Systems and methods for a container with portholes
AssigneePolygroup Macau Limited (BVI)
InventorsChi Yin Alan LEUNG, Ricky TONG
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Abstract
Disclosed is a container, such as an above-ground pool, with an improved porthole. The container can include a base, a side wall joined to the base, and at least one porthole. The porthole can comprise an aperture in the side wall and a generally transparent window sheet attached to the side wall and completely covering the aperture in the side wall. Such a design can be stronger and more durable than conventional portholes. The pool can also have portability and storability characteristics that are superior to those of conventional pools.
Claims21
1-20. (canceled)
A pool comprising:
- a base;
- a side wall joined to the base, the sidewall constructed from a plastic, and the side wall having an aperture;
- a frame comprising vertical rib supports attached to the side wall;
- and
- a porthole comprising:
- a window sheet with two layers attached to the side wall by at least one weld that is continuous around a perimeter of the aperture.
A fluid container comprising:
- a base;
- a side wall joined to the base;
- at least one substantially transparent porthole, the porthole comprising:
- an aperture in the side wall;
- a transparent window sheet attached to the side wall, attached by at least one weld;
- a pocket sheet attached to the side wall;
- and
- a bracing sheet more rigid than the pocket sheet.
A method for assembling a pool, comprising:
- providing a base;
- joining a side wall constructed from a plastic to the base, the side wall having an aperture;
- welding a transparent window sheet to the side wall to cover the aperture;
- and
- coupling vertical rib supports to the proximate side wall of the pool by attaching the vertical rib supports to the material of the side wall and to a ring proximate to a top of the pool.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.