U.S. patent application number 14/544015 was filed with the patent office on 2016-05-19 for press and go shower drape and liner.
The applicant listed for this patent is Andrea Kimberly Ramey. Invention is credited to Andrea Kimberly Ramey.
Application Number | 20160135650 14/544015 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 55960615 |
Filed Date | 2016-05-19 |
United States Patent
Application |
20160135650 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Ramey; Andrea Kimberly |
May 19, 2016 |
Press and Go Shower Drape and Liner
Abstract
A Press and Go Shower Drape and Liner comprising: a drape of
fabric with the dimensions of a bathtub and/or shower stall,
utilizing commercially known Velcro to maintain the drape in
position. The fabric hook and loop fasteners on the upper flap(s)
of the drape form two parallel, aligned rows; a row on the outer
border and a row on the inner border of the upper flap of the drape
that fasten when the fabric hook and loop fasteners are pressed
together. The outer border of the upper flap(s) of the drape
fold(s) over a horizontal rod and aligns with the fabric hook and
loop fasteners on the inner border of the upper flap of the drape,
holding the drape in position on a horizontal rod. The outer and
inner borders of the right and left flaps are lined vertically with
fabric hook and loop fasteners that align and fasten when pressed
together, holding the drape open and or closed at the inner border
of the right and left lower flaps; when closed, preventing the
splashing of water from a bathtub and or shower stall while in
use.
Inventors: |
Ramey; Andrea Kimberly;
(Washington, DC) |
|
Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Ramey; Andrea Kimberly |
Washington |
DC |
US |
|
|
Family ID: |
55960615 |
Appl. No.: |
14/544015 |
Filed: |
November 14, 2014 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
4/608 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47K 3/38 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A47K 3/38 20060101
A47K003/38 |
Claims
1. A press and go shower drape and liner with a plurality of
applications and dimensions of length and width comprising, a
textile/fabric, and or water-proof plastic drape with 1 or more
fabric hook and loop fasteners positioned horizontally along the
width of the: Outer border of the upper flap(s) of the Drape and
Inner border of the upper flap(s) of the Drape, 1 or more fabric
hook and loop fasteners positioned vertically along the length of
the: Outer border of the right lower flap of the drape and Outer
border of the left lower flap of the drape, 1 or more fabric hook
and loop fasteners positioned vertically along the length of the:
Inner border of the right lower flap of the drape and the Inner
border of the left lower flap of the drape at the opening of the
drape, said fabric hook and loop fasteners functioning to fasten
the drape: in a horizontal position on a horizontal rod; in a
closed vertical position at the Inner border of the right lower
flap of the drape and Inner border of the left lower flap of the
drape, and in an open position at the Inner and Outer border of the
right lower flap of the drape and Inner and Outer border of the
left lower flap of the drape.
2. A press and go shower drape and liner with a plurality of
applications functionally utilizing the mechanism of fabric hook
and loop fasteners to fasten the press and go shower drape and
liner: horizontally along the width of the: Outer border of the
upper flap(s) of the Drape and Inner border of the upper flap(s) of
the Drape; in a closed vertical position at the Inner border of the
right lower flap of the drape and Inner border of the left lower
flap of the drape; and in an open position at the Inner and Outer
border of the right lower flap of the drape and Inner and Outer
border of the left lower flap of the drape.
3. A press and go shower drape and liner with a plurality of
applications comprising an upper flap of one uniform piece of drape
functioning as a uniform flap that folds horizontally over the
width of a horizontal rod and is fastened in place by aligned
fabric hook and loop fasteners: the fabric hook and loop fasteners
positioned horizontally along the width of the Outer border of the
upper flap of the Drape align and fasten with the fabric hook and
loop fasteners positioned horizontally along the Inner border of
the upper flap of the Drape.
4. The press and go shower drape and liner of claim 3, wherein said
drape, with a plurality of applications comprising an upper flap
divided into multiple pieces of drape functions by using multiple
flaps that fold horizontally over the width of a horizontal rod and
are fastened in place by aligned fabric hook and loop fasteners:
fabric hook and loop fasteners positioned horizontally along the
width of the Outer border of the upper flaps of the drape align and
fasten with fabric hook and loop fasteners positioned horizontally
along the Inner border of the upper flaps of the drape.
