AU2003100761A4 - Water Conserving Swimming Pool and Recreational Water Receptacle Filler - Google Patents

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AUSTRALIA

Patents Act 1990 COMPLETE SPECIFICATION INNOVATION PATENT WATER CONSERVING SWIMMING POOL AND RECREATIONAL WATER RECEPTACLE FILLER The following statement is a full description of this invention, including the best method of performing it known to me: WATER CONSERVING SWIMMING POOL AND RECREATIONAL WATER RECEPTACLE FILLER

DESCRIPTION

We are experiencing drought conditions, and related restrictions on filling new swimming pools, and other recreational water receptacles. This invention has been specifically devised to provide a means by which existing swimming pools, and other recreational water receptacles; and new swimming pools, and other recreational water receptacles; may be topped up and filled, in an easy manner, utilising rain water, The filler in accordance with this invention comprises a small alteration to existing downpipes (see Fig. and affixation of additional components (see Figs, 2, 3, 4, 5a and in order to provide a means whereby rainwater draining into stormwater by way of downpipes can be diverted to swimming pools, and other recreational water receptacles. The diversion can be implemented at will, and disengaged when the water receptacle is full (see Figs. 7 and 7a), The diversion of rainwater into the water receptacle is accomplished by gravitational forces. [The filler is designed primarily for properties with guttering located at a height above recreational water receptacle level, otherwise a mtechanical pump would need to be utilised].

The components in Figs. 2, 3, 4, 5a and 6 should be made of stainless steel. The component in Fig. 5 should comprise rubber or nylon hosing resistant to weather.

To engaged the filler, the component shown in Fig. 5 is connected to the component shown in Fig. 4, the alternate end of the component in Fig. 5 is placed in the water receptacle, and the bar shown in Fig. 6 is moved to the open position (as shown in Fig. 7a).

1 COMS ID No: SMBI-00486216 Received by IP Australia: Time 10:28 Date 2003-11-09 11/09/03 09:29 NOLCH&PASSOCIATES 4 0262937999 NO.208 003 To disengage the filler, the bar shown in Fig. 6 is moved to the closed position, the component shown in Fig. 5 is removed from the component in Fig. 4, and neatly coiled or hooked (as shown in Fig 7).

DESCRIPTIVE TEXT FROM DRAWINGS General The diagrams are not drawn to scale.

Although a square downpipe has been used as an example, the filler can be adapted for use with rounded downpipes.

All parts, other than the hose, should be made of rust proof metal.

Fig 1 A rectangular piece is to be cut from the outside face of the existing downpipe.

Fig 2 Two flat brackets (of a width of at least 3 mm) with eyelets as shown, are to be inserted on each side of the hole in the downpipe, inside the downpipe hole.

One bracket eyelet is to open and then clamp to allow insertion of the end of the rod in Fig 3.

Fig 3 A rod is required of a diameter to fit the hole size in Fig 2, with a length to equal the inside width of the downpipe (see Fig 2).

The rod is to be affixed to the inside face of the cut piece on swivel point. When other assembly is completed, the rod fits in the holes of the brackets in Fig 2, Fig 3a The position of the rod must allow rotation of the cut piece, when reinserted in downpipe, to be flush with 3 sides of downpipe at an angle to the back wall of the downpipe when swivelled.

Fig 4 A piece of metal is required (ii) Slightly curved inwards at the top, Width at the point indicated no wider than the width of the cut piece, and Then tapering in to a completed circle (sufficiently wide to allow water flow).

The piece of metal (ii) is to be affixed to the outside face of the cut piece with the upper edge positioned above the swivel point in Fig 3. The whole piece must be 2 COMS ID No: SMBI-00486216 Received by IP Australia: Time 10:28 Date 2003-11-09 11/0903 09:29 NOLCH&ASSOCIATES 4 0262837999 NO.208 D04 affixed so as to be level with the cut piece and the end of the cut piece as notionally extended, as shown in (iii).

Fig A hose of sufficient length to reach the water receptacle from the downpipe is required. The diameter of the hose must be such to fit over the completed circle in Fig 4 The hose requires steel reinforcement to at least the first metre at the downpipe end, and a hook at the downpipe end, as shown (Fig A clamp is required to fit around the hose placed over the completed circle, and then tightened to hold the hose in place over the completed circle.

