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Swimming pool main drain assembly

US5759414A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 1996
Grant dateJun 2, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04H4/1236
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A swimming pool main drain assembly comprises a cup-shaped fitting recessed in a pool bottom and having an open mouth substantially coplaner with the pool bottom. A port is provided in the fitting which communicates with the suction inlet of a circulation pump. A return port assembly is provided in the fitting which communicates with an outlet of the circulation pump. The return port assembly includes an outlet conduit which directs water in a substantially vertical direction out of the main drain and educts a portion of the pool water.

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