Patent ID: 9179810
Filing Date: 2015-11-10
Classification: A47K,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An anchor assembly for a bathroom grab bar comprising: a vertical support beam having a slot, said vertical support beam comprising a single-piece component that is configured to be insertable through an opening in a wall surface; a flange arm assembly including a base portion and an arm portion that is non-rotatable relative to said vertical support beam, said base portion to interface with the wall surface and said arm portion being received within said slot, and wherein said base portion comprises a flange having a diameter that is configured to be larger than a diameter of the opening in the wall surface to prevent the base portion from falling through the opening; and a spring that engages opposing sides of said arm portion, wherein said spring is supported by said vertical support beam such that said spring cooperates with said arm portion to hold the anchor assembly in place during assembly.