Fig 6 This is a side view of the downpipe which shows the cut piece with Fig 4 piece affixed in a swivel position on the rod as shown in Figs 3 and 3a, after affixation of the brackets shown in Fig 2, and the hose in Figs 5 and 5a attached to the cut piece in Fig 4 (ii) and (iii).

A metal pole is required approximately 5 cm in diameter and approximately 700 mm in length.

A ftrther length of pole is required (ii) of similar diameter and of approximately 200 mm in length. The further length is to be attached to the metal pole so that the tops of the two lengths (end and end are at the same position, and the angle between the two poles is approximately 35 degrees at the join.

A hook is to be placed on the side of the downpipe at the end hook position shown.

A swivelling bolt is to be placed on the side of the downpipe at the end swivel bolt position, and end of the pole attached to the bolt.

Fig 7 This shows the position of the pieces when the filler is not in use.

The hose has been disconnected by opening the holding clamp. The hose can be stored elsewhere, or a hook can be placed on the upper side of the downpipe (hose hook) allowing the hose to be looped over it whilst not in use.

The cut piece (Fig 1, with attachment (ii) in Fig 4) has been swivelled on the rod in Fig 3 (which is supported by the brackets in Fig so that it lies flat in line with the outside face of the downpipe, thereby allowing water from gutters to flow smoothly down the downpipe and into drains.

End of the pole in Fig 6 has been swivelled on the end swivel bolt in Fig 6, and end of the pole in Fig 6 rests on the hook shown as end hook in Fig 6. End (c) 3 COMS ID No: SMBI-00486216 Received by IP Australia: Time 10:28 Date 2003-11-09 11/09/03 09:29 NOLCH&ASSOC I TES 4 0262837999 lies along the outside of the downpipe (the further length of pole which supports it is attached to the metal pole in Fig 6).

Fig 7a This shows the position of the pieces when the filler is in use.

The hose in Figs 5 and Sa has been connected to the round end of the piece of metal (ii) in Fig 4 and is held by the clamp in Fig 5. The other end of the hose has been placed in the water receptacle.

The cut piece (Fig 1, with attachment (ii) in Fig 4) has been swivelled on the rod in Fig 3 (which is supported by the brackets in Fig so that its upper end lies flush against the back wall of the downpipe. The sides of the cut piece are flush within the sides of the downpipe, and the slightly curved top and width of the piece of metal (ii) in Fig 4 ensure that water moving down the downpipe is funnelled into the hose. The end with the hose affixed is directed towards the water receptacle.

The cut piece and its attachments are held in place firstly by water pressure from water moving down the guttering, and secondly because end of the pole in Fig 6 has been swivelled on the end swivel bolt in Fig 6, so that end of the pole in Fig 6 rests on the hook shown in Fig 5a. Additionally, end of the further length of pole in Fig 6 supports the underside of the cut piece.

Water from guttering moving down the downpipe and along the hose drains by gravity into the water receptacle.

Applicant 8 November 2003 ROSSLYN FAJGA CURNOW 4 NO.208 COMS ID No: SMBI-00486216 Received by IP Australia: Time 10:28 Date 2003-11-09

Claims (2)

1. 2. The filler as claimed in claim 1, wherein a flush (approximately) rectangular hole is cut in an existing downpipe; a swivel mechanism whereby the rectangular piece cut from an existing downpipe can be rotated is affixed; further metal pieces are affixed on the said rectangular piece having a funnel shape, and ending in a rounded shape; a hose is affixed to the end round shape, with the alternate end of the hose placed in the water receptacle; the hose is underbraced, as is the said rectangular piece; rainwater diverts via the downpipe from stormwater to the hose filling the water receptacle; and on filling of the receptacle having been completed, the diversion can be discontinued.
2. 3. The filler substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to Figures 1 7a (both inclusive) of the accompanying drawings. Applicant 8 November 2003 ROSSLYN FAJGA CURNOW S COMS ID No: SMBI-00486216 Received by IP Australia: Time 10:28 Date 2003-11-09