Abstract: An improved tool for cleaning debris from swimming pools is provided. The tool generally comprises a frame, a net covering the mouth portion of the frame, and a modular handle/net assembly which engages the proximal “Y” portion of the frame and a multi-buttoned pole retaining clip. In certain embodiments, the handle/net has a modular design where a top stem assembly engages a bottom stem assembly which, when in this joined configuration, encloses a double-buttoned retaining clip and a portion of a frame support bar which extends from the frame. The top stem assembly and bottom stem assembly are designed to receive a locking tubular sleeve which cooperates coaxially with the outside circular rear body portion of the joined top stem assembly and bottom stem assembly and is secured in place using the double-bottomed retaining clip.

Abstract: The present invention to provides an improved tool for cleaning debris from swimming pools, comprising a modular combination of frame means forming a mouth portion and net means covering the mouth portion, with a net retaining means for retaining the net in operative relationship with the frame means, and a modular handle/net assembly which engages the proximal “Y” portion of the frame and a multi-buttoned pole retaining clip. In the preferred embodiment, the handle/net has a modular design where a top stem assembly engages a bottom stem assembly which, when in this joined configuration, encloses a double-buttoned retaining clip and a portion of the frame support bar which extends from the frame means. The portion enclosed with the top and bottom assemblies is substantial “Y” configuration and designed to become engaged within the upper track of the top stem assembly and the lower track of the bottom stem assembly.