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Shower curtain support apparatus and methodRelated Patent Categories: Baths, Closets, Sinks, And Spittoons, Tubs, With Movable Closure, Flexible TypeShower curtain support apparatus and method description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060218717, Shower curtain support apparatus and method. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This description relates to shower curtain support assemblies and more particularly to telescoping shower curtain rods and mounting or support components for the same. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Shower curtains are typically used for preventing water from splashing out of the shower enclosure area into the surrounding bathroom. Common shower configurations may include a bathtub with a shower curtain in a three walled shower enclosure. Shower curtains are typically hung from a tension mounted shower curtain rod, and while the shower curtain can be moved into an open or closed position, the rod remains fixed in place. Even when the shower curtain is pulled back into an open position, the curtain is positioned in the shower enclosure opening. Further, the fixed shower curtain rod remains a visual and physical barrier in the enclosure opening. Shower curtain rods and draped shower curtains are considered aesthetically unappealing or undesirable to many people, and they create a visual and physical encroachment on the space in a bathroom. Further, with regard to the shower curtain rod, the person entering the shower often has to duck in order to avoid hitting their head on the curtain rod when entering or leaving the shower. BRIEF SUMMARY [0005] A shower curtain support assembly having a horizontally moveable telescoping shower curtain rod wherein the telescoping shower curtain rod is pivotally moveable about a first mounting or support bracket secureably retaining a distal end of the telescoping shower curtain rod to a wall of the shower enclosure. The shower curtain support assembly has a telescoping shower curtain rod that is extendable, retractable and may be pivotally and rotatably positioned in a plurality of locations to provide enclosures of varying size or to store the telescoping shower curtain rod and shower curtain in a stored position. When the telescoping shower curtain rod is in a fully deployed position, the rod may be removably retained at a distal end by a clip or bracket. When the telescoping shower curtain rod is in an undeployed position, the telescoping shower curtain rod may be pivotally rotated to a stored position away from the enclosure opening and may further be releasably retained in the stored position by a clip or bracket. Alternatively, the telescoping shower curtain rod may provide cantilevered support for the shower curtain in the stored position. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S) [0006] FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of a shower enclosure employing a telescoping shower curtain rod and mounting or support components according to one illustrated embodiment. [0007] FIG. 2 is a partial top front isometric view of a shower enclosure showing various positions of a telescoping shower curtain rod and mounting or support components according to one illustrated embodiment, the telescoping shower curtain rod having a straight shape and a rectangular profile. [0008] FIG. 3 is a top plan view of another shower enclosure showing various positions of a telescoping shower curtain rod and mounting or support components according to another illustrated embodiment. [0009] FIG. 4 is a top plan view of yet another shower enclosure showing various positions of a telescoping shower curtain rod and mounting or support components according to yet another illustrated embodiment. [0010] FIG. 5 is a top plan view of a shower enclosure showing a telescoping shower curtain rod having an angled end and positions of mounting or support components according to another illustrated embodiment. [0011] FIG. 6 is an isometric view of a telescoping shower curtain rod having an arcuate shape and rectangular profile, and associated mounting or support components according to another illustrated embodiment. [0012] FIG. 7 is an isometric view of a telescoping shower curtain rod having a straight shape and a rectangular profile, and associated mounting or support components according to another illustrated embodiment. [0013] FIG. 8 is an isometric view of a telescoping shower curtain rod having an arcuate shape and rectangular profile, and associated mounting or support components according to another illustrated embodiment. [0014] FIG. 9 is an isometric view of a telescoping shower curtain rod having an angled hinge section, and associated mounting or support components according to one illustrated embodiment. [0015] FIG. 10A is a partial isometric view of a telescoping shower curtain rod with an exemplary clip in an engaged position on a reciprocating mounting or support component according to one illustrated embodiment. [0016] FIG. 10B is an isometric view of the exemplary clip in FIG. 10A in a disengaged position according to one illustrated embodiment. [0017] FIG. 11 is a top plan view of the exemplary clip engaged with a reciprocal receiving bracket wherein the receiving bracket has directional tabs for retaining the clip in an engaged position according to one illustrated embodiment. [0018] FIG. 12 is a partial isometric view of a telescoping shower curtain rod with an exemplary capped hollow cylindrical shaped clip in a disengaged position apart from the reciprocal mounting or support component wherein the clip has a grip associated therewith according to one illustrated embodiment. [0019] FIG. 13 is a partial isometric view of a telescoping shower curtain rod with an exemplary capped hollow cylindrical shaped clip in a disengaged position apart from the associated mounting or support component according to one illustrated embodiment. [0020] FIG. 14 is a partial isometric view of a telescoping shower curtain rod with an exemplary hook in a disengaged position apart from the reciprocal mounting or support component wherein the clip has a grip associated therewith according to one illustrated embodiment. [0021] FIG. 15 is a partial isometric view of a telescoping shower curtain rod with an exemplary spring loaded clip mechanism in a disengaged position apart from the reciprocal c-shaped mounting or support component according to one illustrated embodiment. Continue reading about Shower curtain support apparatus and method... Full patent description for Shower curtain support apparatus and method Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Shower curtain support apparatus and method 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. 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