Liquid purification or separation – Processes – Ion exchange or selective sorption
Patent
1996-08-21
1997-10-14
Nessler, Cynthia L.
Liquid purification or separation
Processes
Ion exchange or selective sorption
210747, 210 91, 210169, 2102421, 2102424, 210924, C02F 128
Patent
active
056768397
ABSTRACT:
A device is provided in swimming pools, hot tubs, spas or the like for absorbing body and suntan oils, as well as capturing hair, dead insects and other debris commonly found in such systems. The device includes a support member that floats and does not absorb liquids. A plurality of absorbing members are held by the support member. The absorbing members do absorb liquids, such as the suntan and body oils from the water surface. The absorbing members are elongated to provide a substantial surface area for absorption. These elongated members are sufficiently rigid, angled and spaced from each other to facilitate absorption and capturing of debris. Preferably, the device includes a weight member for suitably positioning the device on its own in the water. Preferably also, the support member has a marker to indicate when the device should be cleaned or replaced.
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