Abstract: A curtain apparatus includes a flexible pocket assembly which includes a transparent front panel portion, hook reception channels located at a top portion of the flexible pocket assembly, pocket sealing members attached to the flexible pocket assembly for sealing the flexible pocket assembly, and article stabilizer pins attached to the flexible pocket assembly for restraining motion of articles placed in the flexible pocket assembly. An article is retained in the flexible pocket assembly and is connected to the article stabilizer pins. The article is a flat decorative sheet. The flexible pocket assembly includes a flexible transparent first sheet which includes a first top edge, a pair of first side edges, and a first bottom edge. The flexible pocket assembly also includes a flexible second sheet which includes a second top edge, a pair of second side edges, and a second bottom edge.

Abstract: The assembly relates to a way of hanging and removing a shower curtain. The curtain eliminates the tedious job of attaching the curtain holders, then taking them off one at a time to remove the curtain when it is time to wash or replace. Bead attachment members can be placed on the curtain and left even during washing. They can be changed to different colors or styles for decorative purposes. The bead attachment members replace the standard ring connectors. They can be manually attached or can be fixed on the curtain. The specially designed shower curtain rod receives the bead attachment members with ease. The telescoping rod is then placed in the U-shaped socket rod holders for easy assembly and disassembly.

Abstract: A shower curtain spacer attaches to the rim of a bathtub or shower stall to hold a shower curtain away from the rim. The spacer includes a clamping mechanism having a first leg portion attached to a second leg portion at a right angle from one another. An adjustable sliding portion, in parallel relation to the second leg portion moves along the first leg portion to secure the device to the bathtub or shower stall rim. A screw locks the adjustable sliding portion in place. An elongated cylindrical bar sets within the tub area and is spaced from an inner surface of the tub when the shower curtain spacer is employed. The elongated bar is removably attached to the clamping mechanism by an intermediate block member including a body portion a pair of fingers for inserting within a pair of apertures in the clamping mechanism and a concave portion for receiving and retaining the elongated bar in a rigid and fixed position.

Abstract: A shower curtain system comprising a generally rectangular shower curtain sheet assembly having an upper horizontal edge and a lower horizontal edge and lateral vertical side edges. A plurality of coupling straps each having an interior edge and with an exterior edge positioned to be removably coupled to the sheet and with an intermediate supporting loop between the interior edge and exterior edge for being slidably received on the shower rod. A plurality of detachable weights are removably positioned on the lower edge of the shower curtain.

Abstract: A device for limiting the intrusion of a shower curtain into a shower enclosure includes a clamp portion for releasably engaging the shower curtain rod, and an tail portion depending from the clamp portion for impinging on the shower curtain and urging it outwardly. The clamp includes an inverted U configuration adapted to extend about the curtain rod. The U-configuration includes one leg that is joined integrally to the tail portion, and the other leg is provided with a detent tip. A detent lever extends from the tail portion proximate to the detent tip, and includes an array of closely spaced detent teeth adapted to engage the detent tip. The detent lever is resiliently biased toward the detent tip, so that the tip remains engaged with the teeth unless otherwise disturbed. The two legs of the clamp may be squeezed together to engage the curtain rod frictionally to immobilize the device on the curtain rod, and the device will remain in this disposition until released.

Abstract: A shower curtain assembly for enclosing an opening in a shower enclosure in environments where there is a risk that an individual might attempt to use a part of the shower curtain assembly to cause injury to himself or others. The assembly is constructed of a foam plastic curtain support, a shower curtain attached at its upper edge to the curtain support, and releasable attachments that include hook-and-loop fasteners attached at opposite ends of the curtain support to attach the assembly across the enclosure opening. The shower curtain assembly may also include a cover around the curtain support, with the upper edge of the curtain being releasably attached to the cover.

