Patents by Inventor Claire L. Steeves

Claire L. Steeves has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4041563
    Abstract: A scouring sleeve for use with a swimming pool cleaner. The swimming pool cleaner includes a flexible hose connected to a high pressure water supply. The hose has an outlet for discharging a high pressure jet to dislodge sediment from the pool walls and floor. It constantly repositions itself due to the reaction of the jet. A reticulated sleeve covers the portions of the hose in contact with the floor and walls, further scraping the sediment. The sleeve is of woven flexible plastic strips and is detachable from the hose for replacement when worn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1977
    Inventor: Claire L. Steeves
  • Patent number: 4040864
    Abstract: A device for cleaning leaves and debris from swimming pools comprising a reticulated bag having an open mouth and closed end. The mouth is connected to the nozzle of a high pressure water hose, which in turn is connected to an automatic swimming pool cleaner of the type that floats and propels itself about the pool by means of a high pressure water supply. A flotation collar is connected to the bag so that it will float semi-submerged, a portion of the mouth being above the water to trap floating leaves and debris. The flotation collar is detachable so that the hose and bag will sink for cleaning the bottom of the pool. The hose is sufficiently flexible and weighted so that the bag can tip upward while on bottom, with the mouth facing the bottom and the hose on the forward side of the mouth. The rearward side of the mouth scrapes the bottom, aiding in trapping leaves from the bottom as the swimming pool cleaner drags the hose and bag about the pool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1976
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1977
    Inventor: Claire L. Steeves