Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Pool type – Accessory
Reexamination Certificate
1998-12-31
2001-04-03
Douglas, Steven O. (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Pool type
Accessory
C248S534000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06209147
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention, in general relates to swimming pool accessories and, more particularly, to a system for interchangeably attaching umbrellas, tables, stools, benches, games, and other accessories to a base structure that is disposed underwater.
When lounging in a swimming pool or a hot tub an umbrella that is attached underwater and which extends above the surface of the water would produce shade and is therefore, desirable. A table that is disposed above the water surface would also be useful for serving food and drinks and even for reading. A bench or stool that is slightly submerged upon which one could sit would similarly also be valuable. It would also be desirable to be able to attach a game, such as a pole supporting a backstop and hoop so that a type of basketball could be played while in the pool. The ability to detach any of the above accessories to provide an open aquatic area or to be able to substitute other accessories would also be especially desirable.
Accordingly there exists today a need for an underwater attachment system that includes a base underneath the water to which a variety of objects such as are mentioned hereinbefore and hereinafter are detachably-attachable.
Clearly, such a system would be useful and desirable.
2. Description of Prior Art
Underwater attachments for devices such as umbrellas or tables are, in general, known. However, these types of devices, once installed, are permanent. They do not permit removal of the umbrella or table for more open use of the area nor do they permit the interchange of other types of devices. For example, it is not possible to remove the umbrella and substitute in its place a basketball post.
While the structural arrangements of the above described devices, at first appearance, have similarities with the present invention, they differ in material respects. These differences, which will be described in more detail hereinafter, are essential for the effective use of the invention and which admit of the advantages that are not available with the prior devices.
OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide an underwater attachment system that can be used with a swimming pool.
It is also an important object of the invention to provide an underwater attachment system that can be used with a hot tub.
Another object of the invention is to provide an underwater attachment system that includes a base disposed underneath the water that can receive and support an accessory that is attached thereto.
Still another object of the invention is to provide an underwater attachment system that includes a base adapted to detachably receive an accessory that is useful in an aquatic environment.
Still yet another object of the invention is to provide an underwater attachment system that can be used to attach a support pedestal to a base.
Yet another important object of the invention is to provide an underwater attachment system that includes a support pedestal, detachably attachable to an underwater base.
Still yet another important object of the invention is to provide an underwater attachment system that can provide a table.
One other important object of the invention is to provide an underwater attachment system that can provide an umbrella. one further important object of the invention is to provide an underwater attachment system that can provide a bench.
One still further important object of the invention is to provide an underwater attachment system that can provide a stool.
Yet one more important object of the invention is to provide an underwater attachment system that can provide a support for a game.
One still further especially important object of the invention is to provide an underwater attachment system that includes a base having a twist-on and twist-off type of a mounting system for attaching and detaching a support pedestal.
Briefly, an underwater attachment system for use in an aquatic environment that is constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention has a base attached to a structure under the water with its top nearly flush with the top surface of the structure to which it is attached. The base includes a method to detachably-attach a support pedestal thereto. The support pedestal is adapted to provide support for a variety of devices that are attached thereto. For example, it can provide support for an umbrella (to provide shade) or for a table, or for both simultaneously. The support pedestal can also provide support for a stool to sit on or, when used in concert with at least one additional base, a bench. It can be used to support any desired device, including a variety of games. For example the support pedestal when attached to the base can be used to support a basketball hoop and backboard. As the support pedestal is detachable apart from the base, it can be removed to provide an open area or it can be replaced when desired by another support pedestal adapted to provide an alternative benefit. According to a preferred embodiment, the support pedestal is adapted to twist on or off from the base and uses a type of “bayonet” mounting system. The base is attached to the bottom of the structure and the pedestal support is detachably-attachable thereto or a modified base is attached to the side of the structure and a modified pedestal support is detachably-attachable thereto.
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deVore Peter
Douglas Steven O.
Rinne, Jr. Risto A.
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