5. The functionality of the press and go shower drape and liner of
claim 1, wherein said drape is closed at the right and left lower
flaps of the drape by aligned fabric hook and loop fasteners:
fabric hook and loop fasteners positioned vertically along the
length of the Inner border of the right lower flap of the drape and
Inner border of the left lower flap of the drape align and fasten
the drape in the closed position.
6. The functionality of the press and go shower drape and liner of
claim 1, wherein said drape is held in an open position by fabric
hook and loop fasteners positioned vertically along the length of
the Inner border of the right lower flap of the drape aligning with
fabric hook and loop fasteners positioned vertically along the
length of the Outer border of the right lower flap of the drape;
and fabric hook and loop fasteners positioned vertically along the
length of the Inner border of the left lower flap of the drape
aligning with fabric hook and loop fasteners positioned vertically
along the length of the Outer border of the left lower flap of the
drape.
7. The press and go shower drape and liner of claim 1, wherein said
drape is selected from the group of textiles and fabrics consisting
essentially of: burlap, cotton, hemp, latex, linen, nylon, recycled
fabrics, spandex, silk, vinyl, water proof plastic, and wool.
8. The press and go shower drape and liner of claim 1, wherein said
fabric hook and loop fasteners as they relate to the function as
fasteners may be individual strips, round dots and or squares
selected from the group consisting essentially of: cotton, nylon,
polyester, silk, spandex, recycled fabrics, and wool.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a means of preventing the
splashing of water out of a shower stall that is in use. The
strategically placed fabric hook and loop fasteners trademarked as
Velcro: allow the drape to be easily positioned in place on a
shower rod; and facilitates the opening and closing of the
drape.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0002] The problem of keeping water inside of the shower stall
during a shower has commonly been solved using a shower curtain and
or shower curtain liner. Shower curtains and liners have to be
changed periodically due to the build-up of mold, soap scum, and
other undesired residues. Shower curtains and liners are often
positioned on a shower rod using hooks, rings, clamps, rods and
other time consuming, frustrating fasteners. The press and go
shower drape and liner use strategically placed fabric hook and
loop fasteners to facilitate quick and easy positioning of the
drape on the shower rod, and to effectively prevent the leakage of
water from the bathtub and shower stall.
BACKGROUND ART/DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART
[0003] Detachable Shower Liner, U.S. Pat. No. 7,350,244 issued Mar.
21, 2005 to Handley describes a detachable shower liner allowing
for fast removal and replacement of the shower liner. The invention
does not use fabric hook and loop fasteners to position a drape in
place over a horizontal shower rod.
[0004] Hook Free Curtain and fixture thereof, U.S. Patent No.
20080178423 issued Jul. 31, 2008 to Patel describes a hook free
curtain and fixture thereof featuring snap on or clip on curtain
fixtures comprising a said "male portion" and said "female portion"
that interlock securely in place. The purpose of the hook free
curtain and fixture thereof is to secure shower curtains, drapes
and other items that need securing with minimal assembly.
[0005] Hanging Products, U.S. Pat No. 7296609 issued Aug. 23, 2005
to Zahner describes hanging products used for suspending an item
from a rod with a ring having a gap, the ring having a moveable
member for opening and closing the gap.
[0006] Shower Curtain, U.S. Pat No. 20060200901 filed Sep. 14, 2006
by Beyda describes a shower curtain for mounting over an outer rim
of a bathtub in order to prevent billowing of shower curtains
inward toward the bather.
[0007] Fabric attaching clip, U.S. Pat. No. 7219405 issued Jul. 11,
2005 to Nevens describes a clip for fabric attachments
specifically, a clip for swaging tablecloths or mounting ornamental
decorations on a given fabric.
[0008] Curtain rod and attachment system, U.S. Pat. No. 5570490
issued, Nov. 5, 1996 to Walsh describes a curtain rod attachment
system used in combination with fabric hook and loop attachment
systems. The invention does not use fabric hook and loop fasteners
to position a drape in place over a horizontal shower rod.
[0009] Readily attachable and detachable coverings for surfaces,
U.S. Pat. No. 5,482,755, issued Jan. 9, 1996 to Maiming describes
an easily attached and detached covering for large surfaces using
hook and loop fasteners. The invention does not use fabric hook and
loop fasteners to hold a drape in position over a horizontal shower
rod.
