Pool ladder with automatic wash-down system
OwnerRyon De Jesusinventor
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Abstract
The present invention provides a pool ladder with an automatic wash-down system for cleaning a person's feet before entering a swimming pool. The pool ladder includes a staircase to allow a person to climb into the swimming pool. The wash-down system includes nozzles positioned in the staircase to direct water spray towards the person's feet. The wash-down system further includes sensors to detect the presence of the person on the staircase and a controller to regulate the flow of water to the nozzles, based on signals from the nozzles, for automatic washing of the person's feet when the person is standing on one of the steps of the staircase.
Claims14
A pool ladder to allow a person to climb and enter into an above-ground swimming pool, the pool ladder comprising:
- a staircase having a series of steps spaced vertically and horizontally offset from one another;
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- a wash-down system for cleaning a person's feet climbing up the staircase, the wash-down system comprising:
- one or more nozzles arranged with each of the steps in the staircase, wherein the one or more nozzles are configured to generate flow of water;
- one or more sensors configured to detect presence of a person climbing up the staircase;
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- a controller disposed in signal communication with the one or more sensors to receive signals indicating the presence of a person and selectively control the one or more nozzles to generate the flow of water upon receipt of the signal from the one or more sensors, the controller is programmed to only initiate the flow of water when the person is climbing up the staircase and not moving downwards thereon.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.