Abstract: An inflatable partition incorporating a three-dimensional inflatable component. The three-dimensional inflatable component may be attached to a sheet which has attachment apertures along its top edge for receiving a plurality of fasteners. Thus, the combination of inflatable component and sheet may be suspended from a support rod. Alternatively, the three-dimensional component may have a sealed border or other structure configured to enable the fasteners to attach directly to the inflatable component. Thus, the inflatable component, alone, may be suspended from a support rod. A plurality of retention devices for holding useful articles may be incorporated on at least one surface of the partition. The partition may incorporate attractive three-dimensional figures. The partition demonstrates increased stiffness when used as a shower curtain. The partition demonstrates an increased sound-deadening/weight ratio, increasing its usefulness as a shower curtain or room partition.

Abstract: A shower curtain retaining device which will hold the curtain away from the person using the shower. It has a pair of attachments which are secured to the adjacent portions of a shower stall or bath tub enclosure and to which are attached a sleeve containing a spring. A line is attached at one end to the spring and the other end of the line is attached to one of the attachments, thus providing a device which can be attached adjacent the inside of the curtain and retain the curtain away from a person using the shower.

Abstract: A shower curtain assembly is disclosed that comprises a substantially horizontal shower curtain rod, a shower curtain having an upper edge, and a plurality of shower curtain rings. Each ring includes (1) a body member that encircles the shower curtain rod, the body member having first and second ends, (2) a first end locking member which is attached to the first end of the body member and includes a male locking protrusion, and (3) a second end locking member which is attached to the second end of the body member and includes a female locking receptacle, the female locking receptacle being adapted to receive and hold the male locking protrusion. The upper edge of the shower curtain is held between the male locking protrusion and the female locking receptacle of each shower curtain ring, whereby the curtain is deformed and held between the male locking protrusion and the female locking receptacle without any part of the shower curtain ring passing through the shower curtain.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a conventional bathtub shower curtain which prevents the curtain from being drawn into the shower enclosure when the shower is in use. The apparatus has a plurality of semi-rigid ribs which are vertically oriented and connected to the shower curtain rod. The lower end of the ribs are secured to the tub and the outer surface of the curtain is secured to the ribs thus preventing the curtain from moving inward. By securing the ribs so that they bow outward the shower enclosure can be enlarged.

Abstract: An eyelet reinforcement for application to an eyelet of a thin polymer sheet, for the repairing and strengthening of that sheet and eyelet, comprising a first disc of plastic having a first generally hemispherically shaped side and a second planar side, a centrally disposed bore extending through the first disc, from its first side to its second side, and a hollow standoff extending off of the second side of the first disc, in coaxial alignment with the bore in the first disc. A second disc of plastic is arrangable matingly opposed to the first disc, having a first generally hemispherically shaped side and a second planar side, a centrally disposed bore extending through the second disc from its first side to its second side, and an annular surface surrounds each of the bores on the planar sides of the first and second discs.

Abstract: A protective curtain for a shower/tub. The protective curtain has a flexible body with an inside moisture resistant surface to extend at least partially around a shower/tub and an exposed exterior surface facing oppositely to the inside body surface. Structure is provided on the body for maintaining the protective curtain in an operative position on a support wherein the flexible body drapes downwardly from the support. A design is provided on one of the inside and exterior body surfaces and includes a depiction of at least one of a) an animate object, b) an inanimate object, c) lettering, and d) a scene. A pocket is provided on the one of the inside and exterior surfaces of the body and blended into the depiction of the at least one of the animate object, inanimate object, lettering and scene so that the pocket appears as a part of the at least one of the animate object, inanimate object, lettering, and scene. The pocket is accessible to receive and store discrete objects.

Abstract: A improved folding shower door assembly and related method of manufacture therefor are disclosed in which rigid panels with living hinges therebetween are supported by a horizontal track, with the shower door assembly mating at both sides thereof by removably inserting plastic closure channels at the sides of the shower door into retaining members mounted on opposing walls. The shower door assembly consists essentially of a plurality of semi-rigid panels which may be molded together in a single molding operation or by assembling panels together, with living hinges being located intermediate each adjacent pair of semi-rigid panels. A bathtub trim member located on top of the outer lip of the bathtub functions to retain the bottom edge of the shower door assembly, thereby preventing it from moving out over the edge of the bathtub and retaining water within the bathtub.

