layers includes applying each of said layers in a thickness of from 1/64 to 1/16 of an inch.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
117 words
The method of constructing a swimming pool bottom including the steps of: forming an excavation in the ground to provide a bottom surface; applying a first layer of polyurethane foam upon said bottom surface; applying a film of polyethylene sheeting having a thickness in the range of two to four mils; to said first layer of foam while said first layer of foam is curing; applying a second layer of polyurethane foam upon the polyethylene sheeting while said first layer of foam is curing; and applying from eight to fifteen additional layers of polyurethane foam, each having a range of thickness between 1/64 of an inch to 1/16 of an inch, upon said second layer of foam.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
117 words
The method of constructing a swimming pool bottom including the steps of: forming an excavation in the ground to provide a bottom surface; applying a first layer of polyurethane foam upon said bottom surface; applying a film of polyethylene sheeting having a thickness in the range of two to four mils; to said first layer of foam while said first layer of foam is curing; applying a second layer of polyurethane foam upon the polyethylene sheeting while said first layer of foam is curing; and applying from eight to fifteen additional layers of polyurethane foam, each having a range of thickness between 1/64 of an inch to 1/16 of an inch, upon said second layer of foam.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
70 words
Swimming pool side wall and bottom construction including an inground excavation forming bottom and side wall surfaces, a first layer of polyurethane foam sprayed upon the bottom and side wall surfaces, a sheet of polyethylene film placed upon the first layer of foam, a second layer of foam sprayed upon the sheet of polyethylene film, and a plurality of layers of polyurethane foam sprayed upon the second layer of foam.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
70 words
Swimming pool side wall and bottom construction including an inground excavation forming bottom and side wall surfaces, a first layer of polyurethane foam sprayed upon the bottom and side wall surfaces, a sheet of polyethylene film placed upon the first layer of foam, a second layer of foam sprayed upon the sheet of polyethylene film, and a plurality of layers of polyurethane foam sprayed upon the second layer of foam.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
Swimming pool construction as set forth in claim 6 in which the polyethylene film has a thickness of between two to four mils.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
Swimming pool construction as set forth in claim 6 in which a plurality of layers includes from eight to fifteen layers of foam.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
Swimming pool construction as set forth in claim 8 in which the second layer of foam and the plurality of layers of foam each have a thickness of from 1/64 of an inch to 1/16 of an inch.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
Swimming pool construction as set forth in claim 6 in which said side walls and bottom meet in a concave transitional surface, and in which a rail of concrete is located at the concave surface between the foam and the excavation surface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
87 words
Swimming pool construction of the type in which an excavation is provided in the ground to provide the general pool outline including a bottom wall and side walls, said side and bottom walls converging in areas of concave curvature; in which a plurality of layers of polyurethane foam is applied to the bottom and side walls of the excavation, wherein the improvement includes a rail of concrete in the areas of concave curvature between the excavation and said foam, said foam being bonded to the concrete rail.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
87 words
Swimming pool construction of the type in which an excavation is provided in the ground to provide the general pool outline including a bottom wall and side walls, said side and bottom walls converging in areas of concave curvature; in which a plurality of layers of polyurethane foam is applied to the bottom and side walls of the excavation, wherein the improvement includes a rail of concrete in the areas of concave curvature between the excavation and said foam, said foam being bonded to the concrete rail.
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