Patent ID: 8925168
Filing Date: 2015-01-06
Classification: B63B,E04H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for performing repairs on the floor of a swimming pool or any surface submerged in a large body of liquid by creating a workable space without fully draining the liquid comprising: providing an apparatus comprising: inserting the sturdy solid tube into the body of liquid; positioning the tube so that it rests on the floor of the pool or at the submerged surface within the body of liquid such that the area requiring repair is fully enclosed within the tube and the liquid-tight seal at the bottom of the tube is flush with the surface being repaired; draining the water/liquid from the inside of the tube using the draining assembly to create a workable space within the volume enclosed by the tube; storing the extracted liquid in a liquid storage container; introducing the drier assembly into the tube and extending it down to the surface being repaired to dry/clean the surface and create a workable space; performing repair operations including one or more of spray painting, filling up holes, filling in caulking to cover up cracks, sanding on the workable space on the floor of the pool or submerged surface within the body of liquid by extending the repair assembly within the workable space; introducing the inspection assembly and inspecting the workable space; refilling liquid from the liquid storage container in to the pool or the body of liquid; removing the apparatus from the pool or body of liquid; whereby the repair is completed on the floor of a swimming pool or the bottom surface of a large body of liquid without fully draining the liquid.