Abstract:
Because the height of humans will vary it is important to be able to adjust the height of the showerhead. At times it may also be useful to be able to have two people shower at the same time and be able to adjust the distance between the two showerhead to accommodate the distance between two people. It may also be useful for the showerhead to be portable and easily attached and reattached to the water supply for the shower.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     This is a continuation in part from a previously filed application with the Ser. No. 12/708,833 and a filing date of May 1, 2012. The undersigned is claiming the priority filing date based on the earlier filed application. 
     A. Field of the Invention 
     This relates to enabling more than one individual to take a shower at the same time, using one shower bar. It also provides a height adjustment for the shower bar, as well as swivel showerheads for ease and comfort of use. In addition to swiveling, the showerheads are capable of being horizontally positioned along the bar. With this device people who need to raise the height of the shower as well as people who need to sit when in the shower can be accommodated. 
     B. Prior Art 
     There are many prior art references to showerheads, but there are few that teach dual shower attachment devices. A representative example of this type of device in the prior art can found at Shorr, U.S. patent application publication 2007/0209108 and Shorr U.S. Pat. No. 5,564,139. Although both devices are dual showerhead assemblies, the both require permanent assembly or permanent modifications to the walls of the shower. In 139 the shower bar is screwed into the pressurized water supply and thereby fastened to the wall on one end of the shower bar. The other end of the shower bar rests on a block which is attached to the opposite wall of the shower. 
     The 108 application allows for the shower bar to be adjusted vertically, but requires permanent modifications to the shower walls. 108 teaches a pair of brackets which are installed on opposite walls of the shower enclosure. Each bracket has incremental holes placed so that the bar can be moved to different heights. 
     The current invention differs from both forms of prior art because it allows for the user to adjust the shower bar&#39;s height without making any permanent modifications to the shower enclosure. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In certain circumstances, it may become desirable to have a dual showerhead assembly. This may be because multiple individuals may wish to use a shower at the same time. 
     Additionally, there is a problem of height in some showers. Taller people may find it difficult to shower in a traditional shower and this device provides a way to adjust the height of the showerhead. Conversely, if the person needs to sit during a shower this device can be adjusted to a comfortable height for that individual as well. 
     This device is not a permanent attachment to the shower and requires no permanent modifications to the shower enclosure. Instead, this device can be removed as needed by the user of the shower. Additionally, this device does not use the existing showerhead but instead replaces the existing showerhead with separate showerheads that can be operated independently of each other. The showerheads can also be independently moved horizontally along the shower bar. 
     Additionally, at the end, in order to prevent the device from falling, there will be a plate with a slight protrusion at the end to grip the wall. surface. This plate member is threaded on the end of the rod and the device can expand three and one half feet at each end to insure that this device works on all sized showers. When the shower surface gets wet, the plate with the protrusion at the ends of the device prevent the device from slipping. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a frontal view of the device in use depicting the first embodiment. 
         FIG. 2  is a fragmented isometric view of the outside of the device depicting the area where the showerheads can move horizontally along the bar. 
         FIG. 3  is a fragmented frontal view of the inside of the device depicting the area where the showerhead can move horizontally along the bar 
         FIG. 4  is a cross-sectional view of the device depicting the section where the showerhead moves horizontally along the bar. 
         FIG. 5  is an exploded view showing the interior components of the device. 
         FIG. 6  is a front view of the device depicting the second embodiment. 
     
    
    
     NUMBERING DESCRIPTION 
     
         
           5 —Device 
           10 —Shower Rod 
           12 —First Interior Cylindrical Pipe 
           13 —Second Interior Cylindrical Pipe 
           14 —Cap 
           15 —Showerhead 
           20 —Valve 
           25 —Slot 
           29 —Water Line from House 
           30 —Interior Flexible Hose 
           31 —Interior Water Source 
           35 —Rubber Washer 
           40 —Protrusion 
           45 —Rubber Stopper 
       
