Bag clip for a pool cleaner filter bag
US6740233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2201/4023
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A bag clip is provided for removably mounting a filter bag onto a suction mast of a pool cleaner to collect and retain debris vacuumed by the pool cleaner from submerged floor and side wall surfaces of a swimming pool. The bag clip includes an inner support collar for reception into an open mouth of a porous filter bag, in combination with an outer clamp ring for releasibly clamping the bag mouth onto the inner support collar. The bag clip additionally includes quick release latch tabs for snap fit mounting onto the pool cleaner suction mast. In use, the outer clamp ring can be quickly and easily opened to permit filter bag removal and disposal of collected debris, followed by re-installation of the same or a replacement filter bag.
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