"Integrated Spa Cover Lifter System"
First Claim
1. An integrated spa cover lifter system comprising:
- at least one mounting bracket adapted for attachment to a frame of a spa;
at least one cross bar adapted for attachment to a spa cover; and
at least one pivot bar having a first end pivotally connected to the mounting bracket and a second end connected to the cross bar,wherein a portion of the at least one mounting bracket is recessed within the frame of the spa.
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Abstract
An integrated spa cover lifter system for a spa having a foldable cover includes a mounting bracket secured directly to the spa frame and a pivot bar having a first end pivotally coupled to the mounting bracket and a second end coupled to the spa cover such that the spa cover may be lifted from a closed position to an open position using the integrated spa cover lifter system. A portion of the mounting bracket may be recessed within a spa frame. A pneumatic or hydraulic piston is coupled to the mounting bracket and the pivot bar between the first end and the second end to provide assistance in raising the cover from a closed position and/or lowering the cover from an open position.
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20 Claims
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1. An integrated spa cover lifter system comprising:
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at least one mounting bracket adapted for attachment to a frame of a spa; at least one cross bar adapted for attachment to a spa cover; and at least one pivot bar having a first end pivotally connected to the mounting bracket and a second end connected to the cross bar, wherein a portion of the at least one mounting bracket is recessed within the frame of the spa. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A spa cover having an integrated spa cover lifter system comprising:
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a spa cover having a first portion connected to a second portion at a hinge for pivotally moving one of the first portion or the second portion with respect to the other of the first portion or the second portion about the hinge; at least one mounting bracket adapted for attachment to a frame of a spa; at least one cross bar adapted for attachment to one of the first portion or the second portion of the spa cover; and at least one pivot bar having a first end pivotally connected to the mounting bracket and a second end connected to the cross bar, wherein a portion of the at least one mounting bracket is recessed within the frame of the spa. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A spa comprising:
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a spa frame; a water containment unit positioned within the spa frame; one or more skirt panels extending around the spa frame; a spa cover covering the water containment unit, the spa cover having a first portion connected to a second portion at a hinge for pivotally moving one of the first portion or the second portion with respect to the other of the first portion or the second portion about the hinge; at least one mounting bracket adapted for attachment to the spa frame; at least one cross bar adapted for attachment to one of the first portion or the second portion of the spa cover; and at least one pivot bar having a first end pivotally connected to the mounting bracket and a second end connected to the cross bar, wherein a portion of the at least one mounting bracket is recessed within the spa frame. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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