U.S. patent application number 17/301538 was filed with the patent office on 2021-07-22 for pool cleaning pole.
The applicant listed for this patent is The Boden Co.. Invention is credited to Eric Newville.
Application Number | 20210222449 17/301538 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000005497261 |
Filed Date | 2021-07-22 |
United States Patent
Application |
20210222449 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Newville; Eric |
July 22, 2021 |
POOL CLEANING POLE
Abstract
A cleaning tool is provided, having a pole configured to extend
the life of cleaning equipment. The monolithically formed pole is
cordoned off into a first section and a second section. A scored
line delineates a tactile boundary between each of the first
section the second section. A first pair of apertures and a second
pair of apertures are disposed within the first section and the
second section, respectively. Upon an aperture of the first pair of
apertures being deformed, the first section is removed from the
pole at the scored line. Removal of the first section allows an
attachment to be mechanically coupled with the second section,
thereby extending the cleaning equipment's useful life.
Inventors: |
Newville; Eric; (Clearwater,
FL) |
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Applicant: |
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The Boden Co. |
Clearwater |
FL |
US |
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Family ID: |
1000005497261 |
Appl. No.: |
17/301538 |
Filed: |
April 6, 2021 |
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16558769 |
Sep 3, 2019 |
10995508 |
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17301538 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B23P 6/00 20130101; E04H
4/1609 20130101; B25G 1/04 20130101; B25G 3/28 20130101 |
International
Class: |
E04H 4/16 20060101
E04H004/16; B23P 6/00 20060101 B23P006/00; B25G 3/28 20060101
B25G003/28; B25G 1/04 20060101 B25G001/04 |
Claims
1. A tool having removable sections comprising: a monolithically
formed pole having a proximal end and a distal end, the pole being
partitioned into a first section positioned at the distal end of
the pole and a second section having a common boundary with the
first section; a scored line disposed on the pole delineating the
common boundary separating the first section and the second
section; a first aperture disposed within the first section; and a
second aperture disposed within the second section; wherein the
first section of the pole is configured to mechanically couple with
an attachment, the attachment having a locking member configured to
reside within the first aperture of the pole, such that the axial
or rotational movement relative to the pole is restricted.
2. The cleaning tool of claim 1, wherein the tool includes a grip
disposed at the proximal end of the pole, the grip having
coefficients of static and kinetic friction higher than
coefficients of static and kinetic friction of the pole.
3. The cleaning tool of claim 1, wherein the attachment is a
skimmer net, a brush, or a vacuum.
4. The cleaning tool of claim 1, wherein subsequent to the first
section of the pole being severed from the pole at the scored line,
the second section of the pole is configured to mechanically couple
the attachment.
5. The cleaning tool of claim 1, wherein the scored line is
discontinuous.
6. The cleaning tool of claim 1, further comprising a hollow
extension pole having an inner diameter greater than an outer
diameter of the pole and a second locking mechanism in mechanical
communication with the second pole, the second locking mechanism
configured to restrain the relative movement of the pole with
respect to the extension pole.
7. The cleaning tool of claim 1, wherein the grip is made of an
elastomeric material.
8. The cleaning tool of claim 1, wherein the pole includes at least
four apertures and at least three scored lines.
9. The cleaning tool of claim 8, wherein each of the four apertures
are equidistantly spaced apart along the pole.
10. The cleaning tool of claim 8, wherein each of the at least
three scored lines are spaced apart between 15 mm to 45 mm from one
another.
11. A cleaning system comprising: a monolithically formed hollow
pole including: a proximal end, a distal end, and a central
longitudinal axis extending from the proximal end to the distal
end, the pole being partitioned into a first section and a second
section, the first section positioned at the distal end of the
first pole and having a common boundary with the second section; a
scored line disposed on the hollow pole, the scored line
delineating the common boundary separating the first section and
the second section; a first pair of diametrically opposed apertures
disposed within the first section of the pole, the first pair of
diametrically opposed apertures being aligned along a first
transverse axis perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis of
the first pole; a second pair of diametrically opposed apertures
disposed within the second section of the hollow pole, the second
pair of diametrically opposed apertures being aligned along a
second transverse axis perpendicular to the central longitudinal
axis of the hollow pole, wherein the first and the second
transverse axes lie in parallel planes; and a cleaning attachment
comprising: a third pair of diametrically opposed apertures,
whereby the third pair of diametrically opposed apertures is
configured to align with the first pair of apertures; and a locking
member configured to reside within at least one aperture of the
third pair of apertures; wherein the first section of the hollow
pole is configured to be a coupling site for the cleaning
attachment, thereby restraining the cleaning attachment against
axial or rotational movement relative to the hollow pole when the
cleaning attachment is coupled with the first section of the hollow
pole.
