Domed Inflatable Pool Cover

Abstract

An inflatable pool cover for protecting a swimming pool from falling objects and settling airborne debris. The pool cover has a flexible top layer secured to a flexible, bowl-shaped lower portion. Air is inserted between the top layer and lower portion via an air valve. When the device is inflated the layers swell, resulting in a convex dome. The top layer extends outward from its connection to the lower portion and into a plurality of skirt flaps with reinforced loops or channels. A securing strap is threaded through the reinforced loops and has a cinch means for tightening or loosening the strap. Once the pool cover is in position in a swimming pool, air is inserted and the securing strap is cinched tightly around the sidewalls of the pool. Debris or falling objects that land on the cover will roll off the domed top layer and onto the ground.

1 ) An inflatable pool cover, comprising:
 a flexible top layer adapted to extend over the entire area of a pool surface and having outer edge elements forming a plurality of skirt flaps disposed along its perimeter;   a flexible lower portion being secured to said top layer at a connecting line adapted to be placed above the edge of a pool, the layers forming an airtight, inflatable inner chamber;   an air valve extending through said top layer;   a securing means removably connecting said skirt flaps.   
     
     
         2 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said skirt flaps comprise reinforced, closed loops through which said securing means is attached. 
     
     
         3 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said skirt flaps form a channel through which said securing means is attached. 
     
     
         4 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said lower portion is adapted to extend beyond the upper edge of a pool wall when air is inserted between said upper and lower layers. 
     
     
         5 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said lower portion is bowl shaped. 
     
     
         6 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said securing means is a cable having a cinching means. 
     
     
         7 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said securing means is a plurality of tethered hooks or cleats that are affixed to pool stanchions via a cinch cable. 
     
     
         8 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said securing means is a plurality of tethered ground stakes. 
     
     
         9 ) The device of  claim 1 , wherein said securing means is a plurality of tethered weights. 
     
     
         10 ) An inflatable pool cover, comprising:
 a flexible top layer adapted to extend over the entire area of a pool surface and having outer edge elements forming a plurality of skirt flaps disposed along its perimeter,   a flexible, bowl-shaped lower portion secured to said top layer at a connecting line adapted to be placed above the edge of a pool;   said bladder forming an air-tight, inflatable inner chamber;   an air valve extending into said inner chamber;   a securing means removably secured to said skirt flaps.   
     
     
         11 ) The device of  claim 10 , wherein said skirt flaps comprise reinforced, closed loops through which said securing means is attached. 
     
     
         12 ) The device of  claim 10 , wherein said skirt flaps form a channel through which said securing means is attached. 
     
     
         13 ) The device of  claim 10 , wherein said lower portion is adapted to extend beyond the upper edge of a pool wall when air is inserted between said upper and lower layers. 
     
     
         14 ) The device of  claim 10 , wherein said lower portion is bowl shaped. 
     
     
         15 ) The device of  claim 10 , wherein said securing means is a cable having a cinching means. 
     
     
         16 ) The device of  claim 10 , wherein said securing means is a plurality of tethered hooks or cleats that are affixed to pool stanchions via a cinch cable. 
     
     
         17 ) The device of  claim 10 , wherein said securing means is a plurality of tethered ground stakes. 
     
     
         18 ) The device of  claim 10 , wherein said securing means is a plurality of tethered weights.