Abstract: A combination spring tension rod and mounting bracket assembly easily mounts within a window opening. The spring tension rod includes a pair of elbow-shaped receptacles including a first and second arm defining an angle greater than 90°, wherein each first arm is mounted on opposite ends of the rod and the second arm defines a receptacle for a respective mounting bracket. Each of a pair of mounting bracket devices is mounted into the respective receptacle. The spring tension rod is compressed and positioned such that bearing surface portions of the bracket devices extend into the window opening. The spring tension rod is then released and forces the obtusely-oriented bearing surfaces to bear against opposed and facing surfaces of the window opening when installed. The spring force of the spring tension rod retains the rod and brackets in the installed position.

Abstract: By providing a hand holdable, reusable, holding system which enables users to insert any small diameter, shaft supporting pyrotechnic device, such as a sparkler, into an aperture and be assured that the shaft of the pyrotechnic device is securely locked to the holding system for protecting the individual from harm, an easily constructed, easily used holding system is attained which is capable of enabling any elongated, small diameter wire or shaft to be quickly inserted into the holding system and securely lockingly engaged therewith. In this way, the pyrotechnic material which is adhered to the upper portion of the elongated shaft or wire is easily held by the user in a safe and effective manner.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new decorative concrete rod device for material hanging & display which will allow the user to hang a variety of material goods including but not limited to, curtains, drapes, towels, and tapestries for decorative as well as practical purposes. The decorative concrete rod device is manufactured in such a manner to accept end point attachments for decorative needs while offering reinforced stone strength, beauty and integrity within its composition. The present invention is permanent in material yet versatile in finish as to allow color, design and shape variations.

Abstract: Awning Support is an adjustable device that can be placed at a variety of locations on an awning to prevent sag in the awning and corresponding water pooling on the top of the awning as well as reduce tearing and noise from the awning. To use the preferred embodiment of Awning Support, a user chooses a recreational vehicle or structural awning in need of additional support. A pin located on a handle of a bar is attached to one side of the awning and structure or vehicle while a flat end on the opposite side of the bar is attached to the opposite side of the awning. Ideally, the device will be placed centrally on the awning but it could be used wherever the awning is sagging. The length of the bar can be adjusted by pushing the bar into the handle to compress a compression spring or by pushing a button on the handle to allow the compression spring to expand.

Abstract: The structure of the hanger mount for a shower room includes a wall mount, base and hanger connector. There is a rotatable bolt seat that can be placed on the external end of the protruding bar on the wall mount pivotally, and a groove is placed on one side of the rotatable bolt seat. The through opening on the external end of the base is for the rotatable bolt seat to go through the external surface of the base, and a protruding block is placed on one side of the through opening that can be connected to the grooves of the rotatable bolt seat, driving the base and the rotatable bolt seat. A screw hole can be screwed in with the rotatable bolt seat, having a perfect look without holes and simplifying the structure so that assembling is more convenient and practical.

Abstract: A closet rod assembly to protect the outer surface of the rod from scratches which comprises a rod, a cover, and two rod end members, the cover and two rod end members being connected to the rod. The rod has two ends and an outer surface, and at least one channel that runs along the rod's outer surface. The channel allows a user to attach a cover, thereby protecting the rod from being contacted by clothes hangers. The cover has two ends and at least one ridge, the ridge being designed to fit within the channel in the rod. The inner surface of the cover is disposed about a portion of the rod's outer surface adjacent to the channel. Additionally, the present closet rod assembly includes two rod end members, each end of the rod being engaged to a rod end member, thereby preventing the rod from rotating.

Abstract: An assemblage of mechanical components that provide support for hanging towels and for storing towels in a compact position for drying. The extension of the towel bar to an extended detented position provides sufficient clearance for hanging a towel. A modified keyhole type slot in the towel bar support has resident upper and lower notches. An integral square pivot pin located at the end of and at a right angle to the towel rod arm inserts into the modified keyhole. When the towel bar is lifted and pulled forward to the towel hanging mode, the square pivot pin is detented in the narrower portion of the modified keyhole thus creating a locked position. After towel hanging, the towel bar is lifted upwards and then pushed rearward. The square pivot pin then freely rotates in the larger portion of the keyhole. The towel bar is then rotated downward to a compact storage position for towel drying.

Abstract: A combination spring tension rod and mounting bracket assembly easily mounts within a window opening. A pair of mounting bracket devices are mounted to opposite ends of the spring tension rod. The spring tension rod is compressed and positioned such that bearing surface portions of the bracket devices extend into the window opening. The spring tension rod is then released and forces the bearing surfaces to bear against opposed and facing surfaces of the window opening when installed. The spring force of the spring tension rod retains the rod and brackets in the installed position.

Abstract: A retractable hanging apparatus that includes an engagement structure, such as a bar, upon which an article is hung or secured, with the engagement structure being suspended by one or more lines that are attached to a spring-biased roller assembly rotatably mounted between two brackets. The roller assembly may be mounted to brackets alone or disposed inside a housing structure. The lines are secured to a roller assembly so that the article may be lowered to a particular height or may, through a short but gentle pull of the engagement means, be elevated as desired. A braking system for preventing sudden retraction of the lines is also described.

Abstract: A safety grab bar, such as may be used in a shower or a tub enclosure, comprises an inner liner, preferably formed of an extruded metal, and an outer overlying layer, preferably formed of a polymeric material such as plastic. The inner and outer liner mate together with a tongue and groove arrangement to prevent relative rotation between them. The inner liner and the outer overlying layer define the grab bar portion, and terminate at each end in a female receptacle, adapted to receive a male portion of a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket smoothly curves to complete a 90° turn, in order mount into a wall of the shower or bath enclosure. The male and female mating portions are flush at their outer dimensions to provide a smooth, unbroken profile. The male and female portions also include tongue and groove mating surface to prevent rotation of the grab bar within the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A bathroom wall mounted rack has mounts with a wall end as one end; holes set on the wall mount, and in the center one frame is perforated to the wall end. Through holes are set on the connector end of frame in the condition of radial transfixion, and the two ends of through hole are corresponding to the fillisters of wall mount. Bolts go through the through hole of frame connector end, the two ends protrude on two sides of frame connector ends and further embed into two fillisters of wall mount correspondingly so as to connect and fix the frame and wall mount. Therefore, the combination and orientation design of bolts will enable the frame to have an effect of firm support and orientation to actually avoid from circumvolution, loose and split so as to meet the advancement requirements of more firmness and durability.

Abstract: The awning topper assembly is designed to be mounted on the interior side of a window. The assembly includes two curtain support rods of conventional design, each having a front and spaced, parallel sides. A valance is provided having upper and lower channels, each adapted to receive one of the support rods. Plastic extenders are provided for each side of the rod in the lower channel. Each extender engages a different side of the lower support rod, so as to retain the front of lower portion of the valance a greater distance from the plane of the window than the front of upper portion of the valance and thus provide an awning like appearance.

Abstract: A utensil support assembly as mounted on a building sidewall with one offset bar adapted to support a plurality of utensils. The horizontally aligned, utensil support bar is anchored close to each longitudinal end by a bracketing set also adapted to be wall mounted at its flanged longitudinal ends. The flattened apexes of each bracket element are flanged and sized to provide a passageway for the bar shaft while they are nested.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support bracket for a hanger bar. The support bracket has a body having an aperture that receives an upper portion of a support hook. The body also has at least two protrusions that secure the support hook to the body.

Abstract: A shelf includes a plurality of integrated hook members supporting a rod member to provide free movement of items supported by the rod member. The hook members are integrally connected to support members of the shelf deck to support the rod member for use in, for example, hanging items thereon.

Abstract: A clothes hanger retaining device is described. The retaining device is comprised of an inverted trough shaped cover that is positioned over a clothes pole and clothes hangers and secured to the clothes pole by a strap moved about the clothes pole and then secured back to the cover.

