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Document | Title | Date |
20080244820 | SOFT BIMINI STYLE GAZEBO PARTICULARLY IN USE WITH SEPARATE AND INDEPENDENTLY ACTUATING HARD TOP COVER FLIPPER - A convertible spa top having pairs of brackets mounted at locations along sides of the spa. A bimini frame incorporates a plurality of interconnected tubular members to which is secured a fabric covering, the frame hingedly engaging the brackets and including at least a main tubular member engaging, at remote ends, an intermediate-most located pair of brackets, a pair of tubular supports extending from the other of the pair of brackets and each engaging an intermediate outer leg location of the main tubular member, and at least one secondary tubular member extending in a hinged and reverse angled fashion from additional locations associated with the main tubular member. The frame is convertible from a first configuration in which the fabric covering is substantially stretched over and above the spa, to a second configuration in which the tubular members and fabric are collapsed to one end of the spa. | 10-09-2008 |
20080256698 | Rise and fall cover assembly - A cover assembly for a swimming pool and which can be raised and lowered, the cover assembly comprising a frame which is relatively rigid, a covering material which is supported by the frame, and a plurality of extendable and retractable leg members which are associated with the frame such that extension of the leg member causes the frame to be raised and lowering of the leg member causes the frame to be lowered, at least one leg member being powered to enable the leg member to the extended upon demand. | 10-23-2008 |
20080263759 | Device Allowing a Swimming Pool Opening to be Exposed and/or Concealed Based on Low Profile Covers of the Juxtaposed Roof Component Type - The invention relates to a device for uncovering and/or covering the opening to a swimming pool covered by a roof, for low shelters consisting of adjacent roof elements oriented along the length of the swimming pool. The inventive device is characterised in that it comprises: storage means ( | 10-30-2008 |
20080282460 | Pool deck' zebo - A moveable gazebo structure that slides over the pool to cover it. The gazebo is mounted on a platform that rolls on rails installed adjacent to the pool. The gazebo may slide from north to south and vice-versa or from east to west or vice-versa. This invention is motorized but it may be moved manually. | 11-20-2008 |
20080282461 | SPA COVER - A spa cover that seats against a rim of a spa to seal heat and steam within the spa. The spa cover includes a first panel having a first inner edge and a second panel having a second inner edge. A hinge moveably attaches between the first inner edge and the second inner edge to permit movement of the first cover and second cover relative to one another between an open position and a closed position. The hinge forms a seal between the inner edges of the first and second panels. | 11-20-2008 |
20090025134 | Pool Cover Systems and Control Systems for Operating Mechanized Pool Cover Systems - A control system is configured for selectively facilitating operation of a mechanized pool cover system. The control system includes a security device and/or a sensor. A controller is in communication with the security device and/or sensor and is configured to selectively generate an actuation signal. A switch circuit is configured to facilitate provision of power from a power source to a pool cover actuator in response to receipt by the switch circuit of the actuation signal. The pool cover actuator is attached to a carriage, and the carriage is attached to a pool cover. The pool cover actuator is configured to selectively drive the carriage to facilitate movement of the pool cover with respect to a pool between a covering position and a non-covering position. | 01-29-2009 |
20090025135 | Folding spa cover - A retractable, folding, insulating spa cover assembly with interconnected, plural, elongated, generally rectangular, panel members, the panel members being connected to each other along their longitudinal edges or sides by hinge members that act as gaskets to close the entire gap between adjoining panel members, wherein the hinge members alternate between the upper and lower surface of the panel members, such that the panel members are foldable into a vertical stack. Track members may be provided on opposing upper walls of the spa, with pins or roller members disposed on each end of the panel members such that the panel members slide laterally within the track members. The track members may each have a horizontal leg and a vertical leg, such the panel members remain in the track members when vertically stacked as well. In an alternative embodiment, vertically oriented roller conveyor members may be positioned beside the spa. | 01-29-2009 |
