Patent Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a pivoting swimming pool tool device including a pivot mechanism, a frame member, and a net to allow a person to remove large quantities of surface debris from a swimming pool.

Full Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    The present invention is directed to a pivoting swimming pool tool device including a pivot mechanism, a frame member, and a net to allow a person to remove large quantities of surface debris from a swimming pool. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    An object of this invention is to provide a pivoting swimming pool tool device that allows a person to remove large quantities of surface debris from a swimming pool. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0003]      FIG. 1  is an illustration of a pivoting swimming pool tool device according to the invention including a pivot mechanism, a frame member, and a net. 
           [0004]      FIG. 2  is a side view of the pivoting swimming pool tool device of  FIG. 1 . 
           [0005]      FIG. 3  is a front view of the pivoting swimming pool tool device of  FIG. 1 . 
           [0006]      FIG. 4  is a front cross section view of the pivoting swimming pool tool device of  FIG. 1 . 
           [0007]      FIG. 5  shows a stopper member attached to the frame member. 
       
    
    
     DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
       [0008]    Referring now to  FIG. 1 , pivoting swimming pool tool device  100  is shown comprising pivot mechanism  110  frame member  120 , and net  130 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 1 , pivot mechanism  110  comprises shaft  112 , attachment device  114 , pivot member  116 , first hinge member  118   a , and second hinge member  118   b . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 1 , frame member  120  comprises main frame member  122 , first hinge attachment member  124   a , and second hinge attachment member  124   b . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 1 , shaft  112  can pivot in a left direction and in a right direction by way of pivot member  116  (see  FIG. 3 ). In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 1 , shaft  112  can move in a forward direction and in a backward direction by way of first hinge member  118   a  and second hinge member  118   b  (see  FIG. 2 ). In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 1 , shaft  112  can be attached to a longer pole using attachment device  114 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 1 , net  130  is attached to main frame member  122 . 
         [0009]    In certain embodiments, shaft  112  comprises a rigid material selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, and combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, shaft  112  comprises a hollow tubular member having an outside diameter between about 1 inch and about 1 1/16 inches. In certain embodiments shaft  112  comprises length between about 3.5 inches and about 4.5 inches. In certain embodiments, main frame member  122  comprises a rigid material selected from the group consisting of metal, plastic, and combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, main frame member  122  comprises an oval shaped member. In certain embodiments, pivot member  116  comprises a standard bolt pivot member known to one skilled in the art. In certain embodiments, net  130  comprises an ultra-fine netting material to ensure collection of all sizes of debris. 
         [0010]    Referring now to  FIG. 2 , pivoting swimming pool tool device  100  is shown comprising pivot mechanism  110 , frame member  120 , and net  130 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 2 , pivot mechanism  110  comprises shaft  112 , attachment device  114 , pivot member  116 , first hinge member  118   a , and second hinge member  118   b . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 2 , frame member  120  comprises main frame member  122 , first hinge attachment member  124   a , and second hinge attachment member  124   b . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 2 , shaft  112  can move in a forward direction and in a backward direction by way of first hinge member  118   a  and second hinge member  118   b . The movement of shaft  112  allows a variety of angles when a person is cleaning out debris from a pool. 
         [0011]    Referring now to  FIG. 3 , pivoting swimming pool tool device  100  is shown comprising pivot mechanism  110 , frame member  120 , and net  130 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 3 , pivot mechanism  110  comprises shaft  112 , attachment device  114 , pivot member  116 , first hinge member  118   a , and second hinge member  118   b . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 3 , frame member  120  comprises main frame member  122 , first hinge attachment member  124   a , and second hinge attachment member  124   b . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 3 , shaft  112  can pivot in a left direction and in a right direction by way of pivot member  116 . The movement of shaft  112  allows a variety of angles when a person is cleaning out debris from a pool. 
         [0012]    Referring now to  FIG. 4 , a front cross section view of pivoting swimming pool tool device  100  is shown comprising pivot mechanism  110 , frame member  120 , and net  130 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 4 , pivot mechanism  110  comprises shaft  112 , attachment device  114 , pivot member  116 , first hinge member  118   a , and second hinge member  118   b . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 4 , frame member  120  comprises main frame member  122 , first hinge attachment member  124   a , and second hinge attachment member  124   b . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 4 , first hinge member  118   a  fits within first hinge attachment member  124   a . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 4 , second hinge member  118   b  fits within second hinge attachment member  124   b . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 4 , first hinge member  118   a  moves within first hinge attachment member  124   a  and allows shaft  112  to move in a forward direction and in a backward direction (see  FIG. 2 ). In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 4 , second hinge member  118   b  moves within second hinge attachment member  124   b  and allows shaft  112  to move in a forward direction and in a backward direction (see  FIG. 2 ) 
         [0013]    Referring now to  FIG. 5 , pivoting swimming pool tool device  100  is shown comprising pivot mechanism  110 , frame member  120 , and net  130 . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 5 , pivot mechanism  110  comprises shaft  112 , attachment device  114 , pivot member  116 , first hinge member  118   a , and second hinge member  118   b . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 5 , frame member  120  comprises main frame member  122 , first hinge attachment member  124   a , and second hinge attachment member  124   b . In the illustrated embodiment of  FIG. 5 , stopper member  510  is attached to frame member  120 . Stopper member  510  keeps shaft  112  from bending beyond stopper member  510  when a person is using pivoting swimming pool tool device  100 . A person can remove stopper member  510  if he/she desires to have shaft  112  move without any member stopping the movement. 
         [0014]    Various modifications of the invention, in addition to those described herein, will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the foregoing description. Such modifications are also intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims. Each reference cited in the present application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 
         [0015]    Although there has been shown and described the preferred embodiment of the present invention, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications may be made thereto which do not exceed the scope of the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the invention is only to be limited by the following claims.

Technology Classification (CPC): 4