Patent ID: 9016738
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: E04H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus usable for lifting and cleaning a skimmer basket, wherein the apparatus comprises: a first elongate member having a first end and a second end, wherein a first protrusion extends laterally from the first end of the first elongate member, wherein a first scooping element is connected to the first elongate member adjacent to the first protrusion, and wherein a first hand grip region is connected to the second end of the first elongate member; and a second elongate member having a first end and a second end, wherein a second protrusion extends laterally from the first end of the second elongate member, wherein a second scooping element is connected to the second elongate member adjacent to the second protrusion, and wherein a second hand grip region is connected to the second end of the second elongate member, wherein the first and the second elongate members are pivotally connected, wherein the pivotal connection is located closer to the second end of each elongated member than to the first end of each elongated member, wherein the protrusions are shaped to extend away from each other, and wherein the protrusions are adapted to move away from each other in response to the handgrip regions being moved towards each other.