Apparatus and method for eliminating debris from a contained body of liquid

Abstract

An effective skimming and vacuuming apparatus and/or skimming and vacuuming system that is cost effective, simple and light weight such that the consumer would find it reliable, easy to install, easy to remove, lightweight, affordable, adaptable, and assists in the removal of debris from the surface of the liquid regardless of the liquid level and assists in the removal of debris below the surface of the liquid.

1 . An apparatus used in connection with a liquid filtration system comprising: 
 (a) An attachment means comprising a first end and a second end;    (b) A length of tubing comprising a first end and a second end; and    (c) A basket,    whereby said first end of said attachment means connects to said liquid filtration system and said second end of said attachment means connects to said first end of said length of tubing, and said second end of said length of tubing is connected to said basket.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said basket defines a plurality of holes;  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said basket comprises: 
 (a) A top;    (b) A bottom;    (c) A hinging means; and    (d) A locking means,    wherein said basket may be selectively opened or closed.    
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said length of tubing comprises connecting means attached to said first end of said length of tubing and said second end of said length of tubing.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said attachment means is in the shape of an expanded cone with a vertical finish at the end of greatest diameter.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein said basket comprises: 
 (e) A top;    (f) A bottom;    (g) A hinging means; and    (h) A locking means,    wherein said basket may be selectively opened or closed.    
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein said length of tubing comprises connecting means attached to said first end of said length of tubing and said second end of said length of tubing.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein said attachment means is in the shape of an expanded cone with a vertical finish at the end of greatest diameter.  
   
   
       9 . An apparatus used in connection with a liquid filtration system comprising: 
 (a) An attachment means comprising: 
 (i) An expanded cone;  
 (ii) A top;  
 (iii) A bottom;  
 (iv) A sealing means; and  
 (v) Expanded cone connecting means,  
   wherein said top of said expanded cone houses said expanded cone connecting means, and wherein said sealing means is connected to said bottom of said expanded cone,    (b) A length of tubing comprising: 
 (i) A first end;  
 (ii) A second end;  
 (iii) Tubing connecting means for said first end; and  
 (iv) Tubing connecting means for said second end,  
   Wherein said tubing connecting means for said first end is connected to said first end and said tubing connecting means for said second end is connected to said second end,    (c) A basket comprising: 
 (i) A basket connecting means;  
 (ii) A closed end;  
 (iii) Side walls; and  
 (iv) A Plurality of openings,  
   wherein said basket connecting means defines the top of said basket, and wherein said closed end and side walls define the bottom and sides of said basket, which is generally one unit, and wherein said closed end and sidewalls define a plurality of openings,    wherein said expanded cone sealing means is connected to said liquid filtration system and said expanded cone connecting means is connected to said tubing connecting means for the first end and said tubing connecting means for the second end is connected to said basket connecting means.    
   
   
       10 . A method of filtering liquid utilizing a low water skimmer vacuum, comprising the steps of: 
 (a) connecting the first end of the tubing to the filtration system attachment means;    (b) connecting the second end of said tubing to the basket, wherein said basket defines a plurality of holes;    (c) starting the filtration system, wherein steps (a) through (c) may be performed in any order;    (d) connecting said filtration system attachment means to the filtration system;    (e) allowing said filtration system to filter the liquid by pulling the liquid through said holes in the basket, through said tubing and said filtration system attachment means and into said filtration system and expelling the filtered liquid into the same or different location;    (f) Selectively using a tool to propel the debris from the bottom of the liquid towards said basket;    (g) disconnecting said tubing, said basket and said filtration system attachment means and storing said tubing, said basket and said filtration system attachment means, wherein the filtration system may or may not have to be turned off or adjusted for said disconnecting.