12. The cleaning system of claim 11, wherein the visual indicium is
discontinuous.
13. The cleaning system of claim 11, wherein the hollow pole
includes at least four pairs of apertures and at least three visual
indicia.
14. The cleaning system of claim 11, wherein a grip is disposed at
the proximal end of the hollow pole, the grip having coefficients
of static and kinetic friction higher than coefficients of static
and kinetic friction of the hollow pole.
15. The cleaning system of claim 11, wherein the first section
includes a fourth pair of diametrically opposed apertures.
16. The cleaning system of claim 15, wherein the fourth pair of
diametrically opposed apertures and the first pair of diametrically
opposed apertures are equidistantly spaced about a circumference of
the first section of the hollow pole.
17. The cleaning system of claim 11, further comprising: a second
hollow pole having an inner diameter greater than an outer diameter
of the first hollow pole; and a second locking member in mechanical
communication with the second hollow pole, the second locking
member configured to restrain the relative movement of the first
hallow pole with respect to the second hollow pole.
18. A method of repairing a tool comprising: providing a tool
having a monolithic pole partitioned into a first section and a
second section, the first section being positioned at a distal end
of the pole and configured as a coupling site for an attachment,
the first section having a first pair of diametrically opposed
apertures disposed therein, and a second section having a second
pair of diametrically opposed apertures disposed therein, wherein a
scored line is disposed on the pole, the scored line delineating a
boundary separating the first section and the second section;
identifying the first section as a damaged section, wherein the
damaged section has at least one deformed aperture; identifying the
scored line disposed between the first section and the second
section; removing the first section from the second section at the
scored line; subsequent to removing the damaged section from the
pole, using the second section as a new coupling site for the
attachment; and operating a locking mechanism to position a locking
member within at least one aperture of the second pair of apertures
of the pole, wherein the locking member restricts the cleaning
attachment against removal from the second section of the elongated
pole.
19. The method of repairing the cleaning tool of claim 18, wherein
the visual indicium is discontinuous.
20. The method of repairing the cleaning tools of claim 18, wherein
the first section is permanently removed from the second section.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This Non-Provisional application is a continuation of and
claims priority to Non-Provisional Application Ser. No. 16/558,769,
entitled "SWIMMING POOL CLEANING TOOL WITH PRE-FABRICATED REMOVABLE
ATTACHMENT SECTIONS," filed Sep. 3, 2019 by the same inventor.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
[0002] This invention relates, generally, to cleaning poles. More
specifically, it relates to pool cleaning poles for coupling
various attachments thereto.
2. Brief Description of the Prior Art
[0003] For millions, maintenance and cleaning of a pool is a
daunting and time-consuming task made exponentially more difficult
by ineffective and broken pool cleaning equipment. Over the years,
the design and functionality of pool cleaning tools have changed
relatively little. Most pool-cleaning tools involve pool poles that
are typically cheaply made and constructed out of thin and flimsy
metals that are unable to withstand the wear and tear from
performing routine pool maintenance.
[0004] A common type of pool-cleaning tool involves a pole with
interchangeable attachments. Most maintenance tasks require
coupling a task-specific attachment to a distal end of the pole.
The coupling mechanisms currently known in the art generally
include a plurality of longitudinally-spaced apertures positioned
along the pole. Such apertures often create points of concentrated
stress which commonly lead to cracking, tearing, bending, or
disfiguration that renders the coupling mechanism non-functional.
When the apertures become non-functional, consumers are forced to
throw away the pole, even though only a small portion of the pole
is damaged. This flaw leads to waste, frustration, and increased
cost.
