Abstract: A pole caddy comprises a pole, one or more collars to each of which is removably attached a cantilevered shelf preferably made of metal wire. Each collar, preferably made of structural plastic, has a downwardly extending tab that runs along the pole. The tab has a contact portion, preferably an elastomer pad, in contact with the exterior of the pole. The weight of the shelf and any articles on the shelf applies force through a brace part of the shelf, to cause the tab to frictionally engage the pole and thus hold the shelf at a desired elevation.
Abstract: A product package for displaying a bath product is provided and includes a package outer structure and a package inner structure, wherein the package outer structure is configured to define an inner cavity for containing product and wherein the package outer structure includes cutout portions to define a first display window and a second display window for displaying two views of the bath product. The package inner structure is configured to be contained within the inner cavity such that when contained within the inner cavity the package inner structure supports a first bath product such that at least a portion of the first bath product is displayed in the first display window, and wherein the package outer structure supports a second bath product such that at least a portion of the second bath product is displayed in the second display window.
Abstract: A twist-locking mechanism for two telescoping tubes, as may comprise a curtain rod, comprises a sleeve which expands outwardly as it moves along the screw of a screw body. A tapered or straight screw connects to a plain shaft portion upon which the sleeve rests when the device is in the unlock position. In another embodiment, the pitch or profile of the thread of a straight screw changes along the length of the screw, so the sleeve is forced radially outwardly as it moves from the unlock position. Split-sleeves useful in the locking mechanism have spring like features or an oblong shape, so the sleeve is biased outwardly to frictionally engage one the tube when the sleeve is at the unlock position.
Abstract: A hanging shower caddy has detachable shelves which engage brackets that extend from the front of the legs of the caddy back; preferably a stringer on the shelf interacts with a tie that connects the legs, to inhibit vertical lifting of the shelf from the bracket. Alternatively, the top rear rail of a shelf engages notches at the front of the legs. A pole caddy has a removable shelf with tangs that engage holes or other features in a collar that is clamped to the pole. The legs of the back of a hanging caddy are hinged so the top of the back folds for compact shipment.
Abstract: A curtain rod return bracket is provided and includes a first bracket inner leg, a second bracket inner leg, a bracket outer leg and a bracket mounting portion, wherein the first bracket inner leg and bracket outer leg are associated with the bracket mounting portion such that a first space exists between the bracket inner leg and the bracket outer leg, and wherein the first bracket inner leg and the second bracket inner leg are configured such that a second space exists between the first bracket inner leg and the second bracket inner leg.
Abstract: A handle assembly for adjusting a window treatment is disclosed. A wand is included and is configured and arranged to adjust a window treatment. The handle includes a grip on the wand, and has at least one engagement surface thereon. Further, the handle includes a cleat having at least one reciprocal mating surface configured and arranged to selectively interlock with the at least one engagement surface of the grip.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 2, 2010
Date of Patent:
October 16, 2012
Assignee:
Kenney Manufacturing Company
Inventors:
Michael P. Hanley, Carolyn M. Martin, Robert A. Garde
Abstract: A shower bar assembly that includes a pair of mounting brackets configured and arranged to be mounted to a wall of a shower stall is disclosed. Each of the mounting brackets has a base portion with a first shelf and a second shelf projecting from the base portion. The first and second shelves each have a retaining peg projecting from each shelf, respectively. A tubular shower bar is included and has two opposing ends. Each of the ends of the tubular shower bar has a pair of surfaces in which each defines an aperture through the tubular shower bar. Each end of the tubular shower bar is configured and arranged to slide onto the first and second shelves of the mounting brackets, with the apertures interlocking with each of the retaining pegs, respectively, to suspend the shower bar between the mounting brackets and to prevent the shower bar from rotating between the brackets.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 29, 2006
Date of Patent:
July 10, 2012
Assignee:
Kenney Manufacturing Company
Inventors:
Michael Hanley, Leo E. LaBarre, Sally Voas
Abstract: A curtain rod assembly for a window having a window casement is disclosed. The curtain rod assembly includes left and right brackets. Each bracket has a curtain rod support extending therefrom. An adjustable support rod is coupled to the left and right brackets. The adjustable support rod is configured and arranged to brace the left bracket and the right bracket against the window casement. A decorative curtain rod is suspended between the curtain rod supports.
Abstract: An energy efficient shade assembly for a window is disclosed. The shade assembly includes a shade roller assembly having a roller with a shade attached thereto driven by a spring motor. Left and right brackets configured and arranged to be secured to a window casement and support a left and right ends of the shade roller assembly are included. Also include are left and right side rails depending from the brackets. Each side rail has a movable flap extending substantially the length thereof. The flaps of the side rails are configured and arranged to fold over a portion of the shade when the shade is drawn from the shade roller assembly.
Abstract: A shower bar assembly that includes a pair of mounting brackets configured and arranged to be mounted to a wall of a shower stall is disclosed. Each of the mounting brackets has a base portion with a first shelf and a second shelf projecting from the base portion. The first and second shelves each have a retaining peg projecting from each shelf, respectively. A tubular shower bar is included and has two opposing ends. Each of the ends of the tubular shower bar has a pair of surfaces in which each defines an aperture through the tubular shower bar. Each end of the tubular shower bar is configured and arranged to slide onto the first and second shelves of the mounting brackets, with the apertures interlocking with each of the retaining pegs, respectively, to suspend the shower bar between the mounting brackets and to prevent the shower bar from rotating between the brackets.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 29, 2006
Publication date:
April 3, 2008
Applicant:
KENNEY MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Inventors:
Michael Hanley, Leo E. LaBarre, Sally Voas