Method and apparatus for improving swimming pool skimmer...

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2006-12-05

2006-12-05

Prince, Fred G. (Department: 1724)

Liquid purification or separation

Processes

Separating

C210S167150, C210S416200, C210S448000, C210S512100, C004S507000, C137S808000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07144515

ABSTRACT:
An improved pool skimmer apparatus and method that enhances the effectiveness of a swimming pool skimmer assembly. In particular, my inventive method and apparatus makes pool skimmers more effective at capturing floating debris and directing it to the pool filter system where it is removed from the pool water. According to my invention, a skimmer basket assembly includes an open top, cylindrical sidewalls, and a mesh bottom. Disposed along the sidewalls are a plurality of “fins” or “blades”, positioned such that water entering the basket assembly develops a circular flow, causing floating debris to be drawn down into the filtering system. In this manner, particularly difficult to remove floating debris, such as pollen, are drawn down to be filtered rather than remain floating on a top portion of skimmer and/or pool water. Alternative embodiments of my invention include a plurality of blades disposed directly along the interior walls of the skimmer assembly, thereby promoting the circular flow and enhanced skimming.

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