Patent ID: 8528753
Filing Date: 2013-09-10
Classification: A47H,A47K

Abstract:
1. A shower rod snap-fit assembly comprising: a shower curtain rod having at least one first aperture at each end of the rod; at least one resilient substantially U-shaped spring having an open end and closed end for insertion of the closed end into each end of the shower curtain rod such that ends of the open end of the at least one resilient spring extend through the at least one first aperture for holding the at least one resilient spring into a substantially fixed position inside the shower curtain rod; a base member having a circular taper and a plurality of second apertures and a plurality of protuberances to raise a support area used by the plurality second apertures, said protuberances extend beyond the circular taper where the base member is used for attachment to a wall; and wherein the shower curtain rod is inserted into the base member such that a stop and the protuberances position the plurality of second apertures to receive said ends of the at least one resilient spring extending from the at least one first aperture for holding the shower curtain rod into a fixed position in relation to the wall.