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Convertible enclosure for hot tubs and the like

  • US 5,148,646 A
  • Filed: 08/08/1991
  • Issued: 09/22/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/08/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A convertible enclosure for covering a hot tub spa or the like comprising:

  • I. a frame including;

    A) a pair of opposed, parallel end members arranged to define a rectangular parallelepipoid space therebetween and each including first and second tubular uprights and an interconnecting tubular top member, the interconnection between said top member and each of said first uprights defining a curve; and

    B) a plurality of sliding cross-pieces connecting said opposed end members and configured to slide along both of said first uprights and along said top members from a first position, wherein said plurality of cross-pieces are disposed adjacent each other on said first uprights, to a second position wherein said plurality of cross-pieces are disposed along said top members at spaced intervals therealong, each of said sliding cross-pieces carrying a first attachment means proximate each end thereof;

    II. a flexible, rectangular cover having two opposed sides and two opposed ends and configured to cover said defined space along the top and at least one side thereof, said cover including a plurality of second attachment means disposed along both sides of said cover at said spaced intervals and engagable with said first attachment means such that, when said cover is attached to said cross-pieces by engaging said first attachment means with said second attachment means, said space is uncovered when said cross-pieces are in said first position and covered by said cover at said top and said at least one side thereof when said cross-pieces are in said second position; and

    III. means for retaining said cross-pieces in said second position.

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