20090038068 | Spa cover - A spa cover includes an internal heat insulation material having an outer covering which is impermeable to water and water vapor. It absorbs very little water significantly increasing the life of the spa cover. The outer cover is created from a poly halogenated vinyl polymer designed to significantly decrease pore size and water vapor permeability. The outer cover is also laminated from several layers of the poly halogenated vinyl polymer each having a ‘grain’. The grains are angularly offset to further reduce water vapor permeability. | 02-12-2009 |
20090056008 | Floating spa cover or adjustable size - An insulating cover for floating on liquid, such as in a spa, has an area for covering an area of the surface of the liquid. The cover generally comprises a first rectangle for covering a first area and a plurality of successive rectangular tubes connected to either the first rectangle or to a larger rectangle formed by the addition of a prior successive tube so as to form another rectangle for covering additional area. The amount of coverage area can be adjusted by selectively detaching tubes, such as by cutting them off, and by changing the amount of inflation of tubes such that the cover is adaptable to spas of different sizes. In an exemplary embodiment, tubes adjust both the width and length of the cover, and the cover is adapted for folding substantially in half when inflated. | 03-05-2009 |
20090165200 | Covered Pool - A pool and mechanisms for raising and lowering a platform mechanism within the pool can include a water container with an open top defined by a peripheral edge, a bottom, and at least one sidewall. One or more receiving cavities can be arranged in the bottom of the water container. The bottom can have a contour shape with a first downward slope between the sidewall and a lowest point in the bottom and a second downward slope between the single receiving cavity and the lowest point. The lowest point can include an egress port from the water container. One or more platforms can have a top side and a bottom side and be being sized and adapted to fit within the peripheral edge of the water container. A single column connected with the bottom side of each platform and arranged in a corresponding single receiving cavity can be at least partially displaceable from the single receiving cavity to move the corresponding platform upward and at least partially replaceable in the single receiving cavity to move the corresponding platform downward. | 07-02-2009 |
20090211010 | Hot tub covering system - Exemplary embodiments of the invention provide a hot tub covering system comprised of a plurality of objects adapted to float on the water surface of a hot tub. The objects are adapted to disperse around a person's body in the water. In further exemplary embodiments, the system is adapted to reduce water evaporation and heat loss without substantially impeding use of the hot tub. Furthermore, if the hot tub is located in an indoors environment, the system reduces humidity (i.e., evaporation rate of the water) and creates a more pleasant atmosphere. As a non-limiting example, the objects may be made of a plastic, such as polyethylene, polystyrene or polypropylene. As non-limiting examples, the objects may have a generally cylindrical shape or a generally spherical shape. | 08-27-2009 |
20090265846 | POOL COVER - A pool cover element, the pool cover element having a substantially convex or sloping upper surface, the pool cover element being provided with means for preventing liquid from being retained on the upper surface, and wherein at least a portion of the upper surface projects above the surface of a body of water when the pool cover element is placed therein. | 10-29-2009 |
20090313751 | Thermal Spa Cover - A thermal spa cover assembly [ | 12-24-2009 |
20100011498 | SPA COVER LIFTER AND METHOD - A spa cover lifter for moving a spa cover from a closed position to a storage position includes a drive mechanism, a fixed base and a lifting arm assembly. The lifting arm assembly is mounted to first or second leaves of the spa cover. The lifting arm assembly is driven by the drive mechanism and is moveably mounted to the fixed base. The lifting arm assembly includes a cover pivoting assembly and a cover transporting assembly. The cover pivoting assembly is driven by the drive mechanism to move the cover from the closed position to an intermediate position and the cover transporting assembly is driven by the drive mechanism to the move the cover from the intermediate position to the storage position. The spa cover lifter has an automatic shutoff for cutting power when an obstacle is encountered. A method of moving the spa cover is also disclosed. | 01-21-2010 |
20100122407 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND KITS FOR SPLICING TUBES - A splicing apparatus for interconnecting tubes may include: a first longitudinally elongate structure including a first radially outer surface and a first radially inner surface; a second longitudinally elongate structure including a second radially outer surface and a second radially inner surface, the first and second structures being configured to be arranged with the first and second inner surfaces facing each together and the first and second outer surfaces defining an equivalent diameter; and at least one movable element configured to engage the first and second inner surfaces, whereby movement of the at least one movable element changes a relative position of the first and second structures thereby changing the equivalent diameter defined by the first and second outer surfaces. A kit for a pool cover assembly may include first and second tubes and a splicing apparatus configured to interconnect the tubes. | 05-20-2010 |
