Patent ID: 7178188

Claim:
A device for cleaning a pool or spa comprising: a. a handle; said handle has a first end and a second end; wherein a gripping structure is provided on the first end; a power switch is incorporated into said handle; and a trigger mechanism is provided on said gripping structure; b. a power source; said power source is further comprised of a battery and a motor; wherein the battery and motor are connected electrically and housed within the handle and operated by the trigger mechanism; c. a long, hollow cylindrical tube; said cylindrical tube is further comprised of a first end and a second end of predetermined length; wherein said tube is cylindrical in shape; wherein said tube is fixedly attached to said motor at the first end; wherein the tube secures a propeller at the second end; wherein a propeller shaft is encased within the long cylindrical hollow tube; wherein support bearings are contained within the tube; wherein a hole is provided near the second end to drain water when lifting the device from the water; d. a protective outer casing; said protective outer casing has a first and second end and houses a flexible collection bag; wherein the first end is connected to the long, hollow cylindrical tube; wherein the second end secures a suction attachment device using a shaft of predetermined length and a hole of predetermined diameter; wherein a unidirectional valve is positioned over the hole of predetermined diameter at the connection point for the shaft which is connected to the suction attachment device; wherein the flexible collection bag is connected to the opening for the suction attachment device and fits over a unidirectional valve; wherein a unidirectional valve is inserted on the side of the protective casing to drain the device when it is pulled from the water; wherein a guard is installed to prevent the flexible collection bag from striking the propeller during normal operation; wherein all parts are attached to each other.