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A net for use with a pool cleaning system includes a net material portion and a frame body. The frame body has a flexible inner frame portion providing structural support but deformable when pressed against a surface, and an outer, flexible rim portion that is more malleable than the flexible inner

A net for use with a pool cleaning system includes a net material portion and a frame body. The frame body has a flexible inner frame portion providing structural support but deformable when pressed against a surface, and an outer, flexible rim portion that is more malleable than the flexible inner frame portion and configured to provide a flexible rim edge for scooping.

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1. A net for use with a pool cleaning system, comprising: (a) a net material portion;(b) a frame body comprising (i) a flexible inner frame portion providing structural support but deformable when pressed against a surface, wherein the flexible inner frame portion has a free rim-facing end; and (ii)

1. A net for use with a pool cleaning system, comprising: (a) a net material portion;(b) a frame body comprising (i) a flexible inner frame portion providing structural support but deformable when pressed against a surface, wherein the flexible inner frame portion has a free rim-facing end; and (ii) an outer, flexible rim portion that is more malleable than the flexible inner frame portion and configured to provide a flexible rim edge for scooping, wherein the outer flexible rim portion has a free inner frame-facing end, wherein the free inner frame-facing end abuts the free rim-facing end of the flexible inner frame portion, wherein the flexible inner frame portion and the outer flexible rim portion are each comprised of one or more flexible materials, wherein the net material portion is trapped between the flexible inner frame portion and the outer flexible rim portion. 2. The net of claim 1, wherein the net portion comprises a deep net portion having an oval-shape. 3. The net of claim 1, wherein the net comprises at least two attachment features at sides of the net that are configured to be secured to a wishbone-shaped connecting element. 4. The net of claim 1, wherein the flexible rim edge comprises a plurality of openings. 5. The net of claim 1, further comprising an accessory connecting element for securing the net to a pole, the accessory connecting element having an accessory connection portion configured to cooperate with the net at at least two connection points and a pole connection portion configured to cooperate with the pole. 6. The net of claim 5, wherein the net is secured to the accessory connecting element by a rigid fixed connection to the accessory connection portion. 7. The net of claim 5, wherein the net is secured to the accessory connecting element by a pivotable, rotatable connection to the accessory connection portion. 8. The net of claim 5, wherein the accessory connection portion comprises at least two arms defining a space therebetween, the at least two arms forming a circumference of about half that of the frame body and with an attachment mechanism on each end of each arm configured to secure the net in place. 9. The net of claim 1, wherein the inner frame, the outer rim portion, or both comprises a thermoplastic elastomer, PVC, polyurethane, thermoplastic rubber, silicone, or a rubber-like material. 10. The net of claim 1, wherein the rim portion comprises a non-rectangular shape at its flexible rim edge. 11. The net of claim 1, wherein the net portion comprises a skimmer net. 12. A net for use with a pool cleaning system, comprising: (a) a wishbone-shaped element comprising two arms with a space therebetween, the at least two arms forming a circumference of about half that of a frame body, each arm comprising an attachment mechanism;(b) the frame body comprising (i) a first frame portion comprising a flexible inner portion providing structural support but deformable when pressed against a surface, wherein the flexible inner frame portion has a free rim-facing end; and (ii) a second frame portion comprising a flexible outer rim portion that is more malleable than the flexible inner frame portion and that provides a flexible rim edge for scooping, wherein second frame portion has a free inner frame-facing end, wherein the free inner frame-facing end abuts the free rim-facing end of the flexible inner frame portion, the frame body fixed to the wishbone-shaped element at the attachment mechanisms; and(c) a net material portion trapped between the flexible inner portion and the flexible outer rim portion, such that the two frame portions secure the net material portion in place.