Abstract: A loop that is used on a shower curtain. The loop is permanently attached to the curtain on one side, preferably by stitching. The other end of the loop fastens to the curtain with hook and loop fasteners, which facilitate the removal of the curtain and loops from a shower curtain rod. The loop is reinforced with a rigid, flexible member which runs along the length of the loop. This member, which is preferably made of plastic, provides rigidity to the loop so that the loop can easily traverse a curtain rod when the curtain is opened or closed. This configuration allows for the use of a loop that has aesthetic advantages, including matching room decor.

Abstract: An attachment for tension mounted shower rods to provide decorative accents to the shower rod. The attachment includes an L-shaped bracket extending from a circular member adapted to be positioned between the end of the shower rod and the wall. The L-shaped bracket is designed to extend out in front of the shower rod and accepts a decorative accent. The accent piece frictionally engages the bracket allowing exchange of accents for a variety of ornamental appearances.

Abstract: There is supported, from support cables under tension, a porous textile product suitable for use in shielding farm plants or animals from adverse weather. A hem cable of a pliable multifilament wire inside a soft sheath is sewn around one or more edges of a panel of a preferred cloth, with its free ends exteriorised at one corner. Frangible plastic clips are used to make loops around both the hem cable and the support cables. Optional panel stretching uses a hem cable anchor holding the cables to a fixed support located by one corner of the panel, a pulley at each adjacent corner, and a hem cable tensioner located at the free ends may be used to maintain the panel in a spread-out state. Alternative ways to provide a fabric panel with edge reinforcements are described.

Abstract: A shower curtain which is slidable in relation to a suspension rod, and yet the lower portion thereof is selectively raisable for cleaning operations in and about the bathtub, as well as for other reasons such as for example aesthetic reasons. The selectively raisable shower curtain is composed of a flexible sheet of shower curtain material to which is affixed a plurality of rows of releasable fastener components. Each row is provided with a plurality of releasable fastener components, a predetermined spacing therebetween being provided. Accordingly, the shower curtain material may be raised to selected levels by being progressively folded horizontally and corresponding first and second components of the releasable fastener will hold the shower curtain in the at each raised level until the releasable fastener is released by a user. A shower curtain liner having the selectively raisable lower portion feature may be included.

Abstract: A towel curtain assembly attaches to a shower curtain rod, top of a shower door, or towel rack within a shower enclosure to allow easy access to a towel. The assembly has a towel curtain which shields the towel from water even when the shower is in use. A pivot mount pivotably mounts a towel curtain rod to a gripper which secures the assembly to the shower curtain rod or other support.

Abstract: A shower curtain edge stay to prevent a shower curtain from curling inward. The edge stay in one embodiment is a stiffened longitudinal rib member disposed in the shower curtain adjacent to a lower vertical side edge of the shower curtain and extending parallel to a horizontal edge of the shower curtain.

Abstract: A curtain corner support which is slidably supported on a curtain rod which spans an opening defined between vertical walls of an enclosure. The corner support positions an end portion of a curtain so that it is adjacent to one of the enclosure walls to prevent water, spray and/or light from escaping around the edges of the enclosure. The corner support consists of a body member which is supported by the curtain rod, a beam cantilevered from the body member which supports the end portion of the curtain, and a device for transferring the moment generated by the end portion of the curtain and the beam to the curtain rod to prevent the body member from rotating about the curtain rod. Wall attachments are affixed to at least one curtain rod end for transferring the torque from the curtain rod to at least one of the vertical walls of the enclosure to maintain the top edge of the curtain in an approximately horizontal plane.

