Pool skimmer mounting arrangements for insulated pool panels
US10472840B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2103/42
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Mounting arrangements for pool skimmers, methods for mounting pool skimmers, and pool skimmer installation kits are disclosed which overcome the limitations of the prior art. Aspects of the invention include a pool skimmer mounting arrangement for mounting a skimmer assembly on an insulated wall of a pool. The pool wall may have an internal side panel, an external side panel, and internal insulation. The mounting arrangements include a penetration in the internal side panel of the pool wall; an adapter plate having an internal cavity and perforations mounted over the penetration in internal side panel; a penetration in the external side panel adapted to receive the inlet of the skimmer assembly; and fasteners adapted to engage the perforations in the adapter plate and the skimmer assembly to mount the skimmer assembly to the insulated pool wall. Methods of practicing the invention and installation kits are also provided.
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