Patent ID: 8877047

Claim:
A pool surface skimmer assembly comprising: A) a rectangular skimmer net comprising: 1) a top edge incorporating a floatation material and a top strap that is UV resistant, 2) a bottom edge incorporating a weighted material and an optional bottom strap, and 3) two side edges, a) wherein said side edges each incorporate a spreader bar, b) wherein each said spreader bar maintains a predetermined distance between said top edge and said bottom edge, and c) wherein said side edges incorporate protective strapping, B) wherein mesh openings in said skimmer net are 0.6 to 2.0 mm, C) two pull ropes, D) attachment ropes, wherein said attachment ropes connect said pull ropes to said side edges, E) wherein the attachment rope lengths are chosen so that the distance i) between said pull ropes and said top edge, and ii) between said pull ropes and said bottom edge, are the same, and F) wherein said skimmer net is designed to be pulled in either direction.