Accessory

A platform positioned in a swimming pool has a slave hydraulic ram at each corner which raise and lower the platform. Each ram has a barrel attached to the platform and a piston rod which is supported on the bottom of the pool. There is a hydraulic motor for each slave ram. The hydraulic fluid in this...     

A rope anchor is disclosed for use on a metal wall at the periphery of a swimming pool. The anchor comprises an assembly of a one-piece molded anchor body, an anchor link and a pin. The anchor body has a front flange surrounding an opening which leads to a recess in a rearwardly protruding back section....     

An invalid hoist is provided for raising and lowering infirm and disabled persons while rigidly supported at the free end of an arm and of the type comprising an upstanding column and a patient support structure which projects from the column. To facilitate use of the hoist for hydrotherapy purposes,...     

A removably mounted swimming pool safety rope anchoring device for a pool with a metal, wood or fiberglass wall and a vinyl liner includes a stem having an enlarged portion at one end, and threaded along its whole exterior; a nut which can be threaded on the smaller end; and an eye part having an internally...     

A swimming pool liner retainer system is shown which includes a holding assembly and a liner bead. The holding assembly is located around the peripheral edge portion of the pool, and the liner bead is formed on the peripheral portion of the swimming pool liner. The holding assembly includes an elongated...     

An apparatus for strengthening the bodies of individuals including a hexagon shaped grid or rack positioned above a surface of water such as created by a swimming pool. The hexagon shape of each component of the grid permits an individual to grasp alternately individual segments of the grid and progress...     

A pool liner retainer is disclosed for holding or retaining the top peripheral edge portion or liner bead of a watertight pool liner, such as is used in swimming pool construction. The liner retainer includes an elongate retaining element defining a holding channel for accommodating the liner bead, a...     

Coping specially formed to provide inset areas for matingly shaped inlaid decorative tile adapted for use around swimming pools. The method for molding such coping and inserting tile therein.

This invention relates to a lounge to be used specifically in connection with a hot water spa, in which the lounge is constructed of water resistant materials and is constructed out of strips of material leaving large spaces in between the strips for the bubbling and circulating hot water to reach the...     

A device for transporting objects vertically and in a helical pattern into and out of a pool of water or similar liquid including carrier means, hydraulic cylinder means adapted to receive the carrier means and be activated by a selected fluid at a selected pressure, guide means carried by the cylinder...     

A system for controlling ground water level in a particular surrounding area is disclosed. In particular, a dewatering system to safeguard the integrity of an in-ground swimming pool against damage or disruption caused by excess water accumulating at or near the soil surrounding the swimming is described....     

A floating canopy for use in association with a floating body supporting device has a rigid flat base, a vertical support member, and an upper canopy frame. Flotation means associated with the base maintains the canopy in upright position when in water. The vertical support member may be detached from...     

An improved filter element for fluid circulating system having unpressurized reservoirs and primarily adapted for removing algae and other fine contaminants from swimming pool water comprising pleated filtration medium arranged in a cylindrical configuration having an open central area, a cap bonded...     

A disconnect unit for the isolation of the aqueous contents of a swimming pool from pump lines running into said pool which permits contained water to be blown clear of said pump lines without need to remove any substantial quantities of water from the pool. The unit comprises a pool inlet fitting having...     

The present invention relates to a pool fence construction comprising at least one fence section having attachment means associated or integral with each end thereof, said fence section further adapted to be connected directly or indirectly to an upper periphery of a pool, wherein said upper periphery...     

A pool surface skimming apparatus is disclosed which has two concentric, substantially cylindrical shells engageable one about the other. The inner shell has a floatation means integral therewith and a waste removal basket contained within its lower portion The inner shell floats atop of the surface...     

A skimming net for cleaning floating debris from the surface of a pool includes the use of a frame attachable to a side portion of the pool and extending outwardly and into the liquid within the pool. A net is slidably positionable over the frame, while the frame may be tilted at a plurality of different...     

