Abstract: An inflatable hot tub kit that includes a self-supporting tub structure that can be used on ground or used in a body of water. The kit includes a thermostat and hoses designed to connect to an external fresh water supply system. The tub structure comprises three inflatable ring sections that form the sidewalls designed to hold warm or hot water. The upper ring section is octagonal-shaped when viewed in plan view. In cross-section, the upper ring section is circular and relatively large so that when the tub structure is placed in a body of water, the water edge is approximately 8 to 10 inches below the top surface of the upper section. The middle ring section is flat in cross-section and vertically aligned under the center axis of the upper ring section. The middle ring section provides buoyancy and supports the upper ring section when used on the ground or extends into the body of water to provide buoyancy. Attached to the middle ring section is an inflatable lower ring section.

Abstract: A portable spa comprises a reservoir for holding water and an outer wall spaced outwardly from the reservoir. The spa includes an equipment bay located between the reservoir and the outer wall that is accessible from an opening at a top portion of the spa. A cover over the opening to the equipment bay is removable from the top portion of the spa to permit access to the equipment bay. The equipment bay contains substantially all of the equipment necessary for operation of the spa and can be conveniently accessed free of any obstructions around the side of the spa. The spa can be installed either above ground in the manner of a portable spa, or it can be installed directly in the ground in the manner of a permanent in-ground spa. Reinforcing means comprising an internal support framework supports the spa against the lateral external forces generated as a result of in-ground installation.

Abstract: A fence system is provided for use in conjunction with an above-the-ground flexible wall swimming pool having a liner with an upper rim defining a closed area and a plurality of spaced supports each having a lower end in engagement with the ground and an upper end connected to and supporting the liner upper rim. The fence system includes at least two spaced apart and elongated struts wherein each strut has a first end and a second end. A hanger is secured to each strut adjacent its first end and this hanger is dimensioned to fit over and be supported by the upper rim of the liner. A fastener assembly secures the second end of the strut to one support while a fence section is secured to the first ends of the struts so that the fence section extends upwardly from the upper rim of the liner.

Abstract: A portable spa comprises a reservoir for holding water and an outer wall spaced outwardly from the reservoir. The spa includes an equipment bay located between the reservoir and the outer wall that is accessible from an opening at a top portion of the spa. A cover over the opening to the equipment bay is removable from the top portion of the spa to permit access to the equipment bay. The equipment bay contains substantially all of the equipment necessary for operation of the spa and can be conveniently accessed free of any obstructions around the side of the spa. The spa can be installed either above ground in the manner of a portable spa, or it can be installed directly in the ground in the manner of a permanent in-ground spa. Reinforcing means comprising an internal support framework supports the spa against the lateral external forces generated as a result of in-ground installation.

Abstract: A skimmer system is provided which includes a reservoir, an inlet, a reservoir pump and a weir. The skimmer system is attached to a tank having fluid therein. The fluid in the tank defines a tank fluid surface. The reservoir receives fluid from the tank. The fluid in the reservoir defines a reservoir fluid surface. The level of the reservoir fluid surface is maintained below the level of the tank fluid surface when the skimmer system is turned on. The inlet defines an inlet edge and an inlet surface. The inlet edge is located below the level of the tank fluid surface. The inlet surface declines away from the tank to transfer the fluid from the tank to the reservoir. The reservoir pump transfers fluid from the reservoir to the tank. The filter is positioned between the inlet and the reservoir to retain particulate within the fluid. The weir defines a weir edge.

Abstract: A cover for a pool includes a plurality of panels joined together by welding one another together to form a single blanket. The blanket is in covering relation over the fluid within a pool basin and a plurality of holes formed in the lateral layers of each panel within the blanket permit water to drain through holes from above the blanket and also permit gasses to rise from the fluid within the lagoon upwardly through the holes in the blanket. The method of the present invention comprises welding the various panels together to form the blanket in a shape which conforms to the shape of the pool.

