Patent ID: 7267237
Filing Date: 2007-09-11
Classification: B01D

Abstract:
1. An apparatus assisting an operator to effectively clean a pool filter, said apparatus comprising: an anchor plate having a centrally disposed axis extending along a vertical plane and including upper and lower sections vertically spaced and centered about the axis, said anchor plate further including a core member sandwiched medially of said upper and lower sections, said anchor plate being provided with an axially positioned bore passing through said upper and lower sections and said core member respectively such that said anchor plate can be vertically positioned along the axis; a plurality of elongated support legs connected to said anchor plate, said support legs being selectively adaptable along opposing radial paths equidistantly spaced about a perimeter of said anchor plate; an elongated support rod for axially receiving and supporting the filter at a generally upright position during operating conditions, said support rod being engageable with said anchor plate such that said support rod becomes aligned along a substantially vertical plane while extending upwardly away from said anchor plate, said anchor plate and said support legs being vertically displaceable along a longitudinal length of said support rod as desired by a user; and a locking wedge having an elongated sleeve formed therein and being sized and shaped for removably attaching to a selected portion of said support rod, said locking wedge engaging a top portion of the filter and exerting a downward force against the filter such that said filter becomes medially positioned between said locking wedge and said anchor plate.