Latest Patents

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Title Filing Date Publication Date Grant Date
Pool safety cover 2012-5-18 2013-2-05
Multi-purpose beading for swimming pool liners 2011-11-21 2015-2-24 2015-2-24
Modular stair unit for a swimming pool 2011-4-27 2011-8-25
Polypropylene laminate solid safety pool cover with recyclability 2010-6-22 2014-12-30 2014-12-30
Safety enclosure cover for portable inflatable pool 2009-3-23 2011-9-13 2011-9-13
Cable-attached safe pool cover edge barrier 2008-4-04 2012-4-10 2012-4-10
Adjustable Footing Assembly For Pool Steps 2008-1-28 2009-7-30
Method of using clips for retrofit installation of a portable swimming pool … 2007-12-22 2008-6-19
Swimming pool gap securement assembly 2007-1-23 2010-6-15 2010-6-15
Obstacle avoidance method for pool covers using lockable zipper elements 2006-10-10 2010-5-04 2010-5-04
Obstacle avoidance method for pool covers using zipper elements 2006-3-29 2010-5-11 2010-5-11
Lid support and forming system for pool cover box 2005-12-27 2008-1-15 2008-1-15
Pool cover box apparatus and methods 2005-12-27 2006-6-15
Modular step system for pools 2005-11-18 2006-12-19 2006-12-19
Heat sealed webbing method and apparatus for pool covers 2005-11-14 2006-3-30
Method of retrofit installation of a portable swimming pool barrier fence 2005-6-22 2006-12-28
Surgical access instruments for use with delicate tissues 2005-6-17 2006-12-21
Microprocessor controlled time domain switching of color-changing lights 2004-10-26 2005-4-28
Expandable pole socket with twist and lock insert 2004-6-25 2005-12-29
Mounting apparatus for pool cover assembly 2004-2-19 2005-8-25
Lightweight solid safety swimming pool covers 2004-1-21 2005-1-04 2005-1-04
Concrete accepting wall structure with adjustable curvature 2003-11-12 2006-12-12 2006-12-12
Apparatus and methods for forming deck edging for swimming pools 2003-11-03 2005-5-05
Detachable rope and bonding wire apparatus and methods for pool covers 2003-11-03 2005-5-05
Universal shift apparatus and method for swimming pool cover assembly 2003-10-14 2005-4-28
Tie down assembly for pool covers and pool cover incorporating same 2003-8-06 2005-8-16 2005-8-16
Bracket support system for pool cover box lid 2002-11-08 2003-5-08
Track assembly with apparatus for forming deck edging for swimming pools 2002-11-08 2003-5-08
Dual purpose beading for swimming pool liners 2002-5-16 2004-1-06 2004-1-06
Automatic pool cover box equipment mounting assembly 2001-11-08 2003-5-08
Automatic pool cover box lid support bracket assembly 2001-11-08 2003-5-08
Pool liner retainer with cap 2001-11-05 2002-10-01 2002-10-01
Magnetic control valve for a suction powered pool cleaner 2001-5-15 2002-11-21
Water entry alarm system 2000-11-02 2001-11-13 2001-11-13
Automatic pool cover safety system 2000-11-01 2002-5-07 2002-5-07
Automatic pool cover box 2000-11-01 2001-12-04 2001-12-04
Leading edge bar for an automatic pool cover assembly in a swimming pool 2000-10-31 2002-7-16 2002-7-16
Vented automatic cover for a swimming pool 2000-10-30 2003-2-18 2003-2-18
End cap coping for a swimming pool 2000-10-30 2002-5-28 2002-5-28
One-piece underdrain for swimming pool filters 2000-10-06 2003-8-12 2003-8-12