Patent ID: 9624997
Date: 2017-04-18
CPC Classifications: E04H,F16F,Y10T

Claim:
1. A pool covering system comprising: a pool cover having a plurality of connection members arrayed about a perimeter thereof; a plurality of spring devices each having a spring and first and second connection elements extending from opposing ends of the spring, the first connection element configured to connect with a corresponding one of the plurality of connection members, the second connection element configured to connect with a pool deck anchor device; and a plurality of spring covers each having a tubular body defining an opening extending therethrough from a first end to a second end thereof, each spring cover also having an attachment member extending from a first location at the first end thereof, the attachment member having a length dimensioned to extend across the opening to a second location at the first end, the attachment member including a first fastener element connectable to the tubular body at the second location, wherein the spring of a given one of the plurality of spring devices is substantially retained within the opening of a corresponding one of the spring covers when the attachment member secures the spring of the given spring device adjacent either the first or the second connection element.