U.S. patent application number 11/641231 was filed with the patent office on 2007-08-02 for adjustable shower rod assembly.
Invention is credited to David Heaslip.
Application Number | 20070174956 11/641231 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 38320508 |
Filed Date | 2007-08-02 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070174956 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Heaslip; David |
August 2, 2007 |
Adjustable shower rod assembly
Abstract
One embodiment of a mounting assembly for mounting a non-linear
curtain rod to a surface includes a rod receiver assembly, a
surface mount and a locking mechanism. The rod receiver assembly
receives the curtain rod. The surface mount mounts onto the
surface. The surface mount rotatably supports the rod receiver
assembly for rotation about a first axis that is non-parallel to
the surface. The locking mechanism moves from a locked position to
an unlocked position. In the unlocked position, the rod receiver
assembly is rotatable. Rotation of the rod receiver assembly causes
rotation of the curtain rod. In the locked position the rod
receiver assembly is simultaneously inhibited from rotating in a
clockwise and a counterclockwise direction about the first
axis.
Inventors: |
Heaslip; David; (Costa Mesa,
CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
THE LAW OFFICE OF STEVEN G. ROEDER
10680 TREENA STREET
SUITE 100
SAN DIEGO
CA
92131
US
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Family ID: |
38320508 |
Appl. No.: |
11/641231 |
Filed: |
December 19, 2006 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60752579 |
Dec 20, 2005 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
4/558 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47H 1/14 20130101; A47H
2001/0205 20130101; A47K 3/38 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
004/558 |
International
Class: |
A47K 3/08 20060101
A47K003/08; A47K 3/14 20060101 A47K003/14 |
Claims
1. A mounting assembly for mounting a non-linear curtain rod to a
surface, the mounting assembly comprising: a rod receiver assembly
that receives the curtain rod; a surface mount that mounts onto the
surface, the surface mount rotatably supporting the rod receiver
assembly for rotation about a first axis that is non-parallel to
the surface; and a locking mechanism that moves from a locked
position to an unlocked position; wherein in the unlocked position
the rod receiver assembly is rotatable, and in the locked position
the rod receiver assembly is simultaneously inhibited from rotating
in a clockwise and a counterclockwise direction about the first
axis.
2. The mounting assembly of claim 1 wherein the first axis is
substantially orthogonal to the surface.
3. The mounting assembly of claim 1 wherein the locking mechanism
selectively moves between an extended position and a retracted
position, and wherein the locking mechanism is biased toward the
extended position.
4. The mounting assembly of claim 1 wherein the rod receiver
assembly includes a rod receiver that attaches to the curtain rod
and a receiver housing that supports the rod receiver, the rod
receiver pivoting relative to the receiver housing.
5. The mounting assembly of claim 4 wherein the rod receiver pivots
relative to a second axis that is substantially perpendicular to
the first axis.
6. The mounting assembly of claim 1 wherein the locking mechanism
moves between a plurality of different locked positions.
7. The mounting assembly of claim 6 wherein two of the locked
positions are approximately 180 degrees apart from one another.
8. The mounting assembly of claim 1 wherein the locking mechanism
includes a locking pin that extends through a portion of the rod
receiver assembly when the locking mechanism is in the locked
position.
9. The mounting assembly of claim 8 wherein the locking pin does
not extend through the portion of the rod receiver assembly when
the locking mechanism is in the unlocked position.
10. The mounting assembly of claim 8 wherein the locking pin is
spring-loaded.
11. The mounting assembly of claim 1 wherein the rod receiver
assembly includes a pin aperture that receives a portion of the
locking mechanism when the locking mechanism is in the locked
position.
12. The mounting assembly of claim 11 wherein the pin aperture does
not receive the portion of the locking mechanism when the locking
mechanism is in the unlocked position.
13. The mounting assembly of claim 1 wherein the curtain rod has a
substantially arcuate configuration.
14. The mounting assembly of claim 1 wherein rotation of the rod
receiver assembly causes rotation of the curtain rod.
15. A mounting assembly for mounting a non-linear curtain rod to a
surface, the mounting assembly comprising: a rod receiver that is
pivotably secured to the curtain rod; a receiver housing that
supports the rod receiver so that the rod receiver pivots relative
to the receiver housing about a first axis that is non-orthogonal
to the surface; and a surface mount that mounts onto the surface,
the surface mount supporting the receiver housing to allow rotation
of the receiver housing about a second axis that is non-parallel to
the surface.
