TELEPOLE, AND RELATED METHODS

摘要

An improved telepole device having attachment means for attaching swimming
pool
cleaning, and other tools. The improved telepole device preferably includes an
inner tube which
freely slides within an outer tube, and a locking device to temporarily secure
the inner tube in a
desired position within the outer tube. A preferred lightweight design may be
at least partially
hollow along the length of the tube(s), and durability may be provided by
inner/reinforcement
wall(s) that extend across the hollow portion(s) of one or both of the tubes.
On the end of the
outer tube through which the inner tube slides/extends is a collar element
attached thereto and
comprised of a locking device having a detent mechanism for "locking" the
inner tube in place
within the outer tube. Preferably, the collar''s opening and the profile of the
inner tube have one
or more sides that, due to their relative position with respect to each other,
can prevent the inner
tube from rotating within the collar. Further, the inner tube preferably has a
series of holes along
its length which are positioned to receive a pin element of the detent
mechanism. Further, the
end of the outer tube opposite the collar preferably has attachment holes
configured to receive
attachable and detachable swimming pool cleaning tools, and an additional set
of holes that
allow water to drain from the outer tube while a tool is attached.