Patent ID: 6671895
Filing Date: 2004-01-06
Classification: E04H

Abstract:
A dual purpose beading for pool liners comprising:an elongated member including a first portion for coupling a pool liner to said beading and a second hook shaped portion, wherein said hooked shaped portion is movable from a first position that enables said beading to be placed over an upper edge of a pool wall to a second position that enables said beading to be inserted into a receptor type coupling in a pool wall; wherein said hooked shaped portion includes an end portion having an internal groove arranged in said end portion and an outer flange which extends from said end portion; and wherein said outer flange terminates in a terminal bead structured and arranged to be received and retained in said internal groove of said end portion, said outer flange being movable to enable the selective insertion of said terminal bead into said internal groove to thereby place said hooked shaped portion in said second position.