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US 2009/0211011 A1Published application
Panel Systems for Spas
OwnerVictor Lee Walker, Mark W. Jolleyinventors
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Abstract
Panel systems are provided where the panels are constrained relative to a spa, but can be readily removed from the spa to permit replacement of the panels. The panels can be constrained prior to removal, such as using flanges which are attachable relative to the frame of the spa.
Claims19
A spa comprising:
- a vessel for containing water;
- a frame supporting the vessel;
- and
- a skirt extending at least partially around the frame, the skirt including a removable panel constrained from removal by flanges adjacent the panel.
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A removable panel system usable as part of a skirt surrounding a vessel of a spa, the system comprising:
- a panel having top, bottom and side edges;
- and
- flanges positionable adjacent at least a pair of opposite edges of the panel, the flanges each having a constraining portion configured to at least partially constrain the panel from removal.
A method of removing a panel of a skirt of a spa constrained at least in part at a pair of opposing edge portions thereof, the method comprising:
- shifting the panel to free one of the edge portions of the panel from constraint while the other of the edge portions of the panel remains constrained;
- and then
- shifting the panel to free the other of the edge portions of the panel from constraint to permit removal of the panel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.