20100154110 | Hot tub cover - A hot tub cover for reversibly covering the top aperture of the tub. The other tub cover includes a plurality of substantially elongated cover elements disposed in a side by side relationship relatively to each other. Each of the cover elements is pivotally coupled to adjacent cover elements. The hot tub cove is retractable from the top aperture by rolling the hot tub cover around itself. Also, the hot tub cover is extendable over the top aperture by unrolling the rolled hot tub cover. | 06-24-2010 |
20100281609 | Cover Intended for a Pool Unit within a Pool System - The present invention relates to a cover ( | 11-11-2010 |
20100281610 | SWIMMING POOL COVERING SHEET, SYSTEM, AND METHOD OF USE - A pool cover, pool covering apparatus, system and method for covering a pool: A swimming pool cover consisting of two layers, suitably bonded together, with air trapped in gas tight compartments extending across the width of the cover. These features give the cover improved lateral stiffness, low wetted surface area, and a feedback mechanism for centering the cover as it is being rolled up. A pool covering apparatus that consists of: A movable reel assembly that can also be used a seat to store the cover wrapped around a shaft; A float, attached to the cover, to pull the cover onto the pool when the operator by means of a rope pulls it onto the pool; A cranking device to wind up the cover on the shaft in the reel assembly to remove the cover from the pool. The pool is broken down into a plurality of sections, one apparatus serving each section, to allow an easily operated system to cover a large pool and to allow the design features of the cover make it easier to deploy and remove. | 11-11-2010 |
20100306915 | FOLDING BARRIER DEVICE - A subject of the invention is a folding barrier device comprising
| 12-09-2010 |
20100313352 | Automatic Retractable Hot Tub Cover Apparatus and System - An automatic retractable and advanceable hot tub cover system comprising: a rear cross member, with a first end and a second end; a first boot assembly, in rotatable and slidable communication with the first end of the rear cross member; a second boot assembly, in rotatable and slidable communication with the second end of the rear cross member; a first rear main lift arm fixedly attached to near the first end of the rear cross member, the first rear main lift arm having a first angled end; a second rear main lift arm fixedly attached to near the second end of the rear cross member, the second rear main lift arm having a second angled end; a shackle connector with a first shackle connector end, and a second shackle connector end, the first shackle connector end rotatably attached to the first angled end; a front cover lift arm, with a front cover lift arm angled end, the front cover lift arm angled end rotatably attached to the first shackle connector end; a front cover actuator, with a front cover actuator rod, the front cover actuator rotatably attached to the first rear main lift arm, and the front cover actuator rod rotatably attached to the second shackle connector end; a front actuator/cover connector-damper, with a damper rod, the front actuator/cover connector-damper rotatably attached to a distal end of the front cover lift arm, and the damper rod rotatably attached to the second shackle connector end; and a right cover lift actuator, with a right cover lift actuator rod, the right cover lift actuator rotatably attached to the first boot assembly, and the right cover lift actuator rod rotatably attached to the first rear main lift arm. | 12-16-2010 |
20110088157 | Protective spa cover - A spa/hot tub protective cover prevents the adverse effects of the sun and; weather from causing damage to a spa or hot tub. It also prevents damage or soiling by tree sap, insects, bird droppings, etc. The protective cover is constructed from a synthetic canvas-type of material which is well suited to protect the underlying spa. The protective spa cover is designed to cover the entire spa, with the exception of the pivot arms which aid in flipping the lid out of the way during use of the spa and the optional attached handrail. The spa cover is easily slipped over the spa, where it can remain for years without having to be removed. | 04-21-2011 |
20110107509 | DEVICE FOR RESTRAINING AND GUIDING A ROOFING MODULE OF A SWIMMING POOL SHELTER AND SWIMMING POOL SHELTER EMPLOYING SUCH A DEVICE - The invention relates to a device (D) for mounting and guiding roofing modules (M) of the type consisting of a framework ( | 05-12-2011 |
20110113546 | Swimming Pool and Spa Cover Apparatus and Method Thereof - An apparatus and method for a swimming pool cover is provided. At least two stationary support members are located proximate to a swimming pool and rises vertically above the swimming pool. A substantially rigid cover element frame is supported by said support members and is movable in a substantially vertical direction between a lowered position proximate to the top surface of the swimming pool and a raised position remote from the top surface of the swimming pool. A flexible cover element is supported by said cover element frame, wherein the flexible cover element is stretched proximate to said cover element frame. A collapsible upper vortex is formed within the cover element to prevent a quantity of precipitation from collecting on top of the cover element. A vertical movement control system is located partially within at least one of the support members and controls movement of the cover element frame. | 05-19-2011 |
20110119823 | SURFACE COVERING DEVICE - The invention relates to a device for covering a surface such as a swimming pool, a sports field, a glazed surface, a vehicle body, including: (a) a drum rotatingly mounted and capable of winding or unwinding a cover, said drum being mounted on longitudinal translation mechanisms including rails provided on either side of said surface; (b) an attachment system for said cover at one transverse end of the surface to be covered so that the translation and the rotation of the drum results in the winding/unwinding of the cover above the surface to be covered; (c) a system for continuously locking the longitudinal edges of the cover onto said rails that is progressively fitted during the unwinding operation. | 05-26-2011 |
20110179565 | REMOVABLE POOL ENCLOSURE - A removable pool enclosure system has a permanent, rigid framework defining a volume of space above a ground surface area containing a pool area to be enclosed, the framework including vertical support poles secured to the ground surface and connecting members affixed to the top of the support poles. A removable mesh fabric encloses the pool area, the mesh fabric having an upper portion which affixes to the top of the framework and a side portion sized to circumscribe the ground surface area to be enclosed. A reinforced bottom hem on the side portion of the mesh fabric attaches, through grommets spaced throughout the hem; to fasteners affixed to the bottom end of the support poles to secure the reinforced bottom hem to the support poles. A sealable opening in the mesh fabric provides access to the pool area. | 07-28-2011 |
20110209282 | Pool cover puller/extender - A manual cover-extender comprises a tube, pipe, or plate attaching to a cover to evenly distribute tension caused by the force of pulling along a front edge of the cover. A pulling rope or chain is attached to the tube, pipe, or plate. The pulling rope or chain is attached to a second rope or chain longer than the length of a surface to be covered, and is manually pulled to extend the cover over the surface to be covered. | 09-01-2011 |
20110239360 | ADJUSTABLE HOT TUB COVER LIFTER - A hot tub cover lifter comprises a lifter arm for supporting a folded hot tub cover. The lifter arm is pivotally connected to at least one bracket, and the bracket is anchored to the hot tub. The lifter arm comprises a plurality of telescoping segments, and at least two adjacent segments are adjustably connected by a compression fitting. The hot tub cover lifter can be manually assembled and adjusted to fit a hot tub of any size, and without the need for tools. | 10-06-2011 |
20110271435 | Extendable/contractible frame cover for above-ground swimming pools - A cover for an above-the-ground swimming pool includes a hard sloping frame for supporting the cover, with the frame being raisable and lowerable by hydraulic, electrical or piston mechanisms from inserted tubes within the spaced vertical struts which support the side walls of the pool in an original swimming pool manufacture or within adjacent struts additionally emplaced in the retrofitting of existing above-the-ground pools already in construction. | 11-10-2011 |
20110296604 | 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. | 12-08-2011 |
20110308002 | Polypropylene laminate solid pool cover with recyclability - A light weight, durable, easily recyclable pool cover includes a fabric covering with reinforcing and attachment straps wherein, the reinforcing and attachment straps are attached to said fabric in a criss-crossed pattern. The fabric covering and the straps are produced from a single polymer consisting of polypropylene. The pool cover is entirely recyclable at end of service life by chopping the pool cover components in a simple machine producing granules useful for injection molding of polypropylene products. The pool cover fabric is produced by subjecting three layers of polypropylene sheet material to heat and pressure forming a strong durable fabric wherein the top layer and bottom layer are a solid fabric and the middle layer is multi-filament mesh of polypropylene threads. | 12-22-2011 |
