Inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus

Abstract

ABSTRACT a inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus consisting of a storage container housing a hose reel unit for coiling, storing, and dispensing a vacuum hose and a faceplate unit used in conjunction with the container to sandwich a prepared surface such as a swimming pool wall, a swimming pool surrounding, a fence or a pool shed providing a means for coiling and dispensing the vacuum hose through the sandwiched surface thereby providing convenient storage and easy access to the vacuum hose.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus, specifically to a in-line swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus, more specifically to a conveniently located inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus consisting of a storage container, hose reel unit, and faceplate unit providing a means for sandwiching a swimming pool wall or other vertical or horizontal surface providing a means of coiling, storing, and dispensing a vacuum hose through a surface.

[0002] Several times a week it is necessary to vacuum a pool to remove accumulated dirt, leaves, and other debris that enters a pool and sinks to the bottom. For this purpose, nearly every pool owner uses the pool's filtration system, a vacuum hose, and a vacuum head. One end of the vacuum hose is connected to a vacuum head having an adjustable pole attached for the purpose of maneuvering the vacuum head and the other end of the vacuum hose is connected to the intake line of the pool filtration system. With the pool filtration system running supplying the necessary suction the submerged vacuum head is maneuvered to vacuum up the accumulations that will be carried away by the water suction through the vacuum hose to be disposed of. Coiling and storing a vacuum hose after use is difficult and time consuming. Most vacuum hoses are of substantial lengths and stiffness making them difficult to handle.

[0003] Most vacuum hoses are usually hung on hooks attached to a swimming pool, a building or a fence creating an unpleasant sight or are put away in sheds or garages adding to the inconvenience of having to retrieve them to vacuum a swimming pool.

[0004] Prior art vacuum hose storage carts utilized for the purpose of storing vacuum hoses are known to consist basically of familiar, expected and obvious structural configurations requiring the user to position and stabilize the vacuum hose storage cart while trying to coil the hose around the hose reel at the same time. By way of example, the prior art includes U.S. Pat. No. 4,228,553 to Genuit discloses a storage and dispensing apparatus for swimming pool vacuum hoses, and U.S. Pat. No. 5,626,307 to Smith discloses a mobile swimming pool maintenance supplies storage cabinet with ventilation and drainage and with vacuum hose reel enclosed under slidable roof.

[0005] The present invention provides a convenient and easy access stationary in-line swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus that provides a means for securing a storage container on one side of a vertical or horizontal to a faceplate unit directly aligned on the opposite side of the same surface. The faceplate unit provides access to the interior of the storage container housing a hose reel unit for the purpose of coiling and storing a vacuum hose.

[0006] In this respect, the inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in so doing provides a inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of providing the vacuum hose user with a conveniently located easy to operate stationary vacuum hose storage means.

[0007] Therefore, it can be appreciated that there exists a continuing need for a stationary inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus providing a more convenient means for coiling, storing, and dispensing a vacuum hose. In this regard, the present invention substantially fulfills this need.

[0008] In view of the forgoing disadvantages inherent in the know types of vacuum hose storage carts now present in the prior art, the present invention provides an improved inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus as such, the general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail is to provide a more convenient means for coiling, storing, and accessing a vacuum hose.

[0009] Further objects and advantages will become apparent from a consideration of ensuing description and drawings.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0010] In accordance with the present invention a inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus consisting of a storage container housing a hose reel unit for coiling a vacuum hose and a faceplate unit used in conjunction with storage container to sandwich a prepared surface such as a swimming pool wall also providing access to the interior of the storage container thereby providing a stationary inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus that provides an easier and more convenient means for coiling, storing, and accessing a swimming pool vacuum hose through a surface

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0011] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus employing a handle for turning the hose reel.

[0012] FIG. 2 is a back perspective view of the present invention having the back panel removed employing a motor to turn the hose reel.

[0013] FIG. 3 is a view of the hose reel unit employed for coiling and uncoiling a swimming pool vacuum hose and the installation of a motor for the purpose of turning the hose reel.

[0014] FIG. 4 is a view of the hose reel unit employed for coiling and uncoiling a swimming pool vacuum hose and the installation of a handle for the purpose of turning the hose reel.

[0015] FIG. 5 is a view of the gasket employed to provide a nonabrasive and water tight seal between faceplate and surface.

[0016] FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of the faceplate unit with the faceplate door in the closed position.

[0017] FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of the faceplate unit with the faceplate door in the open position providing access to the storage container.

[0018] FIG. 8 is a back perspective view of the faceplate unit showing the storage compartment.

[0019] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the stopper connected to a vacuum hose.

[0020] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the draw band connected to a swimming pool vacuum hose.

[0021] FIG. 11 is an exploded sectional side view of the present invention installed on the side of a swimming pool wall.

[0022] FIG. 12 is a sectional side view of another installation option of the present invention to the side of a swimming pool wall beneath a swimming pool surrounding also showing the swimming pool vacuum hose connected to the hose reel.

[0023] FIG. 13 is a sectional side view of yet another installation option of the present invention employing the use of a conduit for connecting the faceplate and the storage container when spaced apart also showing the outer end of a vacuum hose having the stopper connected in the storage compartment.

[0024] FIG. 14 is a sectional side view of yet another installation option of the present invention connected to the underside of a swimming pool surrounding.

[0025] FIG. 15 is a sectional side view of yet another installation option of the present invention connected to a vertical surface.

[0026] It is to be understood that not all swimming pools employ liners for retaining water therefore for the purpose of the following installation illustrations pool liners are not referenced but should be considered where applicable. It is also to be understood that the installation of the inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus to the side of a swimming pool should be above the recommended water level height in the swimming pool.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0027] A inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus in accordance with the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. 1-15 and more specifically in FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrates a view of a swimming pool wall vacuum hose storage apparatus 10 made from non-corrosive plastic type material consisting of storage container 12 housing hose reel unit 40 for coiling swimming pool vacuum hose 96 as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 and faceplate unit 66 providing a means of sandwiching and securing storage container 12 to a surface in addition to providing a passageway for swimming pool vacuum hose 96 as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 to move in and out of the interior of storage container 12. Storage container 12 comprising removable back panel 24 as shown in FIG. 2 side panels 14 and 16 connected to front panel 18 top panel 22 and base panel 20. Top panel 22 has centered storage compartment aperture 32 and front panel 18 upper and lower sections have centered storage compartment apertures 32. Storage compartment aperture 32 is of a diameter larger than the outer diameter of storage compartment 78 for receiving storage compartment 78. Lock apertures 30 positioned around storage compartment aperture 32 align with faceplate unit 66 fastener apertures 28 for receiving fasteners 118. Removable cover 34 for covering unused storage compartment apertures 32 has lock pins 36 in each of the four corners to be inserted into aligned lock apertures 30 positioned around storage compartment aperture 32 to secure cover 34 to storage container 12. Removable back panel 24 providing access to the interior of storage container 12 has lock pins 36 in each of the four corners aligning with lock apertures 30 positioned and aligned on the back of storage container 12 for receiving lock pins 36 for the purpose of securing back panel 24 to storage container 12. Base panel 20 consisting of a lattice type panel and leg 26 in each of the four corners provides ventilation, drainage, and support for storage compartment 12. Legs 26 have a centered vertical fastener aperture 28 providing a means for securing storage container 12 to a horizontal surface 112. Side panels 14 and 16 have identical shaft apertures 38 positioned approximately in the center for receiving handle 54 motor 52 and axle 60 turn shafts 56. Locks apertures 30 aligning with motor 52 fastener apertures 28 and axle 60 fastener apertures 28 positioned around the outer perimeter of shaft apertures 38 providing a means for securing motor 52 and axle 60 to either side panel. Side panels 14 and 16 shaft apertures 38 provide a means for inserting handle 54and motor 52 turn shaft 56 through side panels 14 and 16 into shaft aperture 38 for the purpose of rotating hose reel unit 40 as illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4 for the purpose of coiling vacuum hose 96 around spindle 42.

[0028] FIGS. 3 and 4 illustrates a view of hose reel unit 40 being of a size to be housed in container 12 consisting of spindle 42 containing draw line holder 44 and attached spindle sides 46. Spindle 42 being of a cylinder shape provides a centered draw line holder 44 for the purpose of receiving draw line clip 104 as shown in FIGS. 10 and 12. Both ends of spindle 42 have a center recessed square aperture 48 equal in length and size to the square outer end 58 of turn shaft 56 with a centered recessed lock aperture 30. Spindle sides 46 being of a round shape having a diameter substantially larger than the diameter of spindle 42 are attached to the two outer ends of spindle 42 thereby preventing coiled swimming pool vacuum hose 96 from slipping off spindle 42. Spindle sides 46 have a round centered collar 50 with a diameter of approximately three inches protruding outward approximately one inch containing a centered round turn shaft aperture 38 having a diameter equal to the diameter of cylinder shaped turn shaft 56. Motor 52 turn shaft 56 made out of a strong stiff material such as metal or hard plastic having a length of approximately two and one half inches consisting of an square outer end 58 of approximately one inch in length to prevent slippage when inserted into square aperture 48. Handle 54 integral with turn shaft 56 is made out of a strong stiff plastic type material. Handle 54 turn shaft 56 is of the same size and dimensions as motor 52 turn shaft 56 having a square outer end 58 to prevent slippage when inserted into square aperture 48. Handle 54 and turn shaft 56 also has centered fastener aperture 28 providing a means to insert fastener 118 completely through into spindle lock aperture 30.

[0029] Axle 60 made out of a strong stiff plastic type material consists of cap 62 having integral cylinder shaped turn shaft 56 protruding outward having a diameter equal to motor 52 and handle 54 turn shaft 56 and a length of approximately one and one half inch. Fastener apertures 28 are position around the outer perimeter of cap 62 aligning with side panels 14 and 16 lock apertures 30.

[0030] Hose reel unit 40 employing motor 52 rotating means is secured in storage container 12 by inserting motor 52 turn shaft 56 through side panel 16 turn shaft aperture 38 and then into aligned collar 50 turn shaft aperture 38 and then into square aperture 48 secured to side panel 16 by fasteners 118 inserted through motor 52 fastener apertures 28 into aligned side panel 16 lock apertures 30. Axle 60 turn shaft 56 is inserted through side panel 14 into aligned collar 50 turn shaft aperture 38 secured to side panel 14 by fasteners 118 inserted through cap 62 fastener apertures 28 into aligned side panel 14 lock apertures 30 thereby securing hose reel unit 40 in storage container 12 with motor 52 providing means of rotating hose reel unit 40.

[0031] Hose reel unit 40 employing a handle 54 rotating means is secured in storage container 12 by inserting handle 54 turn shaft 56 through side panel 16 turn shaft aperture 38 and then into aligned collar 50 turn shaft aperture 38 and then into square aperture 48 secured to spindle 42 by fastener 118 inserted through handle 54 and turn shaft 56 fastener aperture 28 secured into lock aperture 28. Axle 60 turn shaft 56 is inserted through side panel 14 into aligned collar 50 turn shaft aperture 38 secured to side panel 14 by fasteners 118 inserted through cap 62 fastener apertures 28 into aligned side panel 14 lock apertures 30 thereby securing hose reel unit 40 in storage container 12 with handle 54 providing means of rotating hose reel unit 40.

[0032] FIG. 5 illustrates a view of a gasket 64 made out of a non abrasive water resistant material providing a nonabrasive and water tight seal when secured between faceplate unit 66 and swimming pool wall 106 shown in FIGS. 11, 12, and 13. Gasket 64 equal in size to faceplate unit 66 having a storage compartment aperture 32 slightly larger than storage compartment 78 outside diameter and fastener apertures 28 positioned in each of the four corners aligning with faceplate unit 66 fastener apertures 28.

[0033] FIGS. 6, 7, and 8 illustrate a view of a faceplate unit 66 consisting of perimeter 68 door 70 and storage compartment 78. Faceplate unit 66 provides a means for sandwiching and securing storage container 12 to a surface and provides access to the interior of container 12. Surface consists of storage compartment aperture 32 and fastener apertures 28 aligning with storage container 12 and faceplate unit 66 storage compartment aperture 32 and fastener apertures 28. Faceplate unit 66 and container 12 aligned and sandwiching surface are secured together by means of fasteners 118 inserted through faceplate unit 66 fastener apertures 28 then through surface fastener apertures 28 secured into storage container 12 storage compartment aperture 32 lock apertures 30 thereby sandwiching the surface between storage container 12 and faceplate unit 66 as shown in FIGS. 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. Faceplate unit 66 also provides a passageway for vacuum hose 96 as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 to move in and out of the interior of container 12 in addition to providing storage compartment 78 for storing the outer end cap 98 for easy access. Perimeter 68 is of a thickness of approximately one half inch and is of a flat square shape having a surface area greater than the square positioning of lock apertures 30 surrounding storage container 12 storage compartment aperture 32 and has aligning fastener apertures 28 positioned in each of the four corners. Perimeter 68 provides a square recessed door panel 76 equal in size to square door 70 for receiving door 70 when in the closed position. Handle 74 attached to the top outside of door 70 provides for easy opening and closing of door 70. Door hinge 72 connects the bottom of door 70 to the bottom of recessed door panel 76 providing an attached means for opening and closing door 70. Cylinder shaped storage compartment 78 centered and integral with the backside of recessed door panel 76 has an inside diameter slightly larger than stopper 84 accessible when door 70 is in an open position. Storage compartment 78 is of a length of approximately 10 inches for the purpose of spanning the thickness of the most common surfaces associate with swimming pools and for storing the outer most end cap 98 employing stopper 84. The opposite end of storage compartment 78 is enclosed with flat stopper plate 82 having a centered vacuum hose aperture 80 slightly larger than end cap 98 yet smaller than stopper 84. Stopper plate 82 vacuum hose aperture 80 provides an opening in which end cap 98 and vacuum hose 96 can move freely through with the outer perimeter of stopper plate 82 preventing the outer most end cap 98 employing stopper 84 from passing through thereby providing storage and easy access to the outer most end cap 98.

[0034] FIG. 9 illustrates a stopper 84 made out of a hard yet slightly flexible rubber type material approximately one half inch thick being of a round shape having a outside diameter smaller than storage compartment 78 inside diameter and larger than vacuum hose aperture 80 with a centered aperture (not shown) having a diameter slightly less than vacuum hose 96 outside diameter to be positioned on vacuum hose 96 just passed outer most end cap 98 preventing end cap 98 from entering storage container 12 when coiling vacuum hose 96 thereby providing easy access to end cap 98.

[0035] FIG. 10 illustrates a draw band 88 constructed out of a thin narrow piece of plastic type material being of a length greater than the diameter of the largest most commonly used vacuum hose 96 consisting of a male tooth end 90 to be inserted into female lock tooth end 92 and pulled tightly until snuggly fitting around the outside diameter of vacuum hose 96 just behind end cap 98. A plurality of adjustment pins 94 integral with draw band 88 provide a centering fastening means to attach draw strap 86 constructed out of a thin narrow band of plastic type material having adjustment pin apertures 100 for rotatably attaching to adjustment pins 94 providing a means of positioning draw strap 86 to either side of end cap 98 when vacuum hose 96 is in use and a means for positioning draw strap 86 around the length of end cap 98 for the purpose of receiving draw line clip 104 attached to one end of draw line 102 being of a minimal length equal to the distance from spindle 42 draw line holder 44 to faceplate unit 66 door 70 with the opposite end of draw line 102 attached to spindle 42 draw line holder 44 as shown in FIG. 12 thereby providing a connection means between vacuum hose 96 and hose reel unit 40 for the purpose of coiling vacuum hose 96 when not in use.

[0036] FIG. 11 illustrates the installation of the inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus 10 to the side of an aboveground swimming pool wall 106. Covers 34 are removed from front panel 18. Storage container 12 front panel 18 uppermost storage compartment aperture 32 and lock apertures 30 are aligned on the outside of swimming pool wall having same configured storage compartment aperture 32 and fastener apertures 28 positioned in the uppermost portion of swimming pool wall 106. Gasket 64 and faceplate unit 66 are aligned on the inside of swimming pool wall 106 storage compartment aperture 32 and fastener apertures 28. Gasket 64 is positioned between the swimming pool wall 106 and faceplate unit 66 to prevent damaging the interior of the swimming pool wall 106 also providing a water tight seal. Storage compartment 78 is first inserted through gasket 64 storage compartment aperture 32 then through aligned swimming pool wall 106 storage compartment aperture 32 into aligned storage container 12 storage compartment aperture 32 and is secured to storage container 12 lock apertures 30 by means of fasteners 118 inserted through faceplate unit 66 fastener apertures 28 then through aligned gasket 64 fastener apertures 28 then through swimming pool wall 106 fastener apertures 28 into storage container 12 lock apertures 30 securing faceplate unit 66 gasket 64 and storage container 12 to swimming pool wall 106. Silicone adhesive can be applied to front panel 18 and swimming pool wall 106 to strengthen installation. Motor 52 or handle54 can be employed providing the means for rotating hose reel unit 40 for the purpose of coiling vacuum hose 96.

[0037] FIG. 12 illustrates the installation of the inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus 10 to the side of an above ground or in ground swimming pool wall 106 with end cap connector 86 attached to vacuum hose 96 end cap 98 for the purpose of coiling vacuum hose 96. Covers 34 are removed from front panel 18. Storage container 12 front panel 18 uppermost storage compartment aperture 32 and lock apertures 30 are aligned on the outside of swimming pool wall having same configured storage compartment aperture 32 and fastener apertures 28 positioned in the uppermost portion of swimming pool wall 106. Gasket 64 and faceplate unit 66 are aligned on the inside of swimming pool wall 106 storage compartment aperture 32 and fastener apertures 28. Gasket 64 is positioned between the swimming pool wall 106 and faceplate unit 66 to prevent damaging the interior of the swimming pool wall 106 also providing a water tight seal. Storage compartment 78 is first inserted through gasket 64 storage compartment aperture 32 then through aligned swimming pool wall 106 storage compartment aperture 32 into aligned storage container 12 storage compartment aperture 32. Faceplate unit 66 is secured to storage container 12 lock apertures 30 by means of fasteners 118 inserted through faceplate 66 fastener apertures 28 then through aligned gasket 64 fastener apertures 28 then through swimming pool wall 106 fastener apertures 28 into storage container 12 lock apertures 30 securing faceplate unit 66 gasket 64 and storage container 12 to swimming pool wall 106. Silicone adhesive can be applied to front panel 18 and swimming pool wall 106 to strengthen installation. Fasteners 18 can also be inserted through the top of swimming pool surrounding 108 into top panel 22 for additional strength. Motor 52 operated by a switch located above the swimming pool surrounding is recommended for this installation providing a means for rotating hose reel unit 40 for the purpose of coiling vacuum hose 96. Faceplate unit 66 door 70 in the open position provides access to the interior of storage container 12 for receiving vacuum hose 96 having attached end cap connector 86 connected to draw line 102 connected to draw line holder 44 for the purpose of coiling vacuum hose around spindle for storage. Motor 52 operated by a switch located above swimming pool surrounding 108 (not shown) is recommended for this installation providing the means for rotating hose reel unit 40 for the purpose of coiling vacuum hose 96.

[0038] FIG. 13 illustrates another installation option of the inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus 10 employing the use of conduit 110 between faceplate unit 66and storage container 12 to span a lengthy distance with vacuum hose 96 end cap 98 having stopper 84 attached stored in storage compartment 78. Gasket 64and faceplate unit 66 are aligned on the inside of swimming pool wall 106 having storage compartment aperture 32 and lock apertures 30. Gasket 64 is positioned between the swimming pool wall 106 and faceplate unit 66 to prevent damaging the interior of the swimming pool wall 106 also providing a water tight seal. Storage compartment 78 is first inserted through gasket 64 storage compartment aperture 32 then through aligned swimming pool wall 106 storage compartment aperture 32 and is secured to swimming pool wall 106 by means of fasteners 118 inserted through faceplate unit 66 fastener apertures 28 then through aligned gasket 64 fastener apertures 28 into aligned predrilled swimming pool surrounding 108 lock apertures 30 securing faceplate unit 66 and gasket 64 to swimming pool wall 106. Swimming pool surrounding 108 has storage compartment aperture 32 equal in length to the distance from storage container 12 storage compartment aperture 32 to swimming pool wall 106 with a diameter slightly larger than connecting conduit 110. Connecting conduit 110 having a inside diameter equal to the outside diameter of storage compartment 78 is inserted into swimming pool surrounding 108 storage compartment aperture 32 and over protruding storage compartment 78 up to swimming pool wall 106. Storage container 12 is positioned up against the outside perimeter of swimming pool surrounding 108 aligning front panel 18 lower storage compartment aperture 32 with protruding connecting conduit 110 for receiving protruding connecting conduit 110 thereby providing a continues connection between storage container 12 and faceplate unit 66 for the purpose of coiling a vacuum hose 96. Storage container 12 is secured to the outside perimeter of swimming pool surrounding 108 by means of fasteners 118 inserted through lock apertures 30 into swimming pool surrounding 108 predrilled lock apertures 30. Outer end cap 98 of vacuum hose 96 has stopper 84 attached stopping outer end cap 98 in storage compartment 78 for easy access. Motor 52 or handle 54 can be employed providing the means for rotating hose reel unit 40 for the purpose of coiling vacuum hose 96.

