US4624274A
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Pool cleaner swivel apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-06-24
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Granted: 1986-11-25
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Expires: 2005-06-24
Abstract
Abstract Pool cleaner swivel apparatus for above the ground swimming pools includes a generally hollow, toroidal shaped housing with a flotation cap comprising the top of the housing and side and bottom openings through which a swimming pool cleaner vacuum hose extends. A water chamber is connected to a water source, and a swivel plate, disposed at the bottom of the housing and the chamber, moves relative to the housing. The swivel plate is connected to a swimming pool cleaner water supply hose, and the swiveling of the plate allows the swimming pool cleaner to move in the swimming pool relatively unobstructed and without getting entangled in the various hoses.
Inventors
- 👤 Rickie E. Norton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:36
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04H; E04H4/00; E04H4/14; E04H4/16; E04H4/1681
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
Cleaning apparatus for an above-ground swimming pool having a pool bottom and water in the pool, comprising, in combination: water inlet housing means adapted to be disposed on the pool bottom; a water vacuum hose connected to the water inlet housing means and extending upwardly to the top of the water in the pool; cleaning head means floating on the top of the water in the pool and movable randomly in the pool; and swivel means at the top of the water in the pool, including housing means disposed about the water vacuum hose, first connection means for connecting the housing means to a first water supply hose, a ring movable in the housing means relative to the housing means and to the water vacuum hose, and second connection means on the ring for connecting a second water supply hose to the cleaning head means for supplying water to the cleaning head means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
Cleaning apparatus for an above-ground swimming pool having a pool bottom and water in the pool, comprising, in combination: water inlet housing means adapted to be disposed on the pool bottom; a water vacuum hose connected to the water inlet housing means and extending upwardly to the top of the water in the pool; cleaning head means floating on the top of the water in the pool and movable randomly in the pool; and swivel means at the top of the water in the pool, including housing means disposed about the water vacuum hose, first connection means for connecting the housing means to a first water supply hose, a ring movable in the housing means relative to the housing means and to the water vacuum hose, and second connection means on the ring for connecting a second water supply hose to the cleaning head means for supplying water to the cleaning head means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 which the swivel means further includes a flotation cap secured to the housing means for providing buoyancy for floating the swivel means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the housing means includes an outer housing, an inner housing spaced apart from the outer housing, and the ring is disposed between the inner and outer housings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 3 in which the housing means further includes a central bore adapted to receive the water vacuum hose.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 4 in which the swivel means further includes a flotation cap secured to the inner and outer housings.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the water inlet housing means includes a housing and a screened inlet through which water flows into the housing and to the water vacuum hose.
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) | 1989-11-24 | 1990-05-26 | 1990-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-11-24 | 1994-05-26 | 1994-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-11-24 | 1998-05-26 | 1998-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |