There is provided a lock mechanism for an adjustable rod. The lock mechanism provides a manually locking state and an automatic locking state. The automatic locking state provides a more secure locking engagement than the manual locking state. There is also provided improved end cap systems that minimize the number of components.

There is provided a lock mechanism for an adjustable rod. The lock mechanism provides a manually locking state and an automatic locking state. The automatic locking state provides a more secure locking engagement than the manual locking state. There is also provided improved end cap systems that minimize the number of components.

Systems and methods for adjustable telescopic support rods are provided. Specifically, the telescopic support rods in accordance with some embodiments comprise selectably modifiable indexed lengths having no externally visible indication of the indexing means. Methods for modulating the length of the support rod and its use in, for example, vertical support for scaffolding and shelving units are also provided.

Systems and methods for adjustable telescopic support rods are provided. Specifically, the telescopic support rods in accordance with some embodiments comprise selectably modifiable indexed lengths having no externally visible indication of the indexing means. Methods for modulating the length of the support rod and its use in, for example, vertical support for scaffolding and shelving units are also provided.

A tension rod storage kit, comprising a tension rod, a tray and an optional pouch, and a plurality of attachment means for securing the kit to two parallel walls and, optionally, to one wall perpendicular to both of the parallel walls.

A tension rod storage kit, comprising a tension rod, a tray and an optional pouch, and a plurality of attachment means for securing the kit to two parallel walls and, optionally, to one wall perpendicular to both of the parallel walls.

A curved curtain rod is provided with adjustable rods and an adjustable end cap assembly. The adjustable end cap assembly includes a user accessible drive element that can be rotated to operate the adjustable end cap assembly.

A curved curtain rod is provided with adjustable rods and an adjustable end cap assembly. The adjustable end cap assembly includes a user accessible drive element that can be rotated to operate the adjustable end cap assembly.

Adjustable tension rods with spring-biased tension lock assemblies are disclosed. The tension rods comprise at least one outer tube section and at least one inner tube section that are spring-biased with respect to each other by means of the tension lock assembly. The outer tube and/or inner tube may include a single tube section, or may include multiple tube sections that may be assembled together.

Adjustable tension rods with spring-biased tension lock assemblies are disclosed. The tension rods comprise at least one outer tube section and at least one inner tube section that are spring-biased with respect to each other by means of the tension lock assembly. The outer tube and/or inner tube may include a single tube section, or may include multiple tube sections that may be assembled together.