IP Library Granted Patent US 12,320,143
Granted Patent B2
US 12,320,143 · App. 18/433,748 · Granted Jun 3, 2025

Drain plug for an above-ground pool

Inventor: Jaime Ramos (Moorpark, CA)
Assignee: BELGRAVIA WOOD LIMITED
E04H4/14E04H4/0056
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Patent No.
US 12,320,143
App. No.
18/433,748
Granted
Jun 3, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

An improved drain for an above-ground pool is disclosed. A variety of above-ground pool types are considered. Above-ground pools must be drained after use before being stored in a lengthy and time-consuming process. The improved drain can advantageously remain open during the draining process allowing for improved drainage. The drain can comprise a plug member and a locking member. The plug member can be configured to attach to the locking member when open. This and other embodiments are disclosed herein.

Claims (9)

1. A method for assembling a drainage assembly, the method comprising:

providing a drain hole;

providing a locking member;

providing a drain plug member;

connecting the drain plug member to the drain hole through at least one attaching member; and

configuring the drain plug member to rotatably attach to the locking member.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the drain hole and the drain plug member further comprises connecting the drain plug member to the drain hole through an attaching member comprising the same material as the drain hole.

3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising welding the attaching member to the same surface as the drain.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the locking member comprises hard or soft plastic.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 6, 2024
From: RAMOS, JAIME
To: BELGRAVIA WOOD LIMITED
Reel/Frame 066391/0716 →
Priority Claims (1)
CN 201920427766.6 · Mar 29, 2019 · national
Continuity (2)
Division 17593991
Related Publication 20240175281A1 · May 30, 2024
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