16. The mounting assembly of claim 15 wherein the first axis is
substantially parallel to the surface.
17. The mounting assembly of claim 15 wherein the second axis is
substantially orthogonal to the surface.
18. The mounting assembly of claim 15 wherein the first axis is
substantially perpendicular to the second axis.
19. The mounting assembly of claim 15 further comprising a locking
mechanism that selectively inhibits all rotation of the receiver
housing about the second axis.
20. The mounting assembly of claim 19 wherein the locking mechanism
selectively moves from a locked position to an unlocked position,
wherein in the unlocked position the receiver housing is rotatable,
and in the locked position the receiver housing is inhibited from
all rotation about the second axis.
21. The mounting assembly of claim 20 wherein the locking mechanism
includes a locking pin that extends through a portion of the
receiver housing when the locking mechanism is in the locked
position.
22. The mounting assembly of claim 21 wherein the locking pin does
not extend through the portion of the receiver housing when the
locking mechanism is in the unlocked position.
23. The mounting assembly of claim 21 wherein the locking pin is
spring-loading.
24. The mounting assembly of claim 19 wherein the locking mechanism
selectively moves between an extended position and a retracted
position, and wherein the locking mechanism is biased toward the
extended position.
25. The mounting assembly of claim 15 wherein the receiver housing
includes a pin aperture that receives a portion of the locking
mechanism when the locking mechanism is in the locked position.
26. The mounting assembly of claim 25 wherein the pin aperture does
not receive the portion of the locking mechanism when the locking
mechanism is in the unlocked position.
27. The mounting assembly of claim 15 wherein rotation of the
receiver housing causes rotation of the curtain rod.
28. A method for movably positioning a curtain rod relative to a
surface, the method comprising the steps of: attaching the curtain
rod to a rod receiver assembly that is rotatable about a first
axis; and controlling rotation of the rod receiver assembly with a
locking mechanism that moves from a locked position wherein the rod
receiver assembly is rotatable to an unlocked position wherein the
rod receiver assembly is simultaneously inhibited from rotating in
a clockwise and a counterclockwise direction about the first
axis.
29. The method of claim 28 further comprising the step of pivoting
a rod receiver of the rod receiver assembly relative to a receiver
housing of the rod receiver assembly, the rod receiver attaching to
the curtain rod, the receive housing supporting the rod receiver,
the rod receiver pivoting about a second axis that is different
than the first axis.
30. The method of claim 28 wherein the step of controlling includes
extending a portion of the locking mechanism through a portion of
the rod receiver assembly when the locking mechanism is in the
locked position.
Description
RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This Application claims the benefit on U.S. Provisional
Application Ser. No. 60/752,579 filed on Dec. 20, 2005. The
contents of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/752,579 are
incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Shower curtain rod assemblies which include a linear shower
rod that suspends a shower curtain are well known. Recently, linear
shower rods have been modified to include a curved shower rod which
extends outwardly from the shower enclosure to provide a user with
more space within the shower enclosure while bathing or showering.
Some of these types of curved shower rods are fixedly mounted to
the shower enclosure, which can have the drawback of taking up
needed space outside of the shower enclosure. Other shower rods can
be adjustable so that a user can retract the shower rod toward or
into the shower enclosure during non-use of the shower. Still other
shower rods can be dismounted and remounted in a manner that
provides more space outside the shower enclosure during non-use of
the shower.
[0003] Unfortunately, many of these types of shower curtain rod
assemblies are cumbersome and can include complex mechanisms that
are inconvenient or difficult to use. Further, movement of the
shower rod from one position to another can take an excessive
amount of time, which can be a disincentive for the user to change
the shower rod positioning.
