Swimming pool covering device

Abstract

A swimming pool covering device includes a pool covering member manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape and including at least one inflatable compartment disposed therein. A first valve is operably connected to such pool covering member at a predetermined location for enabling communication of air into and out of such at least one inflatable compartment. A securing mechanism is disposed at predetermined locations closely adjacent a perimeter of such pool covering member for securing such pool covering member in place over an open top portion of a swimming pool.

1 . A swimming pool covering device comprising:
 a. a pool covering member manufactured from a first predetermined material and having a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape and having at least one inflatable compartment disposed therein;   b. a first valve operably connected to said pool covering member at a predetermined location for enabling communication of air into and out of said at least one inflatable compartment; and   c. a securing means disposed at predetermined locations closely adjacent a perimeter of said pool covering member for securing said pool covering member in place over an open top portion of a swimming pool.   
   
   
       2 . A swimming pool covering device according to  claim 1  wherein said securing means includes at least one of a plurality of predetermined weights each having a second predetermined shape and a second predetermined size and being manufactured from a second predetermined material; a plurality of at least one of loops attached to said pool covering member, apertures disposed through said pool covering member, and a combination thereof and a strap member threaded through at least one of said loops  28  and said apertures for tightening around a perimeter of such swimming pool thereby securing said pool covering member in place; and a combination thereof. 
   
   
       3 . A swimming pool covering device according to  claim 1  wherein said first predetermined material is plastic. 
   
   
       4 . A swimming pool covering device according to  claim 2  wherein said second predetermined material is at least one of metal, plastic, rubber, concrete, and a combination thereof. 
   
   
       5 . A swimming pool covering device according to  claim 2  wherein each of said apertures includes a reinforcing means disposed around a perimeter thereof. 
   
   
       6 . A swimming pool covering device according to  claim 2  wherein each of said apertures includes a grommet disposed around a perimeter thereof 
   
   
       7 . A swimming pool covering device comprising:
 a. a pool covering member manufactured from a first predetermined material and including:
 i. at least one first inflatable compartment disposed therein, said at least one first inflatable compartment having a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape; 
 ii. a first valve operably connected to said pool covering member at a first predetermined location for enabling communication of air into and out of said at least one first inflatable compartment; 
 iii. at least one second inflatable compartment disposed in said pool covering member at least one of beneath such at least one first inflatable compartment, around such first inflatable compartment, and a combination thereof, said at least one second predetermined compartment having a second predetermined size and a second predetermined shape. 
 iv. a second valve operably connected to said pool covering member at a second predetermined location for enabling communication of air into and out of said at least one second inflatable compartment; and 
   b. a securing means disposed at predetermined locations closely adjacent a perimeter of said pool covering member for securing said pool covering member in place over an open top portion of a swimming pool.   
   
   
       8 . A swimming pool covering device according to  claim 7  wherein said device further includes a housing member for housing said device when said pool covering member and said securing means are not in use, said housing member being manufactured from a second predetermined material and having a third predetermined shape and a third predetermined size. 
   
   
       9 . A swimming pool covering device according to  claim 7  wherein said securing means includes at least one of a plurality of predetermined weights each having a third predetermined shape and a third predetermined size and being manufactured from a second predetermined material; a plurality of at least one of loops attached to said pool covering member, apertures disposed through said pool covering member, and a combination thereof and a strap member threaded through at least one of said loops and said apertures for tightening around a perimeter of such swimming pool thereby securing said pool covering member in place; and a combination thereof. 
   
   
       10 . A swimming pool covering device according to  claim 9  wherein said third predetermined material is at least one of metal, plastic, rubber, concrete, and a combination thereof. 
   
   
       11 . A swimming pool covering device according to  claim 7  wherein said first predetermined material is plastic. 
   
   
       12 . A swimming pool covering device according to  claim 7  wherein said second predetermined material is plastic. 
   
   
       13 . A swimming pool covering device according to  claim 7  wherein each of said apertures includes a reinforcing means disposed around a perimeter thereof. 
   
   
       14 . A swimming pool covering device according to  claim 13  wherein said reinforcing means is a grommet.