U.S. patent application number 11/906947 was filed with the patent office on 2008-05-22 for adjustable shower enclosure rod assembly.
Invention is credited to David Heaslip.
Application Number | 20080115265 11/906947 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 39415450 |
Filed Date | 2008-05-22 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080115265 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Heaslip; David |
May 22, 2008 |
Adjustable shower enclosure rod assembly
Abstract
A rod assembly for supporting a curtain between a first surface
and a second surface includes a first attachment assembly, a second
attachment assembly and a rod. Each attachment assembly attaches to
a respective surface and includes an angularly adjustable section
receiver. The rod includes a first rod section and a second rod
section. The first rod section is attached to the first section
receiver and includes a first curved section positioned distally
from the first section receiver. The second rod section is attached
to the second section receiver and includes a second curved section
positioned distally from the second section receiver. In one
embodiment, the second curved section is slidably connected to the
first curved section in a male-female relationship so that a length
of the rod is adjustable. The first rod section can include a
locking mechanism that is adapted to contact the second rod section
to frictionally secure the first rod section and the second rod
section to one another. The locking mechanism can slidingly move to
adjust the length of the rod.
Inventors: |
Heaslip; David; (Costa Mesa,
CA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
James P. Broder;Roeder & Broder LLP
10680 Treena Street, Suite 100
San Diego
CA
92131
US
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Family ID: |
39415450 |
Appl. No.: |
11/906947 |
Filed: |
October 3, 2007 |
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60860373 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
4/610 |
Current CPC
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A47K 3/38 20130101 |
Class at
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4/610 |
International
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A47K 3/00 20060101
A47K003/00 |
Claims
1. A rod assembly for supporting a curtain between a first surface
and a second surface, the rod assembly comprising: a first
attachment assembly that attaches to the first surface, the first
attachment assembly including an angularly adjustable first section
receiver; a second attachment assembly that attaches to the second
surface, the second attachment assembly including an angularly
adjustable second section receiver; and a rod including (i) a first
rod section that is attached to the first section receiver, the
first rod section including a first curved section positioned
distally from the first section receiver, and (ii) a second rod
section that is attached to the second section receiver, the second
rod section including a second curved section positioned distally
from the second section receiver, the second curved section being
slidably connected to the first curved section so that a length of
the rod is adjustable.
2. The rod assembly of claim 1 wherein substantially the entire
length of at least one of the rod sections is curved.
3. The rod assembly of claim 1 wherein substantially the entire
length of each of the rod sections is curved.
4. The rod assembly of claim 1 wherein the curved sections are
connected to one another in a male-female relationship.
5. The rod assembly of claim 1 wherein the first rod section
includes a locking mechanism that is adapted to contact the second
rod section to frictionally secure the first rod section and the
second rod section to one another.
6. The rod assembly of claim 5 wherein the locking mechanism
includes a set screw.
7. The rod assembly of claim 5 wherein the second curved section
includes a slot, and wherein the locking mechanism slidingly moves
along the slot to adjust the length of the rod.
8. The rod assembly of claim 1 wherein the section receivers pivot
in a side-to-side motion.
9. The rod assembly of claim 1 wherein the rod is rotatable
relative to at least one of the surfaces by at least approximately
90 degrees.
10. The rod assembly of claim 1 wherein the rod is rotatable
relative to at least one of the surfaces by at least approximately
180 degrees.
11. A rod assembly for supporting a curtain between a first surface
and a second surface, the rod assembly comprising: a first
attachment assembly that attaches to the first surface, the first
attachment assembly including an angularly adjustable first section
receiver; a second attachment assembly that attaches to the second
surface, the second attachment assembly including an angularly
adjustable second section receiver; and a rod including (i) a first
end that is attached to the first section receiver, (ii) a second
end that is attached to the second section receiver, and (iii) a
curved, middle section positioned between first end and the second
end, the middle section being adjustable to change a length of the
rod for attachment to the first section receiver and the second
section receiver.
