Removable platform for pools, spas and the like

Abstract

An insertable platform for modifying the depth of a pool includes a substantially planar member having an upper surface and a lower surface; and a support member associated with the lower surface for supporting the substantially planar member at a desired spacing above a floor of the pool.

What is claimed  
     
         1 . An insertable platform for modifying the depth of a pool, comprising: 
 a substantially planar member having an upper surface and a lower surface; and    a support member associated with said lower surface for supporting said substantially planar member at a desired spacing above a floor of said pool.    
     
     
         2 . The apparatus according to    claim 1   , wherein said upper surface comprises a wet traction enhancing material.  
     
     
         3 . The apparatus according to    claim 1   , further comprising drainage holes positioned in said member and communicating said lower surface with said upper surface.  
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of    claim 1   , wherein said planar member has a hinge structure defining at least one folding line for folding said planar member to a reduced sized planar member having reduced surface area.  
     
     
         5 . The apparatus according to    claim 1   , further comprising a substantially planar base member connected to said support member and adapted to rest on said floor of said pool.  
     
     
         6 . The apparatus according to    claim 1   , wherein said support member comprises a plurality of legs extending downwardly from said lower surface.  
     
     
         7 . The apparatus according to    claim 1   , further comprising securement members positioned on said support member for engaging said floor of said pool.  
     
     
         8 . The apparatus according to    claim 1   , wherein said support member further includes a height adjusting assembly whereby spacing of said planar member from said floor of said pool can be adjusted.