Patent ID: 6640353
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: E04H,F24S,Y02E

Abstract:
A solar pool heating system comprising:a buoyant frame assembly adapted to float on a water surface of a pool; a cover member couplable to said frame assembly to extend along a top of said frame assembly in spaced relationship to the water surface, said cover member being constructed of a heat absorbent material for enhancing heat transfer to said pool; a medial portion of said frame assembly being flexible to permit folding of said frame assembly along a substantially straight line to facilitate storage and transport of said frame assembly; a pair of loop members extending from said cover member for providing handles to facilitate manipulation of said frame assembly when said cover member is coupled to said frame assembly, said loop members being positioned symmetrically with respect to an axis passing through a center of said cover member, said loop members being positioned proximate an outer edge of said cover member whereby said loop members are engageable to each other to form a single handle when said frame assembly is folded.