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Self draining pool cover

a pool cover and self-draining technology, applied in the direction of gymnasiums, constructions, buildings, etc., can solve the problems of damage to the wall of the pool

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-10-25
PAINTER GARY
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"The invention is a device for draining fluid through a pool cover. It includes an opening in the middle of the pool cover, connected to a conduit that extends through the pool cover. The device can be attached to the pool cover or a separate disc. The technical effect is that it allows for efficient drainage of fluid from the pool, reducing the risk of blockages and ensuring proper circulation."

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Unfortunately, rain, snow, and ice can accumulate on the pool cover, with the resulting weight on the pool cover doing damage to the wall of the pool.

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[0013] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 681,132, filed May 16, 2005.

[0014] Preliminarily, it should be noted that certain directional terms that may be used herein are used to facilitate the description of the invention. Unless otherwise specified or made apparent by the context of the discussion, such terms and the like should be interpreted with reference to the figure(s) under discussion. Such terms are not intended as a limitation on the position in which the invention or components may be used. Indeed, it is contemplated that the components of the invention may be easily positioned in any desired orientation for use. Likewise, numerical terms such as for example “first” and “second” are not intended as a limitation or to imply a sequence, unless otherwise specified or made apparent by the context of the discussion.

[0015] Referring now to the drawings, there is illustrated a device, indicated generally at 12, in accordance with the pre...

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Abstract

A device for draining a fluid through a pool cover. The invention may include an opening in an intermediate region of the pool cover, the intermediate region being positioned between a central region of the pool cover and a peripheral region of the pool cover. The invention may include a conduit in fluid communication with the opening in the intermediate region of the pool cover, wherein fluid on the pool cover substantially drains through the conduit.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] Many pools, especially above-ground pools, employ a cover during the winter season. A pool cover prevents the accumulation of leaves and debris in the pool during the off season. Since wind might blow the pool cover off the pool, the pool cover is often secured to the wall of the pool or over the wall of the pool in some fashion. Unfortunately, rain, snow, and ice can accumulate on the pool cover, with the resulting weight on the pool cover doing damage to the wall of the pool. There is a long-felt need for a means to drain fluid from the pool cover.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0002]FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a pool with a self-draining pool cover, with portions removed for clarity, in accordance with the present invention. [0003]FIG. 2 is an elevational side view of the self-draining pool cover of FIG. 1. [0004]FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of the self-draining pool cover of FIG. 1. [0005]FIG. 4 is a top perspective view of the self-dra...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): E04H4/00
CPCE04H4/10
Inventor PAINTER, GARY
Owner PAINTER GARY