Baths – closets – sinks – and spittoons – Pool type – Construction details
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-03
2001-02-27
Recla, Henry J. (Department: 3751)
Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons
Pool type
Construction details
C004S506000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06192528
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates, in general, to drains, and, in particular, to drains for swimming pools.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
In the prior art various types of pool drains have been proposed. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 2,084,236 to Babb discloses a container for water which has a drain line connected at the bottom, outside surface of the container. The drain line has a valve to open or close the drain line.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,838,768 to Fischett discloses a wading pool which has a detachable plug in the bottom for draining the pool.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,016,296 to Beaumont discloses a wading pool which has a drain in the lower portion of the side of the pool. The drain has a valve which turns on and off the water in the drain.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,103,508 to Counts discloses a water container which has a drain in the side of the container near the bottom which can be controlled remotely from the top of the container.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to a drain for a swimming pool. The pool has an opening adjacent a lower surface of the pool and a plug on an inner surface of the pool to close or open the drain. A hose is connected at one end to the opening adjacent a lower surface of the pool and the other end of the hose has a discharge tray connected thereto.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved drain for a swimming pool.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved drain for a swimming pool which can be adapted to any type of pool.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved drain for a swimming pool that will distribute the drain water without damage to lawns or shrubbery.
These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be fully apparent from the following description, when taken in connection with the annexed drawings.
REFERENCES:
patent: 577362 (1897-02-01), Ettlinger
patent: 2084236 (1937-06-01), Babb
patent: 2838768 (1958-06-01), Fischett
patent: 4383564 (1983-05-01), Hoie
patent: 5016296 (1991-05-01), Beaumont
patent: 5103508 (1992-04-01), Counts
Le Huyen
McGlynn Joseph H.
Patent & Trademark Services, Inc
Recla Henry J.
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