WO2001027414A1 - Piscine gonflable dotee de jet d'eau - Google Patents

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WO2001027414A1
WO2001027414A1 PCT/US1999/023354 US9923354W WO0127414A1 WO 2001027414 A1 WO2001027414 A1 WO 2001027414A1 US 9923354 W US9923354 W US 9923354W WO 0127414 A1 WO0127414 A1 WO 0127414A1
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Man Fu E. Yeung
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Sunco Products, Inc.
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H4/00—Swimming or splash baths or pools
    • E04H4/0018—Easily movable or transportable swimming pools
    • E04H4/0025—Easily movable or transportable swimming pools with inflatable parts

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  • the present invention relates to a pool structure, and more particularly pertains to a transportable pool structure with an attached water fountain. Description of the Related Art
  • U.S. Patent 4,019,210 to Patterson et al. discloses a water inflated portable spa.
  • the spa includes an associated pump for circulating water through the pool.
  • U.S. Patent 4,110,852 to Kline discloses a molded pool structure with circulating equipment and a waterfall superstructure.
  • U.S. Patent 4,126,905 to Russell et al. discloses a floating therapy pool with a water supply inlet for circulating water.
  • U.S. Patent 4,607,400 to Goodman discloses a tub with an included submersible bilge pump.
  • U.S. Patent 4,773,104 to Wang discloses an inflatable bath pool with water inlet and outlet means.
  • Another object of this invention is to allow an inflatable pool to be continuously supplied with fresh water.
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide a fountain system wherein fresh water is continually supplied and drained from the interior of the pool.
  • Still another object of the present invention is to create a pool with an associated fountain, wherein the pool can be easily transported.
  • Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide a pool structure formed from at least two inflatable chambers.
  • the pool structure is defined by a pair of lower annular chambers which are secured to each other along a common axis.
  • the chamber pair is defined by both a floor and an upper extent.
  • An intermediate annular chamber is secured to the upper extent of the chamber pair along a common axis.
  • a series of drainage apertures are formed between the intermediate chamber and the chamber pair. The drainage aperture functions to prevent water contained within the pool from rising above the chamber pair.
  • An upper annular chamber is secured to the upper extent of the intermediate chamber.
  • a series of outlets are formed within the upper chamber and are oriented such that water discharged therefrom is directed toward the interior of the pool.
  • a hose adapter is formed within the upper chamber and is for use in coupling the chamber to a water source.
  • the invention essentially comprises a transportable pool structure with an associated fountain.
  • the pool structure is formed of at least two chambers.
  • the chambers are inflatable.
  • the pool inflatable By making the pool inflatable, it can be easily transported and stored. This is a convenience for both consumers and merchants alike. Consumers enjoy the benefits of a pool which can be readily stored within a closet and set up only on sunny days. Merchants enjoy the benefits of selling a device that involves little in the way of shelf space or transportation costs.
  • the pool structure of the present invention provides a refreshing fountain or spray which can readily be enjoyed anywhere there is access to a water source and hose and room to set up the pool. Users of the pool can sit within the pool and enjoy the fountain spray or run through or around the periphery of the pool and spray since the pool is preferably above ground and not unyielding. Furthermore, the pool structure of the present invention provides an inexpensive means to create a spray fountain without complex plumbing mechanisms.
  • the fountain of the present invention preferably takes the form of an upper fountain chamber. At least one outlet is formed within the chamber. This outlet is oriented to give the desired fountain effect. Furthermore, a hose adapter is formed within the upper chamber for use in coupling the chamber to a water source.
  • the fountain can be oriented to provide any number of desired trajectories. One such trajectory continually directs water into the interior of the pool. This allows users sitting in the pool to be cooled by refreshing water.
  • Drainage holes are included within the sidewall of the pool. These holes allow water to be drained from the interior of the pool. Thus, the fountain and drainage holes operate together to allow the pool to be continuously resupplied with fresh water. This prevents water contained within the pool from becoming stagnant and warm.
  • Fig. 1 is a side elevational view of a preferred embodiment of the pool of the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the pool with one possible fountain trajectory.
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the pool with an alternative fountain trajectory.
  • Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the pool depicting a third fountain trajectory.
  • Fig. 5 is a perspective view of an alternative pool construction wherein the fountain chamber takes the form of a character.
  • Fig. 6 is a perspective view of another alternative pool construction employing a different fountain character.
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an additional embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the fountain structure employed upon a non-inflatable pool. Similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
  • the present invention relates to a pool structure with an associated fountain.
  • the pool is formed from a series of inflatable chambers that are concentrically oriented with respect to one another.
  • An uppermost fountain chamber is included with a series of apertures formed along its length. This uppermost chamber is adapted to be coupled to a water source.
  • the pool 20 includes both a fountain chamber 22 and a series of inflatable chambers 24.
  • the series of inflatable chambers 24 constitute the major structural feature of the pool 20.
  • the chambers 24 are preferably annular in shape and adapted to be inflated with air.
  • the series of inflatable chambers 24 preferably includes a pair of lower annular chambers 26 and an intermediate chamber 28 all secured to each other along a common axis 30.
  • the two lower chambers 26 are identical in size with matching internal radii.
  • the two lower chambers or chamber pair 26 is bounded by a floor 32 and an upper extent 34.
  • the floor 32 is preferably integrally formed at the lower extent in a watertight fashion.
  • the two chambers of the pair are sealed together via a high frequency machine.
  • the chamber pair 26 and floor 32 together constitute a watertight vessel.
  • the intermediate chamber 28 is depicted.
  • the intermediate chamber 28 is secured to the upper extent 34 of the chamber pair 26.
  • the chambers are sealed together with high frequency machines.
  • the intermediate chamber 28 is defined by an upper extent 36 and an internal radius. In the preferred embodiment, the internal radius of the intermediate chamber 28 is larger than the internal radii of the chamber pair 26.
  • each of the chambers is fluid tight and preferably individually inflatable.
  • each chamber of the chamber pair and the intermediate chamber have their own inflation valves 38.
  • These valves can take any of the forms known in the inflation art.
  • air can be selectively supplied or withdrawn from each chamber of the pool structure. In this manner the entire structure can be inflated and deflated as necessary. Air can be supplied orally or through the use of a manual or mechanical pump.
  • Fig. 1 also illustrates the drainage apertures 42 formed within the pool structure 20.
  • a series of four equally spaced drainage apertures 42 are formed between the intermediate chamber 28 and the chamber pair 26.
  • the outer radii of the chambers (26 and 28) obscures the drainage apertures 42.
  • the drainage apertures 42 function to prevent water contained within the pool from rising above the lower chamber pair 26.
  • the drain holes further prevent the water from overflowing and also reduce outward pressure to the circumference of the pool.
  • the holes are created by molecular seaming with a high frequency machine.
  • water may be continuously supplied via the fountain chamber 22 and drained via the drainage apertures 42.
  • the pool structure 20 of the present invention further includes an upper annular chamber 44.
  • This chamber 44 is adapted to be inflated by water pressure and employed as a fountain in a manner more fully described hereinafter.
  • Fig. 1 illustrates that the upper annular chamber 44 is secured to the upper extent 36 of the intermediate chamber 28. Again, this securement is achieved by sealing the upper and intermediate chambers (44 and 28, respectively) via a high frequency machine. The securement should be accomplished in a fluid tight manner.
  • the upper annular chamber 44 has an internal radius that is smaller than the internal radius of the chamber pair 26.
  • outlets 46 are formed within the upper annular chamber 44. Any number of outlets 46 can be included to provide the desired fountain effect. Additionally, the outlets 46 can be oriented in a variety of ways. In the embodiments depicted in Figs. 2-4, the outlets 46 are oriented such that water is discharged toward the interior of the pool 20. The location of the outlets 46 can be adjusted to achieve the desired trajectory into the interior of the pool 20. For example, Fig. 2 illustrates outlets 46 that are formed on the innermost periphery of the upper annular chamber 44 resulting in a low water trajectory. Conversely, Fig. 4 illustrates outlets 46 formed upon the uppermost extent of the upper annular chamber 44, resulting in a high water trajectory. Fig. 3 illustrates an intermediate outlet orientation.
  • outlets 46 can be formed at the outermost periphery of the upper annular chamber 44 resulting in a fountain directed out of the pool.
  • the embodiment of Fig. 1 illustrates outlets 46 directing water both into and out of the pool.
  • the desired trajectory can also be affected by the water pressure supplied to the upper annular chamber 44, with higher pressures delivering more lofted trajectories.
  • water is preferably supplied to the upper annular chamber 44 and outlets 46 via a conventional water hose 52. Any other readily available water source may also be utilized.
  • a threaded hose adapter 48 is preferably formed within the upper annular chamber 44. Such adapter facilitates the coupling of the upper annular chamber 44 to a water hose 52.
  • Fig. 1 illustrates just one possible embodiment of the present invention.
  • Other embodiments are possible.
  • embodiments including less than three chambers can also readily be constructed.
  • pools under sixty inches in diameter will employ only two inflatable chambers. Larger pools will include three inflatable chambers in a manner consistent with the embodiment depicted in Fig. 1.
  • Fig. 5 illustrates an additional embodiment of the present invention.
  • the upper annular chamber 44 is replaced by two chambers 54, each in the form of a character.
  • Each character which may take almost any fanciful form, has an internal chamber as well as a hose adapter 56.
  • each of the characters includes an outlet or outlets 58 through which water is dispensed. As with the primary embodiment, the outlets 58 are configured to achieve the desired trajectory.
  • the embodiment depicted in Fig. 5 also employs a single inflatable chamber 62. This is in contrast to the multiple chambers employed in the preferred embodiment.
  • the inflatable chamber 62 depicted in Fig. 5 also takes a rectangular, as opposed to annular, configuration.
  • Another character shape 64 is illustrated with reference to Fig. 6. Again, the character shape 64 is equipped with both a water outlet 66 and hose adapter 68.
  • Fig. 7 illustrates another embodiment of the present invention.
  • This embodiment replaces the upper chamber with an elongated fountain tube 72.
  • Such fountain tube 72 is defined by a first threaded end 74 and a closed second end 76.
  • a series of apertures 78 are formed intermediate the first and second ends to allow for the dispensing of water.
  • the tube is preferably constructed from a flexible polyvinylchloride (PVC) material.
  • PVC polyvinylchloride
  • the fountain tube 72 is adapted to be affixed to the periphery of the pool 82 as illustrated in Fig. 7.
  • the tube is affixed via a heat sealing process. Again, the outlet orientation of the tube is selected to achieve the desired fountain trajectory.
  • Fig. 8 illustrates the fountain tube of the present invention employed upon a non- inflatable pool 84.
  • This pool includes a cylindrical rigid sidewall 86.
  • the fountain tube takes the form of a closed loop 88 which is constructed from a flexible PVC material.
  • the tube is affixed to the upper periphery of the pool by heat sealing.
  • Other embodiments similar to the one illustrated in Fig. 8 are possible.
  • the pool depicted in Fig. 8 could be constructed with flexible sidewalls.
  • the PVC tube would be rigid. This rigid tubing would constitute a structural feature of the pool, as well as provide a fountain effect.

