US4422192A
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Spa or hot tub cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-11-24
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Granted: 1983-12-27
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Expires: 2002-11-24
Abstract
Abstract An insulative hot tub or spa cover appearing in two symmetrical halves biased toward each other on a medial edge each half comprising an inner foam core capped on a peripheral edge by a C-shaped channel and covered on an upper and lower surface by a softer upholstery foam then entirely enveloped by a heat sealed vapor barrier and ultimately with a vinyl outer cover riveted to the channel by a trim strip thereby eliminating the need for any sewn seams. The entire spa cover being designed to come in sealed registry and rest upon the rim of a hot tub, spa or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 Terry Jacobs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:58
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/06; E04H4/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
An insulative spa or hot tub cover comprising, in combination, at least one, substantially flat, inner, insulative foam core surrounded on a peripheral edge by a continuous, inwardly disposed, C-shaped support channel, a relatively softer foam layer applied to the upper and lower surfaces of said foam core and tucked over the edges of said foam core, a seam sealed, film, vapor barrier envelope completely enclosing said foam core, said channel, and said insulative foam layer, an overlapping outer vinyl cover layer, and a trim strip directly overlying said overlap of said outer cover along the peripheral edge of said inner core, riveted to said channel by rivet means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
An insulative spa or hot tub cover comprising, in combination, at least one, substantially flat, inner, insulative foam core surrounded on a peripheral edge by a continuous, inwardly disposed, C-shaped support channel, a relatively softer foam layer applied to the upper and lower surfaces of said foam core and tucked over the edges of said foam core, a seam sealed, film, vapor barrier envelope completely enclosing said foam core, said channel, and said insulative foam layer, an overlapping outer vinyl cover layer, and a trim strip directly overlying said overlap of said outer cover along the peripheral edge of said inner core, riveted to said channel by rivet means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said spa or hot cover comprises two symmetrical halves biased toward each other along a medial edge by spring tension means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said symmetrical halves each have handle means on a respective edge opposite said medial edge, whereby said halves can be folded in surface registry with one another, said handle means appearing proximate one another providing a location to grasp and move said spa or hot tub cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said trim is a strip installed continuously around the edges of each said half said strip having an outwardly disposed continuous recess trough to receive said rivet means in the recess of said trough.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said trough on said strip further receives a continuous vinyl trim to cover said rivet means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-12-26 | 1987-06-27 | 1987-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-12-26 | 1991-06-27 | 1991-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-12-26 | 1995-06-27 | 1995-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |