Multipurpose bendable pool

Abstract

A within-ground portable pool, particularly well suited as a sand pool in a beach environment is disclosed. Importantly, the portable pool has a bendable structure wherein children can develop creative skills by bending the structure into various shapes and designs. Additionally, multiple pools can be joined together optionally according to the imagination of a user. A novel sun shade design is also provided to the sand pool. More features are also included for stability and entertainment.

1 . A portable, within-ground pool system comprising:
 a first within ground pool comprising:
 a cup portion, the cup portion including a non-permeable liner, the cup portion further substantially within an area of hollowed sand or earth; and 
 a lip portion about a rim of the cup portion, the lip portion bendable and able to retain a shape, the shape further selectable by a user. 
   
     
     
         2 . The portable, within-ground pool system of  claim 1  further comprising a first plurality of retaining flaps about the lip portion, the first plurality of retaining flaps comprising a generally rectangular shape, however further comprising a bendable shape complementing the bendable lip portion. 
     
     
         3 . The portable, within-ground pool system of  claim 2 , further comprising:
 a second within-ground pool comprising a second plurality of retaining flaps; and   a means for joining said first within ground pool to said second within-ground pool at one of the first plurality of retaining flaps and one of the second plurality of retaining flaps.   
     
     
         4 . The portable, within-ground pool system of  claim 2 , the first plurality of retaining flaps each further comprising a circular aperture, the circular aperture to receive a stake providing support and stability to the first within-ground pool. 
     
     
         5 . The portable, within-ground pool system of  claim 2 , the first plurality of retaining flaps each further comprising top and bottom sides, the top and bottom sides further comprising hook and loop fasteners respectfully, the hoop and loop fasteners for joining an adjacent within-ground pool. 
     
     
         6 . The portable, within-ground pool system of  claim 1 , the first within-ground pool further comprising a retractable sun shade, the retractable sun shade further comprising a plurality of ribs connected in an accordion-like manner about two pivot points. 
     
     
         7 . The portable, within-ground pool system of  claim 1 , the lip portion further comprising:
 an inner core, the inner core including 14-gauge wire; and   an outer layer including foam material.   
     
     
         8 . The portable, within-ground pool system of  claim 1 , the first within-ground pool further comprising a flower shape. 
     
     
         9 . A portable, within-ground pool comprising:
 a cup portion, the cup portion including a non-permeable liner, the cup portion further substantially within an area of hollowed sand or earth; and   a lip portion about a rim of the cup portion; and   a plurality of retaining flaps about the lip portion, wherein the lip portion and the retaining flaps are substantially in a horizontal plane.   
     
     
         10 . The portable, within-ground pool of  claim 9 , wherein the lip portion is bendable and able to retain a shape, the shape further selectable by a user, and wherein the plurality of retaining flaps each comprise a generally rectangular shape, however the generally rectangular shape further comprising a bendable shape complementing the bendable lip portion, and wherein the within-ground pool further comprises an elongated liner portion forming a slide, the elongated liner portion connected at the lip portion. 
     
     
         11 . The portable, within-ground pool of  claim 9 , the plurality of retaining flaps each further comprising a circular aperture, the circular aperture to receive a stake providing support and stability to the within-ground pool. 
     
     
         12 . The portable, within-ground pool of  claim 9 , the plurality of retaining flaps each further comprising top and bottom sides, the top and bottom sides further comprising hook and loop fasteners respectfully, the hoop and loop fasteners for joining an adjacent within-ground pool. 
     
     
         13 . The portable, within-ground pool of  claim 9 , further comprising a retractable sun shade, the retractable sun shade further comprising a plurality of ribs connected in an accordion-like manner about two pivot points. 
     
     
         14 . The portable, within-ground pool of  claim 9 , the lip portion further comprising:
 an inner core, the inner core including 14-gauge wire; and   an outer layer including foam material.   
     
     
         15 . The portable, within-ground pool of  claim 9 , further comprising a flower shape. 
     
     
         16 . A portable, within-ground pool comprising:
 a cup portion, the cup portion including a non-permeable liner, the cup portion further substantially within an area of hollowed sand or earth; and   a lip portion about a rim of the cup portion, wherein the lip portion comprises an inner core, the inner core metal wire, the lip portion further comprising an outer layer including foam material.   
     
     
         17 . The portable, within-ground pool of  claim 16 , further comprising a plurality of retaining flaps about the lip portion, wherein the lip portion and the plurality of retaining flaps are substantially in a horizontal plane. 
     
     
         18 . The portable, within-ground pool of  claim 16 , wherein the lip portion is bendable and able to retain a shape, the shape further selectable by a user, and wherein the plurality of retaining flaps each comprise a generally rectangular shape, however the generally rectangular shape further comprising a bendable shape complementing the bendable lip portion. 
     
     
         19 . The portable, within-ground pool of  claim 16 , the plurality of retaining flaps each further comprising a circular aperture, the circular aperture to receive a stake providing support and stability to the within-ground pool. 
     
     
         20 . The portable, within-ground pool of  claim 16 , further comprising:
 a retractable sun shade, the retractable sun shade further comprising a plurality of ribs connected in an accordion-like manner about two pivot points; and   a flower shape, wherein the plurality of retaining flaps further comprises top and bottom sides, the top and bottom sides further comprising hook and loop fasteners respectfully, the hoop and loop fasteners for joining an adjacent within-ground pool, the lip portion further comprises an inner core, the inner core including 14-gauge wire; and an outer layer including foam material.