Pool skimmer assembly
OwnerJerry Hodakinventor
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Abstract
A seal for a pool skimmer is provided. The seal is attached to the inner periphery of the faceplate, at the opening for fluid passage from the pool to the skimmer housing and filter assembly. In this manner, the surface of the seal is generally flush with the faceplate. Moreover, the fasteners which secure the faceplate and the skimmer housing to the pool sidewall remain accessible for later adjustment by the pool owner or pool service personnel with the seal securely in place.
Claims20
A skimmer assembly for a pool having a sidewall with an opening therein, the skimmer assembly comprising;
- a skimmer housing adapted to be mounted to an outside surface of the sidewall adjacent the opening so as to be in fluid communication with the pool;
- a faceplate adapted to be secured to an inside surface of the sidewall adjacent the opening, the faceplate including an outer periphery and an inner periphery, the inner periphery being in fluid communication with the opening and the skimmer housing;
- means for fastening the faceplate to the sidewall such that the faceplate is sealingly secured to the inside surface of the sidewall;
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- a skimmer seal for sealingly engaging the inner periphery of the faceplate whereby the skimmer housing is not in fluid communicaiton with the pool.
A faceplate for a pool skimmer assembly, the faceplate comprising
- an outer periphery;
- an inner periphery having an opening for fluid communication between the pool and the skimmer assembly;
- and
- means for securing the faceplate to a pool sidewall, wherein the inner periphery further comprises an arm projecting towards the inner periphery of the faceplate and another arm generally perpendicular thereto.
A faceplate for a pool skimmer assembly, the faceplate comprising
- an outer periphery;
- an inner periphery having an opening for fluid communication between the pool and the skimmer assembly;
- and
- means for securing the faceplate to a pool sidewall, wherein the inner periphery further comprises a first arm generally projecting in a direction towards the skimmer housing, a second arm perpendicular thereto and a third arm generally perpendicular to the second arm such that it projects away from the skimmer housing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.