Abstract: A piling based pool system uses standard pilings, which are either pre-cast concrete, wood, or steel, etc., which pilings are drilled or driven into the ground in standard fashion with appropriate beams interconnecting the pilings. Some of the pilings are used to support a house while others of the pilings are used to hold the swimming pool shell, allowing a user to walk out of the house and use the pool without having to ascend or descend stairs. The foundation of the building as well as the swimming pool shell are each formed from a plurality of hollow core concrete panels.

Abstract: Systems and techniques to increase storage space for added features in a spa using a modular spa design. A spa structure includes a compartment defining a location that receives a device to be used in conjunction with a spa, and a surface coupled with the compartment and matching a shape of a skirt of the spa. The surface can form a section of the skirt of the spa when attached to the spa. The skirt section can be attached to the spa by being raised under a lip of the spa and can be secured with battens and screws. The skirt section can form exterior steps providing access to the spa and can have a sinusoidal shape. The skirt section can include an integrated lifting mechanism that serves as a support when in a nested position.

Abstract: A playing pool includes an upper ring, a middle ring and a bottom sheet made from a flexible and water-proof plastic sheet by thermal fusion. The upper ring is a rolled hollow ring, and the middle ring and the bottom sheet are made from a sheet. The middle ring has an upper side and a lower side to connect the upper ring and the bottom sheet by thermal fusion to contain water. The middle ring is formed from an integrated and elongated plastic sheet and formed with a plurality of trapezoids that have a narrower upper side, a wider lower side and slant lateral sides to mate different perimeters of the upper ring and the bottom sheet. Every two neighboring trapezoids are bordered by a wedge type slit notch directing vertically from the upper side to the lower side thereof. The two lateral sides of two neighboring trapezoids are connected by thermal fusion to form the middle ring to contain water. The integrated middle ring can enhance the resistant force against water pressure.

Abstract: A shock absorbing safety floor comprising tile minimizes injury by absorbing the energy created when a portion of a diver's body impacts the bottom or sides of the pool. By absorbing a portion of the energy at impact, the floor decreases the amount of energy absorbed by the diver's body thereby subsequently minimizing injury to the diver. The shock absorbing safety floor compresses to absorb the energy.

Abstract: Forms for building and assembling water containment holders such as but not limited to inground spas, pools, manmade ponds and fountains. The forms can have an L-shape with downwardly protruding members for allowing the forms to be placed about a base foundation having receiving openings for the protruding members. Lower walls, seats and backrests can be placed about the forms to assemble the water containment holder. All the components including the base, the forms, the seats, lower walls, and backrests can be modular components that are easily transported and assembled by an individual installer.

Abstract: A swimming pool comprising a perimetral structure supporting the water holder being made of plastics material and is characterized in that the perimetral structure is apt to rest on the surface on which the swimming pool is to be installed, the perimetral structure comprising tensioning members being fitted to it and transversally arranged from side to side of the perimeter in an underlying arrangement. The perimetral structure comprises base supports being transversally arranged along the swimming pool perimeter and joined together by means of a backwardly arranged side member, the base supports frontally supporting the panels that will make up the swimming pool contour. The tensioning members are made up of ropes being provided with means to adjust their tensioning.

Abstract: A curvilinear spa frame apparatus and method that provides support to a curvilinear spa shell design, including a frame comprising a top curvilinear rail, a bottom curvilinear rail, and one or more box sections aligned to be within the confines of the curvilinear spa shell providing stiffness for the completed frame. The box sections can include sheets that align with corresponding notches in the curvilinear spa frame increasing rigidity and facilitating alignment of the spa frame components during assembly.

Abstract: Systems and techniques to facilitate lifting and access to compartments, such as spa compartments that contain spa features. A structure includes a base, risers rotatably coupled with an underside of the base, a support frame rotatably coupled with the risers, rollers rotatably coupled with the support frame, and one or more lever-arms rotatably coupled with at least one of the risers, the one or more lever-arms supporting the base when the support frame is in a nested position, and the one or more lever-arms providing leverage during transition from the nested position to an actuated position of the support frame, said transition causing the base to lower and be movable on the rollers.