Apparatus for intermittently directing one or more streams of water across the inner surface of a swimming pool structure for cleaning the surface. A cylindrical retractable nozzle head actuated by fluid pressure moves to an active, extended position to expose nozzle passages therein when water under...     

A portable lift is provided for use in aiding handicapped individuals in boarding or debarking from boats, airplanes and other vehicles, and in entering and exiting swimming pools and saunas, including multiple adapter systems designed to facilitate each of the above uses.

The normally provided recirculating pump, jet generating action blower and light in a spa are turned on and off by appropriate pump, jet and light signals. These signals are provided by a radio receiver in turn responsive to different transmitted signals. A battery powered hand-held radio transmitter...     

An insulative hot tub or spa cover appearing in two symmetrical halves biased toward each other on a medial edge each half comprising an inner foam core capped on a peripheral edge by a C-shaped channel and covered on an upper and lower surface by a softer upholstery foam then entirely enveloped by a...     

This invention relates to a spa which may be used in an in-ground or above ground swimming pool or other liquid containing structure. The spa includes a frame capable of supporting a person or persons and comprising one or more frame members having a plurality of apertures or perforations. There is also...     

A swimming pool siphon for draining above the ground swimming pools. The siphon is comprised of a generally U-shaped tubular construction having two legs connected by a top bight portion restable upon a top edge of the side wall of the swimming pool. The leg ends are supportable upon the ground and the...     

A wading pool in which children are provided with various games. In plan view the pool is shaped like a Greek cross to provide four similar compartments each sized to accommodate one child. Each of the four compartments is made of a different colored plastic and includes an open topped storage bin on...     

A pool entrance and supporting structure which will both provide an entrance or exit from an above-ground pool and will also provide a support for both a skimmer and a return. The pool entrance and supporting structure (40) includes an entrance structure (42). The entrance structure includes a pair of...     

For water treatment in swimming pools, cooling towers, hot tubs, and other systems it is desired to feed various chemicals in small quantities but at optimum rates into the system. In several embodiments of the invention the water is recirculated through the system which usually includes a filter. It...     

A swimming pool chemical tablet and storage container is provided for use in a skimmer of a forced circulation flow system, the swimming pool chemical tablet having a radial sidewall contact surface which contacts the frusto-conoidally shaped sidewall of the container at a location at least equal to...     

A skimming device for removing debris from the water surface of a swimming pool is formed from a skirt member of net material. Buoyancy material is mounted on the one edge margin of the skirt member and weights are mounted on the opposite edge margin of the skirt member. Thus, the skirt member is a vertical...     

A submersible jet stream device having inlet apertures and an outlet nozzle which creates a jet stream which can be located either in a first position at the water surface or a second position at a pool bottom. The device may be hinged about a horizontal position for movement between the two positions....     

A movable, submersible, transversely extending bulkhead for use in a swimming pool. The bulkhead has an elongated hollow body with top, bottom, end and side walls and a pair of spaced air chambers positioned toward each of its ends. Positioned between and substantially equidistant from each of the air...     

A support structure for a hydrotherapy hoist or pool lift comprises a U-shaped upper portion which extends over the decking at a side edge of the pool, and a lower portion welded to the intermediate limb of the upper U and extending down into the pool. The upper portion engages an upper anchorage at...     

The invention is directed to a liquid level control system which includes a primary float valve which allows liquid to flow into a pool reservoir when the level of fluid in the reservoir is below a first predetermined level and a secondary float valve associated with the primary flow valve which shuts...     

A hydromassage fitting employs a directional nozzle to inject an aerated jet of water into the interior of a water receptacle, such as a bathtub, spa, therapy tank or swimming pool. The directional nozzle is mounted in the fitting so as permit water to drain around the nozzle and into the water receptacle...     

A pool entry and exit device is provided for use by non-ambulatory persons and includes ramp structure defining a substantially planar surface extending from a position above the pool deck at a height substantially equal to the height of a wheelchair seat and extending angularly downward to a position...     

An adapter for pool drains, including a primary mounting frame secured onto the pool drain with a plurality of arms radiating inwardly and raised to interconnect the second mounting ring. There is further provided a grill work or second secured to the surface of the apparatus for defining a raised screening...     

A therapy apparatus to be mounted in a pool of water for generating a laminar flow of water at a rate sufficient for exercising and therapy purposes. A housing is secured externally to a swimming pool, the water inlet and outlet being disposed within the pool of water and being supported by the external...     

An aquatic exercise apparatus comprises a platform having an exercise device, preferably a treadmill, disposed therein. The apparatus mounts at the edge of a body of water, and is movable between a first position in which the platform is at the level of a surface adjacent the body of water and positions...     

A hydrotherapy jet assembly and/or installation configured to discharge a high intensity stream into a water tub without requiring air entrainment. Passageway means are provided for drawing water from the tub into the mixing chamber of a jet assembly for entrainment by a water jet. The stream discharged...     

A filter includes a portable housing having upper and lower parts. A pump is mounted on the upper part. The lower part contains a filter unit operatively connected to the delivery of the pump, has an inlet opening for the pump suction, and is immersible in a body of liquid requiring filtration. Advantageously...     

A device which will allow removal of water from the pipes and associate equipment servicing a swimming pool without partially draining the pool consisting of a first member equipped with means for water-tight engagement with an outlet in the sidewall of a pool structure and a second member equipped with...     

A chlorine tablet holder designed to hyperchlorinate a localized wall or bottom area of a swimming pool. The chlorine tablet holder comprises a flexible non-porous backing material and a flexible porous front material which are permanently attached by means of vertical and horizontal seams. The chlorine...     

The present device includes a recoiling roll of screening in a shape of an elongate rectangular web which is affixed to a vertical, rotatable spool at one end and a wand collar at the other. The screen roll is vertically oriented on a mounting frame which is affixed to the side of the pool, preferably...     

A swimming pool step guard having resilient means to adjust the length thereof is engaged at its upper end by a pool edge adjacent the pool stair well and engages the bottom of the pool at its lower end to thereby block entrance into the stairwell of a pool sweeper.

An aquatic exercise apparatus having a main frame with arcuate upper supports which are secured to a pool decking and having lower supports connected thereto. The main frame is provided with a first upper pair and a second lower pair of outwardly projecting arms for user exercise purposes. An exercise...     

An articulated liter is disclosed for assisting disabled patients in getting in and out of hydrotherapeutic pools. The litter moves progressively from a chair-like position for the patient to sit on, to a horizontal position in which the patient is supported in a supine position, to a position in which...     

A winterizing kit for swimming pools and more specifically a winterizing faceplate kit for both inground and aboveground swimming pools to greatly reduce the efforts required in the preparation of a swimming pool for active use or for winterizing. A skimmer faceplate is installed on the wall of the swimming...     

A device adapted for preventing an automatic pool cleaner from being caught between an interior surface of a pool and a pool ladder having a pair of side rails and a plurality of steps therebetween. The device comprises a body adapted to be positioned between the pool surface and the ladder means for...     

A pool deck protector comprising an enlarged body portion tapering into narrow elongated strips at either end, where the body portion is adpated to underlie the body of a spring member forming part of a pool cover tensioning arrangement. The aforesaid strips of the deck protector are inserted into opposite...     

A floating fountain device for a swimming pool includes a fountainhead to create a water fountain and a lamp and generator to illuminate the fountain, the generator being sealed in an envelope and driven by a water turbine through a magnetic coupling.

The present invention relates to an aquatic exerciser or rehabilitation equipment and, particularly, to an exerciser mounted for positioning a user engaging component in a cantilevered configuration over the edge of a swimming pool or other water body. The exerciser suspends user engaging members over...     