SUMMARY
[0004] The present invention is directed toward a mounting assembly
for mounting a non-linear curtain rod to a surface. In one
embodiment, the mounting assembly includes a rod receiver assembly,
a surface mount and a locking mechanism. The rod receiver assembly
receives the curtain rod. The surface mount mounts onto the
surface. The surface mount rotatably supports the rod receiver
assembly for rotation about a first axis that is non-parallel to
the surface. The locking mechanism moves from a locked position to
an unlocked position. In the unlocked position, the rod receiver
assembly is rotatable. Rotation of the rod receiver assembly causes
rotation of the curtain rod. In the locked position the rod
receiver assembly is simultaneously inhibited from rotating in a
clockwise and a counterclockwise direction about the first
axis.
[0005] In another embodiment, the locking mechanism selectively
moves between an extended position and a retracted position. In
this embodiment, the locking mechanism is biased toward the
extended position. Further, in one embodiment, the locking
mechanism moves between a plurality of different locked positions.
In one such embodiment, two of the locked positions are
approximately 180 degrees apart from one another. The locking
mechanism can include a locking pin that extends through a portion
of the rod receiver assembly when the locking mechanism is in the
locked position. Further, in one embodiment, the locking pin does
not extend through the portion of the rod receiver assembly when
the locking mechanism is in the unlocked position. In certain
embodiments, the locking pin is spring-loaded.
[0006] In one embodiment, the first axis is substantially
orthogonal to the surface. In certain embodiments, the rod receiver
assembly includes a rod receiver and a receiver housing. The rod
receiver attaches to the curtain rod. The receiver housing supports
the rod receiver. In this embodiment, the rod receiver pivots
relative to the receiver housing. For example, the rod receiver can
pivot relative to a second axis that is substantially perpendicular
to the first axis. The rod receiver assembly can include a pin
aperture that receives a portion of the locking mechanism when the
locking mechanism is in the locked position. Conversely, in certain
embodiments, the pin aperture does not receive the portion of the
locking mechanism when the locking mechanism is in the unlocked
position.
[0007] In another embodiment, the mounting assembly includes a rod
receiver, a receiver housing and a surface mount. The rod receiver
is pivotably secured to the curtain rod. The receiver housing
supports the rod receiver so that the rod receiver pivots relative
to the receiver housing about a first axis that is non-orthogonal
to the surface. The surface mount mounts onto the surface. The
surface mount supports the receiver housing to allow rotation of
the receiver housing about a second axis that is non-parallel to
the surface.
[0008] The present invention is also directed toward a method for
movably positioning a curtain rod relative to a surface.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] The novel features of this invention, as well as the
invention itself, both as to its structure and its operation, will
be best understood from the accompanying drawings, taken in
conjunction with the accompanying description, in which similar
reference characters refer to similar parts, and in which:
[0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a shower
enclosure and an adjustable shower rod assembly having features of
the present invention, the adjustable shower rod assembly being
shown in a first position;
[0011] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the shower enclosure and the
adjustable shower rod assembly illustrated in FIG. 1 shown in a
second position;
[0012] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a portion
of the adjustable shower rod assembly including a surface mount and
a locking mechanism;
[0013] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a portion
of the adjustable shower rod assembly including the mounting
assembly and a portion of a shower rod;
[0014] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a portion
of the adjustable shower rod assembly including a mounting
assembly;
[0015] FIG. 6 is an exploded view of one embodiment of the mounting
assembly;
[0016] FIG. 7A is a perspective view of another embodiment of the
mounting assembly; and
[0017] FIG. 7B is a perspective view of a portion of the mounting
assembly illustrated in FIG. 7A.
DESCRIPTION
[0018] The present invention is directed toward an adjustable
shower rod assembly 10 (also sometimes referred to herein as "rod
assembly") for supporting a curtain 12. Although the description
provided herein pertains particularly to shower and bath curtains,
it is recognized that the rod assembly 10 can equally be used with
other types of curtains 12 where changing the amount of space on
either side of the curtain 12 may be desired.
[0019] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of the rod
assembly 10 in a first position. The rod assembly 10 can be moved
so that the curtain 12 moves to a plurality of different positions
as described in greater detail below. The design of the rod
assembly 10 can vary. In this embodiment, the rod assembly 10
includes an arcuate or otherwise at least partially curved shower
rod 14 and a mounting assembly 16 that secures the shower rod to a
surface 18. The surface 18 can be any type of support structure,
such as one or more walls of a shower enclosure, bathroom or other
type of support structure (sometimes generally referred to herein
as a "shower enclosure"). In the first position, the rod assembly
10 allows one taking a shower to have more room inside the shower
because the shower rod 14 is curved away from the interior of the
shower enclosure of the shower.