Abstract: A coating for the surfaces of a swimming pool includes a plurality of panels in which the panels are, in case, welded one to another and firmly fixed to the surfaces of the swimming pool. The coating is realized with materials resistant to corrosion and to atmospheric agents, like PVC (polyvinyl chloride), and has decorations reproducing photographs and/or personalizations of any kind.

Abstract: A swimming pool structure comprises a plurality of buttress post assemblies spaced about the perimeter of the pool and servicing to support the pool wall. Each of the assemblies include a horizontal foot beam with a vertically oriented buttress post connected thereto by angle brackets. Laterally located beams and plates interconnect the sides of adjacent buttress post assemblies and the inner ends of opposing foot beams from opposite sides of the pool are directed under the floor of the pool and are secured together.

Abstract: A swimming pool with a rigid structure, comprises a rigid peripheral wall made of a rot-resistant material supported by posts and a flexible waterproof liner arranged in the space defined by the rigid wall and attached to the upper edge of the said wall, in which, along their full height, the posts comprise an interior portion made of a rot-resistant material to which the rigid wall is secured and an externally projecting portion having at least two grooves, one on either side, and cladding panels having at least externally at least the appearance of wood are slid into the opposing grooves of two consecutive posts the externally projecting portions of the posts being of such dimensions and the grooves being so positioned that there is a gap between the cladding panels and the rigid wall.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for decorating and/or finishing of swimming pools of the type comprising a light rigid structure mainly consisting of one or more lateral metal walls (1) and whereof the base, for example, formed by an apron (2) made of cement mortar or reinforced concrete, and a liner or sealed flexible pocket (3) housed in said structure and pressed against the lateral wall(s) of the latter. The invention is characterised in that the decorative (6) and/or finish (7) elements comprising a skin surface (8) and a magnetised surface or soleplate (9) are pressed, via their magnetic surface or soleplate, against the lateral wall(s) (1-3) of the swimming pool, and said elements are fixed against the metal wall of said structure, by the action of magnetic forces generated by said magnetised soleplate (9) and passing through the liner (3).

Abstract: The invention relates to a swimming pool with a rigid structure, comprising a rigid peripheral wall made of a rot-resistant material supported by posts and a flexible waterproof liner arranged in the space defined by the rigid wall and attached to the upper edge of the said wall, in which, along their full height, the posts comprise an interior portion made of a rot-resistant material to which the rigid wall is secured and an externally projecting portion having at least two grooves, one on either side, and cladding panels having at least externally at least the appearance of wood are slid into the opposing grooves of two consecutive posts the externally projecting portions of the posts being of such dimensions and the grooves being so positioned that there is a gap between the cladding panels and the rigid wall.

Abstract: A prefabricated swimming pool including a pool frame having a plurality of vertical frames and horizontal frames connected between the vertical frames, and pool body fabricated from a synthetic resin sheet having a base unit and a circumferential side wall and supported by the pool frame. Storing and carrying of the swimming pool is simple and handy, and there is no possibility that the circumferential side wall is inclined or collapses, ensuring a safe and stable use.

Abstract: A circular above-ground self-supporting pool, comprising a flexible and impervious pocket, the circular upper edge of which is provided with a buoyant inflatable annular hoop, wherein said inflatable hoop consists of several pneumatically independent inflatable annular chambers.