A swimming pool bulkhead is provided with sets of transversely spaced buoyancy chambers for providing stability against rotation about the lengthwise axis of the bulkhead when the chambers are inflated. The bulkhead is made of two separate short sections which are transported separately and bolted together...     

A longitudinal receptor construction for insertion into a channel or opening and for holding a desired element is provided. The receptor has an inverted L-shape cross section in which a horizontal leg is advantageously suited for retrofit usage in an existing groove or channel opening and has locking...     

A swimming lane marker system employs an anchor clip connected at each end of a lane marker cable, the clip having a pin for insertion in an aperture on the gutter-facing side of a gutter lip or similar structure at water level.

A removable sleeve for covering a metal tubular handrail for a swimming pool or spa comprises an elongated substantially rectangular sheet of synthetic elastomer having a sheet of fabric bonded to the exterior surface thereof, and releasable securing structure extending along substantially the entire...     

A tie-down particularly adapted for use in combination with a pool cover which importantly prevents any marring, scratching or damage to the surface of the deck surrounding the pool. The tie-down is generally flat and smooth and made from a tough flexible rubber compound, presenting a keyhole slot at...     

A bulkhead is illustrated with sockets through the top deck and an intermediate platform to provide a box-frame structural strength to the bulkhead and to receive pool attachments for swimming activities, such as diving platforms or water polo goals. Another invention is the provision of tongue members...     

A jet nozzle attachment includes a hose having a connecting member to be connected to a compressed hot water jet hole formed inside a bath, and a nozzle, connected to the hose, for forcibly jetting out a fluid mixture of hot water and air. A fluid mixture of hot water and air can be jetted out in an...     

An aquatic exercise device wherein several embodiments are disclosed. The first embodiment utilizing a unitary aquatic exercise device which is adaptable for use with a conventional pool ladder. The second embodiment is directed to a unitary aquatic exercise device which is adaptable for use with an...     

A portable swimming pool skimmer that may be dragged around the perimeter of a swimming pool by a person gripping its tether line. The swimming pool skimmer has a pair of laterally spaced end walls that are secured to the respective opposite ends of three tubular connecting members. The first two of...     

A modular assembly for use in a swimming pool is described. This assembly integrates the technical components and accessories for swimming pools, including at least one stair, a horizontal submerged bathing portion capable of supporting a user while sitting or lying, a filtration vat enclosing a water...     

A swimming pool winterizing system which includes a straight hollow resilient plastic member for insertion into the skimmer discharge outlet and an L-shaped hollow tubular member for insertion into the swimming pool discharge outlet. Each hollow member is of length to allow the open upper end to extend...     

Apparatus for storing a rolled pool cover along the exterior sidewall of the pool. The apparatus includes a plurality of perimetrically spaced apart, upwardly opening hooks which are cantileverly supported on the pool sidewall. The hooks are expansible and contractible to allow the hooks to "open" and...     

An L-shaped swimming pool ladder guard having hooks for attachment to a swimming pool ladder to prevent an automatic pool cleaner from being entangled between the ladder and the pool wall.

A swimming pool cleaner relief valve comprising a body; a flow passage through the body having an inlet and an outlet for connection to a pipe having an induced flow therethrough; a bypass passage through the body connected to the flow passage and open to ambient conditions at a free end and having parallel...     

A versatile swimming pool coping having at least three horizontal securing channels which open inward to the pool when the coping is positioned at the top of a swimming pool wall for accommodating a plurality of accessories for the swimming pool. The coping is contoured to provide a smooth transition...     

A clamp assembly mounted against the wall of a swimming pool at water level has a folding hook shaped and dimensioned to moor the hose of a pool sweeper or other floating objects, and prevent its drifting toward a used section of the pool. The hook, when not in use, folds back flush into its mounting...     

A pool deck protective liner in the nature of a pool guard for swimmers is provided to extend around the deck of a swimming pool adjacent the edge of the deck at the swimming pool and along edges of structural components of the pool such as step ladders, diving boards and the like. The protective liner...     

