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  Vacuum formed auto cover boxUSPTO Application #: 20060090254Title: Vacuum formed auto cover box Abstract: A swimming pool installation, including a swimming pool having an end, a deck surrounding at least a portion of the swimming pool and an auto cover box. The auto cover box is recessed in the deck proximate to the end of the swimming pool. The auto cover box having a formed section with a U-shaped cross-section, including a low portion and a drain in the low portion. (end of abstract)
Agent: Taylor & Aust, P.C. - Avilla, IN, US Inventors: Tom Epple, Larry Yeager USPTO Applicaton #: 20060090254 - Class: 004502000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Baths, Closets, Sinks, And Spittoons, Pool Type, Accessory, Covering, Including Storage Area, On A Roll The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060090254. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to swimming pools, and, more particularly, to an automatic pool cover box used to house a pool cover. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Swimming pools are commonly covered to prevent debris from entering the pool, to preserve chemical treatments in the water and to heat the pool in the case of a solar cover. An automatic pool cover provides convenience for the user by allowing the cover to be easily extended over the pool during periods of non-use, and retracted during periods of use. Typically, a box is placed in the decking surrounding the pool at a location opposite from the walk-in steps (usually at the deep end of a pool). The box extends across the width of the pool and houses an electric motor and reel in which the cover is wound. [0005] The most common technique for building a pool cover box is to build it onsite using treated wood. This requires skill in carpentry to cut, position and connect the individual pieces of wood. The wood is separately ordered and equipment for cutting the wood must be brought to the worksite and the scraps from the construction must be removed. [0006] Some cover boxes are constructed of panels of galvanized steel that are assembled in place to form a box for the positioning of a pool cover retraction/extension mechanism therein. A problem with conventional automatic pool cover boxes is that individual panels are utilized for the box thereby requiring extended amounts of labor. [0007] What is needed in the art is an automatic pool cover box that reduces the assembly required at the point of installation. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] The present invention provides an automatic pool cover box assembly that is vacuum formed and easily installed beside a swimming pool. [0009] The invention comprises, in one form thereof, a swimming pool installation including a swimming pool having an end with a deck surrounding at least a portion of the swimming pool. An auto cover box is recessed in the deck proximate to the end of the swimming pool. The auto cover box has a formed section with a U-shaped cross section and a low portion therein. A drain is provided in the low portion of the formed section. [0010] An advantage of the present invention is that the formed section is vacuum formed having a U-shaped cross section ready for installation along the end of the pool. [0011] Another advantage is that end sections may be provided thereby allowing for a customized fit of the auto cover box to the swimming pool. [0012] Yet another advantage of the present invention is that at least one section may be manually cut to length and still interface with an end section for customized installation proximate a pool. [0013] Still yet another advantage of the present invention is that an upper portion of the formed section includes an inverted J cross section which interfaces with concrete to hold the assembly in position laterally. [0014] Still yet another advantage of the present invention is that there are angled surfaces in the bottom of a section, which directs moisture collected therein to an opening, which is connected to a drain line for the removal of moisture therefrom. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0015] The above-mentioned and other features and advantages of this invention, and the manner of attaining them, will become more apparent and the invention will be better understood by reference to the following description of an embodiment of the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: [0016] FIG. 1 is top view of a swimming pool with an embodiment of an automatic pool cover box in the present invention positioned at one end thereof; [0017] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of an automatic pool cover box of the present invention; [0018] FIG. 3 is a side view of the automatic pool cover box of FIG. 1; [0019] FIG. 4 is partially sectioned side view of the automatic pool cover box of FIGS. 1-3; and [0020] FIG. 5 is a top view of the automatic pool cover box of FIG. 2. [0021] Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views. The exemplifications set out herein illustrates one preferred embodiment of the invention, in one form, and such exemplifications are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention in any manner. Continue reading... Full patent description for Vacuum formed auto cover box Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Vacuum formed auto cover box 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. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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