Abstract: A device for anchoring a towel bar, ring or hook to a supporting surface and for shielding the supporting surface from wet towel damage. The device includes a plate upon which the towel bar, ring or hook is mounted such that the plate extends a distance equal to or longer than one-half of a towel length below the towel bar, ring or hook. Fasteners are provided for attaching the towel bar, ring or hook to the plate and the plate to the supporting surface.

Abstract: A fixing device for a bath support rack includes a base, a body mounted on the base, a clamping rod mounted on the body, and a press mechanism movably mounted on the body and having a distal end rested on a central portion of the base, so that the press mechanism can be pressed downward to compress the base. Thus, the fixing device can be positioned on an object, such as a flat wall, rigidly and stably. In addition, the fixing device can be detached from the object easily and conveniently.

Abstract: An accessory shelf unit for use with a towel rail in which the unit includes (a) at least two shelves and (b) at least two locking bars which engage the towel rail and secure the unit against a wall to which the towel rail is attached.

Abstract: A storage rack which hangs on the upper edge of a base cabinet door. A pair of hanger brackets fit closely on the door edge and are constructed to accommodate the plain edge of a flush mounted door or the stepped edge of a recessed cabinet door. Hooks on the inside parts of the brackets receive mounting fixtures used to attach storage devices such as baskets, trays, shelves, paper towel holders, food wrap dispensers, towel hooks or towel bars. Tabs on the outside parts of the hanger brackets allow a towel bar or other device to be mounted on the outside surface of the base cabinet door.

Abstract: The display systems include a plurality of wall-mountable racks for holding articles for display on an upstanding mounting wall or panel. Each rack includes an elongate rack having opposing spaced apart first and second end portions and an intermediate portion that together present a continuous curvilinear profile when viewed from the top. In position, the elongate rack projects outwardly a distance from the mounting wall or panel to laterally extend in a substantially horizontal orientation. The system also includes a plurality of hangers slidably mounted to the rack and plurality of discrete articles. The elongate rack is configured to releaseably engage with a selected slot or slots of a multi-slot panel or wall. The display systems are particularly suitable for displaying soft fabric drapery samples.

Abstract: An unproved structure of a bathroom accessories holder allowing fast installation and replacement is essentially comprised of a positioning disk, a bonnet and a central lever; the disk being secured into the wall, one end of the central lever being inserted into a square guide rod on the disk through a bushing and a bonnet; and the other end being provided with a ball penetrated by a screw with both ends of the screw respectively secured with a hook and a bulb to be connected to bathroom accessories.

Abstract: A coupling device for a sanitary fitting is disclosed. The present invention relates to a coupling device, and in particular, a coupling device for mounting sanitary fittings such as showering fittings disposed onto the walls of the bathroom.

Abstract: A towel rack includes a hanging rod which is used to hold towels and is fastened to a wall surface by two support mounts. The hanging rod is detachably fastened to the two support mounts by two fastening bolts in conjunction with two fastening bars and two connection rods.

Abstract: The present invention is a system for hanging garments. In one embodiment the system comprises first and second bracket members. The system further comprises a mounting member comprising a first end portion engaged with the first bracket member and a second end portion engaged with the second bracket member. The mounting member further comprises first and second outside surfaces and an upper surface. The first outside surface is substantially parallel to the second outside surface. Each of the first and second outside surfaces are perpendicular to the upper surface. The system further comprises a hangar member comprising a body portion adapted to receive the garment and an engagement portion adapted to engage with the mounting member. The engagement portion comprises an open engagement portion defined by first and second inside surfaces and an upper surface. The first inside surface is substantially parallel to the second inside surface.

Abstract: The shower rod and support (10) having a shower rod (12) with a support (14) which has a first support (14A) having a U-Shaped first support cradle (14AA) extending inwardly therefrom. The support (14) has a second support (14B) having a U-Shaped second support cradle (14BA) extending inwardly therefrom. The U-Shaped first support cradle (14AA) and the U-Shaped second support cradle (14BA) have complimentary configurations to the shower rod (12) first end and second end. The first support (14A) is attachable to a shower left wall (16L) and the second support (14B) is attachable to the shower right wall (16R). The shower rod (12) has a shower rod first member (12A) extendably connected to a shower rod second member (12B). The shower rod (12) preferably has a shower rod first member (12A) telescopically connected to a shower rod second member (12B).