12. The rod assembly of claim 11 wherein the middle section
includes an intersection between a first rod section and a second
rod section, the rod sections being connected to one another in a
male-female relationship.
13. The rod assembly of claim 12 wherein the first rod section
includes a locking mechanism that is adapted to contact the second
rod section to frictionally secure the first rod section and the
second rod section to one another.
14. The rod assembly of claim 13 wherein the locking mechanism
includes a set screw.
15. The rod assembly of claim 13 wherein the second rod section
includes a slot, and wherein the locking mechanism slidingly moves
along the slot to adjust the length of the rod.
16. The rod assembly of claim 11 wherein the section receivers
pivot in a side-to-side motion.
17. The rod assembly of claim 11 wherein the rod is rotatable
relative to at least one of the surfaces by at least approximately
90 degrees.
18. The rod assembly of claim 11 wherein the rod is rotatable
relative to at least one of the surfaces by at least approximately
180 degrees.
19. The rod assembly of claim 11 wherein the rod is adapted to be
attached to the attachment assemblies when the attachment
assemblies are positioned in a non-parallel manner with one
another.
20. A rod assembly for supporting a curtain between a first surface
and a second surface, the rod assembly comprising: a first
attachment assembly that attaches to the first surface, the first
attachment assembly including an angularly adjustable first section
receiver that pivots in a side-to-side motion; a second attachment
assembly that attaches to the second surface, the second attachment
assembly including an angularly adjustable second section receiver
that pivots in a side-to-side motion; and a rod including (i) a
continuously curved first rod section that is attached to the first
section receiver, the first rod section including a first curved
section positioned distally from the first section receiver, the
first rod section including a locking mechanism, and (ii) a
continuously curved second rod section that is attached to the
second section receiver, the second rod section including a second
curved section positioned distally from the second section
receiver, the second curved section being slidably connected to the
first curved section in a male-female relationship so that a length
of the rod is adjustable, wherein the locking mechanism is adapted
to contact the second rod section to frictionally secure the first
rod section and the second rod section to one another.
Description
RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims benefit under 35 U.S.C. .sctn.
119(e) from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No.
60/860,373, filed Nov. 21, 2006, the entire contents of which are
expressly incorporated herein by reference to the extent
permitted.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Shower curtain rod assemblies (also sometimes referred to
herein as a "rod assembly") 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 and/or install for different
sized shower enclosures. For instance, some shower rod assemblies
require altering the materials of the shower rod, such as by
cutting or sawing components of the shower rod.
SUMMARY
[0004] The present invention is directed toward a rod assembly for
supporting a curtain between a first surface and a second surface.
In one embodiment, the rod assembly includes a first attachment
assembly, a second attachment assembly and a rod. The first
attachment assembly attaches to the first surface and includes an
angularly adjustable first section receiver. The second attachment
assembly attaches to the second surface and includes an angularly
adjustable second section receiver. In certain embodiments, the rod
includes a first rod section and a second rod section. The first
rod section is attached to the first section receiver. Further, the
first rod section includes a first curved section positioned
distally from the first section receiver. The second rod section is
attached to the second section receiver. In addition, the second
rod section includes a second curved section positioned distally
from the second section receiver. In one embodiment, the second
curved section is slidably connected to the first curved section so
that a length of the rod is adjustable.
[0005] In some embodiments, substantially the entire length of at
least one of the rod sections is curved. The curved sections can be
connected to one another in a male-female relationship. The first
rod section can include a locking mechanism that is adapted to
contact the second rod section to frictionally secure the first rod
section and the second rod section to one another. In one
embodiment, the locking mechanism includes a set screw. The second
curved section can include a slot. The locking mechanism can
slidingly move along the slot to adjust the length of the rod. In
certain embodiments, the section receivers pivot in a side-to-side
motion. The rod can be rotatable relative to the attachment
assemblies by at least approximately 90 degrees.