Abstract: A safety net suspended from a shower curtain rod in addition to the shower curtain for safety in the event of a fall. The safety net provides a structure for someone to grasp during the fall to either slow the fall or stop it before injuries occur. The netting is preferably made of NYLON in a strength sufficient to support the weight of an adult, and has a band along one side with a series of grommets attached to it. The rod is made to be stronger than a typical shower rod, preferably of the type that has a channel running lengthwise in it for supporting of a series of carriers. The exposed end of each carrier has a button that will pass through one of the grommets so that the netting can be hung by the grommets from the carriers.

Abstract: A slidably mounted curtain support for supporting a curtain having an intermediate portion and a pair of spaced end portions at the end edge portions thereof in overlapping relation with at least one end wall of a pair of spaced end walls, which, with a rear wall, defines an enclosure such as a shower tub enclosure. The curtain support is slidably mounted to a support rod and includes a body and a support arm disposed in normal relation. The body supports the end edge portion of the curtain, and the support arm supports the body. A separate, attachable, downwardly extending arm serves as a handle to aid in the slidable movement of the curtain along the rod.

Abstract: The shower curtain ring has a flexible body adapted to encircle a curtain rod and close by frictionally interengaging end members. One of the end members includes an elongated part which is received through an opening along the top edge of the curtain. A flange on the end of the elongated part retains the curtain even when the end members are not engaged. This facilitates installation of the curtain and prevents the curtain from falling off the ring should the end members accidentally disengage.

Abstract: A shower curtain support arrangement for separating a water receptacle such as a shower basin or a bathtub from its surroundings, the shower curtain being supported and guided on an upper rail above the receptacle, one longitudinal edge of the curtain being connected to a wall-connecting profile which is to be secured to a wall and the other longitudinal edge of the curtain being connected to a grip strip which is guided both in the upper rail and also by means of a magnetic guide on the rim of the receptacle, the grip strip having connection elements for the purposes of connection to a grip strip of an adjacent curtain or to an assigned wall-connecting profile. Improved sealing of the receptacle with respect to the rest of the room and also a comparatively taut curtain guidance can be achieved.

Abstract: A roll-up shower curtain for a bathtub and shower enclosure is provided and consists of an elongated casing, which carries a roller shaft, secured between the end walls of the shower enclosure by adjustable retainer members on the sides of the casing. A shower curtain can be readily raised and lowered on the roller shaft by manually operating the roller shaft. When the shower curtain is completely lowered it can slide within a recessed track in the roller shaft to be pushed to one side.

Abstract: A shower curtain retainer for maintaining a shower curtain in the closed position includes an elongated arcuate handle with a socket extending the entire length of one side thereof for receiving lugs on a plurality of connectors. A side edge of a shower curtain is retained in the socket by the lugs. A suction cup is provided on at least one of the connectors for connecting the handle and the shower curtain to the wall of the shower.

Abstract: An arrangement for placing a shower curtain within the opening to a combination shower-bathtub enclosure which utilizes clamps, secured to the side or end walls of the enclosure, for the selective gripping of the free edges of the shower curtain when the latter is in a use condition. The preceding prevents unwanted water spray passage into the area outside of the enclosure and, thereby, overcomes a problem which has been commonly encountered heretofore. The clamps, spring-urged to a normally gripping relationship, serve convenience in use.

Abstract: An improved two element locking construction for releasably securing the side edges of a shower curtain to the outer surface of a shower enclosure to prevent leakage of water outwardly of the enclosure and reduce the inward motion of the curtain. The construction includes a first element which is secured to a surface of the enclosure using a suitable pressure sensitive adhesive, the first element forming a recess. A second element is secured to a surface of the shower curtain adjacent a vertical edge, and has a shaped longitudinally extending projection selectively engageable with said first element in an interstice leading to said recess. Disengagement of the elements is accomplished by manually flexing a resilient wall of the first element to temporarily enlarge the insterstice engaging the projection on the second element.

Abstract: A shower curtain fastener with a short flexible strip formed with integral suction cups on one face and ridges and depressions on an opposite face. The ridges and depressions define an expanded surface area to which an adhesive layer is applied. A cover sheet with a release coating is superimposed on the adhesive layer.