Abstract: A cover apparatus includes a frame, a cover assembly at least partially supported by the frame, and a drive mechanism. The cover assembly includes a generally planar main portion, and at least one edge portion adjoining a side edge of the main portion. The drive mechanism engages the edge portion and moves the cover assembly relative to the frame to advance or retract the cover assembly. The drive mechanism may include first engagement elements, and the edge portion may include second engagement elements that interengage with the first engagement elements. The cover apparatus may be used for covering a pool.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 15, 2013
Date of Patent:
March 15, 2016
Assignee:
PALLADIUM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN INC.
Inventors:
Richard Anthony Scheps, Alan Gaensbauer, Robert Rotenberg
Abstract: A cover apparatus includes a frame, a cover assembly at least partially supported by the frame, and a drive mechanism. The cover assembly includes a generally planar main portion, and at least one edge portion adjoining a side edge of the main portion. The drive mechanism engages the edge portion and moves the cover assembly relative to the frame to advance or retract the cover assembly. The drive mechanism may include first engagement elements, and the edge portion may include second engagement elements that interengage with the first engagement elements. The cover apparatus may be used for covering a pool.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 15, 2013
Publication date:
January 2, 2014
Applicant:
PALLADIUM PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & DESIGN INC.
Inventors:
Richard Anthony Scheps, Alan Gaensbauer, Robert Rotenberg