Title: Swimming pool skimmer shield

Abstract: Apparatus for shielding the skimmer mouth in the wall of a swimming pool to prevent the introduction of floating debris from the water surface through the skimmer mouth into the existing water filtration system of the swimming pool. The skimmer shield apparatus comprises a rigid wire support frame from which a formaminous baffle is supported shielding the entrance to the skimmer mouth. Also supported from the support frame is a preferably foraminous receptacle disposed beneath the baffle for receiving and collecting waterlogged floating debris engaged by the baffle to facilitate removal of such debris from the pool.

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Inventors: Harry, Jack R. (Oklahoma City, OK, US)

Application Number: 745006
Filing Date: 1976-11-26
Publication_date: 1979-02-20
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Primary Class(es): 210/169 15/1.7
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US Patent Ref:

2367997	Jan, 1945	Chambers	4/172.
3152076	Oct, 1964	Kreutzer	210/169.
3220037	Nov, 1965	Ruhling	15/1.
3625364	Dec, 1971	La Chance	210/169.
3770128	Nov, 1973	Kast	210/169.
3774767	Nov, 1973	Field	210/169.
3863237	Jan, 1975	Doerr	15/1.
4003100	Jan, 1977	Whitaker	15/1.
4053412	Oct, 1977	Stix	210/169.

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Primary Examiner: Granger, Theodore A.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Laney, Dougherty, Hessin & Beavers