[0020] The shape of the shower rod 14 can vary to suit the design
requirements of the rod assembly 10 and the shower enclosure. For
example, the shower rod 14 can have a consistently curved design
with a specific radius of curvature. Alternatively, the shower rod
14 can include substantially linear portions separated by angled
connector regions such as right angles, acute or obtuse angles.
Still alternatively, the shower rod 14 can combine linear portions
and curved regions.
[0021] FIG. 2 shows the rod assembly 10 illustrated in FIG. 1 in a
second position. In the second position, the rod assembly 10
extends inward into the shower enclosure to create more space
outside of the shower when the shower is not being used, for
example. The rod assembly 10 can be flipped around to a plurality
of different positions (such as the second position illustrated in
FIG. 2) to vary the extent to which the shower rod 14 either
extends into or away from the shower enclosure, as provided herein.
As provided in greater detail below, a portion of the mounting
assembly 16 is rotated by a predetermined angle (such as 180
degrees in one example) to achieve the desired positions of the
curtain 12 relative to the shower enclosure.
[0022] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a portion
of the mounting assembly 316. The design of the mounting assembly
316 can be varied to suit the design requirements of the rod
assembly 10. The mounting assembly 316 and its various components
described herein can be formed from various durable materials such
as plastic, ceramic, metal, epoxy, resin, rubber or any other
suitable materials.
[0023] In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3, the mounting
assembly 316 includes one or more surface mounts 320 that are
fixedly secured to the shower enclosure (or wall, for example), and
are coupled to the shower rod 14 (shown in FIGS. 1 and 2). The
surface mount 320 can be secured to the shower enclosure with
fasteners (not shown) such as screws or bolts, for example.
Alternatively, the surface mount 320 can be secured to the shower
enclosure by an adhesive material (not shown) such as epoxy, by
hook and loop material such as Velcro, or by any other suitable
means. In this embodiment, the surface mount 320 includes a rim 322
having a rim aperture 324 (illustrated in phantom in FIG. 3). In
the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3, the rim 322 is substantially
circular. However, the rim 322 can have any suitable shape.
[0024] In this embodiment, the mounting assembly 316 also includes
a locking mechanism 326 having a locking pin 328 and a pin bias
330. As provided in greater detail below, in a locked position, the
locking mechanism 326 inhibits rotation of other sections of the
mounting assembly 316 and of the shower rod 14 relative to the
shower enclosure. Alternately, in an unlocked position, the locking
mechanism 326 does not inhibit rotation of other sections of the
mounting assembly 316, as set forth in greater detail below. In
this embodiment, the locking pin 328 includes a locking pin end 332
which extends through the rim aperture 324 of the rim 322 of the
surface mount 320. The locking pin end 332 can be tapered or
rounded to facilitate extension through the rim aperture 324 and/or
rotation of the portions of the mounting assembly 316 as described
in greater detail below.
[0025] The pin bias 330 biases the locking pin end 332 in an
outwardly direction (also sometimes referred to herein as an
extended position), i.e. toward and/or through the rim aperture
324. In one embodiment, the pin bias 330 can be a spring so that
the locking pin 328 is spring loaded in the outwardly direction.
However, the pin bias 330 can include any suitable mechanism that
biases the locking pin 328 in the outwardly direction.
[0026] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a portion
of the rod assembly 10, including a portion of the shower rod 414
and portions of the mounting assembly 416. In this embodiment, the
shower rod 414 has a hollow (female) end region 434 that is
attached to the mounting assembly 416. In an alternative embodiment
(not shown), the shower rod 414 can have a male end region 434 that
attaches to the mounting assembly 416.
