Curved Or Angular End Type Patents (Class 211/105.2)
  • Patent number: 9757660
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the presently disclosed subject matter, there is provided an infant activity apparatus including a first arch extending between first and second ends thereof, and a second arch extending between first and second ends thereof, where the first ends are articulated to a first coupling element, and the second ends are articulated to a second coupling element, and where each of the coupling elements facilitates independent pivoting of the ends articulated thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: TINY LOVE LTD.
    Inventors: Daniel Leibovics, Frederik Meir Aboukrat
  • Patent number: 9421917
    Abstract: An equipment holder for workers, fire fighters and rescue teams consisting of: a flat bar having a front side and a back side, an impact resistant rod body with a first leg and a second leg formed at angles to the body and attached to the flat bar, wherein the legs are spaced apart from each other the length of the rod body; a holster for securing additional equipment attached to the flat bar and the body, wherein hip waders and boots can be secured in an inverted position between the flat bar and the body and the flat bar can be fastened to an exposed portion of a vehicle for transport.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: RUBBER BOOT BUDDY, LLC
    Inventors: Conner Wayne Christian, Corey Howard Christian
  • Patent number: 9340964
    Abstract: A toilet flange anchor provides a secure connection between a toilet flange and the floor when the hole in the floor about the flange is formed larger than the toilet flange itself. The toilet flange anchor includes first end that can be secured to the floor and a second end, adjustable in length, which can be secured to the toilet flange. The toilet flange anchor can be secured to the toilet flange with a screw and a T-nut, adjusted in length to allow the first end to reach the floor, the first end can then be attached to the floor with a screw and then the screw can be further tightened into the T-nut to form a secure connection between the toilet flange and the floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Stevens
  • Patent number: 8991625
    Abstract: An adjustable curtain rod assembly includes an adjustable-length rod having a first end and a second end, a bracket pivotably coupled to one of the first and second ends of the rod about a pivot axis that is oriented substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the rod, a first contact pad on the bracket spaced in a lateral direction from the pivot axis for frictionally engaging a support surface, and a second contact pad on the bracket spaced in an opposite lateral direction from the pivot axis as the first mounting pad for frictionally engaging the support surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Focus Products Group International, LLC
    Inventors: William Bucklew, Aurelio Reyes, Michael Mastroianni
  • Publication number: 20140360959
    Abstract: An adjustable rod assembly includes first and second tubes having first and second arcuate portions, third and fourth tubes of generally straight configurations, first and second end supports, and a tension rod mechanism secured within the third tube. The first tube has a first end, a second opposing end, and a planar surface extending from the second end toward the first end. The first tube is telescopingly received within the third tube and the second tube. The third tube is rotatable relative to the first tube and is rotatably secured within the fourth tube. The fourth tube is secured to the first end support and the second tube is secured to the second end support. The tension rod mechanism rotates with the third tube and has a threaded portion configured to extend from an interior of the third tube to an interior of the first tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Kaveh DIDEHVAR, Joseph WEBB, Alex MIKITA
  • Patent number: 8800072
    Abstract: A shower curtain rod assembly includes a suction disk, an engaging member, a positioning member, a cover and a rod unit. The shower curtain rod assembly is able to be installed between two walls with different inclinations and different distances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Inventor: Shih-Lin Chang
  • Publication number: 20140131299
    Abstract: An adjustable rod assembly includes first and second tubes having first and second arcuate portions, third and fourth tubes of generally straight configurations, first and second end supports, and a tension rod mechanism secured within the third tube. The first tube has a first end, a second opposing end, and a planar surface extending from the second end toward the first end. The first tube is telescopingly received within the third tube and the second tube. The third tube is rotatable relative to the first tube and is rotatably secured within the fourth tube. The fourth tube is secured to the first end support and the second tube is secured to the second end support. The tension rod mechanism rotates with the third tube and has a threaded portion configured to extend from an interior of the third tube to an interior of the first tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventors: Kaveh DIDEHVAR, Joseph WEBB, Alex MIKITA
  • Publication number: 20140131298
