Patent ID: 7857151
Filing Date: 2010-12-28
Classification: A47K

Abstract:
1. A tension rod assembly comprising: first and second substantially cylindrical rod sections, wherein the first rod section defines first and second ends and an outer diameter, wherein the second rod section is hollow and defines first and second ends and an inner diameter that is larger than the outer diameter of the first rod section, wherein the first end of the second rod section is configured to receive the first end of the first rod section such that the first rod section is telescopically receivable within the second rod section, and wherein the second rod section further defines an outer diameter that is also larger than the outer diameter of the first rod section; first and second end members, wherein each end member defines a cylindrical recess having an inner diameter, wherein the inner diameter of the first end member is substantially equal to the inner diameter of the second end member; and an adapter comprising a wall and an end cap, wherein the adapter is configured to fit over and engage the second end of the first rod section and is configured to be interposed between the second end of the first rod section and the first end member such that an inner surface of the end cap is configured to be next to the second end of the first rod section and the first end member is configured to fit over the adapter, wherein the adapter defines a single outer diameter that is substantially equal to the outer diameter of the second rod section, and wherein the second end member is configured to fit over and engage the second end of the second rod section.