[0010] Drapery System, U.S. Pat. No. 5,109,912, issued May 5, 1992
to Gary describes a drapery system that allows for fast hanging and
removal of drapes using strips of VELCRO. The invention does not
use fabric hook and loop fasteners to hold a drape in position over
a horizontal shower rod.
[0011] Shower Curtain Fastening System, U.S. Pat No. 20060185072,
issued Aug. 24, 2006 to Dyckow describes a kit used in a shower
enclosure with a shower curtain functioning by snapping several
components together in order for them to interact and hold the
shower curtain in place. This invention does not utilize fabric
hook and loop fasteners as a component for fastening the shower
curtain in place.
[0012] Drape and Method of Making Same, U.S. Pat No. 20130180670,
issued Jul. 18, 2013 to Judkins describes a drape made from a
series of strips of material organized side by side and attached in
a specific manner. The Press and Go Shower Drape and Liner defines
drape as a piece of cloth having a lining stitched into the reverse
side of the fabric, intending to obscure.
[0013] DRAPE U.S. Pat No. 20130056011, issued Mar. 7, 2013 to Taub
and Butsch describes the DRAPE as a pouch formed from sheet
material, the purpose of the DRAPE is to catch medical instruments
in jeopardy of falling to the floor preventing contamination.
[0014] Shower Curtain Holder, U.S. Pat No. 3,934,636 issued, Jan.
27, 1976 to Simmons describes a shower curtain holder which
effectively holds the curtain close to the front wall of the
shower.
[0015] Easy Curtain U.S. Pat No. 6,098,699 issued, Aug. 8, 2000 to
Junius describes a shower curtain and rod assembly that is a
convenient, simple and easy way to remove and replace a shower
curtain and or liner.
[0016] Shower Curtain Apparatus U.S. Pat No. 6,163,899 issued Dec.
26, 2000 to Leonard describes a curtain apparatus with a flexible
pocket assembly comprising but not limited to a transparent front
portion and hook reception channels designed to serve as a curtain
apparatus.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0017] In accordance with the invention; the Press and Go Shower
Drape and Liner, replaces the standard shower curtain and or shower
curtain liner which utilizes: hooks, rings, clamps, rods and/or any
other time consuming, complicated, fastening device.
[0018] The Press and Go Shower Drape and Liner is made from a
uniform piece of fabric that is designed to open at the right and
left lower flaps. The fabric length and width are designed to fit
the height and width of the standard bathtub and shower stall with
the option to customize the design and dimensions of the body of
the drape. Functionally, the upper flap and or flaps of the drape
are folded over a horizontal shower rod. The two parallel rows of
fabric hook and loop fasteners, lined horizontally on the upper
flap; specifically the fabric hook and loop fasteners lined
horizontally on the outer border of the upper flap and the fabric
hook and loop fasteners lined horizontally on the inner border of
the upper flap align and fasten, holding the Press and Go Shower
Drape and Liner in place on a horizontal shower rod. The vertical
fabric hook and loop fasteners at the inner borders of the right
and left lower flaps of the drape function to close the drape while
the shower stall is in use, preventing the leakage of water from
the bathtub and shower stall. In addition, the vertical fabric hook
and loop fasteners at the inner and outer borders of the right and
left lower flaps can be fastened, holding the lower flaps of the
drape in an open position. Aesthetically, the fabric hook and loop
fasteners may vary in color, size, shape and pattern depending on
the desired decorative and or ornamental design.
[0019] The Press and Go Shower Drape and Liner, is manufactured
from fabrics such as: burlap, cotton, hemp, latex, linen, nylon,
recycled materials and fabrics, spandex, silk, vinyl, water-proof
plastic and wool. The, fabric hook and loop attachments function as
fasteners. The, fabric hook and loop fasteners are commercially
known as Velcro. The fabric hook and loop fasteners will be adhered
to the drape using a variety of techniques for example: glued,
adhesive pads, heat sealed, stitched.
[0020] The Press and Go Shower Drape and Liner, has a plurality of
applications; the primary function being to prevent the splashing
of water out of a bath or shower stall during a shower.
[0021] The, fabric hook and loop fasteners function: to keep the
drape in place on a horizontal shower rod; to close the opening of
the drape and to keep the drape open.