Abstract: A curvilinear spa frame apparatus and method that provides support to a curvilinear spa shell design, including a frame comprising a top curvilinear rail, a bottom curvilinear rail, and one or more box sections aligned to be within the confines of the curvilinear spa shell providing stiffness for the completed frame. The box sections can include sheets that align with corresponding notches in the curvilinear spa frame increasing rigidity and facilitating alignment of the spa frame components during assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is coping for use in a swimming pool, said coping oriented along a longitudinal direction, and comprises a web disposed along said longitudinal direction, including a means for attaching said web to a side wall of a pool; wherein said web including a strip section integrally part of said web; a strip section being preferably irreversibly removable by shearing off a longitudinal strip section from said cap web for irreversibly removing said strip section from a facia of said web to expose an accessory slot defined behind said removed strip section, wherein said accessory slot adapted for attaching accessories to said coping.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a self-rising swimming pool employing side walls sufficiently translucent to allow those outside the swimming pool to monitor the underwater activities of the pool's occupants, as well as to allow more efficient solar beating of the water contained in the swimming pool, compared to swimming pools constructed with totally opaque walls.

Abstract: A fitting for connecting to an end of tubing. The fitting includes a fitting body having a generally tubular construction with a first end adapted for leakproof connection to another component. A second end has a socket connector with tapered interior sidewall portions forming a truncated conical shape such that an end of a tube can be inserted into the socket connector and tightly wedged therein to form a leakproof seal. At least a portion of the fitting body is made of a light-transmitting material such that material lodged within the fitting body is visible from the exterior of the fitting body.

Abstract: A swimming pool coping install able around the periphery of a swimming pool. The coping is formed of a plurality of coping members each of which is a solid molded body composed of solid surfacing material having one or more additives or fillers incorporated therein to enhance properties of the body as a swimming pool coping The coping is highly durable, easy to install and maintain and provides a very attractive appearance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual purpose beading for swimming pool liners. The beading includes a first portion structured and arranged for attachment of a swimming pool liner thereto and a second hook shaped portion. The hooked shaped portion is adapted so that it is moveable from a first position that enables the beading to be placed over an upper edge of a pool wall and a second position that enables the beading to be inserted into a receptor type coupling in a pool wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pool liner assembly that comprises a main liner subassembly and a secondary liner subassembly. The main liner subassembly comprises a main liner sheet for lining the walls of a pool, and a main liner clip attached to the top edge of the main liner sheet for attaching the main liner subassembly to a coping of the pool. The secondary liner subassembly comprises a secondary liner sheet overlapping an upper portion of the main liner sheet and having a bottom edge that is attached to the main liner sheet, and a secondary liner clip attached to the top edge of the secondary liner sheet, for attaching the secondary liner subassembly to the coping of the pool. The secondary liner subassembly may be attached to the front or back of the main liner subassembly. After the portion of the assembly facing the sun has faded, it can be removed to reveal an fresh underlying portion of the assembly.

Abstract: The pipes associated with an in-ground swimming pool can be supported by a support that includes a base and two telescopingly engaged tubular sections. A U-shaped element is located on one end of the tubular sections and has a pad on which the pipe rests. A lock connects the two tubular sections together once the height of the support is selected.

Abstract: An air charged appliance includes an air chamber and an air sac, made in various shapes for different uses. The air sac is placed in the air chamber and filled up with air to become inflated together with the air chamber, but the both are made separately from each other. The air chamber is not easy to break and able to endure bumping so the air charged appliance can be used for a long period of time.

Abstract: A portable water-containing structure formed from a series of interlocking panel elements that can be interlocked easily without the use of tools. These panels may be used to form such water-containing structures as wading or swimming pools and may also be used to form an ice rink, spa, fish pond, flowerbox, window box and may other elements. The structures so formed are easy to assemble and disassemble, are strong and utile and can be formed in situ at any desired location.

Abstract: A prefabricated swimming pool including a pool frame having a plurality of vertical frames and horizontal frames connected between the vertical frames, and pool body fabricated from a synthetic resin sheet having a base unit and a circumferential side wall and supported by the pool frame. Storing and carrying of the swimming pool is simple and handy, and there is no possibility that the circumferential side wall is inclined or collapses, ensuring a safe and stable use.

