Patent ID: 9017549
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. A debris catching device for capturing and filtering debris contained in liquid entering a surge tank through a pipe opening in a swimming pool circulation system, said debris catching device comprising: a net member having an opening with a lining sized and structured to fit around the pipe opening; an elongate main body member having a proximal end, a distal end, and an interior channel extending between the proximal end and the distal end comprising: a drawstring cord extending the length of the interior channel, and said drawstring cord having a proximal end extending through an opening at the proximal end of said elongate main body member and a distal end extending through an opening at the distal end of said elongate main body member and defining the lining of the opening of said net member; and wherein pulling the proximal end of said drawstring cord causes the opening of said net member to contract and pulling the distal end of said drawstring cord causes the opening of said net member to expand.