Patent ID: 8028476
Filing Date: 2011-10-04
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for use in constructing a modular swimming pool, said apparatus comprising: a metallic pool wall panel; an A-frame brace having a long angle member and a short angle member that couples to the metallic pool wall panel to support the metallic pool wall panel; a threaded shaft; and a clip removably coupling said threaded shaft to a portion of said short angle member of said A-frame brace or said pool wall panel, wherein advancement or retraction of said threaded shaft provides for vertical lifting of said metallic pool wall panel with respect to a supporting surface; a nut for providing a bearing surface for supporting said A-frame brace; wherein said clip is coupled to said nut, said clip having a portion forming a groove receiving a flange of said short angle member; wherein said clip and said nut receive said threaded shaft; whereby rotation of said threaded member results in elevational adjustment of said clip, said nut and said short angle member.