[0039] FIG. 14 illustrates yet another installation of the inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus 10 to the underside of a swimming pool surrounding 108. Topside of swimming pool surrounding 108 has a recessed aperture for receiving faceplate unit 66 consisting of a storage compartment aperture 32 and fastener apertures 30. Storage container 12 is positioned on the underside of swimming pool surrounding 108 aligning top panel 22 storage compartment aperture 32 with swimming pool surrounding storage compartment aperture 32 and fastener apertures 28. Faceplate unit 66 is positioned into recessed aperture with fasteners 118 inserted through faceplate unit 66 fastener apertures 28 into swimming pool surrounding 108 fastener apertures 28 secured into aligned storage container 12 lock apertures 30 thereby securing storage container 12 to the underside of swimming pool surrounding 108. Motor 52 operated by a switch located above swimming pool surrounding 108 (not shown) is recommended for this installation providing the means for rotating hose reel unit 40 for the purpose of coiling vacuum hose 96. In this particular installation hose reel unit 40 may be removed (not shown) allowing for vacuum hose 96 to be inserted into container 12 without the use of hose reel unit 40 and spindle rotation means.

[0040] FIG. 15 illustrates yet another installation of the inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus 10 to a vertical surface 114such as a fence or pool shed. Storage container 12 is positioned on the none swimming pool side of vertical surface 114 preferable on a horizontal surface 112 aligning with vertical surface 114 storage compartment aperture 32 and fastener apertures 28. Faceplate unit 66 is aligned on the poolside of vertical surface 114 storage compartment aperture 32 and fastener aperture 28. Storage compartment 78 is inserted through vertical surface 114 storage compartment aperture 32 into aligned storage container 12 storage compartment aperture 32. Fasteners 118 inserted through faceplate unit 66 fastener apertures 28 then through vertical surface 114 fastener apertures 28 are secured into storage container 12 storage compartment aperture 32 lock apertures 30 thereby securing storage container 12 and faceplate unit 66 to vertical surface 114. Motor 52 operated by a switch located on the swimming pool side of vertical surface 114 (not shown) is recommended for this installation providing the means for rotating hose reel unit 40 for the purpose of coiling vacuum hose 96.

[0041] Having thus described the basic concept of the invention, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that the foregoing detailed disclosure is intended to be presented by way of example only, and is not limiting. Various alterations, improvements, and modifications will occur and are intended to those skilled in the art, though not expressly stated herein. These modifications, alterations, and improvements are intended to be suggested hereby, and are within the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the present invention is limited only by the following claims and equivalents thereto.

Claims

1. A inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus comprising:

a container witch a pair of opposing side panels connected to a front panel, a back panel, a top panel and a base panel form said container defining said container interior;

a hose reel rotatably mounted in said container interior for coiling, storing and dispensing of a vacuum hose;

a surface plate providing a sandwiching fastening means to secure said container to a surface in addition to providing access to said container interior.

said container, hose reel, and surface plate are constructed from plastic type material;

2. The inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus set forth in claim 1 in further combination with said container comprising a detachable panel providing access to said container interior;

said top panel comprising a aperture for receiving a storage compartment integral with said surface plate;

said front panel comprising at least one said aperture for receiving said storage compartment;

a plurality of predetermined locking apertures positioned around outer perimeter of said aperture for receiving a plurality of fasteners to secure said container to said surface;

said opposing side panels comprising a axle attaching means to receive said axle rotatably securing said hose reel in said container interior;

said bottom panel comprising a plurality of elongated support members of equal length to support said container horizontally;

said bottom panel comprising a plurality of holes providing ventilation and drainage to said container interior.