20110308003 | Spa Having A Retractable Cover - An articulating cover member for covering an opening, such as a spa, includes a plurality of pivotally connected door panels wherein each of the door panels include at least one longitudinally-extending tubular member and at least one longitudinally-extending attachment member associated with a longitudinal edge portion of the at least one tubular member. The at least one longitudinally-extending attachment member is configured for cooperation with an attachment member extending along a longitudinal edge portion of the tubular member of an adjacent door panel for pivotally connecting the door panels. An insulating material may be located within the tubular members and a motor assembly may be provided for automatic actuation of the cover member. | 12-22-2011 |
20120060273 | HOLDING SHEET FOR A POOL COVER ASSEMBLY - A holding sheet for a pool cover assembly having a cover sheet and a flotation member is disclosed. The cover sheet has an underside and a central portion. The inflatable flotation member is secured to the underside at the central portion of the cover sheet with the holding sheet via an adhesive material. The holding sheet has multiple ends and multiple adhesive strips mounted on the ends at a same side of the holding sheet to form a pocket in which a flotation member is remained centrally under a cover sheet of the pool cover assembly. Accordingly, The flotation member can be held and mounted at a center of the underside of the cover sheet easily and conveniently. | 03-15-2012 |
20120066828 | Hot Tub Cover - One example of this application provides the only portable hard cover (hot tub cover) on the market. One example of this application provides 2 caps per molding (instead of one cap). These are big advantages for consumer and reducing manufacturing cost. Different variations have been presented here, as well. | 03-22-2012 |
20120073039 | Pool safety cover - A swimming pool safety cover of the solid fabric variety includes a flexible cover fabric formed of a plurality of reinforced thermoplastic polymer pieces assembled and heat sealed along their edges to form a unitary cover conforming to the shape of the pool and a plurality of anchor straps, each strap extending along a portion of and heat sealed to one side of the cover and projecting outwardly from, and spaced apart along, the periphery of the cover. The projecting portion of each anchor strap is sufficiently long to attach to the hardware and the portion of each strap extending along and heat sealed to the cover is no longer than one to three times the length of the projecting portion. | 03-29-2012 |
20120210508 | Lightweight Insulating Spa Cover - A lightweight insulating spa cover for a heated spa with an open top, the spa cover constructed with a substantially rigid perimeter frame with a plurality of cross supports in the form of tension bands that encompass the frame in a crisscross pattern to form a support for an outer casing that encases the frame with the outer casing being fabricated of a breathable weatherproof fabric that is stretched over a layer of reflective bubble wrap material that provides a cushion and added insulation for the hollow lightweight cover. | 08-23-2012 |
20120304372 | CONTAINER COVER - A cover suitable for use on a liquid containing reservoir. The cover is composed of an envelope of porous material. The envelope is subdivided into discrete independent compartments. The compartments each have access to the internal volume for purposes of receiving a charge of hollow spheres. A centrally disposed collection member is positioned at the intersection of the independent compartments. This position is effectively the centre of mass of the cover once charged with spheres and permits expedited positioning and adjustment of the cover on the surface of the liquid container. The independent compartments facilitate controlled consolidation of the spheres therein and allow for simple positioning and removal of the cover which was challenging with prior art arrangements. The latter typically had to be folded or rolled causing manipulation difficulties and causing potentially hazardous situations during manipulation. Advantageously, the present invention provides all of the benefits typically associated with spherical geometry in terms of precipitation run off and further provides for significant insulation capacity for the cover. | 12-06-2012 |
20130000030 | Pool Cover Hanging Assembly - A pool cover hanging assembly includes a plurality of pool cover hanging devices. Each pool cover hanging device includes a rim engaging element including a pool wall abutting portion, a horizontally adjustable member coupled to the pool wall abutting portion at a first end, and a vertically adjustable connecting member coupled to the horizontally adjustable member. Each device also includes a vertically extending rod having a top end and a bottom end, the rod lying parallel to the exterior surface of the pool sidewall and being coupled at the top end to the vertical member of the rim engaging element. A rack arm is removably coupled to the vertically extending rod, wherein the removable rack arm is adapted to support a pool cover in a stored position. | 01-03-2013 |