[0022] The Press and Go Shower Drape and Liner, is easily
installed. The upper flap of the drape is folded over a horizontal
rod and positioned in place when the outer and inner horizontally
positioned fabric hook and loop fasteners of the upper flap align
and fasten by being pressed together, placing the horizontal shower
rod between the horizontally aligned fabric of the upper flap of
the drape.
[0023] The Press and Go Shower Drape and Liner, is unique in the
ease with which it is positioned in place over the width of a
horizontal shower rod. The Press and Go Shower Drape and Liner
eliminate the time consuming, frustrating techniques often employed
by shower curtain hooks, rings, clamps, rods and other types of
fasteners. In addition, the fabric hook and loop fasteners have an
aesthetic value, being used for decorative and ornamental
purposes.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0024] FIG. 1 is a front view of the body of the Press and Go
Shower Drape and Liner with the upper flap open (one uniform flap)
and the right and left lower flaps closed.
[0025] FIG. 2 is a front view of the body of the Press and Go
Shower Drape and Liner with the upper flaps (multiple flaps) open.
The right and left lower flaps are closed.
[0026] FIG. 3 is a front view of the body of the Press and Go
Shower Drape and Liner with the upper flap folded in position over
the horizontal shower rod. The right and left lower flaps are
closed.
[0027] FIG. 4 is a front view of the body of the Press and Go
Shower Drape and Liner with the upper flap folded in position over
the shower rod and the right and left lower flaps folded back, in
the open position.
[0028] FIG. 5 is an exploded front view of the, fabric hook and
loop fasteners aligning; functioning to fasten the drape in
position.
[0029] FIG. 6 is a front view of the, fabric hook and loop
fasteners completely aligned, functioning to fasten the drape in
position.
[0030] FIG. 7 is a top angled view of the body of the Press and Go
Shower Drape and Liner. The upper flap is open (one uniform flap)
and the right and left lower flaps are closed. This is the first
step in positioning the Press and Go Shower Drape and Liner on a
horizontal shower rod.
[0031] FIG. 8 is a front angled view of the Body of the Press and
Go Shower Drape and Liner. The upper flap is being folded over the
shower rod and the right and left lower flaps are closed. This is
the second step in positioning the Press and Go Shower Drape and
Liner on a horizontal shower rod.
[0032] FIG. 9 is a front angled view of the body of the Press and
Go Shower Drape and Liner. The upper flap is completely folded over
the shower rod. The fabric hook and loop fasteners of the upper and
lower borders of the upper flap of the drape are completely
aligned, positioning the drape in place on the shower rod. The
right and left lower flaps are closed. The third step in
positioning the Press and Go Shower Drape and Liner on a horizontal
shower rod.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0033] In accordance with FIGS. 1 and 2 the body of the drape (1),
manufactured from materials / fabrics selected from but not limited
to burlap, cotton, hemp, latex, linen, nylon, recycled fabrics,
spandex, silk, vinyl, water proof plastic, and wool, includes the
upper flap and or flaps (2), the right lower flap (6) and left
lower flap (7) of the drape. The dimensions for the width, length
and thickness of the fabrics employed will vary according to the
area needed to be draped by the Press and Go Shower Drape and
Liner.
[0034] In accordance with FIG.'s 6 and 7 the fabric hook and loop
fasteners (12) are manufactured from but not limited to:
commercially known Velcro, cotton, nylon, polyester, silk, spandex,
recycled fabrics, and wool. The fabric hook and loop fasteners can
be decorated strip, circle, and or square pieces. The fabric hook
and loop fasteners have an additional ornamental and or decorative
purpose, adding to the aesthetic value of the Press and Go Shower
Drape and Liner.
[0035] In accordance with FIG. 3 the upper flap(s) of the drape
fold(s) over the length of a horizontal shower rod, then fastens in
place when the fabric hook and loop fasteners are aligned and
pressed together on the inner(5) and outer(4) borders of the upper
flap(s).
[0036] In accordance with FIG. 7, step 1, the upper flap of the
drape is held parallel to the horizontal shower rod, then, in
accordance with FIG. 8, step 2, the outer border of the upper flap
(4) of the drape is folded into position over the horizontal shower
rod in the direction of the shower stall/bathtub, lastly, in
accordance with FIG. 9 step 3 the outer border (4) and the inner
border (5) of the upper flap of the drape are held in position over
the shower rod when the fabric hook and loop fasteners are aligned
and pressed together.
