William S Donaton

US Patent:

58000895, Sep 1, 1998

Filed:

Jun 3, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/657318

Inventors:

William S. Donaton - Hauppauge NY

International Classification:

E04H 414

US Classification:

403393

Abstract:

A detachable anchor for a pool cover includes a two piece C-shaped body which fits over and engages a metal pool frame. The anchor is detached when the pool cover is removed. The anchor includes an anchor knob which engages the loop of a spring-loaded attachment mechanism attached to a swimming pool cover. The anchor is adjustable for different sized pool frames, so that the same anchor can be used for different pool frame sizes. The adjustable detachable pool cover anchor accommodates a wide variety of pool frame sizes.

US Patent:

56089260, Mar 11, 1997

Filed:

Jul 3, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/497813

Inventors:

William S. Donaton - Hauppauge NY

International Classification:

E04H 400

US Classification:

4503

Abstract:

A snap hook fastener for swimming pool covers is provided to hold a pool cover edge rigidly close to the edge of the pool. The snap hook/eyebolt connection supports a pool edge sealing member in a proper orientation for optimal contact with the pool wall. The fastener includes a hook device used to attach the pool cover to the edge of a pool. It holds the edge of the pool cover horizontal and very close to the edge of the pool to minimize the chance of persons or objects falling between.

US Patent:

49824570, Jan 8, 1991

Filed:

Feb 12, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/479443

Inventors:

William Donaton - Bohemia NY

International Classification:

E04H 410

US Classification:

4504

Abstract:

A device for preventing falling of a person between a pool cover and a pool wall has a protective element including a first substantially horizontal portion arranged to be placed onto a pool cover near a pool wall, and a second portion extending from the first portion and inclined relative to the latter at an angle so as to extend toward a pool wall at an angle.