Patents by Inventor Paul Maarten Degroot

Paul Maarten Degroot 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).

  • Surface skimming device for pools
    Patent number: 7993515
    Abstract: A pool skimming device comprising an outer body with an outlet to the pool pump line, a hollow mating member which floats within the outer body so that its top rim is at the surface of the pool and a litter basket which fits within the floating member. The device has an inlet to attach a pool suction device and the outer body has a backing plate which fits over the opening of the pool skimmer box which provides access to the pool pump line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Inventors: Mark Allan Davies, Paul Maarten Degroot
  • SURFACE SKIMMING DEVICE FOR POOLS
    Publication number: 20100230336
    Abstract: A pool skimming device comprising an outer body with an outlet to the pool pump line, a hollow mating member which floats within the outer body so that its top rim is at the surface of the pool and a litter basket which fits within the floating member. The device has an inlet to attach a pool suction device and the outer body has a backing plate which fits over the opening of the pool skimmer box which provides access to the pool pump line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2007
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Mark Allan Davies, Paul Maarten Degroot