Patent ID: 7207604
Filing Date: 2007-04-24
Classification: E04H,F16L,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A snap-fit connection assembly for use in a pool filtration system, the connection comprising: a first connection receptacle; a second connection receptacle for insertion into the first connection receptacle, the second connection receptacle comprising a first open end, a second open end and a longitudinal axis extending between the first end and the second end; a finger comprising a free end, an attached end and a longitudinal axis extending between the free end and the attached end, the longitudinal axis of the finger being transverse to the longitudinal axis of the second connection receptacle, the attached end of the finger being attached at the second open end of the second connection receptacle; an opening in the first connection receptacle for engaging the free end of the finger; and at least one of a pump housing and a strainer pot, wherein the opening is provided at a distal end of the first connection receptacle, and wherein a proximal end of the first connection receptacle extends from said one of the pump housing and the strainer pot.