[0027] In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, the mounting
assembly 416 includes a rod receiver assembly 435 that receives the
shower rod 414. In this embodiment, the rod receiver assembly 435
substantially covers and engages the surface mount 320 (illustrated
in FIG. 3), as described below. In certain embodiments, the rod
receiver assembly 435 includes a rotatable receiver housing 436, a
rod pivot 438 and a pivot pin 440. The receiver housing 436 rotates
relative to the surface mount 320 (illustrated in FIG. 3) about a
receiver housing rotational axis 441 that is non-parallel to the
surface 418. In the embodiment illustrated 418 is represented by a
plane formed by the X and Y axes. Thus, the receiver housing 436
rotates about the receiver housing rotational axis which is
non-parallel to the X-Y plane. In one embodiment, the receiver
housing rotational axis can be substantially orthogonal to the
surface 418, illustrated by the Z-axis in FIG. 4. In alternative
embodiments, the receiver housing rotational axis can be any
suitable angle that is less than 90 degrees relative to the Z-axis.
It is recognized that although the receiver housing rotational axis
441 is shown as the Z-axis in FIG. 4, the receiver housing
rotational axis 441 can be any suitable axis which is non-parallel
to the X-Y plane.
[0028] The receiver housing 436 can include a plurality of pin
apertures 442. For example, the receiver housing 436 can include
two pin apertures 442 that are spaced apart approximately 180
degrees from one another, such as in the embodiment illustrated in
FIG. 4, although only one pin aperture 442 is visible in FIG. 4.
Alternatively, the receiver housing 436 can include more than two
pin apertures 442 to provide the desired number of rotational
adjustment positions for of the shower rod 414. As described
previously, a portion of the locking pin 428 extends through the
rim 322 (illustrated in FIG. 3) of the surface mount 320. Moreover,
in an extended position (shown in FIG. 4), a portion of the locking
pin 428 also selectively extends through one of the pin apertures
442 of the receiver housing 436 to simultaneously inhibit rotation
of the receiver housing 436 relative to the surface mount 320 in
both the clockwise and the counterclockwise directions. Extension
of a portion of the locking pin 428 through one of the pin
apertures 442 is referred to herein as a locked position.
[0029] To move the locking pin 428 of the locking mechanism 326
(illustrated in FIG. 3) to the unlocked position, the locking pin
end 432 of the locking pin 428 is depressed by the user to a
retracted position so that the locking pin end 432 no longer
extends through the pin aperture 442. When the locking pin 428 is
in the unlocked position, the receiver housing 436 can be rotated
in either the clockwise or the counterclockwise direction
(indicated by directional arrow 452), as desired. Rotation of the
receiver housing 436 can occur in this manner until the locking pin
end 432 reaches the next pin aperture 442. Once this next pin
aperture 442 is reached, the pin bias 330 (illustrated in FIG. 3)
biases and moves the locking pin 428 so that the locking pin end
432 extends through this pin aperture 442, again positioning the
locking pin 428 in the locked position.
[0030] In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, because the pin
apertures 442 are approximately 180 degrees apart from one another,
rotation of the receiver housing 436 in this manner causes rotation
of the shower rod 414 by approximately 180 degrees. Because of the
curved shape of the shower rod 414, the shower rod 414 can be
positioned to extend inward toward the shower enclosure, or outward
away from the shower enclosure, or to any position in between.
[0031] The rod pivot 438 is pivotable about the pivot pin 440.
Stated another way, the rod pivot 438 pivots relative to the
receiver housing 436 about a pivot axis 443 that is non-orthogonal
to the surface 418. In one such embodiment, the pivot axis 443 is
substantially parallel to the surface 418. In other words, in one
embodiment, the pivot axis 443 can be substantially parallel to the
X-Y plane which is illustrated in FIG. 4. In another embodiment,
the pivot axis 443 can be substantially perpendicular to the
receiver housing rotational axis 441. However, it is recognized
that the pivot axis 443 can be any suitable axis that is less than
90 degrees from the X-Y plane. Further, the receiver housing
rotational axis 441 and the pivot axis 443 are sometimes referred
to herein as the first axis and the second axis, such that either
of the receiver housing rotational axis 441 or the pivot axis 443
can be the first axis or the second axis.
[0032] In this embodiment, the rod pivot 438 includes a male rod
receiver 444 that extends into the end region 434 of the shower rod
414 in order to couple and/or secure the shower rod 414 to the
mounting assembly 416. In an alternative embodiment (not shown),
the rod receiver 444 can be a female receiver that receives the
shower rod 414. The mounting assembly 416 can also include an end
region cover (not shown) that covers and/or hides the end region
434 of the shower rod 414 for aesthetic reasons and/or to inhibit
water from penetrating between the end region 434 and the rod
receiver 444 and entering into the hollow region of the shower rod
414.
