Pool cleaning systems

Abstract

A pool cleaning system is provided. The system includes a pool pole. The system also includes an angled attachment device configured to connect to an end of the pool pole. The system additionally includes specialty tools structured to connect to an end of the angled attachment device. The angled attachment device is structured to connect to pool poles and to specialty devices in such a way to provide a plurality of angles to allow cleaning of pool surfaces and pool surface areas in an effective, efficient, and ergonomically friendly fashion for pool cleaning personnel. The pool cleaning system is arranged to change the angles at which the surfaces are being cleaned without having to change out components.

Claims

1. A pool cleaning system comprising: a pool pole; an angled attachment device configured to connect to an end of the pool pole, wherein the angled attachment device includes two linear members and a curved section defined by an angle between the two members; and a plurality of specialty tools structured to connect to an end of the angled attachment device, wherein the angled attachment device is angled substantially about 45 degrees and wherein the angled attachment device includes a reinforced section on the angled attachment device positioned about a middle of the angled attachment device and another reinforced section on an opposing side of the angled attachment device positioned about the middle of the angled attachment device, and wherein the reinforced sections include a substantially straight and thickened region extending onto portions of the linear members, and wherein a body of the angled attachment device and the reinforced sections are a formed together unitary piece.

2. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein the pool pole further comprises a curved component.

3. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein the pool pole further comprises handles.

4. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein the angled attachment device includes mating holes, the mating holes configured to a respective one of the specialty tools at a plurality of angles.

5. The system as recited in claim 1 wherein the pool pole further comprises curved components attached to a proximal and/or distal end of the pool pole.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The preferred embodiments of the invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings provided to illustrate and not to limit the invention, where like designations denote like elements, and in which:

(2) FIG. 1 presents a side view of an angled attachment device in an embodiment of the present invention;

(3) FIG. 2 presents a top view of an angled attachment device in an embodiment of the present invention;

(4) FIG. 3 presents a pool pole attached to an angled attachment device in an embodiment of the present invention;

(5) FIG. 4 presents a pool pole with a curved component in an embodiment of the present invention;

(6) FIG. 5 presents a pool pole with handles in an embodiment of the present invention;

(7) FIG. 6 depicts a perspective view of another pool handle attachment according to the present invention;

(8) FIG. 7 depicts a reverse view of another pool handle attachment according to the present invention;

(9) FIG. 8 depicts a second perspective view of another pool handle attachment according to present invention; and

(10) FIG. 9 depicts an inside view of another pool handle attachment according to the present invention.

(11) Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views of the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(12) The following detailed description is exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word “exemplary” or “illustrative” means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation described herein as “exemplary” or “illustrative” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, which is defined by the claims. For purposes of description herein, the terms “upper”, “lower”, “left”, “rear”, “right”, “front”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in FIG. 1. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification, are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise.

(13) Shown throughout the figures, embodiments of the present invention are directed towards methods, systems, and apparatus of pool cleaning systems configured to allow pool cleaning professionals to effectively and efficiently clean pool surfaces and pool area surfaces while minimizing acute and/or chronic injuries to the pool cleaning personnel.

(14) FIG. 1 presents a side view of an embodiment of a pool cleaning system displaying an angled attachment device 102. The angled attachment device 102 can include a reinforced section 104. The reinforced section 104 arranged to provide structural support for pool cleaning evolutions. The reinforced section 104 can include, but is not limited to, circular, oval, rectangular, square, and/or trapezoidal shapes. Further, the reinforced section can include materials such as, but not limited to, plastics, PVC, polymers, ceramics, composites, wood, and/or metals. Additionally, the reinforced section 104 can include materials with spring memory. Additionally, the angled attachment device 102 can include mating holes 106. The mating holes 106 configured to connect with structures including, but not limited to pool poles 108, attachment devices, handles, and/or movement devices. The angled attachment device can also include pegs 110. The pegs configured to connect with specialty devices including, but not limited to, pumice stones, straight brushes, round brushes, rotating brushes, reciprocating brushes, chemical feed systems, nets, skimmers, vacuum attachments, and/or water pressure cleaners. In embodiments not shown, the holes and/or pegs can include a plurality of holes and/or pegs arranged around a circumference of the angled attachment device 102 along a length of the angled attachment device such that pool poles and/or specialty devices can connect at various degrees including 5°, 30°, 45°, 90°, 180°, 270°, 360° around the circumference of the angled attachment device and/or any angle in between.

