US20070192969A1

US20070192969A1 - Wing force

Info

Publication number: US20070192969A1
Application number: US11/355,333
Authority: US
Inventors: Gary Butler; Dori Milner; Darla Humphrey; Susan Milner
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2006-02-17
Filing date: 2006-02-17
Publication date: 2007-08-23

Abstract

An aerodynamically designed wing attachment for use with a pool brush that can be mounted in several locations: directly to top of brush; to an adapter in between the brush and pole; or attached directly or indirectly to pole. The pressure of the water on the wing forces the pool brush to remain continuously in contact with the sides and bottom of a pool. What used to take 20 to 30 minutes of bodily strength and struggle with prior art, now affords the user to complete this very manageable task in 5 minutes. In prior art, force must be applied in a sideways and downward motion during the process of brushing the sides or bottom of a swimming pool. The products on the market today are made of materials which are of little substance and are not as effective or precise in holding the brush against the sides or bottom of a swimming pool thus requiring bodily strength and force to function.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

(1) The existing pool brush when it is attached to the existing pole which is used to brush the sides and bottom of a swimming pool are designed that you must use bodily force in order to keep contact between the brush and the sides or bottom of a swimming pool.
The Wing Force solves this problem by using the pressure of the water against the wing when the pole is moved upward, downward, forward, or backward. It keeps the brush against the sides and bottom of the swimming pool by using the force created from the water on the wing.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

(2) The advantage of using the Wing Force is that during a downward, upward, forward, or backward motion of the pole, the water forces the wing to a fixed position. It then uses the force of the water to keep the brush in contact with the sides and bottom of a swimming pool. The Wing Force makes brushing the sides and bottom of a swimming pool effortless compared to prior art.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1: Front, side and top views of the Wing Force complete assembly according to the present invention. The design of the wing shows pointed ends with an option for rounded ends.
FIG. 2: Front, side and top views of the Wing Force complete assembly according to the present invention. The alternative wing design shows rounded ends.
Detail 1: Front and side view detail of the Wing Force pole apparatus, also referred to as the Wing Force “Body”.
Detail 2: Detail of wing option 1 showing design of wing having pointed ends.
Detail 3: Detail of wing option 2 showing design of wing having rounded ends.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

FIGS. 1 and 2 show two different wing designs in which both designs precisely and adequately holds the brush head against the sides and bottom of a swimming pool with very little to no effort. When the brush handle is pushed or pulled, the pressure of the water forces the wing to a given position. The force of the water on the wing after it is in position forces the brush head to remain in continuous contact with the sides and bottom of a pool.
The wing can be mounted in several different locations:
a) Directly to the top of a brush head
b) Mounted to an adapter which goes in-between the brush and brush handle
c) Attached directly or indirectly to the brush handle
FIGS. 1 and 2 Wing Top View: the wing itself is made with firm plastic which will not deteriorate with chlorine, salt or other chemicals. The embodiment of the wing is very solid as compared to prior art having little substance or significance. The wing is aerodynamically designed to coast within and through the water pushing the brush head easily and precisely. See Details 2 and 3.
The improvements which have been made in comparison with prior art is as follows:
Detail 1: current invention is not attached to any other hardware (brush head or brush handle) and is completely independent. Hardware can be removed easily from brush head or brush handle as necessary. Each and every part can be replaced quickly and easily in a matter of a few minutes.
FIG. 1 Side View and Detail 1 Front View: shows threaded socket for a garden hose attachment which forces dirt and debris to the desired direction, preferably into the main drain of swimming pool.
Detail 1 Side View: shows the side view of the embodiment. Another significant improvement and change from prior art is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 Top Views and in Details 2 and 3 are the slotted holes in the wing for adjustment of downward force on the brush head for wing rotation.
As seen in FIGS. 1 and 2 Front View, the hinge (¼″ rod) moves backward and forward to achieve the desired resistance (more resistance or less resistance) while pushing or pulling the apparatus through the water.
Yet, another major change and improvement with the embodiment of the apparatus is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 Front View. The button lock is completely independent from the brush head and brush handle allowing for a very quick attachment or quick release.

Claims

1. An aerodynamic wing attachment for use with a pool brush that is completely independent from any other hardware for the purpose of cleaning pools and uses the force of the water versus bodily force or strength and mounted directly to top of a brush head, or to an adapter in between the brush and brush handle, or attached directly or indirectly to the brush handle, the attachment comprising:

(a) A base wing adapted to be connected by fastening means to said brush head.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the button lock is completely independent from the brush head and brush handle allowing for very quick attachment or quick release and is positioned to lock into base wing as well as a threaded socket suited for a garden hose attachment forcing dirt and debris to desired direction which ultimately is the main drain of a swimming pool

3. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the slotted holes in the wing attachment are used for adjustment of downward force on the brush. head for wing rotation and the hinge (¼″ rod) moves backward and forward to achieve the desired resistance while pushing or pulling the apparatus through the water.