Skimmer
OwnerNorma Hackneyinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to the field of recreational accessories. More specifically, the present invention relates to a water surface skimmer device that has a frame assembly with at least one horizontal frame member, at least one vertical frame member, at least one angled corner member, at least one T-shaped member and a net. In addition, a mounting assembly is provided having a base and at least one horizontal frame member. The device also includes a mounting assembly that may attach to a deck, concrete walkway, or side wall of the water feature. In this manner, the device can be applied to any water feature such that debris may be collected from the water's surface.
Claims13
A skimmer for a water feature, the skimmer comprising:
- a frame having a horizontal base member and at least two vertical members extending upwardly from the horizontal base member, wherein the frame creates an opening, and further wherein the horizontal base member and at least two vertical members are connected to one another and each comprised of a tubular material;
- a net connected to each of the horizontal base member and the at least two vertical members, wherein the net is 2 to 4 times larger than the opening of the frame;
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- a mounting assembly comprising a U-shaped base comprising a continuous opening, and a pair of downwardly extending male protrusions configured to engage a deck plank;
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- wherein a bottom surface of the base comprises a non-slip material.
A pool skimmer comprising:
- a tubular frame having at least two horizontal members and at least two vertical members forming one of a rectangle, a square or a quadrate shape, wherein the tubular frame forms an opening;
- a net connected to the tubular frame, wherein the net comprises an area that is larger than the opening;
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- a mounting assembly comprises a U-shaped support base for connecting the tubular frame to a structure adjacent a pool, wherein the U-shaped support base comprises a threaded continuous opening and a pair of downwardly extending male protrusions configured to engage a deck plank;
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- wherein each downwardly extending male protrusion comprises a deformable padding on an inside facing surface;
- wherein the tubular frame further comprises a float positioned along at least one of the at least two horizontal members.
A water surface skimmer comprising:
- a frame constructed from a plurality of tubular frame members, the frame forming an opening;
- a net connected to the frame, wherein the net comprises an area greater than the opening of the frame and is a polyester or nylon mesh having a weight ranging from 2 to about 4.5 ounces per yard of material;
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- a mounting assembly for connecting the frame to a structure for holding a quantity of water, the mounting assembly being adjustable to attach to different sizes of structure;
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- wherein the mounting assembly comprises a U-shaped base comprising a continuous opening, a pair of downwardly extending male protrusions configured to engage a sidewall of a water feature and at least one threaded rod configured to secure the mounting assembly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.