Abstract: There is provided a lock mechanism for an adjustable rod. The lock mechanism provides a manually locking state and an automatic locking state. The automatic locking state provides a more secure locking engagement than the manual locking state. There is also provided improved end cap systems that minimize the number of components.

Abstract: There is provided a lock mechanism for an adjustable rod. The lock mechanism provides a manually locking state and an automatic locking state. The automatic locking state provides a more secure locking engagement than the manual locking state. There is also provided improved end cap systems that minimize the number of components.

Abstract: There is provided a dual mount end cap system for mounting a rod. The dual mount end cap system includes both a threaded system and a fastener system. This enables end caps of the system to be pre-mounted using a fastener and also adjusted using the threaded system. The fastener can extend through the dual mount end cap system. Alternatively, the threaded system can be used without the fastener system. There also is provided a stop system to prevent a locking system for an adjustable rod system to prevent the locking system from becoming stuck.

Abstract: A mounting bracket is provided that includes a plate having a mounting hole for attachment to a surface. The mounting bracket includes a hooking portion attached to the plate for supporting a hardware mounting component. The mounting bracket further includes a biasing member attached to the plate and biasing a tab of the biasing member to a first position for engagement with the hardware mounting component to secure the hardware mounting component to the plate. The tab of the biasing member is movable to a second position where the tab does not engage the hardware mounting component.

Abstract: A connector for telescoping rods is provided including a core shaft and a locking sleeve. The core shaft includes a threaded portion having a first threading and a conical portion having a first frustoconical surface. The locking sleeve can receive at least a portion of the core shaft and defines a second threading that engages the first threading. In use, the internal locking connector is coupled to an inner rod and an outer rod such that rotating the inner rod and the outer rod relative to one another both increases tension of the rods against opposing mounting surfaces and locks the outer rod in a position relative to the inner rod.

Abstract: There is provided a dual mount end cap system for mounting a rod. The dual mount end cap system includes both a threaded system and a fastener system. This enables end caps of the system to be pre-mounted using a fastener and also adjusted using the threaded system. The fastener can extend through the dual mount end cap system. Alternatively, the threaded system can be used without the fastener system. There also is provided a stop system to prevent a locking system for an adjustable rod system to prevent the locking system from becoming stuck.

Abstract: There is a self-tapping curtain rod bracket with spaced prongs terminating with tips. The tips and prongs are used to penetrate and create holes in a wall. They extend through the holes and engage the backside of the wall. A wall support extends from the spaced prongs along the front side of the wall to provide support. An arm extends away from the wall and has a cradle to support a curtain rod. The wall support also has an arm support, and the spaced prongs also includes a mount support. The mount support being located between the arm support and the arm.

Abstract: A spring-biased end cap for mounting a rod assembly is provided including an outer body, an inner body, and a spring engaging both the outer body and the inner body to change a position of the inner body relative to the outer body upon compression or expansion of the spring. A rod is received within the outer body and fixed to the inner body. In embodiments, the spring has a first end portion connected to the outer body, a second end portion capable of being connected to the inner body to connect the outer body to the inner body, and an intermediate portion extending within a cavity of the outer body. A rod assembly including the spring-biased end cap and a method of mounting a rod assembly using the spring-biased end cap are also provided.

Abstract: A bracket for attachment to a structure is provided that includes a base having a supporting portion and a mounting portion extending at an angle to the supporting portion. The supporting portion has an upper support surface. The mounting portion defines one or more first mounting holes sized to receive a fastener for mounting the base to a structure. The one or more first mounting holes extend upwardly at an oblique angle through the mounting portion. The bracket further includes a support arm sized to contact the upper support surface of the base and extend through a gap of the base.

Abstract: A spring-biased end cap for mounting a rod assembly is provided including an outer body, an inner body, and a spring engaging both the outer body and the inner body to change a position of the inner body relative to the outer body upon compression or expansion of the spring. A rod is received within the outer body and fixed to the inner body. In embodiments, the spring has a first end portion connected to the outer body, a second end portion capable of being connected to the inner body to connect the outer body to the inner body, and an intermediate portion extending within a cavity of the outer body. A rod assembly including the spring-biased end cap and a method of mounting a rod assembly using the spring-biased end cap are also provided.

Abstract: A bracket for mounting objects to a wall includes a base defining mounting holes for fasteners. An arm extends from the base and has a top, a bottom and a maximum width at the interconnection with the base. The mounting holes includes at least two that are spaced from another by a distance greater than a maximum width of the arm so that one of the mounting holes is outside the arm on one side of the arm and another of the mounting holes is outside the arm on the other side of the arm. At least a portion of the mounting holes is located above the top of the arm.

Abstract: There is provided a customizable shower caddy. The shower caddy includes connectors that can be set at various heights along a rod that is supported between a shower basin or tub at the bottom and a ceiling at the top. Product holders can be connected to the connectors at different positions about the rod. This provides flexibility in the layout of which direction the product holders extend from the rod, which enables the shower caddy to be set up for use in a corner, along a wall or in the center of the shower or tub.

Abstract: A bracket for attachment to a structure is provided that includes a base having a supporting portion and a mounting portion extending at an angle to the supporting portion. The supporting portion has an upper support surface. The mounting portion defines one or more first mounting holes sized to receive a fastener for mounting the base to a structure. The one or more first mounting holes extend upwardly at an oblique angle through the mounting portion. The bracket further includes a support arm sized to contact the upper support surface of the base and extend through a gap of the base.

Abstract: There is provided a lock mechanism for an adjustable rod. The lock mechanism provides a manually locking state and an automatic locking state. The automatic locking state provides a more secure locking engagement than the manual locking state. There is also provided improved end cap systems that minimize the number of components.

Abstract: A mounting bracket is provided for attachment to a mounting surface. The mounting bracket has a body having a first surface and an opposite second surface and a first end and a second end. The second surface is profiled to engage a mounting surface. The body defines a first mounting hole extending obliquely through the body relative to the second surface from the first surface to the second surface, the first mounting hole extending in part toward the second end as the first mounting hole extends from the first surface toward the second surface. The body defines a second mounting hole extending obliquely through the body relative to the second surface from the first surface to the second surface, the second mounting hole extending in part toward the first end as the first mounting hole extends from the first surface toward the second surface.

Abstract: A curved curtain rod is provided with adjustable rods and an adjustable end cap assembly. The adjustable end cap assembly includes a user accessible drive element that can be rotated to operate the adjustable end cap assembly.

Abstract: There is provided a lock mechanism for an adjustable rod. The lock mechanism provides a manually locking state and an automatic locking state. The automatic locking state provides a more secure locking engagement than the manual locking state. There is also provided improved end cap systems that minimize the number of components.

Abstract: There is provided a customizable shower caddy. The shower caddy includes connectors that can be set at various heights along a rod that is supported between a shower basin or tub at the bottom and a ceiling at the top. Product holders can be connected to the connectors at different positions about the rod. This provides flexibility in the layout of which direction the product holders extend from the rod, which enables the shower caddy to be set up for use in a corner, along a wall or in the center of the shower or tub.

Abstract: A mounting bracket is provided for attachment to a mounting surface. The mounting bracket has a body having a first surface and an opposite second surface and a first end and a second end. The second surface is profiled to engage a mounting surface. The body defines a first mounting hole extending obliquely through the body relative to the second surface from the first surface to the second surface, the first mounting hole extending in part toward the second end as the first mounting hole extends from the first surface toward the second surface. The body defines a second mounting hole extending obliquely through the body relative to the second surface from the first surface to the second surface, the second mounting hole extending in part toward the first end as the first mounting hole extends from the first surface toward the second surface.

Abstract: A bracket for attachment to a structure is provided that includes a base having a supporting portion and a mounting portion extending at an angle to the supporting portion. The mounting portion defines one or more first mounting holes sized to receive a fastener for mounting the bracket to the structure and disposed at an oblique angle to the mounting portion. The base defines a gap having a width. The bracket includes a support arm extending from the base and through the gap of the base. The support arm has a width at an interconnection with the base that is less than the width of the of the gap such that a first portion of the base is on one side of the support arm and a second portion of the base is on an opposite side of the support arm. At least a portion of the one or more first mounting holes is located above a top of the support arm.