[0006] In another embodiment, the rod assembly includes a first
end, a second end and a curved middle section. The first end is
attached to the first section receiver. The second end is attached
to the second section receiver. The middle section is positioned
between first end and the second end. In one embodiment, the middle
section is adjustable to change a length of the rod for attachment
to the first section receiver and the second section receiver.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] 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:
[0008] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a rod
assembly having features of the present invention, illustrated in a
first position;
[0009] FIG. 2 is a top view of another embodiment of a portion of
the rod assembly, shown in two different positions including an
extended position and a retracted position;
[0010] FIG. 3 is a detailed top view of a portion of the rod
assembly illustrated in FIG. 2;
[0011] FIG. 4 is a detailed perspective view of one embodiment of a
portion of the rod assembly including a portion of a rod and a
portion of an attachment assembly;
[0012] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the rod
assembly;
[0013] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a portion of one embodiment
of the rod assembly;
[0014] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a portion of the rod
assembly illustrated in FIG. 6, with a portion illustrated in
phantom for clarity;
[0015] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a portion
of the rod assembly;
[0016] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of one embodiment of another
portion of the rod assembly; and
[0017] FIG. 10 is a perspective end view of the portion of the rod
assembly illustrated in FIG. 9.
DESCRIPTION
[0018] The present invention is directed toward an adjustable
shower enclosure rod assembly 10 (also referred to herein as a "rod
assembly") for adjustably supporting a curtain 12 such as a shower
curtain. The design of the rod assembly 10 can vary, as provided
herein. Although the rod assembly 10 described herein is
particularly well-suited for supporting a shower curtain 12, it is
recognized that the rod assembly 10 can equally support one or more
curtains 12 used for other purposes. As one non-exclusive example,
the rod assembly 10 can support a curtain 12 used to partition off
one portion of a room from another, or to hide one area, such as a
closet, the rest of a room. It is understood that the rod assembly
10 provided herein can be utilized in any suitable situation where
support of a curtain 12 between two surfaces is required.
[0019] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of the rod
assembly 10 in a first position. In the embodiment illustrated in
FIG. 1, the rod assembly 10 includes a curved shower rod 14 (also
sometimes referred to herein as a "rod") and one or more attachment
assemblies 16A, 16B that secure the rod 14 to a support structure
15 having one or more surfaces, such as a first surface 15A and a
second surface 15B. Various embodiments of suitable attachment
assemblies 16A, 16B are included in U.S. Patent Publication No. US
2007/0174956, filed by David Heaslip, the applicant herein. To the
extent permitted, the contents of U.S. Patent Publication No. US
2007/0174956 are incorporated herein by reference. It is recognized
that the attachment assemblies 16A, 16B can be identical to one
another, or the attachment assemblies can have minor differences
relative to one another.
[0020] The support structure 15 can be part of a shower enclosure,
closet or any other suitable structure. In the embodiment
illustrated in FIG. 1, the surfaces 15A, 15B are parallel opposing
walls, although it is recognized that the surfaces 15A, 15B need
not be parallel to one another. In certain embodiments, the rod
assembly 10 allows one taking a shower to have more room inside the
shower enclosure because the shower rod 14 is selectively curved
away from the shower enclosure.
[0021] The shape of the rod 14 can vary to suit the design
requirements of the rod assembly 10 and the support structure 15.
For example, in one embodiment, the rod 14 can have a curved design
with a substantially consistent radius of curvature. In an
alternative embodiment, the rod 14 can have a curved design with a
varying radius of curvature. Still alternatively, the rod 14 can be
substantially linear. In another embodiment, the rod 14 can include
substantially linear portions separated by angled connector regions
such as acute, right or obtuse angles. In yet another embodiment,
the rod 14 can combine linear portions and curved regions.
[0022] The rod 14 includes two or more rod sections 22, 24 that are
movable relative to one another prior to being secured to the
attachment assemblies 16. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1,
the rod 14 includes two rod sections including at least a first rod
section 22 and a second rod section 24. A portion of the second rod
section 24 slidingly fits along or into a portion of the first rod
section 22. It is recognized that the rod 14 can alternatively
include greater than two rod sections 22, 24. In various
embodiments, all or part of each rod section 22, 24 can be
curved.
