Patent ID: 6493885
Filing Date: 2002-12-17
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
A method of operating a swimming pool rescue apparatus, wherein said method comprises:sending a signal to at least one engagement mechanism, each said engagement mechanism having a continuous belt driven by a drive belt pulley, said belt extending around an idler pulley, each said continuous belt connected to a pool safety bottom having buoyant portions; releasing an engagement clutch on each said engagement mechanism thereby permitting said drive pulley to rotate freely; allowing said pool safety bottom having said buoyant portions to rise near the surface of the pool; sending a signal to said plurality of engagement mechanisms thereby turning on said plurality of engagement mechanisms, causing a unidirectional gear motor in said plurality of engagement mechanisms to rotate, thereby forcing said pool safety bottom to the bottom of the pool; and turning said unidirectional gear motors off automatically when said pool safety bottom reaches the bottom of the pool.