20130031713 | Spring System for Hot Tub Cover - One example of this application provides the only portable hard cover (hot tub cover) on the market. One example of this application provides 2 caps per molding (instead of one cap). These are big advantages for consumer and reducing manufacturing cost. Different variations have been presented here, as well. In one application, we introduce a new hinge (and the related system) for the hot tub cover. In one example, the cover is too heavy. To remedy this, we have developed a spring lever that can be used for hard covers of various sizes and weights, because we can put different strength springs inside, to compensate for the weight differences, in different situations. This is much safer and easier for the user. | 02-07-2013 |
20130104307 | Spa cover | 05-02-2013 |
20130117922 | SPA HAVING A VERTICALLY ACTUATABLE COVER ASSEMBLY - A spa according to the present invention includes a shell and a support structure including a base member, a plurality of side members and a plurality of end members to support the shell without the need for a sub-frame. The spa also includes a cover and a plurality of lifting members for supporting the cover. The lifting members are actuatable between a lowered position in which the cover is positioned generally atop the shell and an elevated position in which the cover is spaced from the shell and the support structure. The lifting members are secured to at least one of the side members and the end members. | 05-16-2013 |
20130139312 | Easy dome cover - A pool cover having a main cover sized and shaped larger than the swimming pool size. The main cover includes an outer edge having a pocket. The pocket includes an interior, ends with openings to access the interior, a plurality of slits in communication with the interior, a plurality of drain openings, and strap members for securing the pool cover to a surface. The interior of said pocket is sized for receiving a weight. The pool cover can include an air pillow for placement between the surface of the water in the pool and the main cover. The pocket allows for a uniform weight to be placed around the outer edge of the main cover in order to pull the main cover tight enough over the air pillow resulting in a dome like effect over the swimming pool. | 06-06-2013 |
20130212797 | ANTI-CORROSION POOL COVER ASSEMBLIES - Embodiments of the invention provide pool cover components that are more resistant to corrosion than current cover assemblies. Certain embodiments provide polymer hubs that separate potentially corrosive-prone components from one another. The polymer hubs isolate dissimilar metals, preventing them from conducting electricity and speeding the corrosion process. Other embodiments provide a coating on one or more of the components to prevent electrical conductivity. | 08-22-2013 |
20130298325 | POOL COVER PROTECTOR - A protector for a pool cover comprising a pad of sturdy material attached along the edge of the cover. | 11-14-2013 |
20130333107 | SWIMMING POOL FLOATING COVER - A pool cover includes a flexible, water impervious sheet of material having a centrally located float disposed on an upper surface of the material. In an embodiment the float member comprises a closed cell polymeric foam member. In an embodiment the polymeric foam float member is disposed within a pocket formed by a cover sheet attached to the water impervious sheet of the pool cover. | 12-19-2013 |
20140000021 | COVER APPARATUS INCLUDING A COVER ASSEMBLY AND AT LEAST ONE DRIVE MECHANISM | 01-02-2014 |
20140020170 | DEVICE FOR MOVING COVERINGS FOR INSULATING POOLS - The invention relates to a device for moving coverings for insulating pools, which covering is composed of two parts connected to each other in an articulated manner, which parts of the covering lie flat on an upper edge of the pool in a closed state. In order to enable a comfortable motorised movement of such a covering into a preferably horizontal position behind the pool and back again without modifying the pool itself, the rear part of the covering is connected to the pool by means of a hinge, and the front part of the covering is connected to two lifting arms which are arranged at the sides of the pool and which are driven by at least one drive, such that when the lifting arms rotate, the covering is able to be transferred from the closed state to an open state in which the covering lies behind the pool and back again by means of a lifting/folding motion. | 01-23-2014 |
20140053330 | PROTECTIVE LID FOR DECK FLANGE - A protective lid for a deck flange. The protective lid may include a cap and a shaft extending from the bottom of the cap. The cap may be rounded and in a dome shape. The shaft may be inserted into a deck flange. Due to the rounded dome shape of the cap, a tarp may be placed on to the protective lid without being torn or damaged. | 02-27-2014 |
20140090163 | SPA COVER - A spa cover is described and which includes a first and second portion which are hingedly mounted together; an elongated sleeve is mounted on the second portion of the spa cover; and a rigid conduit is telescopingly mounted and enclosed within the internal passageway of the sleeve, and which has a length dimension which is less than the length dimension of the elongated sleeve. | 04-03-2014 |
