Patent ID: 6716342
Filing Date: 2004-04-06
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
A filter system for filtering the water in a swimming pool and collecting the debris therein, said pool having a well running along at least one side thereof comprising:a collector in the form of a basket member mounted in said well for collecting said debris; a skimmer member in the form of a conduit, said skimmer member having upper and lower open ends for passing water and debris therethrough, said skimmer member further having a channel with a closed top formed in the upper portion thereof; and means for removably connecting the lower end of said skimmer member conduit to said basket comprising a connector member having upper and lower rings, said upper ring having slots formed therein, said conduit having tabs extending from the bottom edge thereof which fit through said slots, the lower ring of said connector member having spring hooks extending downwardly therefrom, said hooks engaging selected apertures in the screened side walls of said basket member.