A reversible drive assembly for a retractable pool cover apparatus having a drive shaft extending along a longitudinal axis. The drive shaft is selectively rotated in a first rotational direction or a second rotational direction about the longitudinal axis by a drive motor and includes a first pin aperture and a second pin aperture. A first gear engages the drive shaft and forms a first slot angled at a first guide angle in a first direction relative to the longitudinal axis. A second gear engages the drive shaft and forms a second slot angled at a second guide angle in a second direction relative to the longitudinal axis. A gear pin is configured to engage the first pin aperture and the first slot in a first configuration or the second pin aperture and the second slot in a second configuration.
A pool cover apparatus for a retractable pool cover includes a draw cord extending over a length. A webbing including an elongated sheet extending along the length encloses the draw cord and forms a first sheet flap and a second sheet flap overlapping along a connection side. The elongated sheet forms an interior side directed to the draw cord and an exterior side directed away from the draw cord. A pool cover is connected along a perimeter edge to an interior side of the first flap forming a cover interface. The first sheet flap and the second sheet flap are fused along a webbing interface extending proximate to the draw cord and the first sheet flap extends beyond the second sheet flap providing a bonding surface for connecting the pool cover.
An encapsulation apparatus configured to connect about a perimeter of a pool for a pool cover includes an elongated encapsulation extending along a longitudinal axis configured to engage a perimeter of the pool cover. A channel is formed on a first side of the elongated encapsulation by opposing channel walls configured to receive a webbing of the pool cover. A support structure forms a second side of the elongated encapsulation. The support structure includes opposing interior walls extending at a wall angle perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The opposing interior walls of the support structure are configured to receive a splice member disposed between adjacent segments of the elongated encapsulation.
A pool shell comprising a pool shell body including an angled feature, wherein the angled feature defines an open region on an underside of the pool shell body. The pool shell may further comprise an insert positioned in the open region for providing structural support to the angled feature. The pool shell may further comprise an overlaying member positioned over the open region such that the insert is positioned between the underside of the pool shell body and the overlaying member, wherein the overlaying member is a substantially flat material for defining an exterior ramp surface extending over the open region defined by the angled feature.
A top track pool cover assembly includes a top track member having a first track portion and a second track portion, wherein the second track portion is coupled to the first track portion and covers a recess of the first track portion; a stop member has a first stop member portion shaped to mate with the recess of the first track portion; and a slider member includes a cover, a substantially U-shaped body member arranged within the cover, a connecting member coupled to the body member and a pool cover, and a securing member.
Swimming pools can be visualized according to some aspects described herein. In one example, a system can receive a user selection of a particular liner from among a plurality of liner options for a virtual swimming pool. The system can generate a virtual swimming pool having the particular liner. The virtual swimming pool can be a three-dimensional (3D) rendering of a swimming pool with the particular liner. The system can then output the virtual swimming pool for display on a display device.
G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
A pool cover apparatus for a retractable pool cover includes a draw cord extending over a length. A webbing including an elongated sheet extending along the length encloses the draw cord and forms a first sheet flap and a second sheet flap overlapping along a connection side. The elongated sheet forms an interior side directed to the draw cord and an exterior side directed away from the draw cord. A pool cover is connected along a perimeter edge to an interior side of the first flap forming a cover interface. The first sheet flap and the second sheet flap are fused along a webbing interface extending proximate to the draw cord and the first sheet flap extends beyond the second sheet flap providing a bonding surface for connecting the pool cover.
An encapsulation apparatus configured to connect about a perimeter of a pool for a pool cover includes an elongated encapsulation extending along a longitudinal axis configured to engage a perimeter of the pool cover. A channel is formed on a first side of the elongated encapsulation by opposing channel walls configured to receive a webbing of the pool cover. A support structure forms a second side of the elongated encapsulation. The support structure includes opposing interior walls extending at a wall angle perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The opposing interior walls of the support structure are configured to receive a splice member disposed between adjacent segments of the elongated encapsulation.
A reversible drive assembly for a retractable pool cover apparatus having a drive shaft extending along a longitudinal axis. The drive shaft is selectively rotated in a first rotational direction or a second rotational direction about the longitudinal axis by a drive motor and includes a first pin aperture and a second pin aperture. A first gear engages the drive shaft and forms a first slot angled at a first guide angle in a first direction relative to the longitudinal axis. A second gear engages the drive shaft and forms a second slot angled at a second guide angle in a second direction relative to the longitudinal axis. A gear pin is configured to engage the first pin aperture and the first slot in a first configuration or the second pin aperture and the second slot in a second configuration.
Described is a hinged sliding assembly for a pool cover assembly including a slider member having a rod member and defining an opening, wherein the slider member is coupleable to a pool cover; and a hinged rope lock member coupled to the rod member and positioned at least partially within the opening, wherein the hinged rope lock member is coupleable to a rope of the pool cover.
Some examples of the present disclosure relate to a measurement system with automatic tracking for measuring the perimeter of a swimming pool. In one example, a measurement system can track movement of a target object around a perimeter of a swimming pool by analyzing images of the target object received from a camera. While tracking the movement of the target object, the measurement system can automatically control an orientation of a ranging device to follow the movement of the target object. The measurement system can receive a user request to acquire range data. In response to the user request, the measurement system can instruct the ranging device to collect the range data while the ranging device is oriented toward the particular location. The measurement system can then receive the range data and store the range data to a storage device.
G01S 17/894 - 3D imaging with simultaneous measurement of time-of-flight at a 2D array of receiver pixels, e.g. time-of-flight cameras or flash lidar
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
Some examples of the present disclosure relate to a measurement system with automatic tracking for measuring the perimeter of a swimming pool. In one example, a measurement system can track movement of a target object around a perimeter of a swimming pool by analyzing images of the target object received from a camera. While tracking the movement of the target object, the measurement system can automatically control an orientation of a ranging device to follow the movement of the target object. The measurement system can receive a user request to acquire range data. In response to the user request, the measurement system can instruct the ranging device to collect the range data while the ranging device is oriented toward the particular location. The measurement system can then receive the range data and store the range data to a storage device.
A pool cover assembly includes a first encapsulation member defining a first side of a pool cover encapsulation, the first encapsulation member comprising a first mating feature. The pool cover assembly further includes a second encapsulation member defining a second side of the pool cover encapsulation, the second encapsulation member comprising a second mating feature. And the pool cover assembly further includes a corner endcap member comprising a third mating feature and a fourth mating feature. The first encapsulation member is coupleable to the corner endcap by the first mating feature and the third mating feature, and the second encapsulation member is coupleable to the corner endcap by the second mating feature and the fourth mating feature. The corner endcap member couples with the first encapsulation member and the second encapsulation member to form a corner of the pool cover encapsulation.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
19 - Non-metallic building materials
35 - Advertising and business services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Metal swimming pools, building materials, and parts and accessories therefor, including, swimming pool steps, ladders, metal coping, and pool surrounds; fitted liners specially adapted for metal swimming pools. Non-metal swimming pools and parts and accessories therefor, namely, swimming pool steps, non-metal coping; fiberglass swimming pools and parts and accessories therefor, namely, swimming pool steps, non-metal coping; swimming pools in kit form, comprised primarily of non-metal swimming pools and their component parts; non-metallic building materials used in construction of swimming pools, namely, slabs of concrete and aggregate materials composed of marble and cement for swimming pool finishes; non-metallic artificial rocks for creating landscape and waterscape settings and landscaping products in this class, namely, geotextiles in the nature of fabric and sheeting for landscaping; non-metallic paving and concrete products for swimming pools, namely, pavers, concrete blocks, concrete walls, and concrete panels; fitted vinyl liners specially adapted for non-metal swimming pools. Wholesale store and retail store services in relation to swimming pools, chemicals, parts and accessories for swimming pools; business advisory and business services in the nature of business management in relation to swimming pools and dissemination of publicity materials in relation to swimming pools; franchising, namely, offering business management assistance in the establishment or operation of swimming pool construction, maintenance and cleaning businesses; marketing and business research, business management and organization assistance and consulting services relating to franchising. Custom manufacture of swimming pools, spas in the nature of heated pools, saunas, pumps and cleaning apparatus for swimming pools and parts and accessories of all of the foregoing.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
19 - Non-metallic building materials
35 - Advertising and business services
Goods & Services
Metal swimming pools; metal swimming pool building materials, namely, straight and radius metal wall panels and metal bracing; fitted vinyl liners specially adapted for metal swimming pools; metal steps for swimming pools. Non-metal swimming pools; fiberglass swimming pools; non-metal swimming pool building materials, namely, polymer straight and radius wall panels and bracing, coping, and parts and accessories therefor, namely, fitted swimming pool liners specially adapted for non-metal swimming pools, fitted swimming pool covers, motorized fitted swimming pool covers; non-metal steps for swimming pools; fitted swimming pool covers featuring fabric and structural webbing components therefor, sold as a unit; pool cover retractors and guides for fitted pools; fitted pool cover structural components, namely, brackets, tracking, webbing and lids; pool cover ropes, namely, ropes specifically adapted for use with fitted pool covers; non-metallic swimming pool decks; pool surrounds made of concrete, brick, stone, wood, composite, or manufactured stone materials; component of fitted pool covers comprising a pump for removing water that collects on the pool cover during use; fitted swimming pool covers featuring a pump for removing water that collects on the same; water pumps used on the surface of fitted swimming pool covers to remove water that has collected on the top of such covers, sold as an integral part of a pool cover system. Providing information on swimming pool management, via a website; providing consumer information on swimming pools, via a website.
Swimming pools can be visualized according to some aspects described herein. In one example, a system can receive a user selection of a particular liner from among a plurality of liner options for a virtual swimming pool. The system can generate a virtual swimming pool having the particular liner. The virtual swimming pool can be a three-dimensional (3D) rendering of a swimming pool with the particular liner. The system can then output the virtual swimming pool for display on a display device.
G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
An augmented reality visualizer for swimming pools is described herein. In one example, a system can receive images of a target area for a swimming pool from a camera. The system can generate an augmented reality environment by analyzing the images. The augmented reality environment can include a virtual swimming pool overlaying at least one image of the target area. The system can then output the augmented reality environment on a display for viewing by a user.
A pool shell comprising a pool shell body including an angled feature, wherein the angled feature defines an open region on an underside of the pool shell body. The pool shell may further comprise an insert positioned in the open region for providing structural support to the angled feature. The pool shell may further comprise an overlaying member positioned over the open region such that the insert is positioned between the underside of the pool shell body and the overlaying member, wherein the overlaying member is a substantially flat material for defining an exterior ramp surface extending over the open region defined by the angled feature.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Measuring apparatus used to identify dimensional measurements for swimming pools, pool liners, and pool covers; downloadable computer software for three dimensional imaging of swimming pools; data processing apparatus and equipment; digital signal processors; three dimensional (3D) scanners; apparatus for transmitting images and data; downloadable digital content being three dimensional (3D) images featuring design artwork; digital image reproduction machines; apparatus for recording, transmission, and reproduction of digital images; optical measurement devices and instruments used for three dimensional (3D) measurements of swimming pools, pool liners and pool covers; downloadable computer software, namely, three dimensional (3D) data and dimensional measurement acquisition software that transmits recorded data to global computer networks; downloadable computer software for use with dimensional measurement apparatus and three dimensional (3D) scanners to transmit recorded data to global computer networks; downloadable computer software for processing, analysis, and reporting of dimensional and geometric data; surveying instruments Engineering consulting services, namely, collecting, interpreting and analyzing three dimensional (3D) measurements for swimming pools, pool liners, and pool covers; technical and industrial engineering services, namely, collecting and generating three dimensional (3D) measurements for swimming pools, pool liners, and pool covers; industrial and scientific research and design services related to the collection, interpretation, extrapolation and analysis of three dimensional (3D) measurements; technical surveying of measurements for swimming pools, pool liners, and pool covers; design and development of three dimensional (3D) scanners for transmission and recording of images; design and development of imaging machines, namely, image capturing and developing devices and apparatuses for reproduction, transmission and recording of images; cloud computing provider services featuring software for general storage of data
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Measuring apparatus used to identify dimensional measurements for swimming pools, pool liners, and pool covers; downloadable computer software for three dimensional imaging of swimming pools; data processing apparatus and equipment; digital signal processors; three dimensional (3D) scanners; apparatus for transmitting images and data; downloadable digital content being three dimensional (3D) images; digital image reproduction machines; apparatus for recording, transmission, and reproduction of digital images; optical measurement devices and instruments used for three dimensional (3D) measurements of swimming pools, pool liners and pool covers; downloadable computer software, namely, three dimensional (3D) data and dimensional measurement acquisition software that transmits recorded data to global computer networks; computer software for use with dimensional measurement apparatus and three dimensional (3D) scanners to transmit recorded data to global computer networks; computer software for processing, analysis, and reporting of dimensional and geometric data; surveying instruments (1) Consulting services, namely collecting, interpreting and analyzing three dimensional (3D) measurements for swimming pools, pool liners, and pool covers; technical and industrial services, namely collecting and generating three dimensional (3D) measurements for swimming pools, pool liners, and pool covers; industrial and scientific research and design services related to the collection, interpretation, extrapolation and analysis of three dimensional (3D) measurements; technical surveying of measurements for swimming pools, pool liners, and pool covers; design and development of three dimensional (3D) scanners for transmission and recording of images; design and development of image capturing and developing devices, apparatus for reproduction, transmission and recording of images; cloud computing provider services for general storage of data
36.
Mounting arrangements for pool fittings and methods for mounting pool fittings
Arrangements for mounting pool fittings and methods for mounting pool fittings, for example, return fittings, to pool walls are provided. The arrangements and methods facilitate the installation and maintenance of pool fittings by preventing the undesirable rotation of the fitting during installation or maintenance. Aspects of the invention are characterized by mounting plates having one or more projections or recesses that engage one or more projections or recesses on the pool fitting to restrict rotation of the fitting. Mounting plates having one or more restricting projections or recesses are also disclosed. Aspects of the invention are not limited to return fittings, but can be adapted for use with any structure mounted to a pool wall, for example, to an insulated pool wall.
A pool cover assembly includes a first encapsulation member defining a first side of a pool cover encapsulation, the first encapsulation member comprising a first mating feature. The pool cover assembly further includes a second encapsulation member defining a second side of the pool cover encapsulation, the second encapsulation member comprising a second mating feature. And the pool cover assembly further includes a corner endcap member comprising a third mating feature and a fourth mating feature. The first encapsulation member is coupleable to the corner endcap by the first mating feature and the third mating feature, and the second encapsulation member is coupleable to the corner endcap by the second mating feature and the fourth mating feature. The corner endcap member couples with the first encapsulation member and the second encapsulation member to form a corner of the pool cover encapsulation.
Swimming pools can be visualized according to some aspects described herein. In one example, a system can receive a user selection of a particular liner from among a plurality of liner options for a virtual swimming pool. The system can generate a virtual swimming pool having the particular liner. The virtual swimming pool can be a three-dimensional (3D) rendering of a swimming pool with the particular liner. The system can then output the virtual swimming pool for display on a display device.
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G06T 19/00 - Manipulating 3D models or images for computer graphics
An augmented reality visualizer for swimming pools is described herein. In one example, a system can receive images of a target area for a swimming pool from a camera. The system can generate an augmented reality environment by analyzing the images. The augmented reality environment can include a virtual swimming pool overlaying at least one image of the target area. The system can then output the augmented reality environment on a display for viewing by a user.
Described is a hinged sliding assembly (400) for a pool cover assembly (108) including a slider member (300) having a rod member (308) and defining an opening (302), wherein the slider member is coupleable to a pool cover (109); and a hinged rope lock member (200) coupled to the rod member and positioned at least partially within the opening, wherein the hinged rope lock member is coupleable to a rope (604) of the pool cover.
Described is a hinged sliding assembly for a pool cover assembly including a slider member having a rod member and defining an opening, wherein the slider member is coupleable to a pool cover; and a hinged rope lock member coupled to the rod member and positioned at least partially within the opening, wherein the hinged rope lock member is coupleable to a rope of the pool cover.
Described is a hinged sliding assembly (400) for a pool cover assembly (108) including a slider member (300) having a rod member (308) and defining an opening (302), wherein the slider member is coupleable to a pool cover (109); and a hinged rope lock member (200) coupled to the rod member and positioned at least partially within the opening, wherein the hinged rope lock member is coupleable to a rope (604) of the pool cover.
Coping arrangements and methods for mounting coping arrangements for swimming pools and related structures are provided. The coping arrangements include an elongated base member shaped and adapted to be received by a wall of a swimming pool; and a plurality of elongated top members, each of the plurality of elongated top members are adapted to be replaceably mounted to the elongated base member, and each of the plurality of elongated top members having an exposed contour different from each of the other elongated top members. The different exposed contours of the top members of the coping arrangement may comprise different cross-sectional. Methods for changing a coping arrangement, coping arrangement kits, coping members, and methods for installing a pool are also disclosed.
An augmented reality visualizer and measurement system for swimming pool components (e.g., liners and safety covers) is provided in some examples of the present disclosure. In one example, a system can receive images of physical markers positioned spatially around a perimeter of a swimming pool in real space. The system can identify the physical markers in the images by analyzing the images using one or more image processing techniques. The system can determine one or more characteristics of the swimming pool based on relationships between the physical markers. The system can then generate pool component information based on the determined one or more characteristics of the swimming pool, and output the pool component information.
An augmented reality visualizer and measurement system for swimming pool components (e.g., liners and safety covers) is provided in some examples of the present disclosure. In one example, a system can receive images of physical markers positioned spatially around a perimeter of a swimming pool in real space. The system can identify the physical markers in the images by analyzing the images using one or more image processing techniques. The system can determine one or more characteristics of the swimming pool based on relationships between the physical markers. The system can then generate pool component information based on the determined one or more characteristics of the swimming pool, and output the pool component information.
Pools, methods of fabricating pools, and pool panel junctions are provided. The pool includes a first internal surface having a first radius; a second internal surface, for example, of a wading pool, having a second radius; a third internal surface having a third radius, different from the second radius; and a junction where the first internal surface transitions to the second internal surface at a first elevation and the first internal surface transitions to the third internal surface at a second elevation, different from the first elevation. The pool panel junction includes at least one elongated member having a pair of opposing sides defining planes that converge at an apex, such as, a triangular member, and wherein each of the opposing sides is adapted to engage an adjacent connector operatively mounted to a pool panel. An elongated pool panel structural member and a method of fabricating a pool are also provided.
Swimming pools can be visualized according to some aspects described herein. In one example, a system can receive a user selection of a particular liner from among a plurality of liner options for a virtual swimming pool. The system can generate a virtual swimming pool having the particular liner. The virtual swimming pool can be a three-dimensional (3D) rendering of a swimming pool with the particular liner. The system can then output the virtual swimming pool for display on a display device.
G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
An augmented reality visualizer for swimming pools is described herein. In one example, a system can receive images of a target area for a swimming pool from a camera. The system can generate an augmented reality environment by analyzing the images. The augmented reality environment can include a virtual swimming pool overlaying at least one image of the target area. The system can then output the augmented reality environment on a display for viewing by a user.
G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
An augmented reality visualizer for swimming pools is described herein. In one example, a system can receive images of a target area for a swimming pool from a camera. The system can generate an augmented reality environment by analyzing the images. The augmented reality environment can include a virtual swimming pool overlaying at least one image of the target area. The system can then output the augmented reality environment on a display for viewing by a user.
Swimming pools can be visualized according to some aspects described herein. In one example, a system can receive a user selection of a particular liner from among a plurality of liner options for a virtual swimming pool. The system can generate a virtual swimming pool having the particular liner. The virtual swimming pool can be a three-dimensional (3D) rendering of a swimming pool with the particular liner. The system can then output the virtual swimming pool for display on a display device.
G06Q 30/06 - Buying, selling or leasing transactions
G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
19 - Non-metallic building materials
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
35 - Advertising and business services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Metal swimming pools, building materials, and parts and
accessories therefor, including, swimming pool steps,
ladders, metal coping, and pool surrounds. Non-metal swimming pools and parts and accessories therefor,
namely, swimming pool steps, non-metal coping; fiberglass
swimming pools and parts and accessories therefor, namely,
swimming pool steps, non-metal coping; swimming pools in kit
form, comprised primarily of non-metal swimming pools and
their component parts; non-metallic building materials used
in construction of swimming pools, namely, slabs of concrete
and aggregate materials composed of marble and cement for
swimming pool finishes; non-metallic artificial rocks for
creating landscape and waterscape settings and landscaping
products in this class, namely, geotextiles in the nature of
fabric and sheeting for landscaping; non-metallic paving and
concrete products for swimming pools, namely, pavers,
concrete blocks, concrete walls, and concrete panels; fitted
vinyl liners specially adapted for non-metal swimming pools. Protective fitted liners of vinyl for swimming pools. Wholesale store and retail store services in relation to
swimming pools, chemicals, parts and accessories for
swimming pools; business advisory and business services in
the nature of business management in relation to swimming
pools and dissemination of publicity materials in relation
to swimming pools; franchising, namely, offering business
management assistance in the establishment or operation of
swimming pool construction, maintenance and cleaning
businesses; marketing and business research, business
management and organization assistance and consulting
services relating to franchising. Custom manufacture of swimming pools, spas in the nature of
heated pools, saunas, pumps and cleaning apparatus for
swimming pools and parts and accessories of all of the
foregoing.
An augmented reality visualizer for swimming pools is described herein. In one example, a system can receive images of a target area for a swimming pool from a camera. The system can generate an augmented reality environment by analyzing the images. The augmented reality environment can include a virtual swimming pool overlaying at least one image of the target area. The system can then output the augmented reality environment on a display for viewing by a user.
Swimming pools can be visualized according to some aspects described herein. In one example, a system can receive a user selection of a particular liner from among a plurality of liner options for a virtual swimming pool. The system can generate a virtual swimming pool having the particular liner. The virtual swimming pool can be a three-dimensional (3D) rendering of a swimming pool with the particular liner. The system can then output the virtual swimming pool for display on a display device.
Swimming pool recess covers and methods of covering swimming pool recesses, for example, stairwells, are disclosed. The recess covers include a flexible sheet adapted to at least partially cover the recess, and one or more fasteners mounted to an edge of the sheet. The fasteners are adapted to engage a main pool cover. The fastener may be an elongated fastener having a receptacle adapted to receive a projection mounted on the main pool cover. The receptacle may have an opening defined by opposing arms adapted to deflect when contacted by the projection on the main cover. The flexible arms may also include projections that enhance engagement of the receptacle with the projection on the main pool cover. Swimming pool peripheral recess cover fasteners are also provided.