Abstract: This swimming pool comprises a perimetral structure (1) supporting the water holder (R) being made of plastics material and is characterized in that said perimetral structure is apt to rest on the surface (S) on which the swimming pool is to be installed, said perimetral structure comprising tensioning members (20) being fitted to it and transversally arranged from side to side of the perimeter in an underlying arrangement. The perimetral structure (1) comprises base supports (2) being transversally arranged along the swimming pool perimeter and joined together by means of a backwardly arranged side member (3), said base supports frontally supporting the panels (6) that will make up the swimming pool contour. The tensioning members (20) are made up of ropes being provided with means to adjust their tensioning.

Abstract: Forms for building and assembling water containment holders such as but not limited to inground spas, pools, manmade ponds and fountains. The forms can have an L-shape with downwardly protruding members for allowing the forms to be placed about a base foundation having receiving openings for the protruding members. Lower walls, seats and backrests can be placed about the forms to assemble the water containment holder. All the components including the base, the forms, the seats, lower walls, and backrests can be modular components that are easily transported and assembled by an individual installer.

Abstract: A prefabricated swimming pool including a pool frame having a plurality of vertical frames and horizontal frames connected between the vertical frames, and pool body fabricated from a synthetic resin sheet having a base unit and a circumferential side wall and supported by the pool frame. Storing and carrying of the swimming pool is simple and handy, and there is no possibility that the circumferential side wall is inclined or collapses, ensuring a safe and stable use.

Abstract: A prefabricated swimming pool including a pool frame having a plurality of vertical frames and horizontal frames connected between the vertical frames, and a pool body fabricated from a synthetic resin sheet having a base unit and a circumferential side wall and supported by the pod frame. Storing and carrying of the swimming pool is simple and handy, and thane is no possibility that the circumferential side wall is inclined or collapses, ensuring a safe and stable use.

Abstract: A swimming pool structure comprises a plurality of buttress post assemblies spaced about the perimeter of the pool and servicing to support the pool wall. Each of the assemblies include a horizontal foot beam with a vertically oriented buttress post connected thereto by angle brackets. Laterally located beams and plates interconnect the sides of adjacent buttress post assemblies and the inner ends of opposing foot beams from opposite sides of the pool are directed under the floor of the pool and are secured together.

Abstract: An inflatable pool includes inflatable first and second annular members, a plurality of inflatable posts, each of which has two ends connected respectively and fixedly to the first and second annular members, a bottom wall having a periphery that is connected sealingly to an inner periphery of the second annular member, and an annular upright side wall unit that abuts against the posts.

Abstract: A portable spa comprises a reservoir for holding water and an outer wall spaced outwardly from the reservoir. The spa includes an equipment bay located between the reservoir and the outer wall that is accessible from an opening at a top portion of the spa. A cover over the opening to the equipment bay is removable from the top portion of the spa to permit access to the equipment bay. The equipment bay contains substantially all of the equipment necessary for operation of the spa and can be conveniently accessed free of any obstructions around the side of the spa. The spa can be installed either above ground in the manner of a portable spa, or it can be installed directly in the ground in the manner of a permanent in-ground spa. Reinforcing means comprising an internal support framework supports the spa against the lateral external forces generated as a result of in-ground installation.

Abstract: A pool structure includes multiple composing members detachably connected one by one to form an enclosure. A water-proof liner is disposed among and retained by the composing members. Therefore, water can be added into and stored in the pool structure to form a water pool for different kinds of purposes. The pool structure can be quickly and easily assembled, and, moreover, the pool structure can also be disassembled in a similar manner as in the assembly.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for making aquatic pools such as swimming pools, which consist in covering the panels (1) of a cavity with concrete. The invention is characterised in that it comprises the following steps: preparing a mixture of cement (2), sand (4) and fibres (3); transferring said mixture to a spray nozzle; simultaneously spraying said mixture and water on the wall to be covered, with the spray nozzle (12). The invention also concerns a pool, in particular for swimming obtainable by using said method. The invention is applicable to aquatic pools.