[0023] FIG. 2 illustrates one embodiment of a portion of the rod
assembly 210, shown in two different positions including a extended
position 200A (illustrated by the uppermost image in FIG. 2) and a
retracted position 200B (illustrated by the lowermost image in FIG.
2). It is recognized that the shower rod 214 can be positioned in
an infinite number of positions between the extended position 200A
and the retracted position 200B shown in FIG. 2, and that the
positions 200A, 200B illustrated in FIG. 2 are provided for ease of
description only.
[0024] In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2, the shower rod 214
includes at least the first rod section 222 and the second rod
section 224. A portion of the second rod section fits along or into
the first rod section 222. The first rod section 222 includes a
first proximal end 226F and a first distal end 228F. The second rod
section 224 includes a second proximal end 226S and a second distal
end 228S. In certain embodiments, the first distal end 228F and/or
the second distal end 228S are curved sections of the first rod
section 222 and the second rod section 224, respectively. As used
herein, the terms first distal end 228F and the first curved
section can be interchangeable, and the terms the second distal end
228S and the second curved section can likewise be interchangeable.
In an alternative embodiment, the first distal end 228F and/or the
second distal end 228S are substantially linear.
[0025] The first proximal end 226F and the second proximal end 226S
are adjacent to and are each coupled to respective attachment
assemblies 216 (only one attachment assembly 216 is illustrated in
each position 200A, 200B shown in FIG. 2), which are in turn each
secured to respective surfaces 15A, 15B of the support structure 15
(illustrated in FIG. 1).
[0026] In certain embodiments, the first rod section 222 and the
second rod section 224 slidingly move relative to one another in a
telescoping manner. Thus, an adjustment can be made to an overall
length of the rod 214 according to the dimensions of the support
structure 15, without the need to permanently alter or disfigure
the rod 214, such as by sawing or otherwise shortening one or more
rod sections 222, 224. With this design, the rod 214 can be used on
multiple occasions with different support structures 15 having
varying dimensions from one another, or in different horizontal
and/or vertical positions within a given support structure 15.
[0027] In the extended position 200A, the shower rod 214 is
relatively lengthy to accommodate larger shower enclosures, for
example. In this extended position 200A, the second rod section 224
is inserted within the first rod section 222 to a lesser extent
than when the shower rod 214 is in the retracted position 200B. In
the retracted position 200B illustrated in FIG. 2, the second rod
section 224 is almost completely inserted within the first rod
section 222, and is therefore only slightly visible in FIG. 2.
[0028] FIG. 3 is a detailed view of a portion of one embodiment of
the shower rod 314. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3, the
first rod section 322 includes a seal 330 positioned at the first
distal end 328F. In this embodiment, the seal 330 can inhibits
moisture from penetrating between the rod sections 322, 324. The
seal 330 can be formed from a plastic, rubber, metal or another
suitable material. The seal 330 can also increase friction between
the first rod section 322 and the second rod section 324 to inhibit
relative movement between the rod sections 322, 324 once the proper
dimensions of the shower rod 314 have been attained. In some
embodiments, such as that illustrated in FIG. 3, once the
appropriate length of the shower rod 314 has been achieved by
moving the second rod section 324 relative to the first rod section
322, the rod sections 322, 324 are not directly secured to one
another. Instead, the seal 330 generates sufficient friction to
inhibit relative movement between the rod sections 322, 324. In
alternative embodiments, the rod sections 322, 324 can be directly
secured or otherwise attached to one another once the appropriate
length of the shower rod 314 has been attained.
[0029] FIG. 4 is a partially transparent perspective view of one
embodiment of the rod assembly 410 including the shower rod 414 and
two attachment assemblies 416A, 416B. In this embodiment, a portion
of the second rod section 424 that is within the first rod section
422 is illustrated in phantom for clarity. In the embodiment
illustrated in FIG. 4, the second rod section 424 can include a
slot 444 having a length that slidingly permits adjustment of the
second rod section 424 relative to the first rod section 422, as
described in greater detail below.
