THREADABLE TOWEL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF SECURING TOWELS AND THE LIKE THERETO
A towel rack assembly comprising a mounting bracket, post or rod, a connecting module securely affixed to said mounting bracket and at least one control arm or rod securely or adjustably affixed to the connecting module, wherein a towel with a unique sleeve disposed at one end of the towel can be threadable mounted on the control arm or rod.
The application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/387,640, filed on Sep. 29, 2010, which is incorporated herein in its entirety.
BACKGROUND1. Field
The present disclosure relates generally to a new assembly for hanging new, fresh or used bath towels, rugs, kitchen towels, sponges, gym mat, beach mat, floor mat, etc. by use of a spaced rods and threaded loops disposed at least at one end of each product.
2. Discussion of the Background Art
Conventional ways for hanging bath towels, etc. has been to fold them over a towel bar leaving little or no space for additional towels. This is inconvenient for people of the same family or multiple hotel guests who share the same single towel bar. Undesirably, these towels get crumped up and do not dry properly or mixed up as to whose towel is it.
The present disclosure overcomes the disadvantages of conventional towel racks by providing a system for properly drying towels without crumpling or confusion regarding ownership. In addition, the present disclosure provides for the hanging of multiple towels in confined areas.
The primary concept of the present disclosure is to reclaim the space located above a current towel bar, or in some instances (like in an outside pool area) create a place where one can hang his or her towel, along with towels of others, thereby avoiding the use of hanging excess towels on chairs, chaise lounges, door knobs, or the floor. See
One of the advantages of the present disclosure is in water and energy saving, as well has health advantages due to the reduction in the spread of germs.
The present disclosure also provides many additional advantages, which shall become apparent as described below.
SUMMARYA novel towel rack assembly comprising bracket, module and at least one control arm or rod adjustably affixed to the module, wherein a towel with a unique sleeve disposed at one end of the towel can be threadable mounted on the control arm or rod.
A towel rack assembly comprising a mounting bracket, post or rod, a connecting module securely affixed to the mounting bracket and at least one control arm or rod securely or adjustably affixed to the connecting module, wherein a towel with a unique sleeve disposed at one end of the towel can be threadable mounted on the control arm or rod. The assembly further comprises at least one stationary hook.
The control arm or rod is longitudinally adjustable about the connecting module. Alternatively, the control arm is horizontally or reciprocally adjustable about the connecting module.
The connecting module comprises a spring actuator that returns each the horizontally or reciprocally adjustable control arm or rod back to its original starting position.
The assembly further comprises a counter to monitor days or number of uses of a towel mounted on the control arm or rod.
The plurality of control arms or rods are securely affixed to the connecting module in a descending step fashion, wherein the control arm or rod closest to the mounting bracket would be at a higher plane than the control arm or rod disposed furthest from the mounting bracket.
The connecting module further comprises a storage compartment. Moreover, the connecting module further comprises an actuator which moves the connecting module to assist in loading of a towel on the control arm or rod.
The assembly further comprises a threadable, removable towel disposed about the control arm or rod. The assembly further comprises a towel bar extender arm affixed to the connecting module or mounting bracket. Preferably, the threadable, removable towel comprises a hollow mounting sleeve disposed about one end of the towel, wherein the hollow sleeve is threadable about the control arm or rod
The assembly wherein the mounting rod is a shower curtain rod.
The control arm or rod preferably comprises a first component that is removably affixed to the connecting module and a second component that is removably affixed to the first component, wherein the second component is able to withstand up to about 10 to about 15 pounds of pressure. Optionally, the control arm or rod is reciprocally disposed about the connecting module to allow for movement of the control arm or rod upon inadvertent contact with a user. Alternatively, the connecting module comprises at least one stub, wherein the control arm or rod is replaceable affixed to the stub.
Alternatively, the mounting bracket is a magnet. Still yet another embodiment, provides for the mounting bracket to be connected to a supporting base, such that that assembly is a stand-alone assembly. The mounting bracket is a pole disposed centrally within the supporting base and wherein the connecting module is adjustably affixed to the pole, such that the connecting module provides for the control arm or rod to expand to the open position via a push button actuator.
A towel rack assembly for hanging on a door, wherein the assembly comprises at least one door bracket, a support bracket, a plurality of flat towel support brackets mounted perpendicular to the support bracket, a rear bracket and a front bracket. The assembly further comprising a plurality of stationary hooks are mounted to the front bracket. The support bracket comprises first and second ends, and a center portion which is off-set from the first and second ends.
A towel rack assembly, wherein the assembly comprises: a base portion, a vertical support member, a support bracket, a plurality of flat towel support brackets mounted perpendicular to the support bracket, a rear bracket and a front bracket, wherein the vertical support member is secured to rear bracket. The flat towel supports are shorter in length than the rear and front brackets. The flat towel support further includes a plastic tip disposed about the open end thereof.
Further objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will be understood by reference to the following drawings and detailed description.
The present disclosure can best be described by reference to the drawings, wherein
Wall bracket 1 can have either right or left leaning modules 7, wherein modules 7 can be, for example, one with control arms or rods (which preferably are designed in step fashion, such that the rod closer to the wall would be at a higher plane than the rod furthest from the wall) that can be used to hand a threadable towel 5 thereon. Alternatively, modules 7 can include storage compartments for storing shampoo, underwear, deodorant, etc.
Optionally, module 7 can include a small actuator disposed near the lower part of the module 7, which when turned ‘on’ will move the top of module 7 to the outside, which would then make it easier to load consumer items, such as towels or kitchen rags, onto the control arm or rod. Module 7 includes a spring actuator that brings it back to the starting position once the user loads the item.
Alternatively, a glow-in-the-dark bumper is disposed between adjacent rods 45 to assist in preventing users from accidentally bumping into module 43. Also, rods 45 can be designed to move sideways within module 45, wherein if a user were to accidentally bump into rods 45, movement sideways would mitigate the trauma that one would experience.
An adjustable threadable towel assembly is shown in
Preferably, control arm or rod 51 is a slim rod that is used to thread the hollow sleeve of one of the aforementioned consumer products to allow it to be properly hung and/or organized. The hollow sleeve as shown in
Alternatively, very thin mesh-type plastic strip separators can be inserted between the control arms or rods, so that if these assemblies are put to work in places where it is to windy (such as beach, decks or the like) the towels will not touch one another.
As shown in
Magnetic 251 and mounting screws 254 are not visible and are disposed at the same level so that one dons not interfere with the other. Each flat towel supports 239 is shorter in length than rear and front brackets 241, 243, and each support 239 include a plastic tip 253 on the open end thereof.
While I have shown and described several embodiments in accordance with my invention, it is to be clearly understood that the same may be susceptible to numerous changes apparent to one skilled in the art. Therefore, I do not wish to be limited to the details shown and described but intend to show all changes and modifications that come within the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A towel rack assembly comprising a mounting bracket, post or rod, a connecting module securely affixed to said mounting bracket and at least one control arm or rod securely or adjustably affixed to said connecting module, wherein a towel with a unique sleeve disposed at one end of the towel can be threadable mounted on the control arm or rod.
2. The assembly according to claim 1, further comprising at least one stationary hook.
3. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein said control arm or rod is longitudinally, horizontally or reciprocally adjustable about said connecting module.
4. The assembly according to claim 3, wherein said connecting module comprises a spring actuator that returns each said horizontally or reciprocally adjustable control arm or rod back to its original starting position.
5. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of control arms or rods are securely affixed to said connecting module in a descending step fashion, wherein said control arm or rod closest to said mounting bracket would be at a higher plane than said control arm or rod disposed furthest from said mounting bracket.
6. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein said connecting module further comprises an actuator which moves said connecting module to assist in loading of a towel on said control arm or rod.
7. The assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a threadable, removable towel disposed about said control arm or rod.
8. The assembly according to claim 1, further comprising a towel bar extender arm affixed to said connecting module or mounting bracket.
9. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein said control arm or rod comprises a first component that is removably affixed to said connecting module and a second component that is removably affixed to said first component, wherein said second component is able to withstand up to about 10 to about 15 pounds of pressure.
10. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein said control arm or rod is reciprocally disposed about said connecting module to allow for movement of said control arm or rod upon inadvertent contact with a user.
11. The assembly according claim 7, wherein said threadable, removable towel comprises a hollow mounting sleeve disposed about one end of said towel, wherein said hollow sleeve is threadable about said control arm or rod.
12. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein said mounting bracket is a magnet.
13. The assembly according to claim 1, wherein said mounting bracket is connected to a supporting base, such that that assembly is a stand-alone assembly.
14. The assembly according to claim 13, wherein said mounting bracket is a pole disposed centrally within said supporting base and wherein said connecting module is adjustably affixed to said pole, such that said connecting module provides for said control arm or rod to expand to the open position via a push button actuator.
15. A towel rack assembly for hanging on a door, wherein said assembly comprises at least one door bracket, a support bracket, a plurality of flat towel support brackets mounted perpendicular to said support bracket, a rear bracket and a front bracket.
16. The assembly according to claim 15, further comprising a plurality of stationary hooks mounted to said front bracket.
17. The assembly according to claim 15, wherein said support bracket comprises first and second ends, and a center portion which is off-set from said first and second ends.
18. A towel rack assembly, wherein said assembly comprises: a base portion, a vertical support member, a support bracket, a plurality of flat towel support brackets mounted perpendicular to said support bracket, a rear bracket and a front bracket, wherein said vertical support member is secured to rear bracket.
19. The assembly according to claim 18, wherein said flat towel supports are shorter in length than said rear and front brackets
20. The assembly according to claim 18, wherein said flat towel support includes a plastic tip disposed about the open end thereof.
Type: Application
Filed: Sep 29, 2011
Publication Date: Mar 29, 2012
Inventor: Jaime Restrepo (Norwalk, CT)
Application Number: 13/248,426
International Classification: A47K 10/00 (20060101); A47F 5/00 (20060101);