Abstract: A fixture and method of use for supporting merchandise on a vertical surface. The fixture includes a bracket and an elongated display member having a pair of ends. The bracket includes a section for snap connection to either end of the display member and a connector that is configured to engage one of various types of support structures mounted on the vertical surface. Those support structures are a conventional slotted upright, a wire rack, a slat wall and a peg board. The display member include merchandise holders, e.g., prong hangers, for holding the merchandise thereon, e.g., suspending the merchandise therefrom.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention a formed channel includes a body portion having laterally spaced side walls, and a bottom portion having laterally spaced tracks for supporting truck wheels each including vertical walls for guiding the truck wheels. Means are provided to maintain depending clothing hooks spaced from the wheels and perpendicular to the axles. This may comprise a single piece clothing hook shank or an additional separate spacer. A groove is provided between the vertical walls for guiding the truck wheels. A slot is provided between the vertical walls for the hooks depending from the truck to pass through, for supporting clothes hangers.

Abstract: A multiple drapery rod supporting structure, comprising mounting brackets having cantilevered posts extending from the wall, and rod mounting clips which have extending tongue portions which are engaged within the ends of the rod to provide support and have a clip portion which easily snaps onto the support mounting posts. The rod is therefore supported between the posts of the mounting brackets. Several rods are able to be simultaneously supported, and alternate rod mounting clips permit rear rods or blinds to be located below the level of the front rod, such that the tops of rear curtains or blinds are hidden from view from within the room.

Abstract: A multi-purpose storing and organizing assembly for effectively storing items. The multi-purpose storing and organizing assembly includes a main member and a pair of side members. The main member has an open main front face, a pair of main side walls, a top end and a bottom end. A plurality shelves extend out from an inside surface of the main side walls. The shelves are spaced a predetermined distance away from each other. A pair of item holding members for hanging items on is coupled to an inside surface of the top end of the main member. Each side member has an open front side face. In addition, each side member has a connecting side. The connecting side of each side member is selectably attachable to an outside surface of an associated side wall of the main member. Moreover, each side member includes a top compartment for storing items.

Abstract: A wardrobe rod with two brackets includes a tensioning device for tensioning the wardrobe rod along its longitudinal direction. The tensioning device includes a tension member that longitudinally transfixes the wardrobe rod formed as a tube. Its centerline extends beyond its ends displaced with respect to the centerline of the wardrobe rod, and lies at least in the displaced area on contact surfaces of an insert that is supported by the inner wall area of the wardrobe rod opposite the tension member.

Abstract: An adjustable-length shelf system attached to a telescoping rod assembly formed by two hollow tubes, allowing this rod to house a chosen tension mechanism, so that the shelf can then be secured between two supports. The shelf system consists of the main shelf piece attached to the first hollow tube, a telescoping section of shelf not attached but slidably overlaying and fitting within the main shelf piece, and a shelf bracket attached to the end of the second hollow tube. In the closed position, with the telescoping section positioned into the main shelf piece, the rod is extended to fit in a given space between two supports. Once the rod is installed, the telescoping section is extended and secured to the bracket.

Abstract: A towel rack. The rack includes two fastening bases, two retaining heads, and a towel rod. The fastening bases are fastened onto a wall surface such that the two fastening bases are separated from each other by a predetermined distance. The retaining heads are joined with the fastening bases for retaining two longitudinal ends of the towel rod.

