Shower curtain lifting device
OwnerRam Hariharaninventor
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Abstract
An apparatus that facilitates the drying of a shower curtain is described. In some embodiments, the apparatus is configured to lift a shower curtain away from a tub wall or other vertical surface in a shower or bathing area, such as a bathtub. For example, after a person showers, the apparatus can be removably attached to a central area of the shower curtain to lift the shower curtain away from a tub wall when the curtain is wet. Once lifted, a lower end of the shower curtain no longer contacts the tub wall, as the lifting of the shower curtain creates a space between the curtain and the tub wall through which air can flow. In such a position, the shower curtain can dry more quickly and avoid the growth of mildew, mold, and other undesirable substances or films, among other benefits.
Claims12
An apparatus, comprising:
- a curtain lift mechanism that attaches to and lifts a shower curtain from a first position to
- a second position towards a vertical surface proximate to a bathtub,
- wherein the apparatus is fixed to the vertical surface and extends into an area
- above the bathtub when attached to the shower curtain;
- and
- a release mechanism that releases the shower curtain from the second position to the first position,
- wherein the release mechanism includes a spring-loaded component that releases the shower curtain from the second position to the first position in response to a change of weight of the shower curtain, and
- wherein the spring-loaded component includes:
- a cord holder configured to maintain a cord attached to the release mechanism and the curtain attachment component;
- and
- a sliding plate configured to release the cord from the cord holder in response to the change of weight of the shower curtain.
An apparatus that lifts a shower curtain, the apparatus comprising:
- a wall attachment component that fixes a first end of the apparatus to a vertical surface that is proximate to a bathtub;
- a curtain attachment component that removably fixes a second end of the apparatus to a shower curtain;
- a curtain lift mechanism that lifts the shower curtain from a first position to a second position,
- wherein the apparatus extends from the vertical surface and into an area above the bathtub when attached to the shower curtain;
- and
- a release mechanism that releases the shower curtain from the second position to the first position,
- wherein the release mechanism includes a spring-loaded component that releases the shower curtain from the second position to the first position in response to a change of weight of the shower curtain, and
- wherein the spring-loaded component includes:
- a cord holder configured to maintain a cord attached to the release mechanism and the curtain attachment component;
- and
- a sliding plate configured to release the cord from the cord holder in response to the change of weight of the shower curtain.
An apparatus, comprising:
- a curtain lift mechanism that attaches to and lifts a shower curtain from a first position to a second position;
- and
- a release mechanism that releases the shower curtain from the second position to the first position,
- wherein the release mechanism includes a spring-loaded component that releases the shower curtain from the second position to the first position in response to a change of weight of the shower curtain, and
- wherein the spring-loaded component includes:
- a cord holder configured to maintain a cord attached to the release mechanism and the curtain attachment component;
- and
- a sliding plate configured to release the cord from the cord holder in response to the change of weight of the shower curtain.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.