Stationary pool leaf net filter
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1. A stationary pool leaf net filter apparatus comprising:
- a debris collecting net, said debris collecting net is removable for cleaning without loss of contained debris from a pocket type net element;
a mounting means affixed to said debris collecting net for attaching said debris collecting net to an edge of a swimming pool; and
a net mounting pole means to connect said mounting means to the debris collecting net in a manner such that a side of said debris collecting net closest to a clamping means is positioned parallel with respect to a plane formed by a sidewall of the swimming pool;
wherein said debris collecting net and said mounting means can be detached for debris removal, and wherein detachment occurs without having a mechanical mechanism holding said mounting means on said net mounting pole means.
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Abstract
A collection device is provided for collecting floating leaves, bugs, and other surface debris in a swimming pool. A leaf net is attached to a bracket that is clamped/mounted to the edge of a swimming pool. The leaf net extends a minimal horizontal distance into the water of a pool to minimize swimmer interference, has a low profile so that it will not interfere with a pool cover, and easily slides off of the mounting pole for containment of and removal of collected debris.
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1. A stationary pool leaf net filter apparatus comprising:
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a debris collecting net, said debris collecting net is removable for cleaning without loss of contained debris from a pocket type net element;
a mounting means affixed to said debris collecting net for attaching said debris collecting net to an edge of a swimming pool; and
a net mounting pole means to connect said mounting means to the debris collecting net in a manner such that a side of said debris collecting net closest to a clamping means is positioned parallel with respect to a plane formed by a sidewall of the swimming pool;
wherein said debris collecting net and said mounting means can be detached for debris removal, and wherein detachment occurs without having a mechanical mechanism holding said mounting means on said net mounting pole means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A stationary pool leaf net filter assembly for attachment to an outer top edge of a swimming pool, said assembly comprising:
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a clamping means for r affixing a net attaching bracket to a sidewall of a conventional swimming pool;
a net attaching bracket for supporting a net; and
a net formed at a distal end of a mounting pole such that said net partially extends into a swimming pool'"'"'s water so that a portion of said net is above a water line of the swimming pool and a balance of said net is below the waterline;
wherein said clamping means comprises; a threaded rod shaft having an upper end and a lower end;
a swivel cap terminating said upper end of said threaded rod shaft so that said d threaded rod shaft will not rotate against a pool edge;
a handle in physical communication with the lower end of said threaded rod shaft opposite said swivel cap for urging said threaded rod shaft in a rotating manner;
a clamp retaining said threaded rod shaft, wherein said clamp has a horizontal length for keeping said clamp from rotating due to any rotational force applied to said clamp and an upper edge of said clamp that extends laterally beyond a lower edge for additional upper clamping surface area;
a mounting pole, said mounting pole is attached perpendicularly along a linearly elongated centerline of an upper surface of said upper edge of said clamp, thereby forming an angle greater than 90°
with respect to said mounting pole and a lateral, outer surface of said clamp, said mounting pole functions as an attachment means such that a net attaching bracket is held on by force of the swimming pool'"'"'s circulating water; and
a net attaching bracket connected to said net by means of a fastener offset at a same angle as said mounting pole such that a side of said net closest to said clamp is positioned parallel with respect to a plane formed by a sidewall of the swimming pool.
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