Abstract: A hinged drapery rod provides a continuous drapery mounting surface that extends across a two-panel door configuration wherein one door is stationary and the other door is operable, opening interiorly and hinged between the doors. The hinged drapery rod of the invention comprises a flexible, expandable bridging member extending between and attached to two directionally opposed elongated rods. The length of the flexible, expandable bridging member varies during opening and closing of the operating door. The drapery rod of the invention allows a continuous drapery to be mounted across the two-door configuration and also may be used on a single door/window combination where the door is hinged between the door and the window.

Abstract: A hanger rod for supporting clothes hangers, wherein an elongated rod including a slot extends along the upper longitudinal surface of the elongated rod; at least one hanger rail mounted within the slot at least at one predetermined position therein and in noncontacting relationship with the surface of the elongated rod; and at least one hanger supported on the hanger rail to prevent substantial contact of the hanger with the surface of the hanger rod, thereby reducing the frictional engagement between the at least one hanger and the surface of the hanger rod. The elongated rod may include a lighting fixture mounted therein and emitting light at least from both end portions of the elongated rod and/or from a slot extending along the bottom of the elongated rod.

Abstract: A hanging rod with a built in lighting integration includes a metal upper cover, a translucent plastic lower lampshade engaged with said cover, and a support base having a fluorescent tube placed on a bottom thereof and an electronic ballast located between the cover and the lampshade. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a hanging rod with a reinforced structure and a built-in lighting integration capable of providing accent illumination to clothes or objects being hung thereunder. More particularly, the invention emphasizes the integration of ballast and fluorescent tube inside a confined space of a hanging rod which needs to be adaptable to popular sizes and styles of clothes hangers used by consumers while providing sufficient illumination as well as heavy weight bearing capacity.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention a formed channel includes a body portion having laterally spaced side walls, and a bottom portion having laterally spaced tracks for supporting truck wheels each including vertical walls for guiding the truck wheels. Means are provided to maintain depending clothing hooks spaced from the wheels and perpendicular to the axles. This may comprise a single piece clothing hook shank or an additional separate spacer. A groove is provided between the vertical walls for guiding the truck wheels. A slot is provided between the vertical walls for the hooks depending from the truck to pass through, for supporting clothes hangers.

Abstract: A modular suspension system for supporting conduit between structural members, such as walls studs or ceiling joists, of a building. The system includes a transverse support bracket for securement between the building structural members and further includes an elongate conduit segment of tubing and end mounts received over opposite ends of the conduit segment for securing the conduit segment to respective building structural members. The end mounts are constructed of tubular segments coaxially received over end portions of the conduit segment and these tubular segments have one or more ears protruding therefrom for securing the tubular segments to the building structural members.

Abstract: The cover mounts over the end of a tension rod of the type which is used to mount window curtains or the like between opposing surfaces of a window recess. The cover is provided in mating parts which are assembled and joined together. The edges of the parts are provided with aligned pairs of protrusions and recesses adapted to frictionally engage to join the parts. Some of the protrusions are bifurcated with a circumferential flange for more positive engagement. To make the cover compatible with a smaller diameter rod, a split ring adapter collar can be situated between the rod and the neck of the cover.

Abstract: An accessory shelf unit for use with a towel rail in which the unit includes (a) at least two shelves and (b) at least two locking bars which engage the towel rail and secure the unit against a wall to which the towel rail is attached.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wall hanging device or cornice that can be readily covered with fabrics and other materials for decorative purposes without the need for sewing or pinning. Fabrics and other materials may be replaced to change the appearance as desired. The device includes a rigid hollow core or profile that is covered with resilient foam. The rigid profile provides a structure that allows the cornice to span wide distances without noticeable sagging. The rigid profile is also provided with slots or channels corresponding to the edges of the foam covering that accept decorative fabrics or other materials. The resiliency and coefficient of friction of the foam provides sufficient grip to hold fabric or other materials to the device.

Abstract: A curtain or drapery rod assembly has adjacent elongate rod sections joined end to end by a resilient connector for installation in angularly disposed relation around a corner between adjacent flat walls, such as in bay windows and corners of a room. In a preferred embodiment, the connector is a helical coiled spring having a first end connected in a first tubular rod section open end, an opposed second end connected in a second tubular rod section open end, and an intermediate portion disposed between the rod sections that forms a smooth curved transition adjacent to an angular corner when the first and second rod sections are supported in angularly opposed facing relation on respective first and second flat walls adjoining the angular corner.

