Drain plug for an above-ground pool
AssigneeBelgravia Wood Limited
InventorJaime Ramos
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Abstract
An improved drain for an above-ground pool is disclosed. A variety of above-ground pool types are considered. Above-ground pools must be drained after use before being stored in a lengthy and time-consuming process. The improved drain can advantageously remain open during the draining process allowing for improved drainage. The drain can comprise a plug member and a locking member. The plug member can be configured to attach to the locking member when open. This and other embodiments are disclosed herein.
Claims22
1-9. (canceled)
A drain for an above-ground pool, the drain comprising:
- a drain hole;
- a locking member;
- and
- a drain plug member configured to detachably attach to (i) the drain hole and (ii) the locking member such that, when the drain plug member is detachably attached to the drain hole, the drain is in a closed state and a watertight seal is formed between the drain plug member and the drain hole, and when the drain plug member is detachably attached to the locking member, the drain is in an open state;
- wherein the drain is disposed around an aperture in, and affixed to, one of a base of an above-ground pool or at least one sidewall of an above-ground pool.
17-22. (canceled)
A method for assembling a drainage assembly, the method comprising:
- providing a drain hole;
- providing a locking member;
- providing a drain plug member;
- connecting the drain plug member to the drain hole through at least one attaching member;
- and
- configuring the drain plug member to rotatably attach to the locking member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.