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Swimming pool linerRelated Patent Categories: Baths, Closets, Sinks, And Spittoons, Strainer, Stopper, Plug Or Closure, Combined Strainer And Pipe CouplingSwimming pool liner description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070011800, Swimming pool liner. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] None. FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] None. TECHNICAL FIELD [0003] The invention relates to an amusement device, and more particularly to a swimming pool assembly having a pool liner in the form of a game. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] Traditional swimming pools were essentially a hole in the ground of a substantially rectangular shape or other suitable shape. The walls and bottom of the pool were of cement or a similar material made waterproof by mixing with tar or a tar-like substance. Nowadays vinyl pools and inflatable pools have become increasingly popular. Above-ground pools that are made of wood, polymer, steel, or aluminum walls are being lined with vinyl to offer an economical alternative to concrete and fiberglass. Furthermore, above-ground pools are a cost effective alternative to in-ground pools due to minimal construction costs. [0005] Consequently, pool liners are being placed in pools to hold water while overcoming the disadvantages discussed above. These liners are generally made of plastic, such as vinyl, and are flexible and waterproof. Pools having this type of liner allow for pools to be manufactured above-ground because this type of pool can be built on an above-ground frame of any suitable material. Additionally, pool liners can be used in portable vinyl pools that are constructed using a plastic or aluminum frame, or in inflatable pools having only an inflatable vinyl ring at the top. Over the years both above-ground and in-ground pools have become increasingly popular. In order to make pools more aesthetically pleasing, many pool liners are currently sold having decorative patterns. [0006] As pools have become increasingly popular, so have games that can be played in pools. Currently, there are games available that can be played in pools such as basketball, soccer, and volleyball. These games require equipment that must be placed along the outside of the pool and/or equipment that must be submerged below the water surface at the bottom of the pool. Such games have disadvantages because they require storing and assembling of bulky equipment which can be costly and take up time assembling and disassembling. Often times this equipment is dangerous for young children to assemble on their own without proper supervision. [0007] While such games are enjoyable, there is always a demand for different types of games that can be played in both above ground pools and in-ground pools. It is desirable for such games to be cost effective, safe and require little or no assembly time for both children and adults. [0008] The present invention is provided to solve the problems discussed above and other problems, and to provide advantages and aspects not provided by prior swimming pool games of this type. A full discussion of the features and advantages of the present invention is deferred to the following detailed description, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009] The present invention provides a swimming pool liner. According to a first aspect of the invention, the swimming pool liner has a member having indicia in the form of a game. The indicia can take a variety of different forms such that a user can interact with the indicia to play a game. [0010] According to another aspect of the invention, the swimming pool assembly has a pool liner for use as a game. The swimming pool assembly has a member that has indicia that is associated with the game. In one preferred embodiment, the indicia is in the form of a plurality of turtles and shells randomly arranged on the member, each having numerical values and a selected color. Alternatively, the indicia could have a nine box configuration for receiving game pieces. [0011] According to another aspect of the invention, a swimming pool game is provided in which players take turns tossing game pieces to accumulate points. The swimming pool assembly has a member with indicia that is associated with the game. The indicia is in the form of a plurality of turtles and shells randomly arranged on the member having numerical values and a selected color. [0012] According to another aspect of the invention, the indicia is in the form of a nine box configuration having nine square zones of identical size for receiving game pieces. [0013] According to yet another aspect of the invention, a pool liner is provided that is operably associated with the swimming pool. The pool liner is made of a sheet stock material that has a lower surface and an upper visible surface, that is generally configured to define the interior of the pool. The sheet stock material has a background and a pronounced identifiable indicia associated with the material that is visible when viewing the upper surface. The indicia provides a contrast with the background, wherein a pool user can interact with the indicia in order to play a game. [0014] Other features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following specification taken in conjunction with the following drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0015] To understand the present invention, it will now be described by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: [0016] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an above-ground pool having a portion of the sidewall of the pool removed and showing a pool liner of the present invention; [0017] FIG. 2 is a partial view of a pool liner and game piece according the present invention; [0018] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a in-ground pool incorporating the present invention; Continue reading about Swimming pool liner... Full patent description for Swimming pool liner Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Swimming pool liner patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. 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