Collapsible pool skimmer cover/basket retrieval device
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B25J-001/04
B25J-001/00
출원번호
US-0418670
(2006-05-05)
등록번호
US-7309088
(2007-12-18)
발명자
/ 주소
Fiore,Sharon
Fiore,Alex
출원인 / 주소
Fiore,Sharon
Fiore,Alex
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
18인용 특허 :
7
초록▼
A dual purpose tool for both removing the cover plate of a pool skimmer then removing the basket therein to avoid the dangers of human contact with the contents of the skimmer basket. The tool consists of a substantially stiff elongate member with dual purpose hooks located at opposite ends. One hoo
A dual purpose tool for both removing the cover plate of a pool skimmer then removing the basket therein to avoid the dangers of human contact with the contents of the skimmer basket. The tool consists of a substantially stiff elongate member with dual purpose hooks located at opposite ends. One hook is designed for removing the skimmer cover through insertion into the skimmer cover hole located at its center while the opposite end is designed to hook around the skimmer basket handle for removal of the basket. The tool can be configured in multiple lengths to accommodate skimmers for above and in-ground pools.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed is: 1. A collapsible skimmer basket retrieval device comprising: a first stiff elongate section, said first section comprising a first hook at one end, and a first engagement means at the opposite end; a second stiff elongate section, said second section comprising a second engageme
What is claimed is: 1. A collapsible skimmer basket retrieval device comprising: a first stiff elongate section, said first section comprising a first hook at one end, and a first engagement means at the opposite end; a second stiff elongate section, said second section comprising a second engagement means at one end and a third engagement means at the opposite end; a third stiff elongate section, said third section comprising a fourth engagement means at one end and a second hook at the opposite end, wherein said second hook comprises a second hook elongate section, said second hook elongate section further comprising a first short extension extending outward at one end of said second hook elongate section and a second short extension extending outward at the opposite end of said second hook elongate section, said first short extension for engaging a skimmer basket cover, said second short extension further including a third short extension extending outward therefrom, said extension engaging said third stiff elongate section; said first engagement means coupled to said second engagement means, and said third engagement means coupled to said fourth engagement means, said first, second, and third elongate sections being rigidly connected. 2. The retrieval device of claim 1 wherein said first hook comprises an arcuate section, a linear shank portion extending tangentially from said arcuate section, and an offset section, said offset section extending outward from said shank and engaging said first stiff elongate section. 3. The retrieval device of claim 1, wherein said first short extension and said second short extension extend outward at a ninety degree angle. 4. The retrieval device of claim 1 wherein said first, said second, said third and said fourth engagement means further comprise male and female threaded engagement members. 5. The retrieval device of claim 1 wherein said first and said third engagement means are threaded male ends and said second and said fourth engagement means are threaded female ends. 6. The retrieval device of claim 1, wherein said first section is about 10 inches, said second section is about 14 inches, and said third section is about 10 inches. 7. A collapsible skimmer basket retrieval device comprising: a first stiff elongate section, said first section comprising a first hook at one end, and a first engagement means at the opposite end; a third stiff elongate section, said third section comprising a fourth engagement means at one end and a second hook at the opposite end, wherein said second hook comprises a second hook elongate section, said second hook elongate section further comprising a first short extension extending outward at one end of said second hook elongate section and a second short extension extending outward at the opposite end of said second hook elongate section, said first short extension for engaging a skimmer basket cover, said second short extension further including a third short extension extending outward therefrom, said extension engaging said third stiff elongate section; said first engagement means coupled to said fourth engagement means to form a shorter length tool, said first and said third elongate sections being rigidly connected. 8. The retrieval device of claim 7, wherein said first hook comprises an arcuate section, a linear shank portion extending tangentially from said arcuate section, and an offset section, said offset section extending outward from said shank and engaging said first stiff elongate section. 9. The retrieval device of claim 7, wherein said first short extension and said second short extension extend outward at a ninety degree angle. 10. The retrieval device of claim 7, wherein said first and said fourth engagement means further comprise male and female threaded engagement members. 11. The retrieval device of claim 7, wherein said first engagement means is a threaded male end and said fourth engagement means is a threaded female end. 12. A collapsible skimmer basket retrieval device kit comprising: a first stiff elongate section, said first section comprising a first hook at one end, and a first engagement means at the opposite end; a second stiff elongate section, said second section comprising a second engagement means at one end and a third engagement means at the opposite end; a third stiff elongate section, said third section comprising a fourth engagement means at one end and a second hook at the opposite end, wherein said second hook comprises a second hook elongate section, said second hook elongate section further comprising a first short extension extending outward at one end of said second hook elongate section and a second short extension extending outward at the opposite end of said second hook elongate section, said first short extension for engaging a skimmer basket cover, said second short extension further including a third short extension extending outward therefrom, said extension engaging said third stiff elongate section; said first, second and third stiff elongate sections being interchangeable to form various length devices. 13. The retrieval device kit of claim 12 wherein said first hook comprises an arcuate section, a linear shank portion extending tangentially from said arcuate section, and an offset section, said offset section extending outward from said shank and engaging said first stiff elongate section. 14. The retrieval device kit of claim 12, wherein said first short extension and said second short extension extend outward at a ninety-degree angle. 15. The retrieval device kit of claim 12 wherein said first, said second, said third and said fourth engagement means further comprise male and female threaded engagement members. 16. The retrieval device kit of claim 12 wherein said first and said third engagement means are threaded male ends and said second and said fourth engagement means are threaded female ends.
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