US 2006/0042689 A1 · Skimmer/waterfall with backlight

Abstract

A skimmer through which water is extracted from a reservoir such as a pool, spa or tub extracts debris from the water and includes a mechanism to return water to the reservoir as a waterfall. Water extracted through the skimmer is distributed between the waterfall and a reservoir return, such as a pool return or hydrotherapy jets in the case of a spa or tub, preferably by a single adjustable valve which controls the distribution. The reach of the waterfall into the reservoir is preferably a function of the water pressure at the waterfall mechanism, with the valve being adjustable to vary the pressure and thereby the waterfall reach. The skimmer/waterfall unit may also include a light source which depends from a removable wall, preferably a lid for the skimmer/waterfall housing, to illuminate the waterfall. The light source is preferably centered behind and disposed to illuminate the waterfall with a balanced backlight.

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Dependent claims

A reservoir water control system, comprising:

a water reservoir,
a skimmer coupled to said reservoir to provide a water extraction path from said reservoir and to remove debris from extracted water, said skimmer including a waterfall mechanism to provide water to the reservoir in a waterfall,
a water return coupled to return water to the reservoir,
a water distributor coupled to distribute water between said waterfall mechanism and said return, and
a pump coupled to extract water form said reservoir through said skimmer and to direct said water to said distributor,
said distributor being adjustable to control the distribution of said water between said waterfall mechanism and said return.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Skimmer/waterfall with backlight

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Skimmer/waterfall with backlight

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Abstract

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