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Device and method for dislodging a submersible pool cleaner

  • US 20040181884A1
  • Filed: 12/19/2003
  • Published: 09/23/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/26/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for dislodging a swimming pool cleaner from an obstacle, wherein the swimming pool cleaner includes a housing having a flow control valve carried therein for providing a vibratory movement, which vibratory movement results in a movement of the swimming pool cleaner in a direction of travel, and a flexible flange member attached to a lower housing portion for engaging a surface to be cleaned, the method comprising:

  • attaching a coupling to an upper housing portion;

    attaching a first resilient elongate bumper member having opposing end portions affixed to the coupling so as to form the first elongate member into an arcuate shape for extending at least partially around a forward portion of the housing; and

    providing a second resilient elongate bumper member;

    attaching a first end of the second resilient elongate bumper member to a central portion of the first resilient elongate bumper member; and

    attaching a second, opposing end of the second resilient member to a lower housing portion of the housing.

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