Patent ID: 7480946
Filing Date: 2009-01-27
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
1. A hot tub and cover apparatus comprising: a hot tub including a bottom wall and a peripheral wall, said peripheral wall including a first side wall, a second side wall, a third side wall and a fourth side wall wherein said first and second side walls are positioned opposite of each other, said peripheral wall having an upper edge defining an opening into said hot tub; said cover apparatus comprising; a panel having a size and shape substantially equal to said upper edge of said peripheral wall, said panel having a first lateral edge, a second lateral edge, a third lateral edge and a fourth lateral edge wherein said first and second lateral edges are positioned opposite of each other, said first lateral edge having a first slot and a second slot therein, said first slot extending from said third lateral edge toward said fourth lateral edge, said second slot extending from said fourth lateral edge toward said third lateral edge, said second lateral edge having a third slot and a fourth slot therein, said third slot extending from third lateral edge toward said fourth lateral edge, said fourth slot extending from said fourth lateral edge toward said third lateral edge; a lifting assembly being attached to and extending between said peripheral wall and said panel, said lifting assembly being configured to selectively lift said panel into an open position lifted above and spaced from said hot tub or lower said panel into a closed position abutting said upper edge and covering said opening, said lifting assembly including: