Abstract: An awning apparatus for mounting on a truck includes a plurality of post assemblies wherein each post assembly includes a bottom post end portion adapted to fit into a post hole in the truck and includes a riser portion connected to the post end portion. A locking hinge assembly is connected to the riser portion. An awning support member is connected to the locking hinge assembly, and a first flexible sheet member is connected to the plurality of awning support members. The awning apparatus can be used in two modes. With the first mode, for shading regions exterior to the truck, chairs can be placed under the first flexible sheet member, and persons sitting in those chairs can be shaded from sun and rain. With the second mode, for shading regions on the truck itself, persons can sit on the truck bed and be shaded from sun and rain. The locking hinge assemblies permit the first flexible sheet member to be locked into either mode.

Abstract: A splash guard apparatus for a shower curtain includes a base member, a clamping wall member connected to the base member, a movable connection assembly connected to the base member, and a clamp assembly connected to the movable connection assembly. The clamp assembly includes a connection portion connected to the movable connection assembly and includes a damping portion connected to the connection portion at a juncture portion. The base member has a length and a width, and the length is substantially greater than the width. A quantity of adhesive material may be located on a back side of the base member for connecting the base member to a wall. In one embodiment, a threaded bolt is connected to the base member, and a helical spring is mounted on the threaded bolt. In another embodiment, a hinge assembly is connected between the base member and the clamp assembly.