Drag pool mesh skimmer
View Patent ↗The invention comprises a net stretched across the pool surface, either partially or completely, and a pull chord attached to either end. Each pull cord is operated by an individual. The upper edge of the net is attached to a float and the lower edge is weighted to ensure it submerges below the water surface. Two side edges of the net are incorporate a spreader bar to create separation between the top and bottom of the net to create maintain an opening to captures water surface debris.
1. A pool surface skimmer assembly comprising:
A) a rectangular skimmer net comprising:
1) a top edge incorporating a floatation material and a top strap that is UV resistant,
2) a bottom edge incorporating a weighted material and an optional bottom strap, and
3) two side edges,
a) wherein said side edges each incorporate a spreader bar,
b) wherein each said spreader bar maintains a predetermined distance between said top edge and said bottom edge, and
c) wherein said side edges incorporate protective strapping,
B) wherein mesh openings in said skimmer net are 0.6 to 2.0 mm,
C) two pull ropes,
D) attachment ropes, wherein said attachment ropes connect said pull ropes to said side edges,
E) wherein the attachment rope lengths are chosen so that the distance
i) between said pull ropes and said top edge, and
ii) between said pull ropes and said bottom edge,
are the same, and
F) wherein said skimmer net is designed to be pulled in either direction.
2. A pool surface skimmer assembly according to claim 1 wherein said skimmer net is cleanable by use of a garden hose.
3. A pool surface skimmer assembly according to claim 1 wherein the design of said pool surface skimmer assembly provides for cleaning of said pool to within one inch of the edge by two operators.
4. A pool surface skimmer assembly according to claim 1 wherein a flexible frame incorporates said top edge and said bottom edge.