Abstract: A large capacity reinforced swimming pool for use in an above-the-ground environment includes a flexible plastic liner for containing water. The liner includes a continuous sidewall and a bottom wall bonded to the sidewall by a joining seam. The continuous sidewall is formed from a partial outer layer and a partial inner layer. An inflatable top ring is mounted to the top of the sidewall for supporting the liner in an upright position. A continuous reinforcing layer is bonded to the continuous sidewall with a first plurality of continuous reinforcing seals for reinforcing the sidewall. A second plurality of continuous reinforcing seals located at an interface between the partial outer layer and the partial inner layer of the sidewall functions to reinforce the sidewall. Each of the first and second plurality of continuous reinforcing seals includes at least two seals.

Abstract: An above ground pool having identical sized panels coupled together to form the perimeter of the pool. Post structures located at the union of adjacent panels include angle members that span the union of adjacent panels and determine the angle at which adjacent panels extend with respect to each other. Different sets of angle members can be utilized to form different angles between adjacent panels to establish different sizes of pools having different numbers of panels.

Abstract: An above-ground pool (1) having a protruding edge (3) and which can be covered with a cover (6): the folded cover, possibly enclosed in a bag (7) is anchored to a first location (P1); next, it is unfolded and drawn over the pool successively on either side thereof and it is successively anchored at two points (P2, P3) such that a line joining these two points is located at arm's length from a fourth point (P4) on the opposite side from the first point (P1); finally, it is drawn from the point (P4) where the lacing means (12) passing peripherally under the edge (3) are tied.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pool liner assembly that comprises a main liner subassembly and a secondary liner subassembly. The main liner subassembly comprises a main liner sheet for lining the walls of a pool, and a main liner clip attached to the top edge of the main liner sheet for attaching the main liner subassembly to a coping of the pool. The secondary liner subassembly comprises a secondary liner sheet overlapping an upper portion of the main liner sheet and having a bottom edge that is attached to the main liner sheet, and a secondary liner clip attached to the top edge of the secondary liner sheet, for attaching the secondary liner subassembly to the coping of the pool. The secondary liner subassembly may be attached to the front or back of the main liner subassembly. After the portion of the assembly facing the sun has faded, it can be removed to reveal an fresh underlying portion of the assembly.

Abstract: A decorative liner for a pool assembly comprising a liner configured for being positioned in a pool, pond, or fountain, one or more display surfaces on the liner, and one or more distinct raised portions formed in the shape of one or more tiles on the one or more display surfaces.

Abstract: A portable child's pool having a bottom that includes a padding layer is provided. The padding layer is preferably a polymeric material. The polymeric material may be a polymeric rubber. Alternatively, the polymeric material may be a polymeric foam. Polychloroprene is a preferred polymeric material. The bottom may further include one or two thin polymeric sheets. Any one of the polymeric sheets may be bonded to the padding layer. Alternatively, when the bottom includes two polymeric sheets, they may be bonded at their edges so as to form a seal around the padding layer.

Abstract: The present invention is coping for use in a swimming pool, said coping oriented along a longitudinal direction, and comprises a web disposed along said longitudinal direction, including a means for attaching said web to a side wall of a pool; wherein said web including a strip section integrally part of said web; a strip section being preferably irreversibly removable by shearing off a longitudinal strip section from said cap web for irreversibly removing said strip section from a facia of said web to expose an accessory slot defined behind said removed strip section, wherein said accessory slot adapted for attaching accessories to said coping.

Abstract: Pool ledges comprised of two types of material are provided. One material provides structural and rigidity requirements, while another material enhances the pool ledge or adds an additional feature to the ledge. For example, a first material may be metal while a second material is plastic or neoprene, a first material may be hard while a second material is softer (or of a lesser durometer), the first and second materials different materials may provide varying textures and/or varying color schemes, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dual purpose beading for swimming pool liners. The beading includes a first portion structured and arranged for attachment of a swimming pool liner thereto and a second hook shaped portion. The hooked shaped portion is adapted so that it is moveable from a first position that enables the beading to be placed over an upper edge of a pool wall and a second position that enables the beading to be inserted into a receptor type coupling in a pool wall.