(15) Turning to FIG. 2, a top view of an angled attachment device 102 is illustrated. The angled attachment device can include materials such as, but not limited to, plastics, PVC, polymers, ceramics, composites, wood, fiberglass, and/or metals.

(16) As best seen in FIG. 3, a pool pole 108 is shown with an angled attachment device 102. A pool pole 108 can include a telescoping section 108 and a handle section 112 on a proximal end of the pool pole 108. In embodiments not shown, the angled attachment device 102 can include pegs, nobs, clips, spring loaded fasteners, posts, Snap-On connectors, holes, and/or other attachment devices. The attachment devices configured to provide engagement of the angled attachment device 102 to the pool pole 108 at a plurality of angles including but not limited to 5°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°, 180°, 270°, 360°, and/or any angle in between, around the circumference of the pool pole 106. The pool pole can include a handle 114.

(17) Referencing FIG. 4, an embodiment of a pool cleaning system is shown with an angled handle section 116. The angled handle section 116 arranged to provide pool cleaning personnel with an angle to clean pool surfaces and pool area surfaces while providing an ergonomic fashion to maneuver the pool pole 108 in order to minimize acute and/or chronic injury to the pool cleaning personnel. The pool pole 108 can include pegs 118, the pegs 118 arranged to attach to an angled attachment device 102.

(18) As seen in FIG. 5, an embodiment of a pool cleaning system is shown with a pool pole 108 including handle bars 120 attached to the pool pole 108. In embodiments not shown, the handle bars 120 can include straight, bent, curved, and/or shapes designed to allow pool cleaning personnel to maneuver the pool pole 108 in an ergonomic fashion. Further, the handle bars can include materials such as, but not limited to rubber, plastic, ceramic, wood, PVC, polymers, fiberglass, and/or metal. FIG. 6 depicts a perspective view of a pool handle attachment tool 50 according to the present invention. The pool handle attachment 50 of FIG. 6 includes a first opening 22 and a second opening 24. At the midpoint of the tool attachment is a bend 23 creating an angle of the attachment tool. Further at the bend 23 is a reinforced section 20. The reinforced section 20 provides a strengthening of the bend 23 to prevent breakage of the tool during use. An insert 21b is provided to lock the pool attachment 50 into an existing pool handle. Further holes are provided near the opening 22 around the perimeter of the pool attachment tool 50.

(19) The pool attachment tool 50 is substantially cylindrical and includes an angle for application during use. The side view shown in FIG. 6 shows a protruding peg 21b that is part of the attachment clip assembly within the pool attachment tool 50.

(20) FIG. 7 shows a rotated view of the pool attachment tool with a bend 23 shown and a reinforcement section 20 on each side thereof. The view of FIG. 7 also shows peg 21a opposite to peg 21b where each peg collapses and expands within the attachment tool 50 in order to engage the tool 50 onto an existing pool handle.

(21) A opposing and reverse view of FIG. 6 is shown in FIG. 8 showing the opposing side of the attachment tool 50. Here the bend is at the bottom of the view with a reinforcement section 20 shown and the protruding peg 21a.

(22) Finally, FIG. 9 shows another view rotating the tool 50 90 degrees on the opposite side of the attachment tool 50 and the angle side of the attachment tool 50 is shown.

(23) In embodiments not shown, the pool cleaning system can include specialty devices, the specialty devices arranged to allow pool cleaning personnel to clean and restore pool surface and pool area surface areas. The specialty devices can include externally powered devices to rotate, reciprocate, and/or to move brushes, acid cleaning mechanisms, skimmers, burnishing items, nets, and/or pumice stones. The specialty devices can be configured to attach to an end of the angled attachment device.

(24) While the foregoing written description of the exemplary embodiments enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The exemplary embodiments should therefore not be limited by the above described embodiment, method and examples, but all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the exemplary embodiments as claimed.

(25) Since many modifications, variations, and changes in detail can be made to the described preferred embodiments of the invention, it is intended that all matters in the foregoing description and shown in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Furthermore, it is understood that any of the features presented in the embodiments may be integrated into any of the other embodiments unless explicitly stated otherwise. The scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.

(26) Insofar as the description above and the accompanying drawings disclose any additional subject matter that is not within the scope of the claims below, the inventions are not dedicated to the public and the right to file one or more applications to claim such additional inventions is reserved.