    Abstract: An adjustable rod assembly includes first and second tubes having first and second arcuate portions, third and fourth tubes of generally straight configurations, first and second end supports, and a tension rod mechanism fixedly secured within the third tube. A first end of the first tube is telescopingly received within the third tube and a second end of the first tube is telescopingly received within the second tube. The third tube is rotatable relative to the first tube and is rotatably secured within the fourth tube. The fourth tube is secured to the first end support and the second tube is secured to the second end support. The tension rod mechanism rotates with the third tube and has a threaded portion configured to extend from an interior of the third tube to an interior of the first tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: ZENITH PRODUCTS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kaveh DIDEHVAR, Joseph WEBB, Alex MIKITA
  • Publication number: 20130292349
    Abstract: An adjustable curtain rod assembly includes an adjustable-length rod having a first end and a second end, a bracket pivotably coupled to one of the first and second ends of the rod about a pivot axis that is oriented substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the rod, a first contact pad on the bracket spaced in a lateral direction from the pivot axis for frictionally engaging a support surface, and a second contact pad on the bracket spaced in an opposite lateral direction from the pivot axis as the first mounting pad for frictionally engaging the support surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: William Bucklew, Aurelio Reyes, Michael Mastroianni
  • Patent number: 8528753
    Abstract: A shower rod snap-fit assembly (200) includes a shower curtain rod (101) having at least one first aperture (202) at each end of the rod. A resilient spring (201) is used for insertion into each end of the shower curtain rod (101) such that portions of the resilient spring (201) extend through the at least one first aperture (202). A base member (105) is used for attachment to a wall and has plurality of second apertures (205). In use, the shower curtain rod (101) is inserted into the base member (205) such that the plurality of second apertures (205) receive portions of the resilient spring (201) extending from the at least one first aperture (202) for holding the shower curtain rod (101) into a fixed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: WT International, Inc.
    Inventor: Patrick Woolley, II
  • Patent number: 8505749
    Abstract: An adjustable curtain rod assembly includes a rod member and an adjustment mechanism coupled to an end of the rod member. The adjustment mechanism is operable to adjust a length of the rod assembly and has a clutch mechanism that prevents over-extension of the rod assembly during mounting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Focus Products Group International, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Trettin, John DeWees, Gary E. Van Deursen, William D. Hill
  • Patent number: 8479931
    Abstract: Multi-purpose drapery rod system uses unique rod and bracket construction to provide superior platform for single and layered drapery. A single-drapery rod cooperates with bracket to attach to surfaces at nearly any angle to the rod. The single-drapery rod is easily converted to a Type 1 dual-drapery rod which layers accent drapery to the side and in front of primary drapery without a view-obstructing front rod, or to a Type 2 rod which layers fully-drawable primary drapery in front and to the sides of secondary drapery. Both types are easily converted to the other due to their modular construction, and both display drapery from the back, front, and along the sides by connecting the back and front with curved sections between them. System also includes a unique motorized assembly which easily mounts to a wall, connects to an existing traverse rod, and converts to a dual-drapery rod when desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventors: Jeniece Mayhugh Richards, Clinton Henry Richards
  • Patent number: 8215501
    Abstract: An adjustable curtain rod assembly includes a rod member and an adjustment mechanism coupled to an end of the rod member. The adjustment mechanism is operable to adjust a length of the rod assembly and has a clutch mechanism that prevents over-extension of the rod assembly during mounting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Assignee: Focus Products Group, LLC
    Inventors: David J. Trettin, John DeWees, Gary E. Van Deursen, William D. Hill
  • Patent number: 8166583
    Abstract: A bath curtain rack structure includes a curved transverse rod, two pivot members and two wall-mounted brackets. The curved transverse rod has two ends which are connected to hollow pipe portions of the pivot members, respectively. Each pivot member includes a flat rounded end with a semi-circle flange at one end thereof. Each wall-mounted bracket includes a central protruding post which is inserted in a dual awl-shaped guide hole of the pivot member. The wall-mounted bracket further has a pair of lock holes for insertion of screws to be secured on a wall, a recess corresponding in shape to the flat round end, two stoppers to stop the semi-circle flange, and a protruding opening to receive the flat rounded end and the semi-circle flange of the pivot member. A second headless screw is screwed in a second threaded hole of the flat rounded end to engage with the concave pivot point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: Huang-Kai Liang
  • Patent number: 7874536
    Abstract: An angle ceiling bracket, hanger or support which is specially designed for use with sloped ceilings of the type found in attics or the second or third stories of residences or related building structures. The design is such that it has virtually universal application for any type or angle of sloped ceiling so that a new bracket need not be designed for various ceiling work sites. The hanger design is contemplated for use with closet clothes hanger rods and has many other possible uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Inventor: David O. Groover
