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US 5,473,310 AGranted
Pool guard alarm
OwnerJoseph Y. Koinventor
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Abstract
A pool guard alarm provides constant security at the entrance to a pool using a delayed alarm to allow access to the pool area by authorized persons. Younger, unsupervised children are indicated by the alarm since a reset button located at least 5 feet above the ground must be pressed within 10 seconds of the opening of the gate or door. The alarm is battery-operated and cannot be turned off. A magnetic sensor is used to detect entrance to the indoor or outdoor pool area.
Claims5
An alarm for securing an indoor or outdoor area around a pool, comprising:
- a sensor for detecting entrance to the pool area, said sensor including a magnet and a magnetic switch;
- a high output alarm unit operated from a battery power source and including a delay timer;
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- a housing containing said alarm unit, said battery, and a reset button;
- wherein said housing and said sensor are mounted at the entrance to the pool area, whereby said alarm unit is activated if said reset button is not depressed within a predetermined time measured by said timer after the opening of the door or gate whether or not the door or gate is closed within said predetermined time.
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