Spa cover lifter

Abstract

A device for removing spa covers and putting them aside while the spa is in use, and returning them to cover the spa after use. This invention lifts the cover in the flat position, then the cover may be rotated clockwise or counter clockwise to uncover the spa for use.

1 . A spa cover lifter in combination with a spa and a spa cover, said spa cover lifter comprising upper and lower mount blocks having ports, said mount blocks being mounted relative to the spa with said ports vertically aligned over one another, a vertical push tube aligned through said ports and having vertical and rotational movements, a means for raising and lowering said push tube with crane arm attached to an upper side of said push tube, and attachments connecting the cover to said crane arm.  
   
   
       2 . The spa cover lifter according to  claim 1 , said raising and lowering means comprising a hand lever.  
   
   
       3 . The spa cover lifter according to  claim 2 , said mount blocks being fixed to said spa.  
   
   
       4 . The spa cover lifter according to  claim 2 , said mount blocks being connected proximate said spa.  
   
   
       5 . The spa cover lifter according to  claim 1 , said raising and lowering means comprising a over center linkage.  
   
   
       6 . The spa cover lifter according to  claim 5 , said mount blocks being fixed to said spa.  
   
   
       7 . The spa cover lifter according to  claim 5 , said mount blocks being connected proximate said spa.  
   
   
       8 . The spa cover lifter according to  claim 1 , said raising and lowering means comprising a scissor screw.  
   
   
       9 . The spa cover lifter according to  claim 8 , said mount blocks being fixed to said spa.  
   
   
       10 . The spa cover lifter according to  claim 8 , said mount blocks being connected proximate said spa.  
   
   
       11 . The spa cover lifter according to  claim 1 , said raising and lowering means comprising a screw and cable.  
   
   
       12 . The spa cover lifter according to  claim 11 , said mount blocks being fixed to said spa.  
   
   
       13 . The spa cover lifter according to  claim 11 , said mount blocks being connected proximate said spa.  
   
   
       14 . The spa cover lifter according to  claim 1 , said raising and lowering means comprising a spool and cable.  
   
   
       15 . The spa cover lifter according to  claim 14 , said mount blocks being fixed to said spa.  
   
   
       16 . The spa cover lifter according to  claim 14 , said mount blocks being connected proximate said spa.