SHOWER CURTAIN RETENTION DEVICE

Abstract

An illustrated view of an exemplary shower curtain retention device for preventing a shower curtain from clinging to a person is presented. The shower curtain retention device is useful for restraining a shower curtain from clinging to a person taking a shower. The shower curtain retention device is cost effective, efficient and long lasting. The shower curtain retention device further provides a more pleasant showering experience and a more efficient showering experience by eliminating the shower curtain from making contact with the person showering. The shower curtain retention device thus reduces water usage by allowing the person to continue with the showering instead of fighting to keep the shower curtain away.

Claims

1. A shower curtain retention device for preventing a shower curtain from clinging to a person, the device consisting of: a reel system, the reel system comprising: a reel, the reel having an inside and a first side, the reel being coupled to a first wall of a shower; a locking mechanism; a rope, the rope having a second end, the locking mechanism is coupled to the second end of the rope, the rope being coiled on the inside of the reel; a pulling device, the pulling device having a first end and a second end, the first end of the pulling device being coupled to the locking mechanism coupled to the second end of the rope, the second end of the pulling device being magnetic, and wherein when the pulling device is configured to pull the rope, the locking mechanism releases the rope from the reel; a first coupling device, the first coupling device being coupled to the first side of the reel; and a receiving device, the receiving device having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side of the receiving device being magnetic, wherein the first side of the receiving device is magnetically coupled to the second side of the pulling device by a second coupling device.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the first coupling device is an adhesive strip.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein the second coupling device is an adhesive strip.

4. The device of claim 1, wherein the rope is made of a nylon material.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein the rope is configured to extend at least six (6) feet from the reel.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein the first coupling device couples the first side of the reel to a first wall of a shower enclosure.

7. The device of claim 1, wherein the second coupling device couples the receiving device to a second wall of a shower enclosure.

8. A shower curtain retention device for preventing a shower curtain from clinking to a person, the device consisting of: a reel system, the reel system comprising: a reel, the reel having an inside and a first side, the reel being coupled to a first wall of a shower; a locking mechanism; a rope, the rope having a second end, the locking mechanism is coupled to the second end of the rope, the rope being coiled on the inside of the reel, wherein the rope is made of a nylon material, wherein the rope is configured to extend at least six (6) feet from the reel; a pulling device, the pulling device having a first end and a second end, the first end of the pulling device being coupled to the locking mechanism coupled to the second end of the rope, the second end of the pulling device being magnetic, and wherein when the pulling device is configured to pull the rope, the locking mechanism releases the rope from the reel; a first coupling device, the first coupling device being coupled to the first side of the reel, wherein the first coupling device is an adhesive strip; and a receiving device, the receiving device having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side of the receiving device being magnetic, wherein the first side of the receiving device is magnetically coupled to the second side of the pulling device by a second coupling device, wherein the second coupling device is an adhesive strip, wherein the second coupling device couples the receiving device to a second wall of a shower enclosure, wherein the first coupling device couples the first side of the reel to a first wall of a shower enclosure.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] FIG. 1A is an illustrated view of an exemplary shower curtain retention device.

[0008] FIG. 1B is an illustrated a front view and a back view of the exemplary shower curtain retention device shown in FIG. 1A.

[0009] FIG. 1C is an illustrated use of the exemplary shower curtain retention device shown in FIG. 1A.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0010] The phrases “in one embodiment,” “in various embodiments,” “in some embodiments,” and the like are used repeatedly. Such phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. The terms “comprising,” “having,” and “including” are synonymous, unless the context dictates otherwise. Such terms do not generally signify a closed list.

[0011] “Above,” “adhesive,” “affixing,” “any,” “around,” “both,” “bottom,” “by,” “comprising,” “consistent,” “customized,” “enclosing,” “friction,” “in,” “labeled,” “lower,” “magnetic,” “marked,” “new,” “nominal,” “not,” “of,” “other,” “outside,” “outwardly,” “particular,” “permanently,” “preventing,” “raised,” “respectively,” “reversibly,” “round,” “square,” “substantial,” “supporting,” “surrounded,” “surrounding,” “threaded,” “to,” “top,” “using,” “wherein,” “with,” or other such descriptors herein are used in their normal yes-or-no sense, not as terms of degree, unless context dictates otherwise.

[0012] Reference is now made in detail to the description of the embodiments as illustrated in the drawings. While embodiments are described in connection with the drawings and related descriptions, there is no intent to limit the scope to the embodiments disclosed herein. On the contrary, the intent is to cover all alternatives, modifications and equivalents. In alternate embodiments, additional devices, or combinations of illustrated devices, may be added to, or combined, without limiting the scope to the embodiments disclosed herein.

[0013] Referring to FIG. 1A, an illustrated view of an exemplary shower curtain retention device 100 for preventing a shower curtain from clinging to a person is presented. The shower curtain retention device 100 is useful for restraining a shower curtain from clinging to a person taking a shower. The shower curtain retention device 100 is cost effective, efficient and long lasting. The shower curtain retention device 100 further provides a more pleasant showering experience and a more efficient showering experience by eliminating the shower curtain from making contact with the person showering. The shower curtain retention device 100 thus reduces water usage by allowing the person to continue with the showering instead of fighting to keep the shower curtain away. Further when the shower curtain is restrained from coming into the shower, the amount of water escaping the showering area is reduced.

[0014] The shower curtain retention device 100 has a reel system 200 and a receiving device 300.

