Patent ID: 6357058
Filing Date: 2002-03-19
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
A fluid discharge apparatus for use with a pool structure of a type having a basin including a continuous sidewall and a closed bottom cooperating together to bound a chamber, the continuous sidewall having an inner surface extending upwardly from the closed bottom and terminating with a continuous upper edge defining a perimeter bounding an opening to the chamber, and a cornice extending into the opening proximate the continuous upper edge and terminating with an endwall at a point inboard of the inner surface of the continuous sidewall creating a concealed region defined by a reentrant angle defined by a lower surface of the cornice and the inner surface of the continuous sidewall proximate the continuous upper edge, a pump coupled to the basin in fluid communication to recirculate liquid to and from the basin and a liquid return conduit having a first end coupled to the pump and a second end coupled to the basin in fluid communication, the liquid return for delivering liquid from the pump to the basin under pressure, the fluid discharge apparatus coupled to the liquid return conduit in fluid communication and further coupled to the basin within the concealed region and extending along a predetermined length of the perimeter in substantial conformance therewith, the fluid discharge apparatus comprising:at least one conduit segment including a body defining a bore extending therethrough, a front surface and a recess; at least one nozzle extending through the front surface in fluid communication with the bore; and at least one brace engagable with the basin within the concealed region, the brace defining an elongated body having an inner surface, an aspect and a seat extending outwardly from the elongate body in substantial opposition to the aspect, the conduit segment engagable to rest upon the seat and the aspect detachably engagable with the recess.