Patent ID: 6691362
Filing Date: 2004-02-17
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
A device operable with a swimming pool cleaner for dislodging and permitting a steering away from obstacles within a swimming pool, the device comprising:a coupling adapted for slidable attachment to a swimming pool cleaner; a first resilient elongate bumper member having opposing end portions affixed to the coupling so as to form the first elongate member into an arcuate shape for extending at least partially around a forward portion of the swimming pool cleaner; a second resilient elongate bumper member having a first end attached to the first resilient elongate bumper member and a second opposing end for attaching to the pool cleaner proximate a lower portion thereof; and a roller rotatably attached to the second resilient elongate bumper member for rotation thereabout, the roller operable proximate the first resilient elongate bumper member.