Patent ID: 6477220
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: F16L,G21C,Y02E

Abstract:
A flexible penetration attachment for resiliently interconnecting a suction line through an aperture in a wall of a pool of liquid, comprising:a boot defining an outer circumference of the aperture, the aperture having a first diameter; first and second fasteners, a suction pipe having an outer surface and an outer diameter, said suction pipe extending through and movable within the aperture, said outer diameter being less than said first diameter such that a space is defined between said outer circumference and said outer surface; and a resilient seal having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end is fixedly secured to said movable suction pipe outer surface by the first fasteners extending through said resilient seal and said second end is fixedly secured to said aperture outer circumference by the second fasteners extending through said resilient seal.