20140150173 | Pool Covers - A device for covering a pool, for example a swimming pool, has an upper component composed of a closed cell polymeric foam and a lower component composed of an open cell polymeric foam. The device can have, or can acquire in use, a convex upper surface which reduces the danger that it will be blown off the pool by wind. | 06-05-2014 |
20140157508 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVING STANDING WATER FROM A COVER - Disclosed herein is a remotely mounted pump system for removal of standing water from a pool/spa cover. The system includes a pump that is remotely located from the cover, and is not positioned on the cover. The system may further include at least one hose which may be removable from the cover or secured with the cover. | 06-12-2014 |
20140196205 | POOL PROTECTOR WITH SOLAR PROPERTIES - A pool protector with solar properties has a plurality of vertical legs that support a plurality of roof supports and horizontal supports. Each leg is connected to a roof support and two horizontal supports using a connector. A top connector is made to join all the upper ends of the roof supports at a selected angle and declination to provide stability. A sprinkler system is provided to allow water to be directed downward to provide a cooling spray. A generally transparent covering portion is provided to trap solar radiation within the structure helping to provide a comfortable environment within the interior portion. Additionally, netting is provided to keep foreign objects from entering the enclosed space. Horizontal support arms are provided to allow the netting to be attached. | 07-17-2014 |
20140201898 | COVER ASSEMBLY FOR A SPA - A cover assembly for a spa having a base and a shell supported by the base is provided. The cover assembly includes a cover member selectively movable between a covered position and an uncovered position, and a lifting assembly having a first lifting mechanism rotatably coupled to the cover member and to the base. The first lifting mechanism provides two axes of rotation for the cover member relative to the base. | 07-24-2014 |
20140289954 | SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATICALLY OPENING AND CLOSING A TWO-PART HINGED COVER FOR A SWIM SPA - A system is provided for automatically opening and closing a two-part longitudinally hinged longitudinal cover for a swim spa. The automatic swim spa cover opening and closing system is characterized by a longitudinal support that spans between and along longitudinal ends of the two cover parts, first and second drive mechanisms disposed on opposite longitudinal ends of the swim spa, a first drive arm operatively connected to and between the first drive mechanism and a first end of the longitudinal support, and a second drive arm operatively connected to and between the second drive mechanism and a second end of the longitudinal support. The drive mechanisms each include a hydraulic cylinder operating configured drive gearing that operates configured drive arm gearing. The drive and arm gearing provide a two-stage operation of the drive arm to separately pivot the two cover parts for opening and closing the two-part swim spa cover. | 10-02-2014 |
20140310867 | OVERLAY FOR PROTECTION OF POOLS WITH FLOATING ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - Overlay for protection of pools with floating adjustment device consists of a hard ( | 10-23-2014 |
20150020304 | Hot Tub Cover - A cover for a hot tub comprises at least one deck that includes a rigid frame surrounded by a foam material covered on a top side and at side edges thereof with a layer of plywood coated with an elastomeric paint. A bottom side of each deck is covered with a first water impervious web. A skirt made from a second water impervious web is fixed proximate to at least one of the side edges of each deck and extends down to cover at least a portion of a peripheral wall of the hot tub when the cover is fixed over the hot tub. In one embodiment, a plurality of foam beams, each mutually separated and including a plurality of notches, convey heat from the hot tub through the deck to melt snow or ice formed on the top side of each deck. | 01-22-2015 |
20150047116 | Spa or Hot Tub Cover - A cover or a spa or hot tub having a shell and a foam core. The cover may be in two-pieces attached together at a hinge. The two pieces are tapered from the center towards the lateral edge. The top side may be substantially seamless. The top side may also be made of a hard plastic. | 02-19-2015 |
20150096115 | APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATIC COVER ASSEMBLY - A cover assembly for covering a container of liquid includes: a drive shaft including a drive pin; an engagement device configured for moving axially on the drive shaft when the drive pin engages the engagement device, the engagement device including at least one first engagement mechanism; and a first engagement hub rotatably mounted to the drive shaft and configured for being driven by the engagement device, the first engagement hub including at least one second engagement mechanism which includes at least one magnet configured for pulling the at least one first engagement mechanism and thereby for facilitating an engagement of the at least one first engagement mechanism with said at least one second engagement mechanism. | 04-09-2015 |
