Debris Skimming Device for a Swimming Pool

Abstract

A large, rectangular frame which is lightweight and provides a vertical bar in the center, which may be used as a hinge to fold the frame in half comprises a debris skimming device for a swimming pool. The frame provides one or more latches such that it may be secured in the folded or unfolded position. A plurality of handles are provided around the inner perimeter of the frame, enabling users to manipulate and lift the device easily while standing in the pool. Fine mesh is extended over the frame to catch debris, secured by wrap-around flaps with hook-and-loop fasteners. The device is intended for user by one user in the folded position, or by two users in the unfolded position.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A debris skimming device for a swimming pool, comprising:
 a. a large, rectangular, frame with a vertical bar in the center, which may be used to fold a frame in half;   b. one or more latches on the frame, such that it may be secured in a folded or unfolded position; and   c. a fine mesh extended over the frame to catch debris.   
     
     
         2 . The debris skimming device of  claim 1 , wherein the frame is preferably 4.5 feet in length and 3 feet in height. 
     
     
         3 . The debris skimming device of  claim 1 , wherein the frame is lightweight. 
     
     
         4 . The debris skimming device of  claim 1 , wherein the frame provides a plurality of handles around an inner perimeter of the frame, enabling a user or users to easily manipulate and lift the device while standing in the swimming pool. 
     
     
         5 . The debris skimming device of  claim 1 , wherein the mesh is secured to the frame by wrap-around flaps with hook-and-loop fasteners. 
     
     
         6 . The debris skimming device of  claim 1 , wherein the device is preferably used with above ground or in ground swimming pools which are four to five feet deep. 
     
     
         7 . The debris skimming device of  claim 1 , wherein the device is intended for use by one user in the folded position, or by two users in the unfolded position. 
     
     
         8 . The debris skimming device of  claim 1  with latches, wherein the user may keep said latches secured, stand in the pool while grasping a handle or handles, and manipulate the device above and below a water surface in the pool to catch debris in the mesh. 
     
     
         9 . The debris skimming device of  claim 1 , wherein for two users, the latches may be opened, and the frame may be unfolded and secured in the unfolded position. 
     
     
         10 . The debris skimming device of  claim 1 , wherein the frame, the bar, the handles, and the latches are preferably manufactured from rigid durable materials which are lightweight and corrosion resistant, such as plastic, fiberglass, and aluminum. 
     
     
         11 . The debris skimming device of  claim 1 , wherein the mesh, the flaps, and the hook-and-loop fasteners are preferably manufactured from flexible, durable materials, such as plastic and nylon.