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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 25, 2007
Filed:
Jun. 29, 2005
John P. Maguire, Wilsonville, OR (US);
Joey Bill G. Weimer, Missoula, MT (US);
George E. Bowman, Missoula, MT (US);
Scott Thomas Cardinal, Missoula, MT (US);
Lee A. Sutherland, Turah, MT (US);
John P. Maguire, Wilsonville, OR (US);
Joey Bill G. Weimer, Missoula, MT (US);
George E. Bowman, Missoula, MT (US);
Scott Thomas Cardinal, Missoula, MT (US);
Lee A. Sutherland, Turah, MT (US);
Spectrum Products, LLC, Missoula, MT (US);
Abstract
A lift is provided to facilitate access to swimming pools and spas. The lift includes a base and a mast extending therefrom. An arm pivotally connects to the mast. A seat assembly connects to the arm. An overhead support is positioned above the seat assembly. A first actuator moves the arm about the mast, thereby moving the seat assembly between raised and lowered positions, to bring the seat assembly out of and into a pool. A second actuator rotates the seat assembly relative to the base to position the seat assembly over the pool or deck. In use, the lift attaches to a pool deck, adjacent the pool, and a user accesses the seat assembly from the deck. The second actuator rotates about the base to position the user over the water. The first actuator lowers the seat assembly, and the user exits the seat assembly into the water.