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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7412733 | Retractable cover arrangement for hot tubs and the like A system is provided for automatically providing covering and uncovering of a recessed area including a hot tub or the like. The system includes a cover assembly including a stationary section, and a movable cover section movable with respect to the stationary secti... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7353769 | Cantilever cover The cantilever cover is suspended from one side over an article to be protected from the elements. The cover has a canopy frame and flexible, weatherproof canopy or cover secured thereover. A pair of canopy frame support arms extends from corresponding closed sleeve... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7346937 | Indoor/outdoor bathtub/hot tub The bathtub/hot tub is positioned in an opening in the wall of a house. The opening has the same shape as the plan view of the bathtub/hot tub. For a circular bathtub/hot tub, the opening is semicircular. A movable cover in the form of a quarter hollow sphere is piv... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7287795 | Vehicle storage structure A vehicle storage structure includes parallel tracks having a resiliently deformable lid detent configured and arranged to move between a lid latching orientation and a lid releasing orientation. A lid includes track engaging portions disposed on lateral edges of th... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7228668 | Protective covering and method of manufacturing A protective covering (10) for protecting surrounding items, i.e., walls, floors, and furniture, during construction, moving, or other activities. Covering (10) includes a protective backing layer (12) having a front side (14), a back sid... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7155756 | Hot tub cover lifter This invention encompasses an automated mechanism to remove a heavy and bulky insulating cover from an above-floor hot tub (or spa), and to provide a storage location for the cover when the tub is in use. The cover lifter can be fully automatic or semi automatic, an... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7125063 | Lid mechanism and center console box A lid mechanism includes a divided lid for closing an opening extending in a longitudinal direction in a closed position, and a lid operating mechanism disposed below the opening closed by the divided lid. The divided lid has at least a front lid for closing a front... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7073213 | Upright hinge for spa cover A hinge assembly for coupling a spa cover to a spa includes a mounting bracket disposed near a top of the spa, a support arm which is pivotably coupled to the mounting bracket about an axis of rotation, and a spring member disposed between the mounting bracket and t... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7010833 | Slide hinge for spa cover A hinge assembly for coupling a spa cover to a spa includes a mounting bracket, a slide bracket and a support arm adapted to be attached to the spa cover. The mounting bracket is adapted to be installed near a top of the spa. The slide bracket is slidably coupled to... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6971827 | Apparatus for retaining objects on mounting surfaces The apparatus includes at least one net member having opposed surfaces and the mounting surface includes one of a plurality of hook members and a plurality of loop members. One of the surfaces of the at least one net member includes the other of the plurality of hoo... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6957932 | Benthic screen for controlling aquatic plant growth A benthic screen for controlling aquatic plant growth comprising a sheet of flexible material, a plurality of spaced-apart, elongated retaining members that are transversely positioned across the width of the sheet and attachment means for securing each retaining me... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6913385 | Swimming pool storage device A swimming pool storage device is disclosed configured for receiving toys, floats, sports equipment, and other devices associated with swimming pools. The device includes a casing and a plurality of clips. The casing includes a top wall, a bottom, a first side wall,... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6862756 | Walk-on tray for concealing a pool cover operation system A walk-on tray apparatus for concealing a pool cover operation system, is disclosed. A plurality of brackets each having a load-bearing upper portion may be attached to a sidewall of an elongate recess formed at one end of a pool, such that the load-bearing upper po... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6795984 | Spa cover lifting device A spa cover lifting device employs a pivot bar attached to a piston and transverse bar. The pivot bar and piston are anchored adjacent to a spa, and the transverse bar extends in a perpendicular direction across the spa cover. The pivot bar is anchored to the spa by... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6665890 | Spa cover lifter A device for removing spa covers and putting them aside while the spa is in use, and returning them to cover the spa after use. This invention lifts the cover in the flat position, then the cover may be rotated clockwise or counter clockwise to uncover th... | 12/23/2003 |
| 6606752 | Coverable above-ground pool An above-ground pool (1) having a protruding edge (3) and which can be covered with a cover (6): the folded cover, possibly enclosed in a bag (7) is anchored to a first location (P1); next, it is unfolded and drawn over the pool successively on... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6550077 | Spa cover lifter A device for removing spa covers and putting them aside while the spa is in use, and returning them to cover the spa after use. This invention lifts the cover in the flat position, then the cover may be rotated clockwise or counter clockwise to uncover th... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6446276 | Walk-on tray for concealing a pool cover operation system A walk-on tray for concealing a pool cover operation system. The system includes a plurality of brackets each having a load-bearing upper portion. The brackets are attached to a sidewall of an elongate recess formed at one end of a pool, such that the loa... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6430879 | Collapsible housing A retractable cover for protecting designated area and spaces. A stationary rigid portion receives telescopically extending portions movable over guiding assemblies to house vehicles and other objects and protect them. When the telescopic rigid portions a... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6421962 | Swimming pool assembly A swimming pool cover is provided for a swimming pool which can be lowered to cover portion of the room floor and can be then raised to a position above the pool and adjacent the ceiling. The cover is suspended from the ceiling by various wire ropes and a... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6374433 | Moveable hot tub cover structure A moveable hot tub cover structure removably covers a hot tub and includes at least one rail structure mounted generally adjacent the hot tub and extending outwards therefrom and a rigid hot tub cover structure including at least two upright walls having ... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6241207 | Pool cover storage device A one-piece device for storing a pool cover which is removed from a position covering a swimming pool, having an upstanding perimeter sidewall, to a position adjacent the sidewall. The device includes a pair of U-shaped storage members having upper legs w... | 06/05/2001 |
