System, method and apparatus for a pool fitting

Abstract

A drainage system includes a pool fitting, a longitudinal member, and a backing member. The pool fitting is configured to be positioned between an edge of the pool and a first edge of a gutter. The pool fitting includes a support member and an alternating drain structure. The longitudinal member is coupled to the alternating drain structure and has a first sidewall and an opposing second sidewall. The first sidewall of the longitudinal member and the support member define a cavity therebetween. The backing member is configured to be positioned proximate an opposing second side of the gutter. At least one of the alternating drain structure, the longitudinal member, and the backing member are configured to align a gutter cover over the gutter at a target slope.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A perimeter drainage system for a pool, comprising:
 a pool fitting configured to be positioned between an edge of the pool and a first side of a gutter, the pool fitting including a support member and an alternating drain structure;   a longitudinal member coupled to the alternating drain structure having a first sidewall and an opposing second sidewall, wherein the first sidewall and the support member define a cavity therebetween; and   a backing member configured to be positioned proximate an opposing second side of the gutter, wherein at least one of the alternating drain structure, the longitudinal member, and the backing member are configured to align a gutter cover over the gutter at a target slope.   
     
     
         2 . The perimeter drainage system of  claim 1 , wherein the alternating drain structure includes a first plurality of drainage structures and a second plurality of drainage structures, wherein the first plurality of drainage structures have a sloped surface that slopes downward and toward the gutter, and the second plurality of drainage structures have a sloped surface that slopes upward and away from the edge of the pool. 
     
     
         3 . The perimeter drainage system of  claim 2 , wherein the alternating drain structure is configured such that a first end of the gutter cover rests on the sloped surface of the second plurality of drainage structures. 
     
     
         4 . The perimeter drainage system of  claim 3 , wherein the backing member is configured to receive an opposing second end of the gutter cover and the opposing second sidewall of the longitudinal member is configured to engage with the first end of the gutter cover. 
     
     
         5 . The perimeter drainage system of  claim 4 , wherein the sloped surface of the second plurality of drainage structures and the backing member orient the gutter cover such that the gutter cover extends upward and away from the edge of the pool. 
     
     
         6 . The perimeter drainage system of  claim 5 , wherein the gutter cover is oriented at a slope of one inch in a vertical direction and twelve inches in a horizontal direction, wherein the first end of the gutter cover is lower relative to the opposing second end of the gutter cover. 
     
     
         7 . The perimeter drainage system of  claim 2 , wherein the first plurality of drainage structures and the second plurality of drainage structures alternate along the alternating drain structure. 
     
     
         8 . The perimeter drainage system of  claim 7 , wherein the second plurality of drainage structures are configured to direct water that overflows from the pool to the first plurality of drainage structures, and wherein the first plurality of drainage structures are configured to direct the water that overflows from the pool and received from the second plurality of drainage structures to the gutter. 
     
     
         9 . The perimeter drainage system of  claim 2 , wherein the second plurality of drainage structures include a coupling member that extends therefrom and is configured to couple the longitudinal member to the alternating drain structure. 
     
     
         10 . The perimeter drainage system of  claim 1 , wherein the alternating drain structure is configured to direct water received from the cavity and the gutter cover to the gutter. 
     
     
         11 . A pool fitting, comprising:
 a drain structure configured to direct water that overflows from a pool into a drain, the drain structure including:
 a first plurality of drainage structures; and 
 a second plurality of drainage structures in fluid communication with the first plurality of drainage structures; 
 wherein the first plurality of drainage structures and the second plurality of drainage structures are oriented at opposite angles to define a funnel for directing fluid. 
   
     
     
         12 . The pool fitting of  claim 11 , wherein the first plurality of drainage structures have an angled surface with a negative slope and the second plurality of drainage structures have an angled surface with a positive slope. 
     
     
         13 . The pool fitting of  claim 12 , wherein the angled surface of the second plurality of drainage structures is configured to orient a gutter cover at a positive slope such that the gutter cover extends upward and away from an edge of the pool. 
     
     
         14 . The pool fitting of  claim 11 , wherein the first plurality of drainage structures and the second plurality of drainage structures alternate along a length of the drain structure. 
     
     
         15 . The pool fitting of  claim 11 , wherein the first plurality of drainage structures and the second plurality of drainage structures have a tapered structure. 
     
     
         16 . The pool fitting of  claim 11 , wherein the second plurality of drainage structures are configured to direct the water that overflows from the pool to the first plurality of drainage structures, and wherein the first plurality of drainage structures are configured to direct the water that overflows from the pool and received from the second plurality of drainage structures to a gutter. 
     
     
         17 . The pool fitting of  claim 16 , further comprising an output defined by the drain structure and positioned such that the water directed by the second plurality of drainage structures enters the gutter. 
     
     
         18 . The pool fitting of  claim 11 , further comprising a finger grip coupled to the drain structure and extending therefrom upward from an edge of the pool, wherein the finger grip is configured to aid a swimmer when exiting the pool. 
     
     
         19 . The pool fitting of  claim 18 , further comprising a tail coupled to a bottom end of the finger grip, wherein the tail is positioned to interface with a notch that extends around a periphery of the pool. 
     
     
         20 . The pool fitting of  claim 18 , wherein the finger grip is configured to selectively receive a plurality of lane clips, wherein the plurality of lane clips are able to be selectively repositioned along the edge of the pool to facilitate installing a plurality of lanes lines with a variety of lane widths.