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS 
     In order to permit more than one person to shower at a predetermined height this device  5  is placed in a shower as depicted in  FIG. 1 . It should be noted that although the following embodiments only describe the shower bar comprising two showerheads, it has been contemplated that there may be more or less than two showerheads utilized in this device. 
     The device  5  will be comprised of a shower rod  10  through which a first interior cylindrical pipe  12  and second interior cylindrical pipe  13  are placed. The first interior cylindrical pipe  12  is positioned closer to the end of the shower rod  10  where the water is supplied through the interior water source  31  coming from the home. The interior water source  31  is connected to the water line from the house  29 . Water will flow from the interior water source  31  to the first interior cylindrical pipe  12  that is positioned inside the shower rod  10 . However, an additional interior flexible hose could attach the interior water source  31  to the first interior cylindrical pipe. The first interior cylindrical pipe  12  is connected to the second interior cylindrical pipe  13  by an interior flexible hose  30 . Attached to the interior cylindrical pipe is a showerhead  15 . 
     Water will be permitted to flow through the interior water source  31 , the first interior cylindrical pipe  12 , the interior flexible hose  30 , the second interior cylindrical pipe  13 , and the showerhead(s)  15  respectively, to bathe the person(s) taking the shower. 
     Each of the showerheads  15  will have a means to regulate the flow of water through each showerhead  15 , independent of each other. Each showerhead  15  will have a valve  20 , which operates independently of each other. This allows the user the option of using all showerheads or to use one showerhead if he or she desires. 
     Each of the showerheads  15  will have the ability to swivel so that the individual can direct the flow of water as desired, as depicted in  FIG. 4 . 
     In addition to swiveling, each of the showerheads  15  will have a means to move horizontally along the shower rod  10 . The shower rod  10  will contain a plurality of slots  25  of a predetermined length. Each interior cylindrical pipe  12 ,  13  will have a nipple which a showerhead will connect to. The nipple is placed through the slot  25  as depicted in  FIG. 2  and  FIG. 3 . The showerhead can then be moved along the slot  25  in the shower rod  10 . The interior flexible hose  30  within the interior of the device permits the horizontal movement of the interior cylindrical pipe and thus, the showerhead so that the person can position the spray of water as desired. 
     To insure the showerheads remain in the user&#39;s desired position there are rubber washers  35  placed around each interior cylindrical pipe. The rubber washers  35  will create a snug fit between the outer surface of the interior cylindrical pipe  12  and  13  and the interior surface of the shower rod  10 . 
     In order to insure that the device will remain secured to the sides of the shower, a plate with a protrusion  40  will be placed on each end of the rod. The plates will be internally threaded to match the threads on the end of the rod so that the person using the device can expand the device to a desired length. The protrusions  40  will not damage the surface of the shower. A means to lengthen the shower rod is also provided; these methods are commonly found in the prior art currently and no particular means is being provided. 
     A protrusion  40  on the surface of the respective ends of the plate(s) will allow the device to grip the shower surface, which is likely to be made from ceramic, porcelain, tile or sheetrock. This device is not intended to be a permanent fixture to the shower and can be easily moved from shower to shower as desired. 
     The shower bar  10  will be equipped with two separate means of connections to the main water supply line, and will be described as two separate embodiments. The first embodiment uses a solid piece such as depicted in  FIG. 5  while the second embodiment uses a predetermined piece of flexible hose; in both embodiments the device is connected to the water source line  29 . 
     The advantage to the second embodiment is that there is more opportunity to adjust the device vertically. 
     First Embodiment 
     For the first embodiment the means of connection to the shower line will likely comprise of a solid piece  29  exiting the shower rod  10  at one end to directly connect to the water source coming from the house as depicted in  FIG. 5 . The other end of the fixed piece  29  will, connect to the interior water source line  31 . 
     In use the water will flow out from the existing water pipe through the water line from the house  29  into the interior water source  31 , first interior cylindrical pipe  12 , the interior flexible hose  30 , the second interior cylindrical pipe  13 , and through the showerheads  15  respectively. 
     This embodiment is meant to allow a user to modify a single person shower into a single or multi-person shower without requiring any modifications to the shower enclosure. 
     Second Embodiment 
     For the second embodiment, the means of connection to the shower line will likely be an exterior flexible hose  29  that is attached at one end to the line for the existing water supply for the shower and at the other to the device with a coupling or threaded mechanism. The device must be connected to the water supply for the shower while at the same time allowing for the ability to adjust the height of the device. Although there are many types of connection means, no specific means is being claimed in this application. 
     In use the water will flow from the existing shower pipe through the exterior flexible hose  29  into the interior water source  31  as depicted in  FIG. 6 . The water will then flow through the interior of the device like the first embodiment; the only difference between the two embodiments is the means of connection to the water source. In this embodiment the showerhead would be placed at a desired height and positioned above the person in the shower and the flexible water line from the house  29  allows greater flexibility in that regard. 
     Because this device is connected to the main water supply for the shower, the height of the device can be adjusted easily up and down depending on the particular needs of the user. The first interior cylindrical pipe  12  and second interior cylindrical pipe  13  within the shower rod along with the showerheads  15  can be moved to adjust the direction of the flow of water. 
     Although the application describes this device as a means by which a taller person can enjoy a shower, the device may also be used with individuals who are shorter in terms of adjusting the height of the rod to an adjustable height. It can also be used with persons who need to sit during a shower so that the water is comfortable on the person while the person is taking a shower. 
     While the embodiments of the invention have been disclosed, certain modifications may be made by those skilled in the art to modify the invention without departing from the spirit of the invention.