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US4455695A
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Guiding unit for swimming pool cleaners
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-10
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Granted: 1984-06-26
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Expires: 1999-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A guiding unit for the surface water in a swimming pool, where the water flows toward an outlet in the pool wall. The water is guided toward the outlet by a floating guide bar; and the latter is held against lateral deviation by tie bars whose end portions are removably connected to the guide bar and the pool wall, respectively.
Inventors
- 👤 John L. Mikhel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:34
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/12; E04H4/1209; E04H4/1254
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
The combination with a pool whose surface water flows along the pool wall toward an outlet; of a unit applicable to the pool and said wall, such unit formed with a floating guide bar directed at an angle to the wall, and a pair of tie bars connecting the end portions of the guide bar to the wall, the tie bars being of lengths corresponding to the angular spread of the guide bar where they connect with the same, said wall being curved and formed with a top rim, and the tie bars formed with hooks at the ends thereof and arranged at an angle to the longitudinal extent of the tie bars where they connect with said wall to engage said rim and thereby conform laterally with the curvature of the wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
The combination with a pool whose surface water flows along the pool wall toward an outlet; of a unit applicable to the pool and said wall, such unit formed with a floating guide bar directed at an angle to the wall, and a pair of tie bars connecting the end portions of the guide bar to the wall, the tie bars being of lengths corresponding to the angular spread of the guide bar where they connect with the same, said wall being curved and formed with a top rim, and the tie bars formed with hooks at the ends thereof and arranged at an angle to the longitudinal extent of the tie bars where they connect with said wall to engage said rim and thereby conform laterally with the curvature of the wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
126 words
The combination with a pool whose surface water flows along the pool wall toward an outlet; of a unit applicable to the pool and said wall, such unit formed with a floating guide bar directed at an angle to the wall, and a pair of tie bars connecting the end portions of the guide bar to the wall, the tie bars being of lengths corresponding to the angular spread of the guide bar where they connect with the same, the tie bars having slots where they connect with the guide bar, and the latter having T-hooks passing through the slots when the tie bars are alined with the guide bar and locking the tie bars to the same when the tie bars are swung crosswise thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
126 words
The combination with a pool whose surface water flows along the pool wall toward an outlet; of a unit applicable to the pool and said wall, such unit formed with a floating guide bar directed at an angle to the wall, and a pair of tie bars connecting the end portions of the guide bar to the wall, the tie bars being of lengths corresponding to the angular spread of the guide bar where they connect with the same, the tie bars having slots where they connect with the guide bar, and the latter having T-hooks passing through the slots when the tie bars are alined with the guide bar and locking the tie bars to the same when the tie bars are swung crosswise thereof.
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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) | 1987-06-26 | 1987-12-26 | 1988-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-06-26 | 1991-12-26 | 1992-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-06-26 | 1995-12-26 | 1996-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |