Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
004499000 | Air inflatable or supported | 17 |
20080222786 | Swimming Pool Safety Covers - Pool covers embodying the invention are formed of a very dense mesh material which ensures substantially one hundred percent shade while allowing water to pass uniformly through the cover and which is adequately strong to support the weight of an adult. The pool cover is formed of plastic fibers which are interwoven to form a dense mesh which is then subjected to a pressure and heat cycle to ensure that the resultant material has the requisite properties for allowing water to pass through at a desired rate (e.g., 0.1 to 5 gallons per square foot per minute) while blocking light (e.g., 100% shade). Thus, a self-filtering safety pool cover is formed which allows for water to pass through uniformly across its surface while blocking sunlight. | 09-18-2008 |
20090158517 | Inflatable pool cover - An assembly includes an inflatable, dome-like cover that is configured to rest atop an existing swimming pool. The cover has an inflatable portion that repels dirt, debris, water, and snow, preventing such debris from collecting thereon. The cover is produced from heavy duty, yet lightweight plastic or rubber material. The cover may sized and configured to fit a pool of any dimensions. Extending along a perimeter of the inflatable portion is a border about which openings are evenly spaced, through which tethers or cords may be tied for securing the assembly to the pool. At least one air valve is positioned proximal to the outer edge of the cover, enabling a user to inflate the assembly. | 06-25-2009 |
20100058529 | SWIMMING POOL COVERING DEVICE - A swimming pool covering device includes a pool covering member manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape and including at least one inflatable compartment disposed therein. A first valve is operably connected to such pool covering member at a predetermined location for enabling communication of air into and out of such at least one inflatable compartment. A securing mechanism is disposed at predetermined locations closely adjacent a perimeter of such pool covering member for securing such pool covering member in place over an open top portion of a swimming pool. | 03-11-2010 |
20100058530 | MOVABLE FLOOR SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION ABOVE A STRUCTURE - A device for forming a walkable floor, for instance above a swimming pool, has elements that may be assembled to be movable between a first position, in which the floor is situated above the swimming pool, and a second position in which the floor is situated adjacently of the swimming pool. The elements are mutually separated by separating surfaces extending substantially transversely of the direction movement, and wherein the elements can be mutually coupled by couplings adapted to transmit pulling and pushing forces in the direction of movement, wherein the couplings are adapted to prevent a relative movement in the direction transversely of the direction of movement. | 03-11-2010 |
20100083436 | APPARATUS FOR USE WITH A SWIMMING POOL COVER - An apparatus and method used in conjunction with a swimming pool cover for covering and uncovering a swimming pool to reduce or prevent standing water, dirt or debris from entering the pool when uncovering the pool. The apparatus includes a buoyant support member, and inflatable/deflatable bladder attached to the support member and a conduit for providing a fluid used to inflate and deflate the bladder. In operation, inflation of the bladder raises the pool cover above the pool deck, railing or peripheral edge whereby standing water, dirt or debris can be removed or washed from the cover prior to removing the cover from the pool. | 04-08-2010 |
20100088815 | THERMALLY INSULATING BLANKET CONSTRUCTED OF INDIVIDUAL FLOATS AND SYSTEM FOR DEPLOYING AND RETRIEVING SAME - A blanket of many floats of like configuration and each incorporating a polygonal parametrical rims housing a plurality of radial spokes configured to, in alternate axial relationship, form cells closed at the respective one ends and opening axially at their respective opposite ends. The system of the present of invention includes plumbing with a series of water jets for generating a current to flow fluid in a controlled fashion from and to a storage tank to selectively deploy and retrieve the floats. | 04-15-2010 |
20100235979 | SAFETY ENCLOSURE COVER FOR PORTABLE INFLATABLE POOL - A safety enclosure cover for a portable air-inflatable swimming pool includes a mat spread on a horizontal surface, with the inflatable pool resting on the mat. An outer rim of the mat extends beyond an outer wall of the inflatable pool. Water is filled into the inflatable pool so that an inflated holding pillow floats on an upper surface of said water. A cover encloses the inflatable pool and the floating holding pillow. An outer edge of the cover is attached to an outer edge of the mat whereby the water and inflatable pool are completely enclosed, so that the floating pillow pushes up on the inside of the cover, thereby the cover is formed into a convex shape so that rainwater is shed from the convexly-shaped cover. | 09-23-2010 |
20120011648 | SWIMMING POOL HAVING A COVER, WHEREBY THE AIR LOCATED INSIDE THE COVER CAN BE CONDITIONED - A swimming pool having a cover is provided, wherein the air located inside the cover can be conditioned. In order to achieve conditions corresponding to high altitude training, the air space inside the cover is connected to an air generator, by way of which the composition of the air can be adjusted and/or changed. | 01-19-2012 |