Described herein is a pool assembly and methods of manufacturing and/or installing the pool assembly thereby providing for an above ground pool that may be personally customized by a user. The pool assembly may include a pool shell, a support structure, including a base member and support members, and a filtration system. A user may customize, or design, the pool assembly, including shape, size, and dimensions, such that the pool assembly may be delivered in a plumbed and ready to fill state. Upon delivery, the pool need only be positioned on a flat, or level, surface, coupled to an energy source and filled with water, thereby eliminating the need for additional assembly or skilled labor.
Described herein is a pool assembly and methods of manufacturing and/or installing the pool assembly thereby providing for an above ground pool that may be personally customized by a user. The pool assembly may include a pool shell, a support structure, including a base member and support members, and a filtration system. A user may customize, or design, the pool assembly, including shape, size, and dimensions, such that the pool assembly may be delivered in a plumbed and ready to fill state. Upon delivery, the pool need only be positioned on a flat, or level, surface, coupled to an energy source and filled with water, thereby eliminating the need for additional assembly or skilled labor.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
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22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
35 - Advertising and business services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Common metals and their alloys, ores; metal materials for building and construction; transportable buildings of metal; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; small items of metal hardware; metal containers for storage or transport; safes; metal swimming pools; metal wall panels and metal bracing, steps, ladders, metal coping, and surrounds, all for use in connection with pools and spas; manually operated reels made primarily of metal for rolling up solar covers; pool and spa fence made of metal; inground and above-ground pools; metal hoses for swimming pools and spas; removable metal safety swimming pool and spa fencing and fencing gates; pool and spa parts and accessories, including metal ladders; pool and spa accessories and equipment, namely cover storage equipment, namely metal storage reels. Electric motor control units for use with automatic pool and spa covers; water pumps for pools and spas; electrical water pumps for pools and spas; automatic swimming pool and spa cleaners and parts therefor; sweepers for pools and spas; vacuum cleaners for pools and spas, and parts and accessories therefor, namely, covers and hoses; power-operated pool and spa lifts; counter-current swimming machines for use in swimming pools to enable swimming in place: water pumps for swimming pools; water pumps used on the surface of pool and spa covers to remove water that has collected on the top of such covers. Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, audiovisual, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling the distribution or use of electricity; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable media, computer software, blank digital or analogue recording and storage media; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating devices; computers and computer peripheral devices; diving suits, divers' masks, ear plugs for divers, nose clips for divers and swimmers, gloves for divers, breathing apparatus for underwater swimming; fire-extinguishing apparatus; cameras for purposes of maintaining pool and spa security; electric motor control units for pool and spa pumps. Apparatus and installations for lighting, heating, cooling, steam generating, cooking, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes; fitted spa covers; filters and heaters sold in combination for use in pools and spas; pool and spa water cleaning and filtration units; spas in the nature of heated pools; pool and spa drain covers; pool and spa skimmer diverters; pool and spa chlorinating apparatus; spa heated pools; fitted vinyl liners specially adapted for metal swimming pools and spas; inground and above-ground spas; spas and parts and accessories therefor; spas in kit form; fitted spa covers and parts and accessories therefor; fitted vinyl liners specially adapted for pools and spas; pool and spa parts and accessories, including fitted liners; spa parts and accessories, including fitted covers; fitted vinyl liners specially adapted for pools and spas; fitted vinyl pool and spa liners having a bead and receiver system with a bendable locking coping specially adapted for pools and spas; pool and spa accessories and equipment, namely, solar blankets. Materials, not of metal, for building and construction; rigid pipes, not of metal, for building; asphalt, pitch, tar and bitumen; transportable buildings, not of metal; monuments, not of metal; non-metal pools, and parts and accessories therefor; fiberglass pools, and parts and accessories therefor; fiberglass swim-in-place pools; pools in kit form; non -metallic enclosures for pools and spas; pool and spa parts and accessories, including steps, ladders, backs and wall panels, panel corners, panels, wall braces, bracing supports, and coping; pool and spa parts and accessories, including, braches, namely, parts of pool structures; pool shells; spa shells, namely, swimming pools (structures, not of metal); non-metal artificial rocks for creating landscape and waterscape settings and landscaping products; non-metallic building materials used in construction of swimming pools and spas, namely, slabs of concrete and aggregate materials composed of marble and cement for pool and spa finishes; non-metallic building materials used in construction of pools and spas; non-metallic paving and concrete products for pools and spas, including pavers, concrete blocks, concrete walls, and concrete panels; non-metallic pool and spa decks; pool and spa surrounds made of concrete, brick, stone, wood, composite, stone, or manufactured stone materials; non-metal fences and gates for enclosing pools and spas; pool and spa equipment containers; pool and spa equipment pads, and parts and attachments therefor, namely, protecting accessories for pool liners. Ropes and string; nets; tents and tarpaulins; awnings of textile or synthetic materials; sails; sacks for the transport and storage of materials in bulk; padding, cushioning and stuffing materials, except of paper, cardboard, rubber or plastics; raw fibrous textile materials and substitutes therefor; pool and spa cover ropes; unfitted pool and spa covers; unfitted vinyl liners for pools and spas; pool and spa accessories and equipment namely, covers, safety covers, tarpaulins and curing blankets; skimming nets for pools and spas; swimming pool covers; fitted pool and covers, and parts and accessories therefor; motorized fitted swimming pool covers; pool cover ropes, namely, ropes specifically adapted for use with fitted pool covers; pool parts and accessories, including covers weights for covers, ice equalizers; spa parts and accessories, including unfitted covers; pool cover retractors and guides for fitted pools. Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions; business advisory and business services in the nature of business management in relation to pools and spas and dissemination of publicity materials in relation to pools and spas; franchising, namely, offering business management assistance in the establishment or operation of pool and spa construction, maintenance and cleaning businesses; marketing and business research, business management and organization assistance and consulting services relating to franchising; providing a web site featuring consumer information on pools and spas; provision of consumer information on pool and spa management via a website; wholesale store and retail store services in relation to pools, spas, chemicals, parts and accessories for pools and spas; arranging and conducting incentive reward programs to promote the sale by dealers of pools, spas, pool and spa components, pool and spa parts, and pool and spa accessories. Treatment of materials, namely, rental of water treatment and purifying equipment and apparatus, water treatment using chemicals, water treatment services, purification of water, treatment of waste water; recycling of waste and trash; air purification and treatment of water; printing services; food and drink preservation; custom manufacture of pools, spas, saunas, pumps, cleaning apparatus for pools and spas, and parts and accessories for all of the foregoing.
