| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 004507000 | Including water inlet or outlet means | 42 |
| 20080209626 | Fluid return jet fitting and face plate - The fluid return jet fitting and face plate includes a removable face plate for covering the outwardly-facing or exposed surface of a fluid nozzle body flange, cap, eyeball fitting, or the like. The device includes a body portion for covering the flange or cap, and at least one pin projecting from a rear surface of the body portion that is movable into and out of alignment with a corresponding slot disposed on the flange or cap, the slot defining an opening therethrough to cause the face plate to be retained in, or released from, engagement with the flange. The face plates exposed surfaces have a decorative theme design, such as a glow-in-the-dark starfish, sea shell, sand dollar, turtle, or the like to coordinate with an aquatic environment as presented by a swimming pool, a wading pool, jacuzzi or the like. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080244822 | Directional water flow extender - A pool and spa plumbing adapter to relocate existing directional water flow plumbing fittings to new positions to accommodate new surfacing overlaid on the existing pool or spa surface. The adaptor provides for a threaded engagement with existing plumbing and has a shoulder portion providing a visual cue for proper rotational translation of the adaptor into the existing plumbing fitting to accommodate the new surface layer. A sealing ring can be provided extending above the shoulder portion to prevent fluid passage between the new surface and the adapter and to prevent rotation of the adaptor. | 10-09-2008 |
| 20090133187 | Wakeboard-only artificial pool system - Disclosed herein is a wakeboard-only artificial pool system. The system includes an artificial pool. A model boat is installed at a front position in the artificial pool and is rotatably coupled at a lower end and both sides thereof to support members such that an inclination of the model boat can be adjusted and the adjusted angle can be maintained, while the model boat is supported during wakeboarding. A high-speed injection means produces a wake under the lower portion of the model boat as if water were colliding with the front of the operating model boat, and sprays water on the lower end of a bow of the model boat at high speed, thus creating a current on the surface of the artificial pool so as to help a user float on water. A circulation means circulates water fed into and discharged from the artificial pool. A wake size/shape adjusting means is mounted to the model boat and rotated by power generated when the model boat is operating, thus creating a water current and adjusting the size and shape of the wake. A wake attenuating means is mounted to the inner wall of the artificial pool, and attenuates waves generated when the wake produced during wakeboarding is reflected from a wall. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090172874 | Portable main drain for a pool of water - A portable main drain utilizing top and bottom walls with an attached flexible conduit for the removal of debris from bodies of water, ponds or spas, which operates with suction at the cleaner suction port and/or the skimmer from the circulation pump. The bottom wall has four cork feet to support the portable main drain. A flow regulator is positioned where the flexible conduit connects to the suction port. The top wall contains an internal annular wall projecting downwardly to form a flow-regulating gap with the bottom wall to thereby divide the water flow at about 30% from the ports in the bottom wall into a manifold that is supplied with the remaining portion of water by the ports in the top wall. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20110030135 | Heat snorkel - The Original Heat Snorkel, Heat Snorkel Pro and Heat Snorkel Tube are swimming pool components that when used together, in conjunction with a swimming pool heater, have a primary function of heating a swimming pool's water at a faster, more efficient rate than previously realized. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110047690 | ADAPTER FOR EXISTING ABOVE GROUND POOL RETURN - Disclosed herein is an adapter for allowing add-on devices to be attached to an above ground pool. The adapter includes a housing having a first opening for allowing water in, defining an inlet. The housing having a second opening adapted for compatible connection with an existing above ground pool return fitting. The second opening defining an outlet from which the water flows into the return fitting after traveling through the housing. The housing having an open end and the open end being adapted for receiving a device module. The housing including a means for detecting water flow through the housing, the water detection means physically moving in response to the flow of water; and the device module connectable with the housing and including activation means for activating the device in response to the flow of water. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110219531 | Method of regulating pool surface agitation at low pump rpm using butterfly valve eyeball fittings - A method of improving pool surface agitation, to reduce settling of debris at low filter pump RPMs, comprising use of standard eyeball fittings that permits unrestricted return flow, and a second eyeball fitting configuration comprising a bi-fold split-disk butterfly valve being normally biased into a closed position. The biasing is calibrated to selectively inhibit filter pump return flow below a threshold flow rate. One or more standard eyeball fittings and one or more second eyeball fittings are alternately installed in a pool's sidewall. When the filter pump is operated at high RPMs, the selective return flow comprises return flow being discharged through standard eyeball fittings and through second eyeball fittings; and when the filter pump setting is reduced whereby return flow is below the threshold, the selective return flow comprises butterfly valves in second eyeball fittings closing, with the return flow being discharged solely through the standard eyeball fittings. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110239361 | Self-contained exercise pool - A self-contained swimming pool for containment of water and generation of water currents therein for exercise, therapy and/or rehabilitation of a user comprising a rigid frame exteriorly located in relation to an inner water containment area. A set of water return channels in communication with the inner water containment area. A propulsion system in communication with the set of water return channels and the inner water containment area. A hydraulic system for driving the propulsion system using a hydraulic fluid to produce a current in the inner water containment area allowing positioning of a user in the current for exercise, therapy and or rehabilitation therein and wherein the hydraulic system is self-contained and mounted external of the rigid frame. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120096635 | SAFETY SWIMMING POOL DRAIN APPARATUS THAT PREVENTS THE ENTRAPMENT OF A PERSON - The drain apparatus of the present invention is designed and configured to prevent the entrapment of a person by the suction or vacuum forces of a drain in a swimming pool, spa, or any other large body of water with a recirculation system. The drain apparatus of the present invention has a spring biased plunger that immediately closes the drain of a swimming pool, spa, or any other large body of water when a substantial portion of the drain cover is blocked or restricted. By closing the drain, the drain apparatus of the present invention eliminates any vacuum or suction pressure at or underneath the drain cover that entraps a person thus allowing the person to break free easily and immediately without any time delays. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120144578 | Safety grate cover for a swimming pool - A grate cover being installed in a recess in the top of a sump. The grate is formed of an upper and a lower section. The upper section exhibits four squares or four triangles therein, The upper section has a dome-shaped configuration and has four square or triangular shapes therein, depending on the geometric division therein, each shape has openings therein. The lower section has four trapezoid shapes therein. Each of the shapes of the upper section, whether square or triangular, has a concave surface curvature therein at a transition between the upper and the lower section. Each of the trapezoids of the lower section has two concave surfaces curvatures therein. One curvature extends in a first direction from the upper section toward an outside edge of grate cover. The other second concave curvature extends in a direction which is normal to the first direction. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120272444 | DRAIN SUMP - A drain sump includes a secondary chamber for providing an alternate source of water for the main drain to pull water from, thereby limiting the suction force created when the flow of water is obstructed. In a preferred embodiment, the two chambers within the drain sump are partitioned by a septum wall, which provides a passage for a drain pipe extension at the center of the septum wall and further includes a plurality of venting channels for ideal water flow between the two chambers. Each chamber is in open fluid flow communication with the pool water via the drain grate. Relief hole passages are included on the drain pipe extension for providing open fluid communication between the secondary chamber and the water flow passage. The drain pipe extension may further include two 90 degree bends for restricting access to the water flow passage of the drain pipe extension. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20130067654 | POOL WATER TREATMENT DEVICE WITH SIMPLIFIED HYDRAULIC PRIMING, AND POOL EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A DEVICE - Treatment device for treating water of a pool comprising a hydraulic circuit between a suction port and a return port, a pumping device and a treatment unit interposed in the hydraulic circuit, wherein at least one suction port comprises a flap configured so that it is able to create a pressure drop in the return direction of a fluid, and wherein said flap has a reflux orifice allowing fluid to return through the suction port. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20130152298 | POOL OR SPA DRAIN COVER - A pool drain cover includes a center hub which can be rotated with respect to an outer portion. A twisting of the center hub causes multiple (e.g., three or more) engagement arm assemblies to extend such that their distal ends engage the inner surface of a pool drain pipe, thereby holding the pool drain cover in place. The distal ends of the engagement arms may be provided with an anti-slip coating such as, for example, vinyl, rubber, etc., and/or an anti-slip finish. Alternatively, a metal (e.g., stainless steel) tab extending from the distal end of each of the engagement arm assemblies can be provided. The engagement arm assemblies can be released by twisting the center hub in the opposite direction, thereby permitting the pool drain cover to be removed. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20140123381 | HIGH-EFFICIENCY PUMP SYSTEMS - According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system for pumping fluid is provided. According to this embodiment, a fluid pumping system comprises a fluid inlet pipe and a fluid outlet pipe. A plurality of pump units are disposed between the inlet and outlet pipes such that the pump units each pump fluid out of the inlet pipe and into the outlet pipe. The pump units each include at least one DC motor. A solar panel may be used to power the pump units. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140250581 | Low Profile Circular Drain With Water Stop For Swimming Pools - A sump drain includes a ring-shaped chamber having an inner sidewall with a diameter of at least about 18 inches and an outer sidewall, and a circular opening between the sidewalls preferably about an inch wide and optionally having a grid cover. Preferably the inner sidewall has a number of ports extending inwardly to radial conduits to a central hub for tying into a pool or spa filtering system, with the central hub operating as a clean out and having a removable cap. Upon installation, plaster substantially fills the space between the chamber and the central hub, such that the sump drain attractively blends in with the pool or spa floor. When installed, the top opening is preferably substantially flush with the pool or spa floor while being safely unblockable. And the sump drain preferably further includes channels both outboard and inboard from the chamber top opening and around the central hub, to help prevent water from passing through the plaster into the shotcrete of the pool or spa. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140259355 | PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FOR SWIMMING POOLS - Pressure relief assembly for a swimming pool that presents a smooth surface to the upper surface of the bottom of the pool when the valve is in a closed position. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140366261 | SAFETY GRATE COVER FOR A SWIMMING POOL - A grate cover in combination with a swimming pool being installed in a recess in the top of a sump. The grate is formed of an upper and a lower section. The upper section exhibits four squares or four triangles therein, The upper section has a dome-shaped configuration and has four square or triangular shapes therein, depending on the geometric division therein, each shape has openings therein. The lower section has four trapezoid shapes therein. Each of the shapes of the upper section, whether square or triangular, has a concave surface curvature therein at a transition between the upper and the lower section. Each of the trapezoids of the lower section has two concave surfaces- curvatures therein. One curvature extends in a first direction from the upper section toward an outside edge of grate cover. The other second concave curvature extends in a direction which is normal to the first direction. This way, the forceful suction within the sump cannot obtain enough force to suction the skin of a human onto the grate cover to cause any injuries. The curvatures in the top of the grate cover will always induce a lateral flow under a human body no matter how much of the grate is covered by the body. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150052674 | Valve | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150135424 | DRAIN FOR A POOL - An inflatable pool is includes a floor drain having a drainage conduit and two sealing plug. The drainage conduit includes a midsection pipe having an oblong cross section, an inlet cap having a truncated profile, and an outlet cap that transitions from the oblong profile of the midsection to a cylindrical profile. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150337553 | WATER FOUNTAIN RETURN FITTING FOR SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS - The high flow water return fitting of the present invention is designed to connect directly to the end of a water return pipe in a swimming pool, spa, or the like. Water return fittings have been available for many years and have the primary purpose of returning filtered water back into a swimming pool, spa, or the like. However, the water return fitting of the present invention does not only return water into the swimming pool, spa, or the like, it also redirects the water outflow above the water surface, producing a fountain of pressure regulated airborne stream of aeriated water, substantially increases the area of water in the pool that can be circulated or agitated, | 11-26-2015 |