  • Patent number: 7512997
    Abstract: In some embodiments an apparatus to hold shower curtains is disclosed. The apparatus includes a shower bar and mounting brackets. The mounting brackets are connected to at least one wall to receive the shower bar. The shower bar may be made of a flexible material that has a rectangular cross section and a rounded upper edge. The rectangular cross section enables the shower curtains to lay flat on the bar. The flexible material may enable the shower bar to be flexed during installation or to absorb contact from an object. Other embodiments are otherwise disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2009
    Inventor: John S. Dewees
  • Publication number: 20090020490
    Abstract: Providing for a sports equipment organizer that can support, store, display and provide ventilation for a helmet and/or other sports apparel such as gloves, a jacket, eyewear, clothing and so on is described herein. By way of example, a mounting device can be attached to a portion of an extension arm and facilitate securing the extension arm to a mounting surface. The extension arm can extend substantially perpendicular out from the mounting surface. Additionally, a mounting arm can be attached to and supported by the extension arm, and can securely support at least one head-ware device. Furthermore the mounting arm can be of sufficient length to hold the head-ware just off of the extension arm. In accordance with particular embodiments, the mounting arm can be substantially smaller volume than an interior of the head-ware to facilitate adequate airflow and ventilation to the head-ware in between use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Brent D. Flickinger
  • Publication number: 20080184475
    Abstract: A combination grab or article support bar and light source is may comprise an elongated bar body, wherein the bar body is translucent or transparent; means for attaching the bar body to a wall; and means for lighting at least partially located within the bar body. The means for lighting may comprise fiber optic lighting, Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lighting, or any of a plurality of other means for lighting such as fluorescent or incandescent lights.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: GREAT GRABZ, LLC
    Inventors: Abbie J. W. Sladick, Ashley Armstrong
  • Publication number: 20040256338
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Matthew McGarry, Alan Atwood
  • Patent number: 6688479
    Abstract: A U-shaped curtain rod mainly includes an adjustable rod formed from two telescoping hollow tubes; two knuckle joints connected to two outer ends of the adjustable rod, each of which being formed from two laterally symmetrical sets of a connecting arm and an adjusting block; and two mounting plates to which the knuckle joints are pivotally turnably connected. The two adjusting blocks of each knuckle joint are closely attached to each other by a screwing member extending through centered holes thereof, and are provided at contact surfaces with a plurality of radially extended adjusting teeth. By slightly loosening the screwing members, the two adjusting blocks of each knuckle joint could be turned relative to each other, allowing the two connecting arms to pivotally turn to positions closer to or away from a window to which the curtain rod is fixed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2004
    Inventor: Shai-Wei Nei
  • Publication number: 20030173319
    Abstract: A U-shaped curtain rod mainly includes an adjustable rod formed from two telescoped hollow tubes; two knuckle joints connected to two outer ends of the adjustable rod, each of which being formed from two laterally symmetrical sets of connecting arm and adjusting block; and two mounting plates to which the knuckle joints are pivotally turnably connected. The two adjusting blocks of each knuckle joint are closely attached to each other by a screwing member extended through centered holes thereof, and are provided at contact surfaces with a plurality of radially extended adjusting teeth. By slightly loosening the screwing members, the two adjusting blocks of each knuckle joint could be turned relative to each other, allowing the two connecting arms to pivotally turn to positions closer to or away from a window to which the curtain rod is fixed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2002
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Inventor: Shai-Wei Nei
  • Patent number: 6516957
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Inventor: Greg Harkinson
  • Patent number: 6250044
    Abstract: A towel bar attachable to bypass style shower doors. The towel bar has a support bar with two ends engaged with flanged escutcheons. The support bar and escutcheons are located at one side of a door with the escutcheons covering suitably sized and spaced apertures in the door. Two flanged fasteners are inserted into the door apertures from an opposite side of the door to mate with the bar ends. Tightening the fastener biases the flanges toward opposite surfaces of the door to secure the towel bar to the door. The fasteners each have a recessed grip defining handles for sliding the door from the side opposite that from which the bar projects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Kohler Co.
    Inventors: David R. Funk, Timothy S. DeBraal, Thomas H. Kopacz