Gutter system for a swimming pool and swimming pool having the gutter system

Abstract

A gutter system is configured for receiving water overflow from a swimming pool. The gutter system has a gutter disposed around at least a part of a border of the swimming pool. Pedestals are disposed within the gutter and support a plurality of removable pavers. Pipes are connected on first ends to the gutter and have second ends for supplying water to a filtration system of the swimming pool. In this manner should a leak occur in the gutter, the pavers can be lifted up and removed so that the gutters can be inspected for leaks, maintenance or repairs.

1 . A gutter system for a swimming pool having an outer wall defining a border of the swimming pool and a filtration system, the gutter system comprising:
 a gutter disposed adjacent to at least a part of the border of the swimming pool;   pedestals disposed in said gutter;   a removable covering supported on said pedestals and covering said gutter; and   a pipe having a first end connected to said gutter and a second end for supplying water to the filtration system of the swimming pool.   
     
     
         2 . The gutter system according to  claim 1 , wherein said removable covering is spaced from the outer wall of the swimming pool and defines a gap between said removable covering and the outer wall of the swimming pool, said gap receiving a spillage of the water from the swimming pool and said gap leading the water to said gutter. 
     
     
         3 . The gutter system according to  claim 1 , wherein said removable covering is held on said pedestals only by a weight of said removable covering and can be removed by lifting said removable covering off of said pedestals. 
     
     
         4 . The gutter system according to  claim 1 , wherein said removable covering is selected from the group consisting of pavers, tiles and cement slabs. 
     
     
         5 . The gutter system according to  claim 2 , wherein said pedestals each have a base and a top piece, said top piece is height adjustable with regards to said base. 
     
     
         6 . The gutter system according to  claim 5 , wherein each of said pedestals have a central tower extending from said base and supporting said top piece. 
     
     
         7 . The gutter system according to  claim 6 , wherein:
 said central tower has a first threading; and   said top piece has a second threading for engaging said first threading and adjusting a height of said top piece with regards to said base.   
     
     
         8 . The gutter system according to  claim 6 , wherein said gutter extends at least around a majority of said swimming pool and holds between 100-3,000 gallons of water. 
     
     
         9 . The gutter system according to  claim 1 , wherein said pedestals are secured to said gutter or lay freely in said gutter. 
     
     
         10 . The gutter system according to  claim 9 ,
 further comprising fasteners; and   wherein said gutter has a base and sidewalls, said pedestals are fastened to said base of said gutter by said fastener.   
     
     
         11 . The gutter system according to  claim 1 , wherein said removable covering is supported only by said pedestals. 
     
     
         12 . The gutter system according to  claim 10 , wherein said removable covering is supported only by said pedestals and one of said sidewalls of said gutter. 
     
     
         13 . A swimming pool, comprising:
 an outer wall defining a border of the swimming pool to be filled with water;   a gutter system containing a gutter disposed adjacent to at least a part of said border, pedestals disposed in said gutter, and pipes having a first end connected to said gutter and a second end supplying water to a filtration system; and   a removable covering supported on said pedestals and covering said gutter.   
     
     
         14 . The swimming pool according to  claim 13 , wherein said removable covering is spaced from said outer wall and defines a gap between said removable covering and said outer wall, said gap receiving a spillage of the water from the swimming pool and said gap leading the water to said gutter. 
     
     
         15 . The swimming pool according to  claim 13 , wherein said removable covering is held to said pedestals only by a weight of said removable covering and can be removed by lifting said removable covering off of said pedestals. 
     
     
         16 . The swimming pool according to  claim 13 , further comprising a filtration system connected to said gutter system without an imposition of a water collection tank between said filtration system and the swimming pool. 
     
     
         17 . The swimming pool according to  claim 13 , wherein said pedestals each have a base and a top piece, said top piece is height adjustable with regards to said base. 
     
     
         18 . The swimming pool according to  claim 17 , wherein each of said pedestals have a central tower extending from said base and supports said top piece. 
     
     
         19 . The swimming pool according to  claim 18 , wherein:
 said central tower is circular in shape and has a first threading; and   said top piece has a second threading for engaging said first threading and adjusting a height of said top piece with regards to said base.   
     
     
         20 . The swimming pool according to  claim 13 , wherein said gutter extends at least around a portion of said swimming pool and is configured to hold between 100-3,000 gallons of water.