[0030] In this embodiment, the first attachment assembly 416A
includes a first surface mount (not shown in FIG. 4), a first
section receiver 436A and a first receiver retainer 438A. The first
surface mount is fixedly attached to the first surface 15A
(illustrated in FIG. 1). It is noted that although the first
surface mount is not visible in FIG. 4, it is substantially similar
to the second surface mount 434B, described below. The first
section receiver 436A receives and secures the first section 422 of
the rod 414. In one embodiment, the first section receiver 436A is
angularly adjustable so that the first section receiver 436A can
pivot relative to the first receiver retainer 438A and/or the first
surface 15A. For example, depending upon the orientation of the
first section receiver 436A, the first section receiver 436A can
pivot side-to-side, up and down, or in any other suitable direction
between these two movements. With this design, the first section
receiver 436A can pivot to receive the first section 422 regardless
of the angle at which the first section 422 is positioned relative
to the first surface 15A and/or the first attachment assembly
416A.
[0031] Somewhat similarly, the second attachment assembly 416B
includes a second surface mount 434B, a second section receiver
(not visible in FIG. 4) and a second receiver retainer 438A. The
second surface mount 434B is fixedly attached to the second surface
15B (illustrated in FIG. 1). The second section receiver receives
and secures the second section 424 of the rod 414. In one
embodiment, the second section receiver is angularly adjustable so
that the second section receiver can pivot relative to the second
receiver retainer 438B and/or the second surface 15B. For example,
depending upon the orientation of the second section receiver, the
second section receiver can pivot side-to-side, up and down, or in
any other suitable direction between these two movements. With this
design, the second section receiver can pivot to receive the second
section 424 regardless of the angle at which the second section 424
is positioned relative to the second surface 15B and/or the second
attachment assembly 416B.
[0032] In certain embodiments, the proximal ends 426F, 426S of the
shower rod 414 can include a hollow (female) region that is
attached to the respective first section receiver 436A or second
section receiver of the respective attachment assembly 416A,
416B.
[0033] FIG. 5 is a detailed perspective view of a portion of the
first attachment assembly 516A and the rod 514. In this embodiment,
the first section receiver 536A of attachment assembly 516A pivots
relative to the first receiver retainer 538A. When the first
receiver retainer 538A is positioned as illustrated in FIG. 5, the
first section receiver 536A pivots in a side-to-side manner
(illustrated by arrow 580), thereby accommodating curved shower
rods 514 having different positions, lengths and/or angles relative
to the first surface 515A. Stated another way, the spacing between
the first surface 515A and the second surface 15B (illustrated in
FIG. 1) determines whether the rod 514 will be in the extended
position 200A (illustrated in FIG. 2), the retracted position 200B
(illustrated in FIG. 2) or in another position between the extended
position 200A and the retracted position 200B. Depending upon this
positioning of the rod 514, the angle of the first proximal end
526F and the second proximal end (not shown in FIG. 5) relative to
the surfaces 515A, 15B and/or the receiver retainers 538A, 438B
(illustrated in FIG. 4) can differ. With at least some of the
designs provided herein, the pivoting of the first section receiver
536A permits a secure attachment of the rod 514 to the first
attachment assembly 516A regardless of the angle of the first
proximal end 526F.
[0034] Additionally, in one embodiment, the first receiver retainer
538A can rotate in a clockwise and/or a counterclockwise direction
relative to the first surface 515A, as illustrated by arrow 582.
For example, the first receiver retainer 538A, and thus the rod
514, can rotate at least 90 degrees relative to the first surface
515A. In one embodiment, the first receiver retainer 538A, and thus
the rod 514, can rotate at least 90 degrees relative to the first
surface 515A. It is understood that the second receiver retainer
438B can behave in a substantially similar manner as the first
receiver retainer 538A. By selectively rotating the first receiver
retainer 538A, the orientation of the rod 514 changes so that the
curvature of the rod 514 can either extend inwardly toward the
shower enclosure (shown in FIG. 1), or outwardly away from the
shower enclosure.
