Pool cover installation bar
OwnerAlfred J Mascoloinventor
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Abstract
The present invention 10 discloses a tool used to position pool cover compression springs 14 over pool cover anchor bolts 16. The tool is substantially a tube having an angled tubular arm 22. At one distal end the tube has a section removed thereby forming a curvilinear tab 24 that can be used as a fulcrum when attaching the pool cover springs 14 to the inground anchors 16. At the other distal end the pool cover spring tool has a transverse handle 26 providing leverage while using the tool. In addition the handle 26 serves as a compartment 30 for storing tools 32 such as an alien wrench that is used to raise and lower the inground anchor bolts.
Claims8
An apparatus for attaching or removing a compression spring eyelet of a swimming pool cover from an anchor bolt, said anchor bolt having an enlarged head, the eyelet having an opening therein, the opening for receiving the head of said anchor bolt, consisting of:
- a) an elongated body having a first end and a second end, said elongated body being tubular;
- b) one semi-circular tab extending from said first end of said elongated body, wherein said tab protrudes from said elongated body to permit insertion into the eyelet of the compression spring, said tab extending about one-half way around the circumference of said elongated body;
- c) a handle disposed on said second end of said elongated body to permit a user to grasp the handle;
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- d) said tab adapted to surround said head of said anchor bolt when said first end of said elongated body is placed over said anchor bolt.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.