[0005] The problem becomes compounded with the ever-growing number,
size, and weight of pool attachments available to users on the
market. These attachments can include brushes, nets, and heavy
vacuum heads. For example, when a brush is coupled to the pole, the
attachment point, including the apertures, is routinely subjected
to increased strain and stress from the user pushing down on the
pole when scrubbing the hard bottom or sides of the pool. As a
result, the apertures eventually deform, which compromises the
structural integrity of the pool pole and renders the coupling
mechanism non-functional.
[0006] One type of pool-cleaning tool commonly used in the field
involves a telescopic pool pole. Telescopic design is beneficial
because it increases the length of the pool-cleaning tool. However,
as the length of the pole increases, the stress on the apertures
also increases, thus accelerating the structural degradation of the
coupling mechanism.
[0007] Accordingly, what is needed is a telescopic pool-cleaning
tool having an improved and more durable coupling mechanism.
However, in view of the art considered as a whole at the time the
present invention was made, it was not obvious to those of ordinary
skill in the field of this invention how the shortcomings of the
prior art could be overcome.
[0008] All referenced publications are incorporated herein by
reference in their entirety. Furthermore, where a definition or use
of a term in a reference, which is incorporated by reference
herein, is inconsistent or contrary to the definition of that term
provided herein, the definition of that term provided herein
applies and the definition of that term in the reference does not
apply.
[0009] While certain aspects of conventional technologies have been
discussed to facilitate disclosure of the invention, Applicants in
no way disclaim these technical aspects, and it is contemplated
that the claimed invention may encompass one or more of the
conventional technical aspects discussed herein.
[0010] The present invention may address one or more of the
problems and deficiencies of the prior art discussed above.
However, it is contemplated that the invention may prove useful in
addressing other problems and deficiencies in a number of technical
areas. Therefore, the claimed invention should not necessarily be
construed as limited to addressing any of the particular problems
or deficiencies discussed herein.
[0011] In this specification, where a document, act, or item of
knowledge is referred to or discussed, this reference or discussion
is not an admission that the document, act or item of knowledge or
any combination thereof was at the priority date, publicly
available, known to the public, part of common general knowledge,
or otherwise constitutes prior art under the applicable statutory
provisions; or is known to be relevant to an attempt to solve any
problem with which this specification is concerned.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0012] The long-standing, but heretofore unfulfilled need for a
pool-cleaning tool having increased longevity and improved efficacy
is now met by a new, useful, and nonobvious invention.
[0013] The novel structure pertains to a pool cleaning tool having
an elongated pole comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and a
central longitudinal axis. The central longitudinal axis extends
from the proximal end to the distal end. The elongated pole being
partitioned into a first section and a second section with the
first section positioned closer to the distal end of the elongated
pole and having a common boundary with the second section. A visual
indicium is circumferentially disposed on the elongated pole
delineating the common boundary separating the first section and
the second section. The first pair of diametrically opposed
apertures is disposed within the first section of the elongated
pole. These apertures are aligned along a first transverse axis
that is perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis of the
elongated pole. The second pair of diametrically opposed apertures
is disposed within the second section of the elongated pole. These
apertures are aligned along a second transverse axis that is
perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis of the elongated
pole, such that the first and the second transverse axes reside in
parallel planes.
[0014] The first section of the elongated pole is configured to be
a coupling site for a cleaning attachment having a third pair of
diametrically opposed apertures. The third pair of diametrically
opposed apertures are configured to align with the first pair of
apertures. The cleaning attachment has a locked configuration in
which the cleaning attachment is securely coupled to the distal end
of the pole. In the locked configuration, a first locking mechanism
resides within at least one aperture of the first pair of apertures
of the elongated pole and within at least one aperture of the third
pair of apertures of the cleaning attachment. Because the first
locking mechanism engages the aligned apertures of the pole and the
cleaning attachment, the first locking mechanism secures the
cleaning attachment against removal from the elongated pole.
[0015] Subsequent to the first section of the elongated pole being
severed from the elongated pole at the visual indicium, the second
section of the elongated pole is configured to become the coupling
site for the cleaning attachment. To secure the cleaning attachment
to the pole, the third pair of diametrically opposed apertures is
brought in alignment with the second pair of apertures in the
second section of the pole. In the locked configuration, the first
locking mechanism is configured to reside within at least one of
the apertures of the second pair of apertures of the pole and
within at least one apertures of the cleaning attachment, thereby
immobilizing the cleaning attachment against axial and rotational
movement relative to the elongated pole.
