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Automated surge weir and rim skimming gutter flow control system

US4133059A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 19, 1977
Grant dateJan 9, 1979
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 19, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04H4/1209
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A fully automated surge weir and rim skimming gutter flow control system is provided, automatically establishing and controlling surge weir and rim skimming gutter flow under both normal and extraordinary pool use conditions, sensing changes in water level and water activity, and actuating appropriate response mechanisms controlling surge weir and rim skimming gutter flow and/or rate of recirculation of the water between the pool and the filtration system with switches to convert the gutter from weir skimming and back.

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