A pool cover assembly includes a first encapsulation member defining a first side of a pool cover encapsulation, the first encapsulation member comprising a first mating feature. The pool cover assembly further includes a second encapsulation member defining a second side of the pool cover encapsulation, the second encapsulation member comprising a second mating feature. And the pool cover assembly further includes a corner endcap member comprising a third mating feature and a fourth mating feature. The first encapsulation member is coupleable to the corner endcap by the first mating feature and the third mating feature, and the second encapsulation member is coupleable to the corner endcap by the second mating feature and the fourth mating feature. The corner endcap member couples with the first encapsulation member and the second encapsulation member to form a corner of the pool cover encapsulation.
ABSTRACTA pool cover assembly includes a first encapsulation member defining a first side of a pool cover encapsulation, the first encapsulation member comprising a first mating feature. The pool cover assembly further includes a second encapsulation member defining a second side of the pool cover encapsulation, the second encapsulation member comprising a second mating feature. And the pool cover assembly further includes a corner endcap member comprising a third mating feature and a fourth mating feature. The first encapsulation member is coupleable to the corner endcap by the first mating feature and the third mating feature, and the second encapsulation member is coupleable to the corner endcap by the second mating feature and the fourth mating feature. The corner endcap member couples with the first encapsulation member and the second encapsulation member to fonn a corner of the pool cover encapsulation.Date Recue/Date Received 2020-10-07
Mounting arrangements for pool skimmers, methods for mounting pool skimmers, pool skimmer adapter plates, and pool skimmer installation kits are provided that provide unique opportunities to overcome the limitations of the prior art. Aspects of the invention include an external adapter plate having an internal cavity sized to receive an inlet of a pool skimmer assembly and an internal adapter plate having an internal cavity positioned to at least partially align with an inlet opening of the inlet of the pool skimmer assembly. The use of the adapter plates allows the pool designer and installer broad latitude in selecting a proper skimmer assembly with minimal if any impact upon the design of the pool wall or panel used. Aspects of the invention are uniquely adapted to panel-type pool construction, but may be adaptable for any pool skimmer installation.
Motorized fitted swimming pool covers; fitted swimming pool
covers featuring fabric and structural webbing components
therefore, sold as a unit; pool cover retractors and guides
for fitted pools; fitted pool cover structural components,
namely, brackets, tracking, webbing and lids; pool cover
ropes, namely, ropes specifically adapted for use with
fitted pool covers; non-metallic swimming pools.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Fitted vinyl swimming pool liners specially adapted for metal swimming pools Fitted vinyl swimming pool liners specially adapted for non-metal swimming pools
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
19 - Non-metallic building materials
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
35 - Advertising and business services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
(1) Metal swimming pools; metal building materials, namely metal hardware for swimming pools, metal containers for storage and transport, metal wall panels and bracing, manually operated reels made primarily of metal for rolling up solar covers, metal hoses for swimming pools, metal fences, non-electric cables and wires of common metal., and structural and replacement parts and accessories therefor, namely, metal steps, ladders, metal coping, and pool surrounds for use in swimming pools.
(2) Non-metal inground and above-ground swimming pools and structural and replacement parts and accessories therefor, namely, non-metal steps, ladders, non-metal coping for use in non-metal swimming pools; fiberglass swimming pools and structural and replacement parts and accessories therefor, namely, non-metal steps, ladders, non-metal coping for use in non-metal swimming pools; swimming pools, sold as a unit in kit form, comprised primarily of non-metal swimming pools and their component parts; non-metallic building materials used in construction of swimming pools, namely, slabs of manufactured concrete and aggregate materials composed of marble and cement for swimming pool finishes; non-metallic artificial rocks for creating landscape and waterscape settings and landscaping products in this class, namely, geotextiles in the nature of fabric and sheeting for landscaping; non-metallic paving stones and concrete products for swimming pools, namely, pavers, concrete blocks, concrete walls, and concrete panels.
(3) Protective fitted liners of vinyl for inground and above-ground swimming pools. (1) Wholesale store and retail store services featuring accessories for swimming pools, namely, swimming pool covers, swimming pool liners, and chemicals for pools and pool water; business advisory and business services in the nature of business management in relation to swimming pools and dissemination of publicity materials for others in relation to swimming pools via a website; franchising, namely, offering business management assistance in the establishment or operation of swimming pool construction, maintenance, and cleaning businesses; marketing and business research, business management and organization assistance; consulting services relating to business aspects of franchising.
(2) Custom manufacture of swimming pools, spas in the nature of heated pools, saunas, pumps and cleaning apparatus for swimming pools, and custom manufacture of structural and replacement parts and accessories of all of the foregoing.
Motorized fitted swimming pool covers; fitted swimming pool covers featuring fabric and structural webbing components therefore, sold as a unit; pool cover retractors and guides for fitted pools; fitted pool cover structural components, namely, brackets, tracking, webbing and lids; pool cover ropes, namely, ropes specifically adapted for use with fitted pool covers.
