Self-storing pool cleaning apparatus and associated methods

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2005-08-02

2005-08-02

Fetsuga, Robert M. (Department: 3751)

Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons

Pool type

With cleaning means

C134S16800C

Reexamination Certificate

active

06922855

ABSTRACT:
A self-storing apparatus and method for cleaning a swimming pool include a water pump; a self-propelled pool vacuum cleaner; a flexible hose fluidly connecting the water pump with the pool vacuum cleaner; a housing positioned along a submerged surface of the swimming pool and having sufficient capacity for therein receiving and storing the pool vacuum cleaner; a storage conduit in fluid communication with the housing and the water pump for therein receiving and storing the flexible hose upon retraction, the fluid communication being selectable between pressure and suction; a piston connected to the flexible hose and movably positioned within the conduit responsive to the water pump to thereby deploy and retract the hose and pool vacuum cleaner; and a retaining member positioned to engage the piston for retaining the hose deployed from the storage conduit responsive to water circulation generated by the water pump.

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