A pool skimmer for removing debris from the surface of a pool. The skimmer comprises a frame and netting and spans the width of the pool. The frame further comprises two handles and upper and lower members offset by two arms supported by the handles. The netting is provided in excess so that it billows...     

A fluid impermeable housing includes a lower support body receiving a battery, with an upper body portion mounting a printed circuit board containing a light-emitting diode panel for indication of temperature with the light-emitting diode panel operative through the printed circuit board and a temperature...     

A pool pump primer has an elongated housing that enables a user to prime a pool pump and the elongated housing has a distal end thereon defining an outlet from the primer and the primer has an inlet on one side thereof closely adjacent the outlet to be locatable below the water level in a skimmer chamber...     

A floating digital display thermometer for a hot tub, spa or swimming pool, having a motion-sensitive switch responsive to wave action or intentional manipulation. The components are arranged within a watertight housing to ensure that a digital display always remains up to ensure easy viewing. Circuitry...     

This invention relates to a collapsible skimmer for use with various currently known above-the-ground pools. The skimmer generally comprises a flexible enclosure which is adapted to be secured to a side wall of the flexible liner of the pool. Disposed within the enclosure is a conventional weir basket...     

A multi-gasket sealing assembly or mount is disclosed for improved mounting of a swimming pool water skimmer in an opening in a pool wall of the type having a metal wall portion and a flexible inner sheet liner. The water skimmer has a housing defining a water inlet chamber for intake of water and an...     

An adapter for connection to the return line of a pool filtering system. A series of pipe and fittings are assembled to produce a "T"-shaped unit which contains a pressure control valve and that is readily connected to the existing filtering system of the pool. A portion of the water being returned to...     

A swimming pool sculpture, according to the invention, is mounted on the edge of an above-the-ground pool. Recirculating water from the pool's filtration system is redirected back into the pool through the sculpture in the nature of a "spray" or "stream". In a preferred embodiment, the sculpture has...     

A winterizing plug for water lines of a swimming pool is disclosed. The winterizing plug cooperates with a port in the skimmer to displace water in the line and reduce the possibility of damage thereto. Water is displaced by means of air pressure maintained within the line.

A recreational floatational device is provided. A horizontally disposed support base has at least one floatation cell. At least one side wall of a shade member extends upwardly from the support base. The shade member further includes a horizontally disposed covering member supported by the at least one...     

A hot tub spa assembly includes a hot tub spa having at least a portion thereof surrounded by at least one spa step unit. The spa step unit includes a wooden frame structure having an upper frame surface with deck planking secured thereto. The deck planking is sized to conform and fit around a portion...     

An automatic sensor system for detecting and adjusting a level of contents held within a reservoir is disclosed. The system has a sensor probe having a probe housing with opposing ends, an interior cavity that opens through one housing end, and a constantly open air vent aperture piercing the housing...     

A tilt lift bathing system includes a central support having a chair mounted thereon for pivotal movement about a horizontal pivot axis between a lowered upright position adjacent one side of the central support and a raised recumbent position above the central support. The chair is rotatable about a...     

A bar structure having support legs is arranged to include a mounting bracket mounted to each free distal end of each support leg pivotally mounting the bar relative to a deck surface of a swimming pool to permit positioning of the bar within the swimming pool for use as an exercise bar structure.

Disclosed is a pool chair 10 adapted to be partially submerged in water in a swimming pool 11. It includes a frame 12 having a seat 72 and an upper cross member 22 adapted to rest along the perimeter 11a of the pool 11 to hold the pool chair 10 upright in the pool in a stationary position which enables...     

A tool comprising an elongated handle on the upper end of a driver member for remotely changing the rotational setting of a diverter valve mounted in the suction outlet of a skimmer for a swimming pool. The diverter valve is provided with an adapter ring having a protrusion on the top surface thereof....     