3. The inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus set forth in claim 1 in further combination with a vacuum hose connector for attaching to said vacuum hose;

said vacuum hose connector adjusting to fit a plurality of different size diameters;

a cord connecting said vacuum hose connector to said hose reel thereby connecting said vacuum hose connector attached to said vacuum hose to said hose reel for the purpose of coiling said vacuum hose around said hose reel.

4. The inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus set forth in claim 4 in further combination with a rotating device attached to said hose reel conveying a rotational means to said hose reel for coiling and dispensing said vacuum hose therefrom.

6. The inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus set forth in claim 1 in further combination with said surface plate consisting of a predetermined flat shape.

7. The inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus set forth in claim 6in further combination with a centered aperture for receiving said vacuum hose;

said plurality of predetermined fastener apertures positioned around the outer perimeter of said centered aperture to receive said plurality of fasteners securing said surface plate to said surface.

8. The inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus set forth in claim 6 in further combination with said storage compartment comprised of a predetermined length and a predetermined shape;

said storage compartment consisting of a hollow interior;

9. The inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus set forth in claim 8 in further combination with said storage compartment consisting of a open end and a predetermined partially enclosed open end;

said open end is integral with the center backside of said surface plate having a diameter equal to the diameter of said centered aperture;

said surface plate said centered aperture having a diameter larger than a stopper attached to said vacuum hose outer end providing for said vacuum hose to move through unrestricted;

said predetermined partially enclosed open end having a diameter slightly larger than the most commonly used largest said vacuum hoses and smaller than said stopper thereby preventing the passing through of said stopper attached to the outer end of said vacuum hose thereby providing storage and easy access to the outer end of said vacuum hose.

10. The inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus set forth in claim 6in further combination with a centered recessed enclosure panel consisting of a predetermined shape larger than the diameter of said centered aperture and is positioned on the front side of said surface plate;

a enclosure panel being of the same shape and size of said centered recessed enclose panel provides a covering means to enclose said centered aperture.

11. The inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus set forth in claim 9in further combination with said stopper constructed out of a stiff yet slightly flexible material having a predetermined thickness consisting of a round shape having a outside diameter slightly less than said centered aperture and a diameter larger than said predetermined partially enclosed open end.

12. The in-line swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus set forth in claim 2 in further combination with said hose reel comprising a cylinder of predetermined length having a round side guard consisting of a larger diameter attached to each end of said cylinder.

13. The inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus set forth in claim 7 in further combination with a gasket constructed out of a non abrasive water resistant material being of a flat shape equal in size to said surface plate having said aperture for receiving said storage compartment;

said plurality of predetermined fastener apertures positioned around said outer perimeter of said aperture to receive said plurality of fasteners securing said gasket between said surface and said surface plate thereby providing a water tight nonabrasive seal.

14. The inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus set forth in claim 2 in further combination with said surface consisting of one said aperture for receiving said storage compartment;

said plurality of predetermined apertures positioned around said outer perimeter of said aperture for receiving said plurality of fasteners.

15. The inline swimming pool vacuum hose storage apparatus set forth in claim 13 in further combination with said container positioned on one side of said surface aligned to said surface said aperture and said plurality of predetermined fastener apertures with said gasket positioned on the opposite side of said surface aligned to said surface said aperture and said plurality of predetermined fastener apertures with said surface plate positioned on the opposite side of said gasket aligned to said gasket said aperture and said plurality of predetermined fastener apertures inserting said storage compartment through the aligned said apertures;

said plurality of fasteners inserted through said surface plate side of aligned said plurality of predetermined fastener apertures are secured in said plurality of predetermined lock apertures sandwiching said surface between said container one side of said surface to said gasket and surface plate aligned on the opposite side of said surface whereby said vacuum hose can be coiled, stored and dispensed through said surface.