Fulcrum component
View Patent ↗A device is disclosed comprising a rigid frame having disposed thereon at least one opening for receiving a pole of a pool brush, the device further having means for securing the device in stationary position. The opening has a perimeter defining a surface adapted for use as a fulcrum. Means for securing the device may be one or a plurality of footpads, or it may be an elongated cord connected to the frame and adapted to secure about a stationary object.
1. A device comprising a rigid frame having disposed thereon at least one opening for receiving a pole configured to receive a pool brush; and
an immobilizing element for immobilizing the device; wherein
the opening defines a surface adapted for use as a fulcrum when the pole is urged against the surface during use;
wherein the immobilizing element comprises at least one footpad integral to the frame in communication with the opening via an intervening neck segment,
wherein the immobilizing element further comprises an elongated cord having a first and second end, wherein the first end is connected to the footpad and the second end is connected to a cuff.
2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the footpad comprises a platform for receiving a foot.
3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the footpad comprises first and second regions connected by the neck segment, the second region defining the opening.
4. The footpad of claim 3 , wherein the first region is set at an angle between 0 degrees and 180 degrees relative to the neck segment.
5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the elongated cord is an elasticized cord having a hook member on the second end, the hook member adapted to receive the cuff.
6. The device as in claim 5 , wherein the cuff comprises an elongated flexible material sufficient to fasten and secure the material around a stationary object.
7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the stationary object is a human leg or ankle.
8. The device as in claim 1 , wherein the cuff comprises an elongated flexible material sufficient to fasten and secure the material around a stationary object.
9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the stationary object is a human leg or ankle.
10. A kit comprising the device of claim 1 , and a pole configured to receive a pool brush.
11. The device of claim 1 , wherein the immobilizing element comprises at least one footpad for receiving at least one of a user's feet such that application of a downward force on the footpad by the user during use restrains the device against movement.
12. The device as in claim 11 , wherein the fulcrum is linearly aligned with a neck segment, and the device further comprises at least a footpad extending from the neck segment.
13. The device of claim 12 , having at least two footpads extending from the neck segment and also having a cruciform shape.
14. The device of claim 12 , having at least two footpads asymmetrically extending from the neck segment.
15. The device of claim 1 , wherein the pole has a brush affixed to one end for use in brushing side wall surfaces of a pool, a desired position of the device comprising the opening overhanging a side wall of the pool.