Coping arrangements and methods for mounting coping arrangements for swimming pools and related structures are provided. The coping arrangements include an elongated base member shaped and adapted to be received by a wall of a swimming pool; and a plurality of elongated top members, each of the plurality of elongated top members are adapted to be replaceably mounted to the elongated base member, and each of the plurality of elongated top members having an exposed contour different from each of the other elongated top members. The different exposed contours of the top members of the coping arrangement may comprise different cross-sectional. Methods for changing a coping arrangement, coping arrangement kits, coping members, and methods for installing a pool are also disclosed.
A swimming pool consisting of a plurality of panels that withstands water pressure in both a concave and convex configuration to create any freeform shape or size. Each panel consists of an adhered wall of skinning of metal or plastic over expanded polystyrene or expanded urethane foam. The density of the foam is adjusted as necessary to increase the strength of the wall based on static loading of water when swimming pool is assembled as a whole and fully filled with water.
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Metal swimming pools; swimming pool kits for building metal swimming pools comprised primarily of metallic panels, metallic swimming pool steps, fitted vinyl pool liners, swimming pool coping, and protective swimming pool covers;, and replacement parts for the same; metallic swimming pool panels; steps specifically designed for use in metallic swimming pools Non-metallic swimming pools; swimming pool kits for building non-metal swimming pools comprised primarily of non-metallic panels, non-metallic swimming pool steps, fitted vinyl pool liners, swimming pool coping, and protective swimming pool covers, and replacement parts for the same; non-metallic swimming pool panels; steps specifically designed for use in non-metallic swimming pools; non-metal coping for use in non-metal swimming pools; protective fitted swimming pool covers
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
19 - Non-metallic building materials
Goods & Services
Metal swimming pools; swimming pool kits for building metal swimming pools comprised primarily of metallic panels, metallic swimming pool steps, fitted vinyl pool liners, swimming pool coping, and protective swimming pool covers;, and replacement parts for the same; metallic swimming pool panels; steps specifically designed for use in metallic swimming pools Non-metallic swimming pools; swimming pool kits for building non-metal swimming pools comprised primarily of non-metallic panels, non-metallic swimming pool steps, fitted vinyl pool liners, swimming pool coping, and protective swimming pool covers, and replacement parts for the same; non-metallic swimming pool panels; steps specifically designed for use in non-metallic swimming pools; non-metal coping for use in non-metal swimming pools; protective fitted swimming pool covers
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
19 - Non-metallic building materials
22 - Rope, netting, tents, awnings, sails and sacks; padding and stuffing materials
35 - Advertising and business services
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Metal swimming pools; metal building materials, and structural and replacement parts and accessories therefor, namely, metal steps, ladders, metal coping, and pool surrounds for use in swimming pools Non-metal swimming pools and structural and replacement parts and accessories therefor, namely, non-metal steps, ladders, non-metal coping for use in non-metal swimming pools; fiberglass swimming pools and structural and replacement parts and accessories therefor, namely, non-metal steps, ladders, non-metal coping for use in non-metal swimming pools; swimming pools, sold as a unit in kit form, comprised primarily of non-metal swimming pools and their component parts; non-metallic building materials used in construction of swimming pools, namely, slabs of manufactured concrete and aggregate materials composed of marble and cement for swimming pool finishes; non-metallic artificial rocks for creating landscape and waterscape settings and landscaping products in this class, namely, geotextiles in the nature of fabric and sheeting for landscaping; non-metallic paving stones and concrete products for swimming pools, namely, pavers, concrete blocks, concrete walls, and concrete panels Protective fitted liners of vinyl for swimming pools Wholesale store and retail store services featuring swimming pools, chemicals for pools and pool water, parts and accessories for swimming pools; business advisory and business services in the nature of business management in relation to swimming pools and dissemination of publicity materials in relation to swimming pools; franchising, namely, offering business management assistance in the establishment or operation of swimming pool construction, maintenance, and cleaning businesses; marketing and business research, business management and organization assistance; consulting services relating to business aspects of franchising Custom manufacture of swimming pools, spas in the nature of heated pools, saunas, pumps and cleaning apparatus for swimming pools, and custom manufacture of structural and replacement parts and accessories of all of the foregoing
Fiberglass swimming pools and small fiberglass swimming pools intended for use with counter-current swimming machines; non-metal building materials made of fiberglass, carbon, and resin, namely, swimming pool shells, spa shells; in-ground spa shells; swim spas shells, in-ground swim spa shells, swimming pool equipment containers, swimming pool equipment pads, and structural parts and attachments therefor
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Pool stair assemblies and methods of installing a pool stair assembly
Pool stair assemblies having stair structures fabricated from plastic foam are provided. The stair structures include protective tread sheets and protective riser sheets and a vinyl pool liner mounted over the stair structure, tread sheets, and riser sheets. The stair structure, which may be buoyant, is retained in a pool by the weight of pool water on the liner and stair structure. Aspects of the invention overcome the disadvantages of conventional pool stair assemblies and ladders positioned on top of pool liners. Other related pool structures, methods of installing stair assemblies, stair structures, and methods of fabricating stair structures are also disclosed.
Coping arrangements and methods for mounting coping arrangements for swimming pools and related structures are provided. The coping arrangements include an elongated base member shaped and adapted to be received by a wall of a swimming pool; and a plurality of elongated top members, each of the plurality of elongated top members are adapted to be replaceably mounted to the elongated base member, and each of the plurality of elongated top members having an exposed contour different from each of the other elongated top members. The different exposed contours of the top members of the coping arrangement may comprise different cross-sectional. Methods for changing a coping arrangement, coping arrangement kits, coping members, and methods for installing a pool are also disclosed.
