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Granted Patent B2
US 9,982,450 · App. 15/224,485 · Granted May 29, 2018

Pole-clamp system and method

Inventors: Wendy Arrigo (Mississauga, CA); Michael Moore (Mississauga, CA)
E04H4/1254E04H4/1609F16B2/04F16M13/022
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Patent No.
US 9,982,450
App. No.
15/224,485
Granted
May 29, 2018
Kind
B2
Abstract

A pole-clamping system including an upper-tubular-body, a lower-tubular-body, a locking-mechanism, an upper-foot, a lower-foot, and a pole-hook-mechanism. The pole-clamp system constructed with a net-positive-buoyancy such that the pole-clamp system floats in water. The pole-clamp system structured and arranged to be removably and adjustably insertable within a skimmer-inlet of a pool to hold a pool-accessory via the pole of the pool-accessory. The upper-tubular-circumference of the upper-tubular-body may be smaller in dimension than the lower-tubular-circumference of the lower-tubular-body such that the upper-tubular-body may be slideably insertable within the lower-tubular-body to allow for a variable-length of the pole-clamp system. The locking-mechanism selectively and securely locks the upper-tubular-body within the lower-tubular-body to maintain the variable-length of the pole-clamp system during use with the pole-hook-mechanism.

Claims (91)

1. A pole-clamp system comprising:

an upper-tubular-body including,

an upper-end,

a lower-end, and

an upper-tubular-circumference,

said upper-end, said lower-end, and said upper-tubular-circumference being in functional and structural combination,

a lower-tubular-body,

a top-end,

a bottom-end, and

a lower-tubular-circumference,

said top-end, said bottom-end, and said lower-tubular-circumference being in functional and structural combination,

a locking-mechanism,

an upper-foot,

a lower-foot, and

a pole-hook-mechanism,

wherein said upper-foot is affixable to said upper-tubular-body to provide increased traction during use;

wherein said lower-foot is affixable to said lower-tubular-body to provide said increased traction during use;

wherein said upper-tubular-circumference of said upper-tubular-body is smaller in dimension than said lower-tubular-circumference of said lower-tubular-body such that said upper-tubular-body is slideably insertable within said lower-tubular-body to allow for a variable-length of said pole-clamp system;

wherein said locking-mechanism selectively and securely locks said upper-tubular-body within said lower-tubular-body to maintain said variable-length of said pole-clamp system during use;

wherein said pole-hook-mechanism is affixable to said lower-tubular-body;

wherein said pole-hook-mechanism is structured and arranged to hold a pole; and

wherein said pole-clamp system is structured and arranged to be removably and adjustably insertable within a skimmer-inlet of a pool to hold a pool-accessory via said pole of said pool-accessory.

2. The pole-clamp system of claim 1 wherein said upper-tubular-body is constructed from a plastic-material for increased corrosion resistance and longevity of use in a wet environment.

3. The pole-clamp system of claim 1 wherein said lower-tubular-body is constructed from a plastic-material for increased corrosion resistance and longevity of use in a wet environment.

4. The pole-clamp system of claim 1 wherein said upper-foot is constructed from a rubberized material for increased traction during use.

5. The pole-clamp system of claim 1 wherein said lower-foot is constructed from a rubberized material for increased traction during use.

6. The pole-clamp system of claim 1 wherein said pole-hook-mechanism is constructed from a stainless-steel material for strength, durability and longevity during use.

7. The pole-clamp system of claim 1 wherein said pole-hook-mechanism further includes an outer-sleeve constructed from rubberized material to increase a gripping ability of said pole-hook-mechanism during use.

8. The pole-clamp system of claim 1 wherein said pole-hook-mechanism further includes a tension-spring to provide a downward pressure upon said pole of said pool-accessory for increased stability during use.

9. The pole-clamp system of claim 1 wherein said pole-hook-mechanism is affixed to said lower-tubular-body via a pair of loop-fittings.

10. The pole-clamp system of claim 1 wherein said pole-clamp system is constructed with a net-positive-buoyancy such that said pole-clamp system floats in water.

11. The pole-clamp system of claim 1 wherein said pole-clamp system is of an adjustable height between 5½ inches and 7½ inches to fit within said skimmer-inlet of a standard pool.

