Abstract: A debris collecting device for a swimming pool skimmer includes a floating elongated dam insertable in a dam holder. The dam holder is inserted into the skimmer's cavity of a swimming pool, having a through-the-wall skimmer opening, for a filter pump. The location of the floating dam increases the efficiency of the pool pump skimming function, by catching and directing floating debris on the pool's surface in its reach thru the skimmer's opening, into the filter pump, therefore cutting running time of the pump, saving energy and cost for pool owners. The holder itself is adjustable for most sizes of through-the-wall skimmer/filter inlet cavities. A readily available broomstick screwed into holder acts as the floating dam, reaching into the pool at a slight angle projecting toward the flow of water. An optional directional water return outlet is provided, to increase the effect of the floating dam.

Abstract: The present invention provides an attachment for securing a garbage can cover to a garbage can. The garbage can cover has a peripheral lip portion to which is secured one end of a first elongated plate. The garbage can has a basewall and a sidewall extending upwardly therefrom that defines an open end to which is secured one end of a second elongated plate. The other end of each of the two plates is hingedly secured to each other and spring means extending between the two plates are also provided in order to selectively urge the garbage can cover to a first closed position that overlays the end of the garbage can and to a second open position whereby the garbage can cover is positioned next to the sidewall of the garbage can.