Pool skimmer system

Abstract

The present invention relates to systems for improving the range of pool skimmers. In some embodiments, the present invention provides a weir that is located in the basin of a swimming pool, moves in response to changing water levels in the pool and feeds water from the basin to a skimmer located in a sidewall of the swimming pool. In other embodiments, the present invention provides a deflector that is adjacent to a pool sidewall and extends above the skimmer opening, and includes an opening for feeding water to the skimmer opening. The present disclosure also provides for systems having combinations of such features. Without being bound to any particular theory, it is believed that the apparatuses are relatively cheap to manufacture, safe, conserve water and chemical use, and allow for an aesthetically pleasing full pool.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A system for improving the range of a pool skimmer, the system comprising:
 a) a swimming pool comprising a basin configured to hold water and a plurality of sidewalls defining a perimeter of the basin;   b) a pool skimmer, the pool skimmer comprising a skimmer opening located in one of the sidewalls and a skimmer interior; and   c) a deflector adjacent to the sidewall comprising the skimmer opening and extending into the basin, the deflector having a rear facing the skimmer opening and comprising a first opening in fluid communication with the skimmer, extending above the skimmer opening and configured to feed water through the skimmer opening, a front opposite the rear, a left side, a right side, and an interior defined by the front, the rear, and the left and right sides, at least one of the front, the left side and the right side comprising a second opening configured to deliver water from the pool basin to the deflector interior and the first opening, the second opening having a median width of at least about 1 inch and a height of at least about 1 inch.