IP Library Granted Patent US 9,045,914
Granted Patent B2
US 9,045,914 · App. 12/620,415 · Granted Jun 2, 2015

Pool accessories and systems

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Patent No.
US 9,045,914
App. No.
12/620,415
Granted
Jun 2, 2015
Kind
B2
Abstract

A net for use with a pool cleaning system includes a net material portion and a frame body. The frame body has a flexible inner frame portion providing structural support but deformable when pressed against a surface, and an outer, flexible rim portion that is more malleable than the flexible inner frame portion and configured to provide a flexible rim edge for scooping.

Claims (17)

1. A net for use with a pool cleaning system, comprising:

(a) a net material portion;

(b) a frame body comprising (i) a flexible inner frame portion providing structural support but deformable when pressed against a surface, wherein the flexible inner frame portion has a free rim-facing end; and (ii) an outer, flexible rim portion that is more malleable than the flexible inner frame portion and configured to provide a flexible rim edge for scooping, wherein the outer flexible rim portion has a free inner frame-facing end, wherein the free inner frame-facing end abuts the free rim-facing end of the flexible inner frame portion, wherein the flexible inner frame portion and the outer flexible rim portion are each comprised of one or more flexible materials, wherein the net material portion is trapped between the flexible inner frame portion and the outer flexible rim portion.

2. The net of claim 1 , wherein the net portion comprises a deep net portion having an oval-shape.

3. The net of claim 1 , wherein the net comprises at least two attachment features at sides of the net that are configured to be secured to a wishbone-shaped connecting element.

4. The net of claim 1 , wherein the flexible rim edge comprises a plurality of openings.

5. The net of claim 1 , further comprising an accessory connecting element for securing the net to a pole, the accessory connecting element having an accessory connection portion configured to cooperate with the net at at least two connection points and a pole connection portion configured to cooperate with the pole.

6. The net of claim 5 , wherein the net is secured to the accessory connecting element by a rigid fixed connection to the accessory connection portion.

7. The net of claim 5 , wherein the net is secured to the accessory connecting element by a pivotable, rotatable connection to the accessory connection portion.

8. The net of claim 5 , wherein the accessory connection portion comprises at least two arms defining a space therebetween, the at least two arms forming a circumference of about half that of the frame body and with an attachment mechanism on each end of each arm configured to secure the net in place.

9. The net of claim 1 , wherein the inner frame, the outer rim portion, or both comprises a thermoplastic elastomer, PVC, polyurethane, thermoplastic rubber, silicone, or a rubber-like material.

10. The net of claim 1 , wherein the rim portion comprises a non-rectangular shape at its flexible rim edge.

11. The net of claim 1 , wherein the net portion comprises a skimmer net.

12. A net for use with a pool cleaning system, comprising:

(a) a wishbone-shaped element comprising two arms with a space therebetween, the at least two arms forming a circumference of about half that of a frame body, each arm comprising an attachment mechanism;

(b) the frame body comprising (i) a first frame portion comprising a flexible inner portion providing structural support but deformable when pressed against a surface, wherein the flexible inner frame portion has a free rim-facing end; and (ii) a second frame portion comprising a flexible outer rim portion that is more malleable than the flexible inner frame portion and that provides a flexible rim edge for scooping, wherein second frame portion has a free inner frame-facing end, wherein the free inner frame-facing end abuts the free rim-facing end of the flexible inner frame portion, the frame body fixed to the wishbone-shaped element at the attachment mechanisms; and

(c) a net material portion trapped between the flexible inner portion and the flexible outer rim portion, such that the two frame portions secure the net material portion in place.

