- 专利标题: Rigid cover for spas and hot tubs
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申请号: US16054425申请日: 2018-08-03
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公开(公告)号: US11008769B2公开(公告)日: 2021-05-18
- 发明人: Daniel J Elliott
- 申请人: Daniel J Elliott
- 申请人地址: US FL Pompano Beach
- 专利权人: Daniel J Elliott
- 当前专利权人: Daniel J Elliott
- 当前专利权人地址: US FL Pompano Beach
- 代理机构: Marsh IP Law
- 主分类号: E04H4/08
- IPC分类号: E04H4/08
摘要:
A hard cover for spas, hot tubs and the like has an outer layer defining one or more cover portions that may be hinged together along a common top edge. Each cover portion internally includes a plurality of rigid panels, which may be made of expanded polystyrene or another rigid foam or the like. A support structure that mechanically couples and/or supports the panels is provided to improve the load-bearing capacity of the spa cover, optionally providing sufficient strength to conform to applicable safety standards. The support structure can include beams having various cross-sections, or combinations thereof, and may be provided in multiple segments that are shorter than the overall length of the cover. A vapor barrier film can be provided that encloses the panels and optionally some or all portions of the support structure to protect these components from degradation in the spa environment.