[0016] In an embodiment, the pool cleaning tool further has an
extension. The extension includes an extension pole. The extension
pole is hollow and has an inner diameter greater than the outer
diameter of the first pole, such that the extension pole is
configured to telescopically receive the elongated pole. The
elongated pole and the extension pole have an unlocked
configuration, in which their collective length can be adjusted,
and a locked configuration, in which their collective length is
fixed. In the unlocked configuration, the first and the second
poles telescopically slide relative to one another until a desired
collective length is achieved. In the locked configuration, the
movement of the elongated pole relative to the extension pole is
restricted by a second locking mechanism. In an embodiment, the
locked configuration is achieved by the second locking mechanism
being disposed within the aligned apertures of the elongated pole
and the extension pole, thereby immobilizing the elongated pole
against telescopic movement relative to the extension pole.
[0017] A novel method of repairing a pool cleaning tool is detailed
where a pool cleaning tool having an elongated pole partitioned
into a first second and a second section is provided. The first
section is positioned at a distal end of the elongated pole, and
the first section being a coupling site for a cleaning attachment.
The first section has a first pair of diametrically opposed
apertures disposed therein and a second section having a second
pair of diametrically opposed apertures disposed therein. A visual
indicium is disposed along the elongated pole and delineates a
boundary separating the first section and the second section. A
user identifies the first section as a damaged section having at
least one deformed aperture. Next, the user identifies the visual
indicium separating the first and the second sections. A cutting
device is placed onto the elongated pole at the visual indicium and
is configured to cut the elongated pole. The cutting device is
operated such that the damaged section is severed from the
elongated pole. Subsequent to severing the damaged section from the
elongated pole, the second section is used as a new coupling site
for the cleaning attachment. The cleaning attachment has a third
pair of apertures. A locking mechanism is operated to position a
locking member within at least one aperture of the second pair of
apertures of the extending pole, and at least one aperture of the
third pair of apertures is disposed of the cleaning attachment. The
locking member restricts the cleaning attachment against removal
from the second section of the elongated pole.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] For a fuller understanding of the invention, reference
should be made to the following detailed description, taken in
connection with the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0019] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pool cleaning tool.
[0020] FIG. 2A is an orthogonal view of the second end of the pool
cleaning tool.
[0021] FIG. 2B is a perspective view of a section showing two pairs
of apertures in an orthogonal relationship with one another.
[0022] FIG. 2C is a perspective view of a section showing an
aperture broken and non-functional.
[0023] FIG. 3 is a perspective view depicting a section removed
from a pool cleaning tool.
[0024] FIG. 4 is an in-use view of a pool cleaning tool with a
cleaning attachment coupled to a skimmer net.
[0025] FIG. 5A is a perspective view of an embodiment depicting a
telescopic pool cleaning tool with the second pole partially
received within the first pole.
[0026] FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of a telescopic pool
cleaning tool taken along lines A-A as identified in FIG. 5A.
[0027] FIG. 6 is a flow chart depicting the steps of a method of
repairing the pool pole.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0028] In the following detailed description of the preferred
embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings, which
form a part thereof, and within which are shown by way of
illustration specific embodiments by which the invention may be
practiced. It is to be understood that other embodiments may be
utilized, and structural changes may be made without departing from
the scope of the invention.
[0029] As used in this specification and the appended claims, the
singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless
the content clearly dictates otherwise. As used in this
specification and the appended claims, the term "or" is generally
employed in its sense, including "and/or" unless the context
clearly dictates otherwise.
[0030] The novel structure depicted below pertains to a
prefabricated pool cleaning tool that is altered after purchase. To
extend the usable life, the pool cleaning tool prefabricated
sections are disposed on an end of a pole, such that when one
section is rendered unusable, a user may then remove the damaged
prefabricated section to reveal a fresh set of apertures on an
abutting section of the pole By having multiple prefabricated
removable sections a user is able to extend the life and longevity
of pool poles considerably.