20120137422 | POOL COVER SUPPORT SYSTEM - The present invention provides a pool cover support system for installing a pool cover without touching the water in the pool. In one embodiment of the present invention, the system includes a flotation device including a frame extending upwardly from a base of the flotation device. The perimeter of the frame can be attached with a plurality of attachment cords to the outside ledge of the pool. Clips at one end of the attachment cords can be used for expeditiously attaching the frame to the ledge of the pool. The attachment cords and the frame can be used to support a light weight pool cover. | 06-07-2012 |
20120204339 | POOL CLOSURE SYSTEM - An inflatable pillow for a pool closure system including a first side surface, forming a substantially vertical plane, a first riser surface, the first riser surface substantially vertically oriented, a top surface, the top surface having a first edge and a second edge, wherein the side surface is connected to the top surface at the first edge, wherein the first riser surface is connected to the top surface at the second edge, the second edge extending substantially horizontally, and wherein the top surface is curved such that the first edge resembles an arc extending both vertically and horizontally. | 08-16-2012 |
20120246818 | Domed Inflatable Pool Cover - An inflatable pool cover for protecting a swimming pool from falling objects and settling airborne debris. The pool cover has a flexible top layer secured to a flexible, bowl-shaped lower portion. Air is inserted between the top layer and lower portion via an air valve. When the device is inflated the layers swell, resulting in a convex dome. The top layer extends outward from its connection to the lower portion and into a plurality of skirt flaps with reinforced loops or channels. A securing strap is threaded through the reinforced loops and has a cinch means for tightening or loosening the strap. Once the pool cover is in position in a swimming pool, air is inserted and the securing strap is cinched tightly around the sidewalls of the pool. Debris or falling objects that land on the cover will roll off the domed top layer and onto the ground. | 10-04-2012 |
20140013500 | ICE-COMPENSATING COVER, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF, A METHOD OF COVERING A POOL WITH THE ICE-COMPENSATING COVER - An ice-compensating cover including: a cover; a float; and a separable fastener interposed between the cover and the float, the separable fastener including a first portion adhesively bonded to the cover, and a second portion adhesively bonded to the float, wherein at least one of the first portion and the second portion defines a first opening in a center of the at least one of the first portion and the second portion. | 01-16-2014 |
20140020171 | Swimming Pool Pillow - A cover device for a swimming pool is disclosed that effectively keeps out debris including leaves, branches, or even small animals, and helps trap heat underneath the cover saving users the cost of a pool heater. The cover device comprises a flexible member that can be folded up for storage when deflated. Once the flexible member is substantially inflated, the exterior surface forms a generally convex shape which allows the flexible member to float on and cover substantially an entire surface of the swimming pool. The cover device further comprises a plurality of handles secured around a perimeter of the flexible member, and a skirt secured below the plurality of handles. The skirt is inflated and weighted, such that the skirt retains the flexible member on the surface of the swimming pool, sealing the swimming pool. | 01-23-2014 |
20140366260 | Safety Pool Cover - A pool cover that is adapted to rest directly on the surface of the pool water is provided. The present pool cover consists of a series of planar panels composed of transparent, durable plastic material and a flotation portion disposed about the periphery of the panels. The set of panels are preferably connected together by straps with hook and loop fastener material or other such connectors. When connected together, the plurality of panels form a single contiguous unit that is adapted to cover the entire surface area of a pool. The present pool cover is superior to conventional pool covers because it is adapted to bear weight, preventing children and pets from falling into the pool through the cover and becoming entangled in the collapsed flexible material. | 12-18-2014 |
20150026878 | INFLATABLE SPA OR POOL COVER - Provided herein is a frameless cover for enclosing a spa or pool comprising an inflatable member capable of providing rigidity without joined or crisscrossed structural parts, wherein the inflatable member overlays the spa or pool. Also provided herein is a kit for transporting and/or carrying the frameless, inflatable spa or pool cover. | 01-29-2015 |
20150059079 | Liquid Covering Disks and Systems - Liquid covering disks configured to float on the surface of a body of liquid, including a body with an aperture at a periphery of the body, the aperture configured to allow a liquid to pass through, a plurality of ribs projecting from the body, and a wall protruding at the periphery of the body. A portion of the body, a portion of the plurality of ribs, and a portion of the wall define a cavity allowing a volume of a gas to be trapped in the cavity when the disk is deployed on the surface of the body of liquid. In some examples, a system of floating disks covers the surface of a body of liquid. Each disk includes an interlocking element configured to interact with a complementary interlocking element at an adjacent disk to form a floating arrangement of disks. | 03-05-2015 |
20160130829 | POOL COVER DEVICE - A pool cover assembly for preventing a cover from contacting a fluid in a pool while the cover is placed over the pool includes the cover that may be positioned over the pool. The cover completely covers the fluid in the pool. The cover is structured to have a pillow section. The pillow section is inflatable to float on the fluid thereby spacing the cover upwardly from the fluid. | 05-12-2016 |