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Floating multi-direction pool skimmer

a multi-direction, floating technology, applied in the field of floating multi-direction pool skimmer, can solve the problems of user needing significant force and effort, persistent accumulation of debris on the surface of the water, and simple nature of traditional net or screen, and no means to retain collected debris

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-10-26
VERUS SPORTS
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The present invention is a floating water skimming device that can be attached to a pole for collecting debris and related floating material from the surface of water. The device has an elongated central member with a middle portion, first and second ends, and a collection screen connected to the central member, which defines a first basin and a second basin. The device also has a pole attachment element that can pivot. The technical effect of this invention is that it provides an effective and convenient means to collect debris and other floating material from water surfaces, which can help to keep waterways and ocean surfaces clean and free of debris.

Problems solved by technology

Because outdoor pools are constantly exposed to airborne debris, debris persistently builds up on the surface of the water.
The cantilever effect of the net or screen at the opposite end of the pole results in the user needing to exert a significant force and effort to maneuver the skimming device to collect the debris and then to lift the skimming device out of the water to dispose of the debris.
The simple nature of the traditional net or screen does not provide any means for retaining collected debris, which can frequently fall out of the net or screen back onto the water during use.

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[0030]Certain terminology is used in the following description for convenience only and is not limiting. Unless specifically set forth herein, the terms “a”, “an” and “the” are not limited to one element but instead should be read as meaning “at least one”. The words “right,”“left,”“lower,” and “upper” designate directions in the drawings to which reference is made. The words “inwardly” or “distally” and “outwardly” or “proximally” refer to directions toward and away from, respectively, the geometric center or orientation of the device and instruments and related parts thereof. The terminology includes the above-listed words, derivatives thereof and words of similar import.

[0031]It should also be understood that the terms “about,”“approximately,”“generally,”“substantially” and like terms, used herein when referring to a dimension or characteristic of a component of the invention, indicate that the described dimension / characteristic is not a strict boundary or parameter and does not ...

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Abstract

A floating water skimming device for collecting debris and related floating material from the surface of water includes structural floatation elements and a collection screen. The skimming device includes an elongated central member having a middle portion, a first end and a second end, a collection screen connected to the elongated central member, and a pole attachment element pivotably attached to the elongated central member. The collection screen and the central member define a first basin and a second basin for collecting debris therein.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 065,877, filed Oct. 20, 2014 and entitled “Floating Pool Surface Skimmer,” the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The preferred invention relates to skimmers for use in cleaning debris located at or near the surface of a liquid, preferably water in a swimming pool. In particular, the preferred invention is useful as a pool skimmer for cleaning debris located at or near the surface of water contained within the swimming pool.[0003]Many swimming pools have automatic skimming capability in the form of a pump that circulates the pool water into a filter. By its nature, this process only collects debris that is located in the vicinity of one of several skimming locations in the swimming pool. Because outdoor pools are constantly exposed to airborne debris, debris persistently bui...

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IPC IPC(8): E04H4/16E04H4/12
CPCE04H4/1263E04H4/1609
Inventor VASSILIOU, DIMITRI
Owner VERUS SPORTS