Patent attributes
A debris trap useful is a swimming pool cleaning system includes a container having an open end and an opposing closed end, wherein the closed end wall includes an outlet port. A cover includes an arcuate shaped outside surface and an open end. The open end is defined by a cover rim dimensioned from mating with the open end of the container. The cover includes an inlet port extending therethrough. A coupling is pivotally connected to the container and has an arm extending over the cover outside surface and contoured therewith. The arm is rotatable from a locked position for biasing the cover to the container to an unlocked position permitting removal of the cover from the container to facilitate easily removal of a filter basket carried within the container.