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La présente invention concerne une piscine (20) qui peut être transportée et qui est dotée d'une fontaine (22). Dans un premier mode de réalisation, la piscine est constituée d'une série de chambres gonflables (24) qui sont orientées de façon concentrique les unes par rapport aux autres. La chambre qui repose sur toutes les autres chambres est une chambre à fontaine (44), une série d'ouvertures est créée sur la longueur de ladite chambre. Cette dernière (44) est conçue pour être couplée à une source d'eau (52).
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WO2006129119A2 (fr) * 2005-06-03 2006-12-07 James Hamilton Structure gonflable
ITPI20120117A1 (it) * 2012-12-21 2014-06-22 Alfredo Baroni Struttura perfezionata di lettino da esterni e centro del benessere dotato della suddetta struttura di lettino da esterni
US10392822B2 (en) 2017-11-28 2019-08-27 Better Products, Inc. Birthing pool
CN112282439A (zh) * 2020-09-10 2021-01-29 盐城大丰骏荣娱乐用品有限公司 喷水泳池
US11877980B1 (en) 2022-07-18 2024-01-23 Michael Howard BELL Bubble massage float apparatus and method

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US4126905A (en) * 1977-05-16 1978-11-28 Fox Pool Corporation Floating therapy pool
US4607400A (en) * 1985-08-12 1986-08-26 Steven Goodman Assembly for utilizing bilge pump as power water jet
US4773104A (en) * 1987-09-24 1988-09-27 Cheng Chung Wang Inflatable bath-pool with means producing massaging fluid jet

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US4126905A (en) * 1977-05-16 1978-11-28 Fox Pool Corporation Floating therapy pool
US4607400A (en) * 1985-08-12 1986-08-26 Steven Goodman Assembly for utilizing bilge pump as power water jet
US4773104A (en) * 1987-09-24 1988-09-27 Cheng Chung Wang Inflatable bath-pool with means producing massaging fluid jet

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WO2006129119A2 (fr) * 2005-06-03 2006-12-07 James Hamilton Structure gonflable
WO2006129119A3 (fr) * 2005-06-03 2007-02-15 James Hamilton Structure gonflable
GB2426720B (en) * 2005-06-03 2010-08-04 James Hamilton Inflatable structure
ITPI20120117A1 (it) * 2012-12-21 2014-06-22 Alfredo Baroni Struttura perfezionata di lettino da esterni e centro del benessere dotato della suddetta struttura di lettino da esterni
US10392822B2 (en) 2017-11-28 2019-08-27 Better Products, Inc. Birthing pool
CN112282439A (zh) * 2020-09-10 2021-01-29 盐城大丰骏荣娱乐用品有限公司 喷水泳池
US11877980B1 (en) 2022-07-18 2024-01-23 Michael Howard BELL Bubble massage float apparatus and method

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