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A circular suction outlet assembly is provided for use in swimming pools, spas, and the like, which includes a sump body having a central stem which forms an annular space within the sump body, and a nozzle which communicates with the annular space to convey water to the swimming pool drain circuit.

A circular suction outlet assembly is provided for use in swimming pools, spas, and the like, which includes a sump body having a central stem which forms an annular space within the sump body, and a nozzle which communicates with the annular space to convey water to the swimming pool drain circuit. A circular, domed-shaped cover is removeably fitted to the top of the sump body. Safety features of the suction outlet assembly include openings in the cover arranged to allow a bather to safely break a seal formed between a body part and the cover. In the event the cover becomes separated from the sump body, the annular space and the central stem also inhibit the insertion and entrapment of human body parts in the sump body.

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1. A suction outlet assembly, comprising: a sump body including a substantially cylindrical outer wall, an outlet nozzle formed in said outer wall, and an upper flange, and a hollow central stem having an open upper end proximate said upper flange, said central stem disposed within said outer wall s

1. A suction outlet assembly, comprising: a sump body including a substantially cylindrical outer wall, an outlet nozzle formed in said outer wall, and an upper flange, and a hollow central stem having an open upper end proximate said upper flange, said central stem disposed within said outer wall so as to form an annular space between said central stem and said outer wall, said annular space communicating with said outlet nozzle and being dimensioned so as to inhibit the insertion of human body parts therein, and a removable plug adapted to engage and seal said open upper end of said central stem, said removable plug preventing passage of fluid through said open upper end of said central stem, said outlet nozzle sized to allow fluid in the annular space to pass out of said sump body through said outlet nozzle, said central stem having a lower end integrally formed with a lower end of said outer wall of said sump body, said lower end of said central stem and said lower end of said outer wall of said sump body formed from the same material. 2. The suction outlet assembly of claim 1, wherein the removable plug is solid. 3. The suction outlet assembly of claim 1, wherein the removable plug is sized to completely cover the open upper end of said central stem. 4. The suction outlet assembly of claim 1, wherein said lower end of said central stem curves outwardly toward said sump body. 5. The suction outlet assembly of claim 4, wherein said central stem and said outer wall of said sump body cooperate to form a closed bottom. 6. The suction outlet assembly of claim 1, wherein said removable plug prevents passage of fluid from a swimming pool through said open upper end of said central stem while fluid passes through the annular space. 7. The suction outlet assembly of claim 1, wherein said lower end of said central stem and said lower end of said outer wall of said sump body are positioned below said outlet nozzle. 8. A suction outlet assembly, comprising a. a sump body that includes: i. a substantially cylindrical outer wall,ii. an outlet nozzle formed in the outer wall, andiii. an upper flange, andb. a hollow central stem that defines an open upper end proximate to the upper flange,wherein the hollow central stem is configured within the outer wall so as to form an annular space relative to the outer wall, the annular space communicating with the outlet nozzle; andwherein the annular space is dimensioned so as to inhibit receipt of human body parts therein; and a removable plug adapted to engage and seal said open upper end of said central stem, said removable plug preventing passage of fluid through said open upper end of said central stem, said outlet nozzle sized to allow fluid in the annular space to pass out of said sump body through said outlet nozzle, said central stem having a lower end integrally formed with a lower end of said outer wall of said sump body, said lower end of said central stem and said lower end of said outer wall of said sump body formed from the same material.