Mounting arrangements for pool skimmers, methods for mounting pool skimmers, and pool skimmer installation kits are disclosed which overcome the limitations of the prior art. Aspects of the invention include a pool skimmer mounting arrangement for mounting a skimmer assembly on an insulated wall of a pool. The pool wall may have an internal side panel, an external side panel, and internal insulation. The mounting arrangements include a penetration in the internal side panel of the pool wall; an adapter plate having an internal cavity and perforations mounted over the penetration in internal side panel; a penetration in the external side panel adapted to receive the inlet of the skimmer assembly; and fasteners adapted to engage the perforations in the adapter plate and the skimmer assembly to mount the skimmer assembly to the insulated pool wall. Methods of practicing the invention and installation kits are also provided.
Pool stair assemblies having stair structures fabricated from plastic foam are provided. The stair structures include protective tread sheets and protective riser sheets and a vinyl pool liner mounted over the stair structure, tread sheets, and riser sheets. The stair structure, which may be buoyant, is retained in a pool by the weight of pool water on the liner and stair structure. Aspects of the invention overcome the disadvantages of conventional pool stair assemblies and ladders positioned on top of pool liners. Other related pool structures, methods of installing stair assemblies, stair structures, and methods of fabricating stair structures are also disclosed.
A swimming pool consisting of a plurality of panels that withstands water pressure in both a concave and convex configuration to create any freeform shape or size. Each panel consists of an adhered wall of skinning of metal or plastic over expanded polystyrene or expanded urethane foam. The density of the foam is adjusted as necessary to increase the strength of the wall based on static loading of water when swimming pool is assembled as a whole and fully filled with water.
Pool stair assemblies having stair structures fabricated from plastic foam are provided. The stair structures include protective tread sheets and protective riser sheets and a vinyl pool liner mounted over the stair structure, tread sheets, and riser sheets. The stair structure, which may be buoyant, is retained in a pool by the weight of pool water on the liner and stair structure. Aspects of the invention overcome the disadvantages of conventional pool stair assemblies and ladders positioned on top of pool liners. Other related pool structures, methods of installing stair assemblies, stair structures, and methods of fabricating stair structures are also disclosed.
Pools, methods of fabricating pools, and pool panel junctions are provided. The pool includes a first internal surface having a first radius; a second internal surface, for example, of a wading pool, having a second radius; a third internal surface having a third radius, different from the second radius; and a junction where the first internal surface transitions to the second internal surface at a first elevation and the first internal surface transitions to the third internal surface at a second elevation, different from the first elevation. The pool panel junction includes at least one elongated member having a pair of opposing sides defining planes that converge at an apex, such as, a triangular member, and wherein each of the opposing sides is adapted to engage an adjacent connector operatively mounted to a pool panel. An elongated pool panel structural member and a method of fabricating a pool are also provided.
Coping arrangements and methods for mounting coping arrangements for swimming pools and related structures are provided. The coping arrangements include an elongated base member shaped and adapted to be received by a wall of a swimming pool; and a plurality of elongated top members, each of the plurality of elongated top members are adapted to be replaceably mounted to the elongated base member, and each of the plurality of elongated top members having an exposed contour different from each of the other elongated top members. The different exposed contours of the top members of the coping arrangement may comprise different cross-sectional. Methods for changing a coping arrangement, coping arrangement kits, coping members, and methods for installing a pool are also disclosed.
Mounting arrangements for pool skimmers, methods for mounting pool skimmers, pool skimmer adapter plates, and pool skimmer installation kits are provided that provide unique opportunities to overcome the limitations of the prior art. Aspects of the invention include an external adapter plate having an internal cavity sized to receive an inlet of a pool skimmer assembly and an internal adapter plate having an internal cavity positioned to at least partially align with an inlet opening of the inlet of the pool skimmer assembly. The use of the adapter plates allows the pool designer and installer broad latitude in selecting a proper skimmer assembly with minimal if any impact upon the design of the pool wall or panel used. Aspects of the invention are uniquely adapted to panel-type pool construction, but may be adaptable for any pool skimmer installation.
Swimming pool recess covers and methods of covering swimming pool recesses, for example, stairwells, are disclosed. The recess covers include a flexible sheet adapted to at least partially cover the recess, and one or more fasteners mounted to an edge of the sheet. The fasteners are adapted to engage a main pool cover. The fastener may be an elongated fastener having a receptacle adapted to receive a projection mounted on the main pool cover. The receptacle may have an opening defined by opposing arms adapted to deflect when contacted by the projection on the main cover. The flexible arms may also include projections that enhance engagement of the receptacle with the projection on the main pool cover. Swimming pool peripheral recess cover fasteners are also provided.
Coping arrangements and methods for mounting coping arrangements for swimming pools and related structures are provided. The coping arrangements include an elongated base member shaped and adapted to be received by a wall of a swimming pool; and a plurality of elongated top members, each of the plurality of elongated top members are adapted to be replaceably mounted to the elongated base member, and each of the plurality of elongated top members having an exposed contour different from each of the other elongated top members. The different exposed contours of the top members of the coping arrangement may comprise different cross-sectional. Methods for changing a coping arrangement, coping arrangement kits, coping members, and methods for installing a pool are also disclosed.
Mounting arrangements for pool skimmers, methods for mounting pool skimmers, pool skimmer adapter plates, and pool skimmer installation kits are provided that provide unique opportunities to overcome the limitations of the prior art. Aspects of the invention include an external adapter plate having an internal cavity sized to receive an inlet of a pool skimmer assembly and an internal adapter plate having an internal cavity positioned to at least partially align with an inlet opening of the inlet of the pool skimmer assembly. The use of the adapter plates allows the pool designer and installer broad latitude in selecting a proper skimmer assembly with minimal if any impact upon the design of the pool wall or panel used. Aspects of the invention are uniquely adapted to panel-type pool construction, but may be adaptable for any pool skimmer installation.
