摘要 |
<p>A barrier device (10) for a pool to prevent debris on the pool water surface from entering the pool skimmer intake (16). The barrier device comprises a first or upper section (12) of a size and shape to fit on or in the skimmer intake (16), and a second or lower hollow section (14) connected to and in communication with the first section (12) Pool water can circulate from the lower end of the second section (14), through the second (14) and first sections (12) and into the skimmer intake (16). The outer wall of the first (12) or second section (14) may be provided with one or more screened holes (102) positioned to be disposed below the pool water surface. A receptacle (110) such as a screen or net may be removably mounted on the first or second section to receive debris on the pool water surface.</p> |