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Curtain for a showerRelated Patent Categories: Baths, Closets, Sinks, And Spittoons, Tubs, With Movable Closure, Flexible TypeCurtain for a shower description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070245482, Curtain for a shower. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] Shower and bathtub curtains are known. Most shower curtains consist of a generally rectangular sheet of material having a decorative outer surface providing a desired aesthetic appearance and an undecorated inner surface. The shower curtain is typically affixed to a shower rod, or other similar tubular element affixed in the bathroom. To this end, the curtain typically contains holes located along a top edge of the shower curtain. The shower curtain is affixed to the shower rod by placing a first end of the hooks on the shower rod and then attaching the curtain to the hooks, placing a second end of the hooks through the holes spaced along a top edge of the curtain. [0002] As described, the installation of a conventional shower curtain can be a tedious and time consuming endeavor. Additionally, it may be difficult for persons of limited dexterity, strength, height or balance to affix the hooks in the manner described. A typical shower curtain user will remove or replace, as often as once every three months or even more frequently, the shower curtain repeatedly over time. Replacing or removing the shower curtain involves unhooking of the old shower curtain from a number of hooks and then attaching the new shower curtain in the same manner as previously described. Further, shower curtains may be used in coordination with a liner typically made of a plastic. The liner is positioned interior to the shower curtain and is used to generally keep water within the shower or tub region when a user is utilizing the shower or tub. Like the shower curtain, the liner is also attached to the shower rod via the aforementioned hooks. As such, installation and removal of the liner is also tedious and time consuming for those with any physical limitations. Thus, a shower curtain with improved attributes facilitating installation and removal is desired. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0003] To overcome limitations in the prior art described above, and to overcome other limitations that will be apparent upon reading and understanding the present specification, the present invention is directed to a curtain for a shower. [0004] A first aspect of the invention provides A shower curtain apparatus having a single sheet defining a shower curtain including an exterior surface including a visible inner region and a visible outer region, an interior surface including an attaching inner region and an attaching outer region; and an adhesion mechanism that includes a first adhesion region positioned adjacent to and oriented parallel to a first side and a second adhesion region positioned adjacent to and oriented parallel to a second side. [0005] A second aspect of the invention provides shower curtain apparatus having a single sheet defining a shower curtain, a support rod engagement region, and a first adhesion means for removably fixing a portion of an attaching outer region on a first side of a support rod engagement region to a portion of an attaching inner region on a second side of the support rod engagement region. [0006] A third aspect of the invention provides a single continuous sheet divided longitudinally by a mid-line, an interior surface including an attaching inner region and an attaching outer region, a support rod engagement region housing the mid-line and configured for engaging a support rod, and an adhesion mechanism. The adhesion mechanism includes a plurality of complimentary adhesion element pairs, a right side complimentary adhesion element pair including a plurality of adhesion components on the attaching inner surface positioned adjacent to and oriented parallel to a right side of the shower curtain and a plurality of adhesion components on the attaching outer surface positioned adjacent to and oriented parallel to the right side of the shower curtain, a left side complimentary adhesion element pair including a plurality of adhesion components on the attaching inner surface positioned adjacent to and oriented parallel to a the left side of the shower curtain and a plurality of adhesion components on the attaching outer surface positioned adjacent to and oriented parallel to the left side of the shower curtain. [0007] A fourth aspect of the invention provides a single sheet shower curtain including detachable loops at a first end that house adhesion components including snaps, buttons, adhesive strips, clamps etc., and when placed in an in use position form interior and exterior regions of a shower curtain while supporting a shower curtain on a support rod. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0008] A more complete understanding of the present invention and the advantages thereof may be acquired by referring to the following description in consideration of the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numbers indicate like features, and wherein: [0009] FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate top and bottom views of an exemplary shower curtain prior to being placed in an in-use position. [0010] FIGS. 2A and 2B illustrate top and bottom views of another exemplary shower curtain prior to being placed in an in-use position. [0011] FIGS. 3A and 3B illustrate top and bottom views of another exemplary shower curtain prior to being placed in an in-use position. [0012] FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate top and bottom views of yet another exemplary shower curtain prior to being placed in an in-use position. [0013] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective cut-away view of a shower curtain in-use. [0014] FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective cut-away view of another shower curtain in-use. [0015] FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective cut-away view of another shower curtain in-use. [0016] FIG. 8 illustrates a perspective view of a shower curtain in-use in an illustrative environment. [0017] FIG. 9 illustrates a perspective view of another shower curtain in-use in an illustrative environment. [0018] FIG. 10 illustrates a perspective view of another shower curtain in-use in an illustrative environment. [0019] FIG. 11 illustrates a perspective view of another shower curtain in-use in an illustrative environment. [0020] FIG. 12 illustrates a plan view of another shower curtain including button components and releasable loops. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Continue reading about Curtain for a shower... Full patent description for Curtain for a shower Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Curtain for a shower patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Curtain for a shower or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Water pump Next Patent Application: Handshower slide bar Industry Class: Baths, closets, sinks, and spittoons ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Curtain for a shower patent info. 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