[0033] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the
mounting assembly 516, including an embodiment of the rod receiver
544. In this embodiment, the rod receiver 544 includes a knurling
546 on an end portion 548 of the rod receiver 544. The knurling 546
can include a plurality of raised projections 550 to better secure
the shower rod 414 (illustrated in FIG. 4) to the mounting assembly
516. In one embodiment, the rod receiver 544 is hollow.
Alternatively, the rod receiver 544 can be solid. The shower rod
414 can be positioned to fit over the rod receiver 544 as
illustrated in FIG. 4. In an alternative embodiment, the shower rod
414 can include a male fitting that fits into a female rod receiver
(not shown).
[0034] In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 5, to rotate the
receiver housing 536 in order to change the orientation of the
shower rod 414, the locking pin 528 is depressed against the force
of the pin bias 330 (illustrated in FIG. 3) so that the locking pin
end 332 no longer extends through one of the pin apertures 542. In
this position, the receiver housing 536 can freely rotate in either
a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction (illustrated by
directional arrow 552).
[0035] FIG. 6 is an exploded view of one embodiment of the mounting
assembly 616. The mounting assembly 616 can include a plurality of
resilient thrust washers 654 to inhibit penetration of water to the
fasteners of the surface mount 620 or other components of the
mounting assembly 616 that should remain relatively free from
contact with moisture. The mounting assembly 616 can also include
pivot washers 656 as illustrated in FIG. 6 to facilitation pivoting
of the rod receiver 644 about the pivot pin 640.
[0036] FIG. 7A is perspective view of another embodiment of the
mounting assembly 716, including the rod receiver assembly 735 and
a portion of the locking mechanism 728. In this embodiment, the rod
receiver assembly 735 includes the receiver housing 736 and the rod
receiver 744, which has a hollow end portion 748. However, in this
embodiment, the shower rod 14 (illustrated in FIG. 1) fits over the
hollow end portion 748 rather than inside the female end of the end
portion 748. With this design, the cost of materials is lowered
without substantially compromising strength of the mounting
assembly 716 or the shower rod 14.
[0037] FIG. 7B is a perspective view of a portion of the mounting
assembly 716 with the receiver housing 736 (illustrated in FIG. 7)
omitted for clarity. In this embodiment, the rod receiver assembly
735 is rotatably attached to the surface mount 720 of the mounting
assembly 716 with a rotatably mounted receiver attacher 758. In the
embodiment illustrated in FIG. 7B, the receiver attacher 758 is
substantially centrally positioned relative to the surface mount
720. Alternatively, the receiver attacher 758 can be positioned
off-center relative to the surface mount 720. Further, although the
locking mechanism 726 operates substantially similarly to those
previously described, the locking mechanism 726 illustrated in FIG.
7B has a somewhat different configuration to account for the
presence of the receiver attacher 758.
[0038] With certain designs provided herein, because the mounting
assembly includes portions that rotate and/or pivot about the two
axes described herein, the position of the shower rod relative to
the shower enclosure can be adjusted and different shaped shower
rods can be accommodated. Stated another way, curved shower rods
are available so that ends of the shower rod have different angles
relative to the surface. The pivoting motion of the rod receiver
accounts for these different angles, as well as allowing for
rotation of the shower rod as provided herein.
[0039] Further, it is recognized that although the mounting
assemblies provided herein are described as singular units, each
mounting assembly can include two substantially similar units, one
for either end of the shower rod. However, it is further recognized
that although one of the units includes the locking mechanism, the
unit on an opposing end of the shower rod (attached to a different
surface) may or may not include a respective locking mechanism. By
excluding a locking mechanism on one of the units (on one end of
the shower rod), the user can rotate the shower rod by operating
only the unit having the locking mechanism, thereby facilitating
the rotation process.
[0040] While the particular adjustable shower rod assembly 10 as
shown and disclosed herein is fully capable of obtaining the
objects and providing the advantages herein before stated, it is to
be understood that it is merely illustrative of the presently
preferred embodiments of the invention and that no limitations are
intended to the details of the methods, construction or design
herein shown and described.
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