20150101116 | POOL COVER LEADING EDGE RAKE - A pool cover system that may include a pool cover; a debris collection unit that is coupled to a front end of the pool cover; and a debris manipulator that is coupled to the debris collection unit and is arranged to move the debris collection unit between a debris collection position and a debris dumping position. | 04-16-2015 |
20150345163 | Adjustable Support Member for a Spa Cover Lifting Device - An adjustable support member for supporting a frame of a spa cover lifting device is disclosed, the frame being movable between a first frame position wherein the spa cover generally covers a spa and a second frame position wherein the spa cover is lifted from the spa. The adjustable support member includes a base and a stop member. The base includes a bracket adapted to be fixed adjacent the spa. The stop member has a connection portion adapted to be displaceably coupled to the base, and an abutment portion adapted to support the frame of a spa cover lifting device when the frame is in the second frame position. The abutment portion extends from the connection portion and is displaceable with the connection portion for adjusting a distance between the abutment portion and the bracket. | 12-03-2015 |
20150376909 | Pool Covers - A device for covering a pool, for example a swimming pool, has an upper component composed of a closed cell polymeric foam and a lower component composed of an open cell polymeric foam. The device can have, or can acquire in use, a convex upper surface which reduces the danger that it will be blown off the pool by wind. | 12-31-2015 |
20160010351 | SPA HAVING A VERTICALLY ACTUATABLE COVER ASSEMBLY | 01-14-2016 |
20160053505 | System and Method for a Disappearing Spa Cover Lifter - A spa cover lifting device that easily lifts and stows the removed cover out of sight below the upper edge of the spa is disclosed. When closing, the lifter assists the cover up out of its hidden stowage, and guides the cover back into position on the spa. One difference in this design from current art is that the spa cover when stowed disappears out of sight to those in the spa, below the top edge of the spa. Current spa cover lifters generally all park at least part of the stowed cover above the top edge of the spa, blocking views and reducing apparent roominess. Fourteen exemplary methods are shown to accomplish such a spa cover lifter, accommodating different size spas and cover designs, but it could also be done in other ways. | 02-25-2016 |
20160120741 | SPA HAVING INTEGRATED ICE BUCKET AND LID - A spa includes a base and a shell supported by the base. The shell includes a cavity defining an ice bucket and a lid positioned atop the cavity. The lid is selectively movable from a first position atop the cavity, to a second position in which the lid is positioned adjacent to the cavity in a substantially horizontal orientation such that access to the cavity is facilitated and the lid is capable of supporting the weight of an item. | 05-05-2016 |
20160123027 | LIFT ASSEMBLY AND SPA INCLUDING THE SAME - A lift assembly for a spa cover is disclosed. The spa cover is for covering an open upper end of a spa. The lift assembly includes a lever arm having a first portion for supporting a spa cover, and a first end for pivotable coupling to a sidewall of a spa for rotation of the lever arm between a closed position in which the spa cover rests on the upper end of the spa, and an open position in which the spa cover is displaced from the upper end of the spa. The lift assembly also includes a resilient spring having a first end coupled to the lever arm, and a second end for coupling to the sidewall of the spa. In the open position of the lever arm, the spring urges the lever arm to rotate toward the closed position. A spa including the lift assembly is also disclosed. | 05-05-2016 |
20160123028 | LIFT ASSEMBLY AND SPA INCLUDING THE SAME - A lift assembly for a spa cover is disclosed. The spa cover is for covering an open upper end of a spa. The lift assembly includes a lever arm having a first portion for supporting a spa cover, and a first end for pivotable coupling to a sidewall of a spa for rotation of the lever arm between a closed position in which the spa cover rests on the upper end of the spa, and an open position in which the spa cover is displaced from the upper end of the spa. The lift assembly also includes a resilient spring having a first end coupled to the lever arm, and a second end for coupling to the sidewall of the spa. In the open position of the lever arm, the spring urges the lever arm to rotate toward the closed position. A spa including the lift assembly is also disclosed. | 05-05-2016 |
20160160519 | Hot Tub Cover-Insulation System - Disclosed is a hot tub cover and insulation system wherein insulating blanket for use on the surface of the water in a hot tub is provided with a framework for attached to the hot tub cover to allow it to be easily removed, stored and reinstalled when the hot tub cover is removed for use of the hot tub. | 06-09-2016 |