Assignments (15)
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 12, 2025
From: AQUA CLEAR INDUSTRIES, LLC; ASEPSIS, INC.; BIO-LAB, INC.; CYGNUS CORPORATION; KIK INTERNATIONAL LLC; HI-LEX LLC; HOMECARE LABS, INC.; JAMES AUSTIN COMPANY; KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS INC.; NC BRANDS L.P.; SOLSKYN PERSONAL CARE LLC
To: KIK LUX FINCO SARL
Reel/Frame 073924/0557 →
RELEASE AND TERMINATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jul 10, 2024
From: BARCLAYS BANK PLC
To: NC BRANDS L.P.
Reel/Frame 068263/0358 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 8, 2024
From: AQUA CLEAR INDUSTRIES, LLC; ASEPSIS, INC.; BIO-LAB, INC.; CYGNUS CORPORATION; KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS INC.; KIK INTERNATIONAL LLC; HI-LEX LLC; HOMECARE LABS, INC.; JAMES AUSTIN COMPANY; NC BRANDS L.P.; SOLSKYN PERSONAL CARE LLC
To: JEFFERIES FINANCE LLC
Reel/Frame 067928/0718 →
RELEASE/TERMINATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jul 8, 2024
From: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: BIO-LAB, INC.; KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS INC.; NC BRANDS, L.P.; PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 068220/0306 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jul 8, 2024
From: AQUA CLEAR INDUSTRIES, LLC; ASEPSIS, INC.; BIO-LAB, INC; CYGNUS CORPORATION; KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS INC.; KIK INTERNATIONAL LLC; HI-LEX LLC; HOMECARE LABS, INC.; JAMES AUSTIN COMPANY; NC BRANDS L.P.; SOLSKYN PERSONAL CARE LLC
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 068220/0368 →
RELEASE AND TERMINATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 8, 2024
From: BARCLAYS BANK PLC
To: AQUA CLEAR INDUSTRIES, LLC; ASEPSIS, INC.; BIO-LAB, INC.; HI-LEX LLC; HOMECARE LABS, INC.; KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS, INC.; KIK INTERNATIONAL, LLC; PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION; SOLSKYN PERSONAL CARE LLC; SUNBELT POOL PRODUCTS, LLC; JAMES AUSTIN COMPANY; NC BRANDS L.P.; CYGNUS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 068220/0455 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 27, 2021
From: AQUA CLEAR INDUSTRIES, LLC; ASEPIS, INC.; BIO-LAB, INC.; HI-LEX LLC; HOMECARE LABS, INC.; KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS INC.; KIK INTERNATIONAL LLC; PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION; SOLSKYN PERSONAL CARE LLC; SUNBELT POOL PRODUCTS, LLC; JAMES AUSTIN COMPANY; CYGNUS CORPORATION; NC BRANDS L.P.
To: BARCLAYS BANK PLC
Reel/Frame 058592/0835 →
RELEASE OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 29, 2021
From: BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: BIO-LAB, INC.; HI-LEX LLC; HOMECARE LABS, INC.; JAMES AUSTIN COMPANY; KIK INTERNATIONAL LLC; NC BRANDS L.P.; PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION; SOLSKYN PERSONAL CARE LLC; SUNBELT POOL PRODUCTS, LLC
Reel/Frame 057650/0125 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT (NOTES) Recorded Dec 22, 2020
From: BIO-LAB, INC.; KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS INC.; KIK INTERNATIONAL LLC; PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION; SOLSKYN PERSONAL CARE LLC; JAMES AUSTIN COMPANY; CYGNUS CORPORATION; NC BRANDS L.P.; AQUA CLEAR INDUSTRIES, LLC; ASEPSIS, INC.; HI-LEX LLC; HOMECARE LABS, INC.; SUNBELT POOL PRODUCTS, LLC
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS NOTES COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 055327/0754 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT (2019) Recorded Jan 28, 2019
From: APG, INC.; AQUA CLEAR INDUSTRIES, LLC; ASEPSIS, INC.; BIO-LAB, INC.; HI-LEX LLC; HOMECARE LABS, INC.; KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS INC.; KIK CUSTOM PRODUCTS, INC; KIK INTERNATIONAL LLC; MARIETTA CORPORATION; PRESTONE PRODUCTS CORPORATION; SOLSKYN PERSONAL CARE LLC; SUNBELT POOL PRODUCTS, LLC; JAMES AUSTIN COMPANY; CBI LABORATORIES, INC.; CYGNUS CORPORATION; NC BRANDS L.P.
To: BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 048180/0101 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT (TERM LOAN) Recorded Jan 28, 2019
From: NC BRANDS L.P.
To: BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 048180/0154 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT (ABL) Recorded Jan 28, 2019
From: NC BRANDS L.P.
To: BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS AGENT
Reel/Frame 049671/0121 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 19, 2018
From: RED LEOPARD, LLC
To: NATURAL CHEMISTRY L.P.
Reel/Frame 048149/0200 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Nov 19, 2018
From: NATURAL CHEMISTRY L.P.
To: NC BRANDS L.P.
Reel/Frame 048145/0446 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 24, 2015
From: VAN DER MEIJDEN, HENDRIKUS JOHANNES; WADMAN, ALEXIS ADRIAN FELIPE; ELLIS, ROBIN OWEN
To: RED LEOPARD, LLC
Reel/Frame 035490/0819 →