Patent ID: 8250682
Filing Date: 2012-08-28
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. An extension fitting for attachment to a base fitting permanently embedded within the wall of a pool and configured for delivering a fluid to the pool, the base fitting having an outlet substantially flush with an initial surface of the wall, the base fitting having a base socket proximate to the outlet for receiving a directional ball type nozzle retained therein by a locking ring, the extension fitting comprising: a first end configured for insertion into the base socket after removal of the locking ring and the directional ball type nozzle from the base socket; an extending portion proximate a second end; a passage formed axially through the extension fitting fluidly communicating between the first end and the second end to permit the flow of water exiting the base fitting to flow into the first end and exit the second end; and a socket configured to receive the directional ball type nozzle held therein by the locking ring; wherein when the first end of the extension fitting is inserted into the base socket the extending portion is configured to extend above the initial surface of the wall; and wherein a plaster-based resurfacing material layer is applied atop the initial surface to embed the extending portion so that the second end is substantially flush with a new surface of the plaster-based resurfacing material.