[0015] The receiving device 300 is preferably has a round shape, however other shapes are hereby contemplated, including, but not limited to, oval, square, rectangular, etc. A first side 301 of the receiving device 300 is preferably magnetic, however other types of receiving devices are hereby contemplated, including, but not limited to, a clip, a snap, etc. A second side 302 of the receiving device 302 has a second coupling device 303. The second coupling device is preferably an adhesive strip, however other types of coupling devices are hereby contemplated, including, but not limited to, two-sided tape, glue, etc.

[0016] The reel system 200 of the shower curtain retention device 100 has a reel 210, a first coupling device 240, a rope 270 and a pulling device 290. The reel 210 has an inside 211.

[0017] A first side 213 of the reel 210 is coupled to a first wall (see FIG. 1C) of a bathtub enclosure (see FIG. 1C) by a first coupling device 240. The first coupling device 240 is preferably an adhesive strip, however other types of coupling devices are hereby contemplated, including, but not limited to, two-sided tape, a clip, a snap, etc.

[0018] The rope 270 is wound on the inside 211 of the reel 210 such that at least six feet (6′) of the rope 270 is available for use in the shower curtain retention device 100. A second end 272 of the rope 270 is coupled to a locking mechanism 273. The locking mechanism 273 is further coupled to a first end 291 of the pulling device 290. A second end 292 of the pulling device 290 is preferably magnetic.

[0019] When the rope 270 is pulled by the pulling device 290 and is extended from the reel 210, the locking mechanism 273 is released from an inside 211 of the reel 210 and the rope 270 is extended from the reel 210. The second end 292 of the pulling device 290 is then securely coupled to the first side 301 of the receiving device 300. The rope 270 is then retracted into the inside 211 of the reel 200 such that the rope become taut.

[0020] When the pulling device 290 is released from the receiving device 300, the rope 270 is retracted into the inside 211 of the reel 210 such that the rope 270 recoils onto the reel 210. The locking mechanism 273 removably couples into the reel 210 such that the pulling device 290 remains outside of the reel 210.

[0021] Moving now to FIG. 1B, an illustrated front view 400 and back view 500 of the exemplary shower curtain retention device shown in FIG. 1A is presented.

[0022] The front view 400 presents the reel 210 where the rope 270 is extended from the inside 211 of the reel 210. The rope 270 is coupled to the pulling device 290.

[0023] The back view 500 presents the reel 270 where the first side 213 is shown coupled with the first coupling device 240. The rope 270 is coupled to the inside 211 of the reel 210 and further coupled to the pulling device 290.

[0024] Further between the front view 400 and the back view 500 of the reel 200 is the receiving device 300. The first side 301 of the receiving device 300 is configured to be securely coupled to the second side 292 of the pulling device 290 preferably by a magnetic field.

[0025] Moving now to FIG. 1C, an illustrated use of the shower curtain retention device 100 is presented.

[0026] A shower 600 is shown for an inside 601 of the shower 600. The shower 500 has a first wall 610, a second wall 620, a tub 630, a shower head 640, a shower rod 650 and a shower curtain 660. The shower rod 650 is coupled to the first wall 610 and the second wall 620.

[0027] The shower curtain 660 has an inside 661 and a top 662. The top 662 of the shower curtain 600 is removably coupled to the shower rod 650 by a plurality of shower rings 651. The shower head 640 is coupled to the first wall 610 and provides water to the shower 600 when in an on position.

[0028] References to the shower curtain retainer device 100 are shown in FIG. 1A and only those references referred to in FIG. 1C will be presented.

[0029] The reel 210 is coupled to the first wall 610 at a desired location and height on the inside 601 of the shower 600. The receiving device 300 is coupled to the second wall 620 of the shower 600 at a same height of the desired location of the reel 210.

[0030] The pulling device 290 is coupled to the rope 270 which is contained within the reel 210. The pulling device 290 is then pulled by the person taking the shower once the shower curtain 660 has been closed at the same height as the reel 210.

[0031] The rope 270 is pulled by the pulling device 290. The pulling device 290 is coupled to the receiving device 300. Once the pulling device 290 is coupled to the receiving device 300, the rope 270 is retracted by the reel system 200 and becomes taut.

[0032] Once the person has finished their showering. The person releases the pulling device 290 from the receiving device 300. The rope 270 is then retracted into the inside 211 of the reel 200 and the locking mechanism 273 coupled to the rope 270 is removably coupled to the reel 210 prior to entering into the inside 211 of the reel 210. The person then opens the shower curtain 660 to dry off. The shower curtain retention device 100 is now ready to be used for a subsequent shower.

[0033] In the numbered clauses below, specific combinations of aspects and embodiments are articulated in a shorthand form such that (1) according to respective embodiments, for each instance in which a “component” or other such identifiers appear to be introduced (with “a” or “an,” e.g.) more than once in a given chain of clauses, such designations may either identify the same entity or distinct entities; and (2) what might be called “dependent” clauses below may or may not incorporate, in respective embodiments, the features of “independent” clauses to which they refer or other features described above.

[0034] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the foregoing specific exemplary processes and/or devices and/or technologies are representative of more general processes and/or devices and/or technologies taught elsewhere herein, such as in the claims filed herewith and/or elsewhere in the present application.

[0035] The features described with respect to one embodiment may be applied to other embodiments or combined with or interchanged with the features of other embodiments, as appropriate, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0036] Other embodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the following claims.