[0031] FIG. 1 depicts a pool cleaning tool 10. Cleaning tool 10
comprises a pole 11 extending along a central longitudinal axis 13
from a proximal end 14 to a distal end 16. In an embodiment, pole
11 may have a bore, such that pole 11 is hollow. Pole 11 can have
various cross-sectional geometries such as square, rectangular, or
hexagonal. Pole 11 can be formed from aluminum, plastic, stainless
steel, copper, bronze, brass, galvanized steel, carbon fiber,
acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polyvinylchloride (PVC), or
other suitable material that one of ordinary skill in the art would
appreciate as being appropriate for use in and/or around water,
including saltwater.
[0032] Pool cleaning tool 10 includes a grip 22 disposed at
proximal end 14 of pole 11. Grip 22 provides a surface for a user
to securely grasp tool 10 during use in both wet and dry
conditions. Grip 22 has an inner diameter that is smaller than the
outer diameter of pole 11, thereby permitting grip 22 to be
interference fitted over proximal end 14 and frictionally retained
thereon. In an embodiment, grip 22 may be secured to pole 11 by
adhesive, fasteners, clamps, threaded engagements, or any other
method known in the art to secure grip 22 to pole 11. Grip 22 may
be made of an elastomeric material that encases proximal end 14,
thereby providing a surface that allows a user to securely grip
tool 10 in wet and/or dry conditions. In an embodiment, the grip
may have coefficients of static and kinetic friction higher than
coefficients of static and kinetic friction of the elongated
pole.
[0033] FIG. 2A depicts distal end 16 of pole 11. Pole 11 is
partitioned into a plurality of sections 24 and has at least a
first section 24a and a second section 24b. Each section 24
includes a pair of apertures 18. First section 24a has a first pair
of diametrically opposed apertures 18a, and second section 24b has
a second pair of diametrically opposed apertures 18b.
[0034] Pole 11 has visual indicia 20 circumferentially disposed
thereon. Visual indicium 20 serves to provide a visual and/or
tactile indication of a boundary separating first section 24a and
second section 24b. In an embodiment, pole 11 includes four
sections 24; however, the number of sections 24 may vary depending
on the overall length of tool 10. Visual indicia 20 are spaced
apart about 15 mm to 45 mm, preferably 25.4 mm. These distances are
important to preserve the structural integrity of pole 11 because
if apertures 18 are placed too closely to one another, pole 11 may
become weakened and may be susceptible to breakage and/or other
failures.
[0035] FIG. 2B depicts a single section 24 having a pair of
apertures 18a equidistantly spaced about a circumference of the
pole 11. First pair of apertures 18a is aligned along first
transverse axis 15a, which is perpendicular to central longitudinal
axis 13. FIG. 2B depicts that additional apertures 18a may be
disposed within the same section 24.
[0036] Referring briefly to FIG. 4, cleaning attachment 32 is
coupled to first section 24a by disposing locking member 34 through
apertures 18. During routine use of pole 11, cleaning attachment 32
and locking member 34 exerts a force on apertures 18 that deforms
apertures 18. When one of apertures 18 becomes deformed, damaged,
or otherwise rendered non-functional, as depicted in FIG. 2C,
section 24 containing a damaged aperture 18 can be severed from
pole 11. Visual indicia 20 provides a visual and/or tactile
indication of where a user may sever sections 24 from pole 11. For
example, visual indicia 20 maybe be a scored line such that when a
user severs section 24 from pole 11 using a saw, the teeth on the
blade of the saw reside within the scored line of visual indicia
20, allowing for a squared cut to be made, thereby facilitating
clean removal of section 24 from pole 11. FIG. 3 depicts section
24a being severed from pole 11. In an embodiment, visual indicia 20
may be painted lines, dashed lines, raised lines, or any other
visual and/or tactical indicators that provide a visual and/or
physical guide for severing section 24a from pole 11.
[0037] FIG. 4 depicts an in-use embodiment of tool 10 having
cleaning attachment 32 coupled to distal end of pole 11. Locking
member 34 of a corresponding cleaning attachment 32 forms a
mechanical communication with apertures 18, such that cleaning
attachment 32 is secured to distal end 16 of tool 10. As depicted
in FIG. 4, attachment 32 is a skimmer net; however, various
cleaning attachments 32 may be swapped out and coupled to tool 10,
including vacuum pumps, brushes, dusters, or other attachments 32
that would benefit from the extended reach that tool 10 provides.