[0035] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a portion of one embodiment
of the shower rod 614 including the first rod section 622 and the
second rod section 624. In this embodiment, the seal 330
(illustrated in FIG. 3) has been omitted for clarity. In the
embodiment illustrated in FIG. 6, the first rod section 622
includes a locking mechanism 645 (only partially visible in FIG.
6). In one embodiment, the locking mechanism 645 includes an
aperture 652, a threaded screw rod section 1046 (illustrated in
FIG. 10) and a stabilizer 1048 (illustrated in FIG. 10). The
locking mechanism 645 is positioned near a first distal end 628F of
the first rod section 622. As described in greater detail below,
the threaded screw rod section 1046 receives the stabilizer 1048,
which when tightened against the second rod section 624, inhibits
relative movement between the first rod section 622 and the second
rod section 624.
[0036] FIG. 7 is a detailed view of a portion of one embodiment of
the shower rod 714 including the first rod section 722 and the
second rod section 724 (partially illustrated in phantom). In
certain embodiments, the first rod section 722 includes the locking
mechanism 745 (only partially visible in FIG. 7), which includes an
aperture 752 and one or more threaded screw rod sections 1046
(illustrated in FIG. 10) that can align with one or more slots 744
(only one slot 744 is illustrated in FIG. 7) to inhibit any
twisting or rotation of the second rod section 724 relative to the
first rod section 722.
[0037] The stabilizer 1048 (illustrated in FIG. 10), such as a set
screw in one embodiment, can be threaded into the screw rod section
1046 through the slot 744. The stabilizer 1048 frictionally
contacts the second rod section 724, creating sufficient force
between the stabilizer 1048 and the second rod section 724 to
decrease the likelihood of sliding of the second rod section 724
relative to the first rod section 722.
[0038] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a portion of the rod 814,
including the second rod section 824. In this embodiment, the
second rod section includes a slot 844 having a length 850. The
length 850 of the slot 844 can vary depending upon the design
requirements of the rod 814, and the desired extent of maximum
movement or telescoping of the first rod section 722 (illustrated
in FIG. 7) relative to the second rod section 824.
[0039] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a portion of the rod 914
including the first rod section 922. In this embodiment, the first
rod section 922 includes one locking mechanism 945. In the
embodiment illustrated in FIG. 9, the locking mechanism 945
includes an aperture 952 and a screw rod section 1046 (illustrated
in FIG. 10). It is recognized that the first rod section 922 can
include any suitable number of locking mechanisms 945, and that the
locking mechanisms 945 can be positioned in any suitable location
along the first rod section 922.
[0040] FIG. 10 is a perspective end view of an embodiment of a
portion of the first rod section 1022, including the locking
mechanism 1045 having a screw rod section 1046 and a stabilizer
1048. In this embodiment, the screw rod section 1046 can include
internal threads (not shown in FIG. 10) that receive the stabilizer
1048, such as a set screw. The screw rod section 1046 can be welded
in place within the first rod section 1022 to provide better thread
engagement and act as an alignment key that fits within the slot
844 (illustrated in FIG. 8) in the opposing second rod section 824
(illustrated in FIG. 8). The screw rod section 1046 includes an
aperture 1052 that is exposed to the exterior of the rod 1014. The
stabilizer 1048 can be inserted through the aperture 1052 and into
the screw rod section 1046 to the extent that no portion of the
stabilizer 1048 is exposed or contacted by the shower curtain 12
(illustrated in FIG. 1).
[0041] With one or more of the designs provided herein, the
telescoping nature of the shower rod 14, combined with the pivoting
attachment assemblies 16A, 16B, provides easier assembly and
installation, as well as greater versatility for different sized
shower enclosures. Further, in various embodiments, the curved
shower rod 14 provides increased space within the shower enclosure
during showering.
[0042] While the particular adjustable shower enclosure 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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