Closure for shower curtains
OwnerDerek Kirsoppinventor
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Abstract
A system from converting a bathtub area into an enclosed substantially waterproof shower enclosure. Closure frames are mounted at each end of the shower curtain to engage retention frames mounted on opposed walls of the enclosure. Each end of the shower curtain is retained within a vertically disposed U-shaped channel having longitudinal ridges therein and a flexible rubber grommet spline or locking rod running lengthwise. The preferred material is rigid PVC. The edge of the shower curtain is rolled about the flexible spline which is then press filled into the U-shaped channel. The curtain is frictionally secured between the spline and the internal walls of the U-shaped channel.
Claims9
A shower enclosure for bath tubs having a rear wall and sidewalls at each end thereof comprising:
- a retention frame mounted on each sidewall comprising a U-shaped channel having a base and outwardly extending legs;
- a first magnet mounted on said base;
- a shower rod extending between and above said retention frames having a shower curtain mounted thereon and extending downwardly to engage the tub;
- a vertical U-shaped channel having a base and outwardly extending legs mounted to each end of the shower curtain having vertical ridges on said legs and a locking rod running lengthwise, said shower curtain being rolled about said locking rod and press fitted into the vertical U-shaped channel;
- a second magnet mounted on said channel base;
- wherein the vertical U-shaped channel engages the U-shaped retention frame with the first and second magnets in engagement to affect a shower closure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.