[0037] In accordance with FIG. 3 the right lower flap (6) and left
lower flap (7) of the drape close at the midline when the
vertically placed fabric hook and loop fasteners on the inner
border of the right flap (8) and the inner border of the left flap
(10) align and are pressed together.
[0038] In accordance with FIG. 4 the drape is maintained in the
open position when: the inner border of the right lower flap (8) is
folded back and the fabric hook and loop fasteners of the outer
border of the right lower flap (9) and inner border of the right
lower flap (8) align and are pressed together in order to fasten;
and the inner border of the left lower flap (10) is folded back and
the fabric hook and loop fasteners of the outer border of the left
lower flap (11) and inner border of the left lower flap(10) align
and are pressed together in order to fasten.
REFERENCES
[0039] U.S. Pat No. 20060260040 issued on Nov. 23, 2006 to Schmidt
[0040] U.S. Pat No. 20130117927 issued on May 6, 2013 to Woodruff
[0041] Shower Curtain Apparatus U.S. Pat No. 6,163,899 issued Dec.
26, 2000 to Leonard [0042] Easy Curtain U.S. Pat No. 6,098,699
issued, Aug. 8, 2000 to Junius [0043] Shower Curtain Holder, U.S.
Pat No. 3,934,636 issued, Jan. 27, 1976 to Simmons [0044] DRAPE
U.S. Pat No. 20130056011, issued Mar. 7, 2013 to Taub and Butsch
[0045] Drape and Method of Making Same, U.S. Pat No. 20130180670,
issued Jul. 18, 2013 to Judkins [0046] Shower Curtain Fastening
System, U.S. Pat No. 20060185072, issued Aug. 24, 2006 to Dyckow
[0047] Magnetic Drying Apparatus, U.S. Pat No. 20080120865, issued
May 29, 2008 to Smith [0048] Shower Curtain Lock, U.S. Pat No.
20110197353, issued Aug. 18, 2011 to Pierce [0049] Interlocking
Magnetic Coupling Members, U.S. Pat. No. 8,525,626 issued Sept. 13,
2013 to Davis, Fairorth and Tait [0050] Magnetically Held Curtain,
U.S. Pat. No. 2,212,326 filed Jul. 13, 1938 by Piken [0051] Shower
Curtain, U.S. Pat No. 20060200901filed Sep. 14, 2006 by Beyda
[0052] Hanging Products, U.S. Pat No. 7,296,609 issued Aug. 23,
2005 to Zahner [0053] Hook Free Curtain and fixture thereof, U.S.
Patent No. 20080178423 issued Jul. 31, 2008 to Patel [0054]
Magnetically Attractable Fastening Device, U.S. Patent No.
20090283197 issued Nov. 19, 2009 to Gorodisher [0055] Detachable
Shower Liner, U.S. Pat. No. 7,350,244 issued Mar. 21, 2005 to
Handley [0056] Fabric Attaching Clip, U.S. Patent No. 7219405
issued Jul. 11, 2005 to Nevens [0057] Curtain Rod and Attachment
System, U.S. Pat. No. 5,570,490 issued Nov. 5, 1996 to Walsh [0058]
Readily Attachable and Detachable Coverings for Surfaces, U.S. Pat.
No. 5,482,755 issued Jan. 9, 1996 to Manning [0059] Drapery System,
U.S. Pat. No. 5,109,912 issued May 5, 1992 to Gary
FIGS. 1 to 9
REFERENCE NUMBERS/LABELS FOR FIGS. 1-9:
[0059] [0060] 1--Body of the Drape [0061] 2--Upper Flap of the
Drape [0062] 3--Lower Flaps of the Drape [0063] 4--Outer border of
the upper flap(s) of the Drape [0064] 5--Inner border of the upper
flap(s) of the Drape [0065] 6--Right Lower Flap of the Drape [0066]
7--Left Lower Flap of the Drape [0067] 8--Inner border of the right
lower flap of the drape 9--Outer border of the right lower flap of
the drape [0068] 10--Inner border of the left lower flap of the
drape [0069] 11--Outer border of the left lower flap of the drape
[0070] 12--Fabric Hook and loop fastener aligned and pressed
together [0071] 12(a)--Fabric Hook Fastener [0072] 12(b)--Fabric
Loop Fastener [0073] 13--Shower Head [0074] 14--Shower Rod [0075]
15--Shower Stall/Bathtub
* * * * *