Patent ID: 8978228
Filing Date: 2015-03-17
Classification: A47H,A47K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of installing an adjustable rod assembly, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing an adjustable rod assembly including a first straight rod assembly having a first straight tube and a second straight tube, a second curved rod assembly having a first arcuate tube and a second arcuate tube, and first and second end supports, each of the first and second straight tubes and each of the first and second arcuate tubes having opposing first and second ends; b) assembling the adjustable rod assembly by: c) positioning the assembled adjustable rod assembly between opposing support surfaces; d) adjusting a length of the assembled adjustable rod assembly such that a respective rear surface of each of the first and second end supports is proximate a respective one of the opposing support surfaces; and e) rotating the second straight tube about a longitudinal axis thereof until the respective rear surface of each of the first and second end supports directly contacts a respective one of the opposing support surfaces and the assembled adjustable rod assembly applies a compressive force against the opposing support surfaces.