| 6158063 | Spa cover lifting device A spa cover lifting device for lifting a folding spa cover seated on a spa from a seated position to a vertical storage position, the spa cover lifting device having a frame apparatus with a horizontal cross member and a pair of side members with ends hav... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6014778 | Pool cover system A pool cover system for covering a pool. The pool cover system includes an elongate housing having a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis thereof. A pool cover is coupled to the shaft. The pool cover wraps around the shaft when the shaft rotates. A s... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5974599 | Spa cover lifting device A spa cover lifting device for lifting a folding spa cover seated on a spa from a seated position to a vertical storage position, the spa cover lifting device having a frame apparatus with a horizontal cross member and a pair of side members with ends hav... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5956783 | Swimming pool cover storage apparatus A one-piece device for storing a pool cover which is removed from a position covering a swimming pool, having an upstanding perimeter sidewall, to a position adjacent the sidewall. The device includes a pair of U-shaped storage members having upper legs w... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5927042 | Composite beam enclosure structure A composite beam enclosure structure comprising one or more planar, rigid panel elements each having a platform with an upper surface, integral solid peripheral top and bottom and side edges, and one or more intersecting ribs standing on the bottom surfac... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5920922 | Cover system with edge stops A system for deploying and recovering a cover over a space like a swimming pool having a reel housing that has extensions and a base that may be used to securely mount the reel housing in a receptacle like a recess box. The extensions and the base may bra... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5913613 | Cover operation system A system for deploying and recovering a cover over a space, like a swimming pool, has a reel housing that has extensions and a base that may be used to securely mount the reel housing in a receptacle, like a recess box. The extensions and the base may bra... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5761750 | Hot tub with covering apparatus A hot tub has a bathing enclosure surrounded by a peripheral tub wall. The tub wall has a peripheral upper rim at a level above a surrounding tub-supporting surface. The tub has a water recalculating system for maintaining water in the tub at a level belo... | 06/09/1998 |
| 5673442 | Cover for swimming pools A protection device for swimming pools and similar types of pools, which are provided with a surrounding pool edge, including a pool cover which can be pulled or folded out for covering the pool and be pulled, retracted or folded in for decovering the poo... | 10/07/1997 |
| 5644803 | Spa cover support assembly A spa cover support assembly is provided with a plurality of support arms having upper and lower ends with the lower ends pivotally attached to an external surface of the spa side wall for pivotal rotation of the upper ends of the support arms through an ... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5593122 | Hanger/hook accessory A hanger/hook accessory supports articles on a vertically dependent member hung from an outer underside of a pool rim member. The hanger/hook accessory has a mounting bracket attached to an outer underside of a pool rim member; a removable fastener device... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5471685 | Supports for hot tub spa covers A support for a cover of a hot tub spa has a pair of roller support arms each having a pivotal connection for securing it to the spa. The pivotal connections each comprise an attachment member for mounting on a vertical outer wall of the spa, with a hinge... | 12/05/1995 |
| 5068928 | Pool cover storage apparatus Apparatus for storing a rolled pool cover along the exterior sidewall of the pool. The apparatus includes a plurality of perimetrically spaced apart, upwardly opening hooks which are cantileverly supported on the pool sidewall. The hooks are expansible an... | 12/03/1991 |
| 4972529 | Protective blanket for a solar pool cover Heavy duty weather and actinic resistant protective blanket for pool covers which is attachable at the leading edge of a pool cover so that upon furling the cover, the blanket surrounds, both longitudinally and laterally, the pool cover. Fastening means t... | 11/27/1990 |
| 4851275 | Covering used to protect water conditions of nursery pool from damage by acid rain and extraordinary temperatures This invention discloses a covering comprising a floating member shaped as a square loop, one pair of opposite portions of which are inflatable members, and a water-proof sheet having a nipple downwardly formed thereon, which is loosely stretched inside t... | 07/25/1989 |
| 4764998 | Retractable cover Retracting cover device for covering structures such as vehicles, swimming pools, boats, awnings etc., comprising a cover of wide flexible sheet material, a reel rotatably mounted on reel support means for winding on and winding off the cover, retracting ... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4765005 | Support device The foot support system includes an adjustable foot support easily attachable to a bed or other personal support, for aiding persons in maintaining a sitting position while in bed on a mattress surface or other personal support. The foot support system in... | 08/23/1988 |
| 4471500 | Self-rolling swimming pool cover The specification of the present application discloses a self-rolling swimming pool cover which extends when connected to a pressure source and returns to a rolled position when disconnected therefrom. The cover comprises a cover member, collapsible condu... | 09/18/1984 |