| 20150352004 | Pipeless Water Jet Assembly - A device and method for producing pulsating waves of energy for the massaging effect normally associated with high pressure jet systems in whirlpools, pedicure spas, bathtubs and other medical and non-medical devices. The jet assembly includes no external pipes and unlike “pipeless” jet assembly systems in use today, does not require disassembly or circulation of chemical cleaning agents to maintain a sanitary condition of the jet assembly. | 12-10-2015 |
| 004508000 | And water level control | 6 |
| 20080307576 | Pools Arrangement - The invention relates to a pool arrangement ( | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090165202 | Water level control system - Systems for controlling the level of water with in reservoir, such as in a catch basin for an infinity pool. One embodiment of such a water level control system comprises a system housing having a removable front plate with front plate openings, and a water inlet into the housing. The system further comprises a removable mounting plate within the housing, with the mounting plate removable from the housing when the front plate is removed. A valve is included that is connected to the mounting plate, with water from the reservoir entering the housing through the front plate openings. The valve is operable to allow water to flow into the housing through the water inlet when water within the reservoir water falls below a desired level, and stopping the flow into the housing when the reservoir is at the desired level. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090260149 | Automatic Top-Up Tap For Pools - A pool top-up tap comprises a conduit from a rain water supply which tops up the pool and a valve assembly which closes off the conduit when the water in the pool reaches a predetermined level. The conduit may supply rain water to an intermediate pool side reservoir which tops up the pool and has an integrated valve assembly which shuts off the water from the reservoir when the water in the pool reaches a predetermined level. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100071123 | AUTOMATIC WATER LEVELER - An apparatus for automatically maintaining the water level of a body of water, such as a pool, is described herein. The present invention comprises a float body contained within a float housing chamber and selectively coupled to a float valve, a ball check valve employed as a means for isolating the pressurized water in the circulation system of a body of water from the water in the float chamber and, after pump operation has ceased, allowing the passage of supply water from the float chamber of the apparatus of the circulation system of a body of water. Flexible conduits or tubing may be provided for ease of installation. Furthermore, the present invention is intended to be conveniently located near the equipment of the circulation system for the body of water. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20130247293 | SWIMMING POOL AUTOMATIC WATER LEVELING DEVICE - An automatic water leveling device for a swimming pool comprising: a cylinder attached to an edge of the swimming pool; a float suspended from a line within the cylinder, where the float rests upon the water within the cylinder; a magnetic contact attached to the float; drain magnets attached towards the top of the cylinder; and fill magnets attached toward the bottom of the cylinder. The automatic water leveling device adjusts the water levels within the swimming pool by activating a drain or spigot associated with the pool. As water levels rise, the float and magnetic contact meet the drain magnets to activate a system to drain the swimming pool. As the water levels lower, the float and magnetic contact meet the fill magnets to activate the system to fill the swimming pool. The system continues to drain or fill the swimming pool until the original water level is achieved. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20150089733 | OVERFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - Apparatuses for removing excess water from a swimming pool, including a device that measures the level of water in a tank that corresponds to water in a swimming pool. Upon the water level rising above a predetermined maximum amount, a switch in the tank actuates a pump located in the tank and water is pumped from the pool to either be stored or removed from the property containing the swimming pool. Upon water dropping below the predetermined maximum amount the switch deactivates the pump. | 04-02-2015 |
| 004509000 | And pump | 12 |
