Abstract:
A pool light assembly includes a water inlet housing having a base with an exterior exposed to the pool water and an enclosed interior including an illuminating structure. A notch is provided in the exterior of the base and extends into the interior for allowing pool water to enter the water inlet housing and be in the proximity of the illuminating structure to act as a cooling element. A sealing structure is included for preventing water from entering electrically active elements, and a retaining member locks and encourages waterproof sealing of the electrically active elements.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is an electrically conductive buoyant cable. The cable includes an electrical conductor member having at least one pair of electrical conductors. The electrical conductors are embedded into a core member. The core member defines a filler layer. A reinforcing member is similarly embedded into the core. The reinforcing member includes strands of reinforcing fibers. The reinforcing members are grouped to support the electrical conductor and prevent delamination. A skin member surrounds the core member and encapsulates the members and prevents water penetration. A tie down member secures each end of the cable while an end cap is fitted over the tie down member. The end cap is sized and shaped for compatible engagement with the desired movable device and a power source.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a pool light assembly having structure for providing cooling to pools having illumination elements. The light assembly includes a sub-assembly having one or more light elements, preferably high output LED elements. Additionally, the light assembly has a water channel. The LED sub-assembly is located proximate the water channel. In the several embodiments shown, the structure of a typical light assembly has been modified such that the distance between the LED sub-assembly and the water channel is minimized.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a device for facilitating the quick exchange of one pool appliance for another. The device includes a housing, which spans the opening in the upstanding wall of an above ground pool. The opening is typically used by existing above ground pools for water intake and outlet, filtering, water leveling and the like. On the interior side of the pool, the waterside, the housing includes a quick release receptacle adapted to fit a variety of pool appliances. The receptacle includes means to conduct electricity usable for such pool appliances. On the exterior side of the pool, the housing includes an adapter designed to accept a pool power head. The power head connects to a residential or similar power source and is converted to a usable power supply for pool appliances. The receptacle allows exchange of appliances to be made even while the connective portion of the appliance is underwater.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a pool light assembly having structure for providing cooling to pools having illumination features. The light assembly includes a water inlet housing having a portion on the dry side and a portion immersed in the pool water. A threaded assembly having sealing structure creates a leak proof connection with the pool wall. On the portion of the housing immersed in pool water, the housing includes a flange defining a base. The base has an exterior exposed to the pool water and an enclosed interior including the illuminating structure. A notch is provided in the exterior of the base and extends into the interior for allowing pool water in the proximity of the illumination structure. Sealing structure prevent water from entering the electrically active elements of the illuminating structure while allowing close proximity for cooling pool water to act as a cooling element for the illuminating structure. A retaining member locks and encourages further waterproof sealing of the electrically active elements from those exposed to and immersed in water. Each of the elements is provided with structure as necessary to facilitate the free flow of water through the housing and the separation of water from electrically active elements and the electrical conduit.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a submersible pool cleaning vehicle having an endless loop track. The vehicle including a housing and the housing having members for moving the vehicle around the pool surface. The vehicle including an endless loop track. The track having an exterior and an interior, the interior having a series of ribs and ridges, the ribs having a predetermined width and pitch. The ribs being centrally located on the track while the ridges flank either side of the ribs. The vehicle including drive members for moving the vehicle around the pool surface. The drive members and associated members for moving the vehicle have an exterior surface with a series of grooves and ridges for compatible connection with the ribs. The width of the rib is substantially smaller than the width of the groove and the track ribs engaging the groves.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is an electrically conductive buoyant cable. The cable includes an electrical conductor member having at least one electrical conductor. The cable also includes a filler layer that consists of buoyant materials with relative density lower than 1. The filler layer surrounds and encloses the electrical conductor member. The invention includes a jacket, which, in one embodiment, contains a small quantity of filler material or no filler material. The jacket surrounds the filler layer. In one embodiment, the filler layer and the jacket are made of the same material.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a pool light fixture assembly. The assembly is connected to a pool wall and includes a light adapter and a return fitting. At least two channels, a water channel and an electrical channel run through the assembly. Each of the channels is parallel to one another. However, the electrical channel is parallel to and separate from the water channel. In one embodiment only a portion of the electrical channel is parallel to the water channel in the return fitting portion of the assembly. The adapter includes a light fixture for connection with light(s). The light fixture is within and/or adjacent to the electrical channel.
Abstract:
An improved pool cleaning vehicle with the ability to clean and sanitize pool water includes a housing having an interior. The vehicle includes a chemical dispenser member connected to the housing. The chemical dispenser member has a hollow interior suitable for storing chemicals for sanitizing pool water. The chemical dispenser member includes an inlet for allowing pool water to contact the chemical dispenser member. The chemical dispenser member includes a dissolvable seal and upon continued contact with water, the seal dissolves. The chemical dispenser member also includes an outlet facilitating communication between the chemical dispenser member and the pool water.
Abstract:
A swimming pool cleaning device is disclosed herein. The device includes a vehicle having a body shell and an interior and at least one intake port located on the body shell. The vehicle includes at least one water outlet port also located on the outer shell. The vehicle includes a drive mechanism which in different embodiments includes pairs of wheels and/or rollers or a combination of wheels and rollers In one embodiment the wheels or rollers can be power driven, while in another embodiment they would be free rotating, and can easily climb over obstacles on a swimming pool floor. In one embodiment, the intake ports are located in close proximity to the drive mechanism. In another embodiment, the vehicle has a concaved bottom. The concaved bottom points towards the interior. In this embodiment the intakes can be located slightly farther away from ends of the vehicle as a result of the curvature of the bottom.