Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apparatus and a method for tensioning a safety net on a swimming pool. In one aspect, a tension apparatus for use with a pool net is provided. The apparatus includes a housing and a selectively engagable gear arrangement disposed in the housing. The apparatus further includes a rotatable member for supplying rotational energy to the gear arrangement and a spool member operatively attached to the gear arrangement. Additionally, the apparatus includes a cable at least partially wrapped around the spool member, wherein the cable includes a connector configured to connect to the pool net. In another aspect, a method for tensioning a pool net is provided. In yet another aspect, an apparatus for use in tensioning a net is provided.

Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for detecting movement of a pool net. In one aspect, a pool net safety system for use with a pool is provided. The system includes a net attachable to a perimeter of the pool and at least one sensor assembly attached to the net. The at least one sensor assembly is capable of detecting movement of the net and transmitting a signal based upon the movement. The system further includes at least one receiver to receive the signal from the sensor assembly and broadcast a signal. In another aspect, a method of detecting an object on a pool net is provided. In yet another aspect, an apparatus for use with a pool is provided.