| 20080229490 | Safety grate cover for a swimming pool - A grate cover in combination with a swimming pool being installed in a recess in the top of a sump. The grate is formed of an upper and a lower section. Each of the upper and the lower section exhibit four quadrants therein. The upper section has dome-shaped configuration and has square shaped interstices therein. Each of the quadrants of the upper section has a concave curvature therein at a transition between the upper and the lower section. Each of the quadrants of the lower section have two concave curvatures therein. One curvature extends in a first direction from the upper section toward an outside edge of grate cover. The other second concave curvature extends in a direction which is normal to the first direction. This way, the forceful suction within the sump cannot obtain enough force to suction the skin of a human onto the grate cover to cause any injuries. The curvatures in the top of the grate cover will always induce a lateral flow under a human body no matter how much of the grate is covered by the body. | 09-25-2008 |
| 20090100589 | MOTOR-DRIVEN PUMP FOR POOL OR SPA - An improved motor-driven pump is provided for delivering a flow of water in a swimming pool or spa environment or the like. The improved pump includes a motor mounted within a motor housing having a seal plate mounted at one end thereof. The seal plate carries a shaft bearing for rotatably supporting a drive shaft having an outboard end connected to an impeller disposed within a pump chamber defined cooperatively by the seal plate and a volute housing mounted thereon. A primary seal assembly includes an axially spring-loaded dynamic seal ring carried on the drive shaft for rotation therewith and for running engagement with a stationary bushing carried by the seal plate. A secondary seal assembly is positioned axially between the primary seal assembly and motor bearing, and includes at least one slinger disk for radially outwardly slinging any water leaking past the primary seal assembly through a vent chamber. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100132108 | Pre-fabricated device for creating a vanishing edge effect and process for creating the same - A device for building a vanishing edge pool utilizing a prefabricated trough anchored to the exterior side of the weir wall of the pool so as to catch the overflow of the pool as it pours over the lower wall. A preferred embodiment utilizes a full cap to cover the entire thickness of the exterior wall and a vertical lip to help anchor the trough onto the exterior wall which is lower than the specified level of water in the pool | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100306916 | Portable jet stream device - A portable jet stream device for swimming pools, comprising a housing in which a propeller is arranged which is driven by a drive motor, with the jet stream device having a holder for detachable positioning in the pool, said holder having a pedestal-like supporting foot which can be positioned on the floor of the pool and with which the housing is connected in a swivelable manner via at least one first holding strut. The supporting foot is formed by a base plate parallel to the floor of the swimming pool, with preferably the bottom side of the base plate being arranged to be planar and with a closed surface. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110239362 | MAIN DRAIN OUTLET FOR A SWIMMING POOL, WADING POOL, SPA, OR HOT TUB - A main drain outlet and a water sanitation system for a swimming pool, wading pool, spa, or hot tub are provided. A main drain outlet comprises a cylindrical or toroidal sump, an inlet tangentially extending from the cylindrical or toroidal sump having an orifice with a length extending a longitudinal axis of the cylindrical or toroidal sump and a width substantially less than its length. The sump may have a curved inner surface throughout the length of the orifice. The main drain outlet may be of unitary assembly and may have more than one sump and inlet. The main drain outlet may comprise a testing strip. The pool water sanitation system may comprise skimmer flow equalizer lines in flow communication with a main drain outlet. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110271436 | Exercise and swim spa - One example of this application provides a method for manufacturing an above-ground heated pool used for swimming resistance exercise (exercise and swim spa), with an optional attached hot tub. Additionally, the rotationally-molded swim spa can support the addition of an integrated separate water vessel, used primarily for relaxation, that can maintain a separate water temperature from the swim spa section of the whole system. Other variations of this application have also been discussed. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120090087 | CIRCULATING DEVICE FOR BATHS - The invention relates to apparatus driving circulation in baths, pools and the like, comprising a pump powered by a drive, further a filter section consisting of a housing and a cover, a filter being configured in said housing and being kinematically linked by hookup elements to the cover in a manner that said filter moves jointly with said cover. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20140047632 | Self-contained exercise pool - A self-contained swimming pool for containment of water and generation of water currents therein for exercise, therapy and/or rehabilitation of a user comprising a rigid frame exteriorly located in relation to an inner water containment area. A set of water return channels in communication with the inner water containment area. A propulsion system in communication with the set of water return channels and the inner water containment area. A hydraulic system for driving the propulsion system using a hydraulic fluid to produce a current in the inner water containment area allowing positioning of a user in the current for exercise, therapy and or rehabilitation therein and wherein the hydraulic system is self-contained and mounted external of the rigid frame. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20150128338 | CONTROLLER SYSTEM FOR SWIM SPA - A swim spa comprising a system that can provide information on the workout swim session based on a feedback control mechanism that provides the operating conditions of the flow regulator. Based on the information relating to the state of the flow regulator, the system is able to provide information regarding the water flow rate and possibly other information that may then be used to correlate or calculate information relating to the swim session. This is accomplished through the use of pre-recorded correlations between flow regulator settings and resulting water flow. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150315803 | SWIMMING POOL FLOWMETER THAT SERVES AS A SAFETY VACUUM RELEASE SYSTEM - The flowmeter of the present invention is primarily used in swimming pools and is configured to deactivate a swimming pool pump when the drain in the swimming pool is blocked or covered. Swimming pool drains are often blocked or covered by the body of a swimmer. When the drain is blocked or covered, the pump creates substantial suction force that entraps the body of a swimmer against the drain. By deactivating the pump when the drain is blocked or covered, the flowmeter of the present invention serves as a safety vacuum release system that prevents entrapment of a person by the drain of the swimming pool. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20160123029 | ABOVEGROUND POOL PUMP TRAP BOND RETROFIT KIT - A retrofit kit for use with aboveground pools, the kit having a bonding conductor with a body portion configured to reside within a component attached to the aboveground pool. The bonding conductor includes an extension portion configured to extend outwardly from an outer surface of the component. The retrofit kit includes a strain relief fitting configured to receive the extension portion of the bonding conductor, and to couple with the component attached to the aboveground pool. The retrofit kit also includes a conductor fitting configured to attach to the extension portion of the bonding conductor and to attach to a conductive system for the aboveground pool, providing an electrical connection between the bonding conductor and the conductive system. The bonding conductor providing equipotential bonding for the component attached to the aboveground pool. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20180023311 | POOL DRAIN WITH WATER DIVERSION FEATURES | 01-25-2018 |
| 004510000 | Gutter | 3 |
| 20110107510 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR EVACUATING CONTAMINANTS AND WATER VAPOR FROM AN AREA ABOVE A SWIMMING POOL WITH INTEGRAL DECK DRAIN - An apparatus captures and evacuates air from an area above a body of liquid, particularly a swimming pool. The apparatus exhausts the contaminants and water vapor to an area outside of an enclosure housing the swimming pool. A perimeter deck drain assembly extends around the pool and is connected to at least one conduit for collecting and draining deck water, at least one tray for directing the water in the conduit to a drain, a grating system for receiving water from the pool deck, at least one exhaust conduit, and at least one exhaust apparatus for directing the contaminants and water vapor to a desired area. The evacuation apparatus may be in the form of a bench positioned on a floor or deck surrounding a pool. The invention also provides an associated method for evacuating contaminants. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20140157510 | Channel Drain With Water Stop - A channel drain with a water stop is adapted for handling pool water in a swimming pool having a plastered surface. The channel drain, preferably a sump drain includes an elongated channel having a drain port and an opening for receiving pool water. A water stop abutting and substantially encircling the opening is formed into a trough for retaining and collecting the pool water. The drain is configured for installation in a pool with the water stop buried in the plastered surface, such that pool water seeping between the opening and the plaster is trapped by the trough, preventing the pool water from intruding beyond the plastered surface. | 06-12-2014 |
| 004511000 | With handhold (e.g., life rail) | 1 |
| 20080216227 | HAND RAIL - A vertically pivotable surface-mountable hand rail for supporting an elderly or infirm person, comprises a surface-mountable base element, an elongate hand-rail member, and a pivotable clamping knuckle which interconnects the hand-rail member and the base element for in use vertical pivotable movement of the hand-rail member. The clamping knuckle projects laterally to a longitudinal extent of the hand-rail member for preventing or limiting in use horizontal movement of the hand-rail member. A toilet-roll holder is also provided. | 09-11-2008 |
