US4503874A
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Floating head apparatus for swimming pool cleaning system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-08-04
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Granted: 1985-03-12
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Expires: 2003-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A swimming pool cleaning system includes head apparatus which has a swivel connection to a floating water supply hose secured to the center hub of a floating head and also secured to the floating head is a circular rim which is disposed beneath the surface of the water. A cleaning whip extends downwardly into the pool from the head.
Inventors
- 👤 Rickie E. Norton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:53
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/14; E04H4/16; E04H4/1681
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
Swimming pool cleaning apparatus, comprising, in combination: water supply hose means for providing a flow of water and adapted to float on the surface of water in a swimming pool; cleaning head means connected to the water supply hose means, including a float disposed on the surface of the water, a rim having a greater diameter than the float spaced apart from the float and disposed beneath the surface of the water, and strut means extending between and connecting the float and the rim; swivel means disposed beneath the float, including a first swivel connector connected to and movable relative to the head, and an elbow connected to the first swivel connector and receiving a flow of water from the water supply hose means; whip means connected to the swivel means for receiving the flow of water from the elbow; and jet nozzle means connected to the water supply hose means for moving the cleaning head means randomly in the swimming pool.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
Swimming pool cleaning apparatus, comprising, in combination: water supply hose means for providing a flow of water and adapted to float on the surface of water in a swimming pool; cleaning head means connected to the water supply hose means, including a float disposed on the surface of the water, a rim having a greater diameter than the float spaced apart from the float and disposed beneath the surface of the water, and strut means extending between and connecting the float and the rim; swivel means disposed beneath the float, including a first swivel connector connected to and movable relative to the head, and an elbow connected to the first swivel connector and receiving a flow of water from the water supply hose means; whip means connected to the swivel means for receiving the flow of water from the elbow; and jet nozzle means connected to the water supply hose means for moving the cleaning head means randomly in the swimming pool.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the water supply hose means includes a water supply hose and float means for floating the water supply hose on the surface of the water.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 2 in which the jet nozzle means includes at least a first jet nozzle connected to the water supply hose adjacent to the first swivel connector for moving the cleaning head means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus of claim 3 in which the jet nozzle means further includes at least a second jet nozzle connected to the water supply hose remote from the first jet nozzle for moving the water supply hose randomly in the swimming pool.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
85 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the strut means comprises a plurality of struts connected to the float and extending outwardly away from the float and downwardly beneath the surface of the water to the rim, and comprising, with the rim, cam means for providing a camming action between the cleaning head means and the water supply hose means to allow the cleaning head means to move beneath the water supply hose means as the cleaning head means moves randomly in the swimming pool.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the swivel means further includes a second swivel connector connected to and movable relative to the elbow.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 6 in which the whip means is connected to the second swivel connector.
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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) | 1988-03-11 | 1988-09-10 | 1989-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-03-11 | 1992-09-10 | 1993-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-03-11 | 1996-09-10 | 1997-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |