Curtain hook assemblies are disclosed that include backing plates secured to a curtain and curtain hooks rotatably mounted on the backing plates. The curtain hooks can rotate from flat positions against the curtain during packaging to extended positions for hanging on a curtain rod. A lower hook may optionally be integrally or rotatably attached to the backing plate.

Curtain hook assemblies are disclosed that include backing plates secured to a curtain and curtain hooks rotatably mounted on the backing plates. The curtain hooks can rotate from flat positions against the curtain during packaging to extended positions for hanging on a curtain rod. A lower hook may optionally be integrally or rotatably attached to the backing plate.

Millions of homes across the world have shower stalls with poor illumination, not only creating additional risk of falls and other accidents and making cleaning of the shower more difficult, but also reducing enjoyment of the showering experience. Accordingly, the present inventor devised, among other things, an illuminated shower curtain rod assembly. One exemplary rod assembly, which is adjustable via screwing in or out one or both of its end caps, includes a elongated tension rod having one or more electric light elements distributed along the length. In some variations, the rod is extruded from aluminum or plastic and includes an extruded strip light support element that supports an LED strip light and enhances rigidity of the curtain rod. Also some embodiments integrate a light diffusion panel into the rod structure for enhanced illumination and aesthetic appeal.

Millions of homes across the world have shower stalls with poor illumination, not only creating additional risk of falls and other accidents and making cleaning of the shower more difficult, but also reducing enjoyment of the showering experience. Accordingly, the present inventor devised, among other things, an illuminated shower curtain rod assembly. One exemplary rod assembly, which is adjustable via screwing in or out one or both of its end caps, includes a elongated tension rod having one or more electric light elements distributed along the length. In some variations, the rod is extruded from aluminum or plastic and includes an extruded strip light support element that supports an LED strip light and enhances rigidity of the curtain rod. Also some embodiments integrate a light diffusion panel into the rod structure for enhanced illumination and aesthetic appeal.

A back plate assembly for home hardware is provided with a base and an attachment. The base includes at least one mount aperture and is adapted to be mounted to a support surface. The base defines a receptacle, a through-hole, a pair of grooves disposed at an outer edge of the through-hole, and a pair of ledges offset from an inner edge of the through-hole. The attachment includes a lock member with a pair of lock features and a connector member sized for insertion between the pair of ledges when the attachment is oriented in a first radial position. Each of the pair of lock features is positioned on the attachment for insertion within one of the grooves and the connector member is sized to rest upon the ledges when the connector member extends through the through-hole and the attachment is rotated to a second radial position.

A back plate assembly for home hardware is provided with a base and an attachment. The base includes at least one mount aperture and is adapted to be mounted to a support surface. The base defines a receptacle, a through-hole, a pair of grooves disposed at an outer edge of the through-hole, and a pair of ledges offset from an inner edge of the through-hole. The attachment includes a lock member with a pair of lock features and a connector member sized for insertion between the pair of ledges when the attachment is oriented in a first radial position. Each of the pair of lock features is positioned on the attachment for insertion within one of the grooves and the connector member is sized to rest upon the ledges when the connector member extends through the through-hole and the attachment is rotated to a second radial position.

A shower curtain (100) is disclosed for a walk-in tub (102). The walk-in tub (102) includes a door (104) extending through the tub wall so that an individual can enter and exit the tub (102) through the door (104), thus avoiding the need to step over a top edge of the tub (102). The shower curtain (100) has a first shower curtain section and a second shower curtain section. The first section is configured to extend around a periphery of the tub (102) and has a height extending between a curtain rod (106) and said top edge of said tub (102). The second section extends downwardly from said bottom end of said first shower curtain section such that the first and second shower curtain sections define a “T” shape. The second shower curtain section can be positioned at the door (104) of said tub (102) during use to provide protection against water spilling out on the floor.

A shower curtain (100) is disclosed for a walk-in tub (102). The walk-in tub (102) includes a door (104) extending through the tub wall so that an individual can enter and exit the tub (102) through the door (104), thus avoiding the need to step over a top edge of the tub (102). The shower curtain (100) has a first shower curtain section and a second shower curtain section. The first section is configured to extend around a periphery of the tub (102) and has a height extending between a curtain rod (106) and said top edge of said tub (102). The second section extends downwardly from said bottom end of said first shower curtain section such that the first and second shower curtain sections define a “T” shape. The second shower curtain section can be positioned at the door (104) of said tub (102) during use to provide protection against water spilling out on the floor.

There is provided an endcap, connector, sleeve, and rod system lock designs that can be used to form a customizable shower caddy. The endcap can freely spin without axial movement. The connectors can support product holders at different positions along an extendable rod system. The sleeve can securely connect two rods together. The rod system lock provides a more secure connection between rods of the rod system to easily and reliably lock the rods to their desired combined length.

There is provided a dual mount end cap system for mounting a rod. The dual mount end cap system includes both a threaded system and a fastener system. This enables end caps of the system to be pre-mounted using a fastener and also adjusted using the threaded system. The fastener can extend through the dual mount end cap system. Alternatively, the threaded system can be used without the fastener system. There also is provided a stop system to prevent a locking system for an adjustable rod system to prevent the locking system from becoming stuck.