A swimming pool structure comprises a swimming pool sidewall defining a pool area, an elevated deck attached to the sidewall along an upper rim thereof, and a pair of ladder side rails extending from the deck into a water-holding pool area defined by the sidewall, the side rails being connected at upper...     

A timing system for swimming race which records, displays, and prints the time of race. To provide a mask circuit in a control device which controls each signal, enables the timing system to exactly perceive a swimmer's touch. Furthermore, a top edge panel is provided on a touch panel so as to perceive...     

A tool for remotely manipulating an auxiliary cuff provided on the end of a flexible vacuum hose of a portable pool cleaner residing on the floor of a swimming pool. The tool comprises an elongated handle having its lower end pivotally held on the auxiliary cuff so that it lies against the flexible vacuum...     

This invention deals with a motorized device which allows independent movement into and out of a pool of water, which device may or may not be under the control of the invalid or handicapped person. The device comprises a motorized pair of arms which carry a bar, which bar has mounted on it, a carrier...     

A deflecting device attachable to a pool edge for guiding surface debris into a pool skimmer. The device includes a clamp adjustably attachable to the pool edge by a pair of thumb screws. A pair of guide rods extend vertically from the clamp and are operable to movably support a floating deflector proximate...     

A pool cover is formed by a plurality of hexagonal pads which float separately on the pool surface and orient themselves to cover the majority of the pool service in edge to edge floating relationship. The pads can be removed from the pool and stacked together on top of each other up to for example 5...     

An above-ground outdoor circular swimming pool having the typical outer circumscribing support walls with a through-space as symbolic porthole-like window there is placed within space circumscribed by the outer circumscribing support walls, a water-retaining translucent or transparent liner mounted at...     

A seat lift includes a cylinder, a frame, a seat, and a block which wraps around the cylinder and moves with the frame to support the frame.

A system for overflow protection for swimming pools and tanks that conserves water by taking excess water from the bottom of the tank including a weighted hose directed near the bottom of the tank and connected to the protector. The protector has inlet, outlet and vent passages, where the inlet is at...     

A swimming pool skimmer apparatus having a skimmer arm with one end positioned inside the opening of a swimming pool weir and held in position by a pair of spring loaded pins, and the opposite end is shaped in the form of a hook to direct some of the water current flow along the line of the skimmer arm...     

A floating recreational seating device comprised of an inflatable tube portion formed by four semi-circle portions. An air intake valve extends inwardly within the inflatable tube portion. The air intake valve couples with a pipe that extends inwardly of the inflatable tube portion. The inflatable tube...     

A pool for supporting a table and chairs within a volume of water. The inventive device includes a bottom panel having a perimeter sidewall projecting upwardly therefrom. A central sidewall is concentrically positioned relative to the perimeter sidewall and projects from the bottom wall and about a central...     

A winterizing check valve system comprised of a cylindrical check valve having a hollow securement portion and a housing portion. The hollow securement portion is adapted for coupling with an end of a return line for a swimming pool. The housing portion is adapted for securement to the hollow securement...     

A hanger/hook accessory supports articles on a vertically dependent member hung from an outer underside of a pool rim member. The hanger/hook accessory has a mounting bracket attached to an outer underside of a pool rim member; a removable fastener device connecting the mounting bracket to a member having...     

A portable swimming pool water level maintenance device for releasible attachment to a swimming pool having a built-in skimmer. The device includes an upright conduit open at each end and having a conventional toilet ball cock valve and vertically slidable float assembly mounted therewithin. The water...     

A swimming pool skimmer closure having a sealing face plate positioned across the open end of the skimmer inlet and held thereon by a bolt extending through the center of the face plate and through a transversely extending brace member abutting interior, transversely spaced shoulders integral with the...     

An improved seal for insertion into a skimmer of a swimming pool that attaches to an intake pipe of the pool filtration equipment and extends into the walled region of the skimmer to provide a compressible body absorbing the expansion of ice during freeze-up of the pool. The seal comprises an air valve...