12. The pole-clamp system of claim 1 wherein said upper-foot is removable and replaceable.

13. The pole-clamp system of claim 1 wherein said lower-foot is removable and replaceable.

14. The pole-clamp system of claim 1 wherein said pole-hook-mechanism is of an overall height of approximately 3½ inches.

15. The pole-clamp system of claim 1 wherein said pole-hook-mechanism is structured and arranged to receive and hold said pole with an outside diameter of 1¼ inches.

16. The pole-clamp system of claim 1 wherein said locking-mechanism securely locks said upper-tubular-body within said lower-tubular-body via a lever-button.

17. A pole-clamp system comprising:

an upper-tubular-body including,

an upper-end,

a lower-end, and

an upper-tubular-circumference,

said upper-end, said lower-end, and said upper-tubular-circumference being in functional and structural combination,

a lower-tubular-body,

a top-end,

a bottom-end, and

a lower-tubular-circumference,

said top-end, said bottom-end, and said lower-tubular-circumference being in functional and structural combination,

a locking-mechanism,

an upper-foot,

a lower-foot, and

a pole-hook-mechanism,

wherein said upper-foot is affixable to said upper-tubular-body to provide increased traction during use;

wherein said lower-foot is affixable to said lower-tubular-body to provide said increased traction during use;

wherein said upper-tubular-circumference of said upper-tubular-body is smaller in dimension than said lower-tubular-circumference of said lower-tubular-body such that said upper-tubular-body is slideably insertable within said lower-tubular-body to allow for a variable-length of said pole-clamp system;

wherein said locking-mechanism selectively and securely locks said upper-tubular-body within said lower-tubular-body to maintain said variable-length of said pole-clamp system during use;

wherein said pole-hook-mechanism is affixable to said lower-tubular-body;

wherein said pole-hook-mechanism is structured and arranged to hold a pole;

wherein said pole-clamp system is structured and arranged to be removably and adjustably insertable within a skimmer-inlet of a pool to hold a pool-accessory via said pole of said pool-accessory;

wherein said upper-tubular-body is constructed from a plastic-material for increased corrosion resistance and longevity of use in a wet environment;

wherein said lower-tubular-body is constructed from a plastic-material for increased corrosion resistance and longevity of use in a wet environment;

wherein said upper-foot is constructed from a rubberized material for increased traction during use;

wherein said lower-foot is constructed from a rubberized material for increased traction during use;

wherein said pole-hook-mechanism is constructed from a stainless-steel material for strength, durability and longevity during use;

wherein said pole-hook-mechanism further includes an outer-sleeve constructed from rubberized material to increase a gripping ability of said pole-hook-mechanism during use;

wherein said pole-hook-mechanism is affixed to said lower-tubular-body via a pair of loop-fittings;

wherein said pole-clamp system is constructed with a net-positive-buoyancy such that said pole-clamp system floats in water;

wherein said pole-clamp system is of an adjustable height between 5½ inches and 7½ inches to fit within said skimmer-inlet of a standard pool;

wherein said upper-foot is removable and replaceable;

wherein said lower-foot is removable and replaceable;

wherein said pole-hook-mechanism is of an overall height of approximately 3½ inches;

wherein said pole-hook-mechanism is structured and arranged to receive and hold said pole with an outside diameter of 1¼ inches; and

wherein said locking-mechanism securely locks said upper-tubular-body within said lower-tubular-body via a lever-button.

18. The pole-clamp system of claim 17 further comprising a kit including:

said upper-tubular-body;

said lower-tubular-body;

said locking-mechanism;

said upper-foot;

said lower-foot;

said pole-hook-mechanism; and

a set of user instructions.

19. A method of using a pole-clamp system comprising the steps of:

providing a pole-clamp system;

placing said pole-clamp system within a skimmer-inlet of a pool;

extending a upper-tubular-body and a lower-tubular body in a vertical direction to contact in inside of skimmer-inlet of said pool in an extended position;

locking a locking-mechanism of said pole-clamp system such that said pole-clamp system remains in said extended position; and

affixing a pole of a pool-accessory within said pole-clamp system.

20. The method of claim 19 further comprising the steps of

removing said pool-accessory from said pole-clamp system;

unlocking said locking-mechanism of said pole-clamp system; and

removing said pole-clamp system from said skimmer-inlet of said pool.

Continuity (1)
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