Abstract: A multiple drapery rod supporting structure, comprising mounting brackets having cantilevered posts extending from the wall, and rod mounting clips which have extending tongue portions which are engaged within the ends of the rod to provide support and have a clip portion which easily snaps onto the support mounting posts. The rod is therefore supported between the posts of the mounting brackets. Several rods are able to be simultaneously supported, and alternate rod mounting clips permit rear rods or blinds to be located below the level of the front rod, such that the tops of rear curtains or blinds are hidden from view from within the room.

Abstract: A hinged drapery rod provides a continuous drapery mounting surface that extends across a two-panel door configuration wherein one door is stationary and the other door is operable, opening interiorly and hinged between the doors. The hinged drapery rod of the invention is constructed so that the length of the rod varies during opening and closing of the operating door. The drapery rod of the invention allows a continuous drapery to be mounted across the two-door configuration and also may be used on a single door/window combination where the door is hinged between the door and the window.

Abstract: A wardrobe rod with two brackets includes a tensioning device for tensioning the wardrobe rod along its longitudinal direction. The tensioning device includes a tension member that longitudinally transfixes the wardrobe rod formed as a tube. Its centerline extends beyond its ends displaced with respect to the centerline of the wardrobe rod, and lies at least in the displaced area on contact surfaces of an insert that is supported by the inner wall area of the wardrobe rod opposite the tension member.

Abstract: The “system for fastening bathroom accessories” which is the object of this patent and whose preferred embodiment is that expressed in the title of the invention. Its structure is comprised of: a back piece for attachment to the wall, which has on its front side a protrusion shaped like a right rectangular prism; a bell-shaped trimming body of ellipsoid surface, the interior of which has a tubular volume for the prism, and a threaded hole for the passage of a set-screw for joining the piece, as well as an axial tubular extension in its polar region; a T-shaped tubular piece whose central arm is placed in the tubular extension, the two pieces being joined by means of a screw; two elastic sleeves which have straight depressions which form keys, with thickenings which fit into circumferential slots which are located in the ends of the rods whose function is to support the accessories.

Abstract: A display unit having a relatively long, straight, leg and a plurality of hanger arms extending from one side of the leg. The hanger arms are equally spaced apart and parallel to each other and extend at an acute angle to the leg. One end of the leg is connected to one end of a base, the base parallel to the hanger arms. There is an article support on each hanger arm, the article support extending transverse to the hanger arm. Articles to be displayed are hung on the article supports, the articles parallel with the hanger arms.

Abstract: A towel rack comprises two fastening bases, two retaining heads, and a towel rod. The fastening bases are fastened onto a wall surface such that the two fastening bases are separated from each other by a predetermined distance. The retaining heads are joined with the fastening bases for retaining two longitudinal ends of the towel rod.

Abstract: A rack comprises two holders fastened with the wall at an interval, and a rail located between two holders by two locating structures. The locating structures comprise two guide slots, a locating block, and two retaining slots. The guide slots are disposed in the inner wall of a retaining hole of the holders for locating one longitudinal end of the locating block. The two retaining slots are disposed at both ends of the retail for retaining other longitudinal end of the locating block.

Abstract: A hanger assembly or valet rod adapted for attachment to a vertically extending supporting surface, such as a side surface or front edge surface of a panel member of a modular closet organizer system or the like. In one embodiment, the hanger is rotatably carried at one end by a base plate preferably attached by a pair of spaced pegs in selected holes in a row of vertically extending spaced holes preformed in the panel side surface. Stop members are provided to support the rod in a generally horizontally extending operative position for carrying one or more articles, with the rod being movable to a generally vertically extending retracted position where it does not interfere with the use of the closet compartment. The stop members may be repositioned for use of the valet rod on an opposite side surface of the closet organizer panel.