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US 4,520,514 AGranted
Fitting for a swimming pool return line
AssigneeJandy Industries
InventorBruce R. Johnson
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Abstract
A fitting for a swimming pool return line comprising a housing with a cylindrical extension that may be inserted into the return line and an outer end closure in which the main nozzle is swiveled for directional control of surface circulation. A slot in the bottom of the housing is of adjustable size for bottom circulation. The fitting is secured in place by pulling sloping, radial legs toward planar disposition which would bear against the inner surface of the return line.
Claims4
A fitting for a swimming pool return line having an outlet end near the surface of the pool comprising:
- a generally cylindrical housing;
- a cylindrical extension on one end of said housing receivable in the outlet end of said return line to be secured therein;
- an end closure on said other end of said housing;
- a nozzle centrally located on said end closure, and
- a flow passageway through said nozzle to direct a jet of water outward;
- said nozzle being movable in said end closure for directional adjustment of said flow passageway;
- an arcuate slot in the lower portion of said housing to jet a sheet of water downward along a wall in which said housing is mounted;
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- an arcuate closure member movable in said housing between a closed position wherein said slot is covered and a full open position wherein flow through said slot is unimpeded.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.