Automatic pool cleaner and steering device therefor
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Jun 7, 1994
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Feb 12, 1993
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Feb 14, 1992
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Abstract
An automatic swimming pool cleaning apparatus includes a steering device for randomly steering the apparatus. The steering device includes a first steering arm projecting from the cleaning head in a direction transverse to the direction of movement of the apparatus, a proximal end of the arm being pivotally connectable to the cleaning head about an axis substantially parallel to the direction of movement; a suction device for intermittent application of suction to the surface of the swimming pool, connected to the steering arm at a position spaced from a proximal end thereof; and a mechanism for intermittently causing suction to be applied to the suction device.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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ZODIAC POOL CARE EUROPE | 31450 BELBERAUD |
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Stoltz, Gerhardus J | 373 Ronald Street, Garsfontein, Pretoria, ZA | 16 | 382 |
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unavoidable | $700.00 | $350.00 | $175.00 |
Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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