| CPC E04H 4/084 (2013.01) [E05F 1/14 (2013.01)] | 17 Claims |

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1. A lift system for a spa cover, comprising:
a first arm rotatable about a first pivotal connection with a side of a spa and pivotally connected to a spa cover;
a lift mechanism configured to provide for rotation of the first arm about its pivotal connection to the side of the spa; and
a mechanical linkage between the lift mechanism and the first arm;
wherein the lift mechanism is a linear actuator which is connected to the mechanical linkage at a point offset from the first pivotal connection.
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