Cleaning attachment 32 is secured to pole 11 via a detent pin
disposed through apertures 18a of pole 11 and apertures 18c of
cleaning attachment 32.
[0038] FIGS. 5A and 5B depict an embodiment of tool 10 having
second pole 26 partially telescopically received within the bore of
pole 11. Second pole 26 has an outer diameter that is smaller than
the inner diameter of pole 11 and is sized such that pole 11
receives second pole 26 therein. In this structural arrangement,
second pole 26 is capable of telescopic movement with respect to
pole 11. A locking mechanism 28 surrounds pole 11 and is in
mechanical communication with second pole 26. Locking mechanism 28
exerts a force on each of first pole 11 and second pole 26 to
immobilize second pole 26 against telescopic translation with
respect to pole 11. In an embodiment, locking mechanism 28 may be a
clutch lock, a split collar lock, a cam lock, spring button, spring
button a-clutch lock, snap lock, detent pin, set knob, swaging, or
any other type of locking mechanism that one of ordinary skill in
the art would appreciate to prevent the longitudinal and/or
rotational movement of the second pole 26 with respect to the first
pole 11, or vice versa.
[0039] In an embodiment, pole 11 has an outer diameter greater than
an inner diameter of second pole 26 such that second pole 26 is
sized to be received and telescopically moveable within the bore of
pole 11. In an embodiment, apertures 18 and visual indicia 20 may
be disposed on body 30 of second pole 26, similarly to the visual
indicia, 20 discussed above.
[0040] In an embodiment depicted in FIG. 5A, apertures 18 may be
replaced with indentations 19 disposed on pole 11, such that when
attachment 32 is coupled thereto, the coupling mechanism of
attachment 32 resides within the indentation 19 securing attachment
32 to tool 10.
[0041] Referring now to FIG. 6, in conjunction with FIGS. 1-5B, an
exemplary process flow diagram is provided, depicting a method for
the removal of sections 24 from pole 11. The steps delineated in
the exemplary process-flow diagram FIG. 6 are merely exemplary of a
preferred order for the removal of sections. The steps may be
carried out in another order, with or without additional steps
included therein. Additionally, the steps may be carried out with
an alternative embodiment of pool cleaning tool 10, as contemplated
in the above description.
[0042] The method for the removal of sections 24 from pole 11
begins at step 100, during which pool cleaning tool 10 is provided,
having a portion of section 24a damaged. Pool cleaning tool 10
includes the components discussed above. The method then proceeds
to step 110, in which a user locates the damaged section 24a. In
step 120, the user locates visual indicium 20 residing between
first section 24a and second section 24b. In step 130, a cutting
device configured to cut pole 11 is positioned over visual indicium
20 where a user uses visual indicium 20 as a guide. Next, at step
140, a user operates the cutting device to sever first section 24a
from pole 11 along visual indicium 20. Finally, the damaged section
24a of pole 11 is removed, such that pole 11 is configured to
couple to cleaning attachment 32 in step 150. The damaged section
24a is may be removed using a saw blade designed to cut through
pole 11; however, one of ordinary skill in the art would recognize
other methods suitable for severing section 24a from pole 11, which
also fall within the scope of the invention.
[0043] After removal of first section 24a, second section 24b
becomes the most distal section of pole 11 and, thus, becomes a
coupling site for cleaning attachment 32. Cleaning attachment 32
has a third pair of diametrically opposed apertures 18c, whereby
third pair of diametrically opposed apertures 18c are configured to
align with second pair of diametrically opposed apertures 18b of
second section 24b. Locking member 34 is configured to reside
within at least one of the apertures of second pair of apertures
18b disposed within pole 11 and at least one of the apertures of
third pair of apertures 18c disposed within cleaning attachment 32.
In this manner, the user can repair pole 11 by severing damaged
first section 24a from pole 11 and using second section 24b as a
new coupling site for cleaning attachment 32.
[0044] The advantages set forth above, and those made apparent from
the foregoing description, are efficiently attained. Since certain
changes may be made in the above construction without departing
from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matters
contained in the foregoing description or shown in the accompanying
drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting
sense.
[0045] It is also to be understood that the following claims are
intended to cover all of the generic and specific features of the
invention herein described, and all statements of the scope of the
invention that, as a matter of language, might be said to fall
therebetween.
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