WO1993018697A1 - Improvements relating to curtain retaining members - Google Patents
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- WO1993018697A1 WO1993018697A1 PCT/GB1993/000587 GB9300587W WO9318697A1 WO 1993018697 A1 WO1993018697 A1 WO 1993018697A1 GB 9300587 W GB9300587 W GB 9300587W WO 9318697 A1 WO9318697 A1 WO 9318697A1
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- Prior art keywords
- curtain
- groove
- retaining
- mouth
- strip
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
- A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
- A47K3/28—Showers or bathing douches
- A47K3/38—Curtain arrangements
Definitions
- a curtain edge retaining member comprising an elongated mounting strip for securing to a wall surface and defining a groove with a substantially rigid internal wall surface and forming a mouth opening onto the front face of the mounting strip and a flexible retaining strip dimensioned to fit within the groove along the length thereof with a tolerance sufficient only to enable the thickness of a curtain to be trapped within the groove by the retaining strip, with the curtain projecting through the mouth of the groove.
- edge of the curtain can be held in position adjacent to a wall surface thus preventing water from escaping along that edge of the curtain.
- the groove will open out inwardly from the mouth which is defined by a relatively thin wall section on at least one side of the entry mouth, thus providing an adequate space in the interior of the curtain at the outer end of the entry mouth, the oui opening being similar in width to the thickness of the retaining strip.
- the retaining strip itself is preferably of a general oblong cross-section.
- the curtain edge can readily be secured in place by pushing the retaining strip into place to trap the curtain edge. If required, the curtain can then be released by easing the retaining strip out of the groove in the mounting strip.
- the groove can be formed to have a restricted mouth opening for receipt of the curtain with the retaining strap being designed to slide into the enlarged section of the groove, from one end of the mounting strip.
- the retaining strip and the enlarged section of the groove are of circular cross- section.
- the base of the mounting strip is formed with flexible tapered skirts at both sides. This provides a smooth transition from the wall surface to the pro ecting mounting strip portion and helps to create a waterproof barrier where the member is attached to a wall.
- the preferred form of securing means is a layer of adhesive material provided on the rear face of the mounting strip.
- Figure 1 is an illustration of a shower curtain held at one edge by a retaining member of this invention
- Figure 2 is a horizontal cross-section through the retaining member illustrated in Figure 1;
- FIG 3 is a cross-section through an alternative form of curtain retaining member of this invention.
- a shower curtain 1 supported slidably by rings 2 on a curtain pole 3 has a edge portion 4 held by a retaining member 5.
- This retaining member is attached to an existing wall surface by pressing a layer of adhesive material 6 provided on the rear surface of the member 5 into contact with the wall.
- Flexible tapered skirts 7 at the sides of the member 5 are thus pressed against the wall surface to create a substantially waterproof seal and a smooth transition to the body of the retaining member 5.
- a mouth 8 is formed in the retaining member by arms 9. This mouth opens out inwardly to form the internal space 10.
- a mounting strip 11 of a semi-flexible nature is pressed into the mouth 8 so as to trap the free edge 4 of the curtain 1.
- the arms 9 are relatively rigid so that the curtain is held very securely in place.
- the mounting strip 11 can readily be removed in order to release the curtain as required.
- the groove 10A in the retaining member 5A is of a generally circular cross-section and has a restricted mouth 12 through which the folded end of the curtain 1 will project.
- the end of the curtain is wrapped round a flexible mounting strip 11A of circular cross-section and this combination is then slid into the groove 10A from one end of the retainin ⁇ member 5A.
- the main body of member 5A is relatively rigid and provided with flexible tapered skirts 7 at the sides.
- the retaining member 5 can be constructed to any desired length (and indeed can be cut to any length as necessary). Whilst the device is intended generally for use with shower curtains it will be appreciated that the retaining member can be used for fixing the edges of curtains or similar items in other situations.
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- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Public Health (AREA)
- Epidemiology (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Curtains And Furnishings For Windows Or Doors (AREA)
- Bathtubs, Showers, And Their Attachments (AREA)
- Residential Or Office Buildings (AREA)
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Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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FI935094A FI935094A0 (en) | 1992-03-20 | 1993-11-17 | Foerbaettringar spaerrdelar Foer Gardiner |
NO934169A NO934169D0 (en) | 1992-03-20 | 1993-11-18 | Hanging element for curtains |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB9206047.4 | 1992-03-20 | ||
GB929206047A GB9206047D0 (en) | 1992-03-20 | 1992-03-20 | Improvements relating to curtain retaining members |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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WO1993018697A1 true WO1993018697A1 (en) | 1993-09-30 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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PCT/GB1993/000587 WO1993018697A1 (en) | 1992-03-20 | 1993-03-22 | Improvements relating to curtain retaining members |
Country Status (5)
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EP (1) | EP0585443A1 (en) |
FI (1) | FI935094A0 (en) |
GB (1) | GB9206047D0 (en) |
NO (1) | NO934169D0 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1993018697A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2298891A (en) * | 1995-03-15 | 1996-09-18 | Dennis May | A water tight shower curtain retaining device |
Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US2049061A (en) * | 1936-04-22 | 1936-07-28 | Sr Joseph A Hoegger | Bath curtain guard |
US3639919A (en) * | 1970-09-02 | 1972-02-08 | Richard E White | Shower curtain holder |
US3879806A (en) * | 1973-11-05 | 1975-04-29 | Diach Products Inc | Shower curtain edge retainer |
US4759087A (en) * | 1987-06-08 | 1988-07-26 | Magic American Corporation | Closure device for a shower curtain |
FR2651426A1 (en) * | 1989-09-05 | 1991-03-08 | Dusar Heinz | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING A SHOWER CURTAIN. |
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1992
- 1992-03-20 GB GB929206047A patent/GB9206047D0/en active Pending
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1993
- 1993-03-22 WO PCT/GB1993/000587 patent/WO1993018697A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1993-03-22 EP EP19930906724 patent/EP0585443A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1993-11-17 FI FI935094A patent/FI935094A0/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1993-11-18 NO NO934169A patent/NO934169D0/en unknown
Patent Citations (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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US2049061A (en) * | 1936-04-22 | 1936-07-28 | Sr Joseph A Hoegger | Bath curtain guard |
US3639919A (en) * | 1970-09-02 | 1972-02-08 | Richard E White | Shower curtain holder |
US3879806A (en) * | 1973-11-05 | 1975-04-29 | Diach Products Inc | Shower curtain edge retainer |
US4759087A (en) * | 1987-06-08 | 1988-07-26 | Magic American Corporation | Closure device for a shower curtain |
FR2651426A1 (en) * | 1989-09-05 | 1991-03-08 | Dusar Heinz | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING A SHOWER CURTAIN. |
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2298891A (en) * | 1995-03-15 | 1996-09-18 | Dennis May | A water tight shower curtain retaining device |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
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NO934169L (en) | 1993-11-18 |
FI935094A (en) | 1993-11-17 |
NO934169D0 (en) | 1993-11-18 |
FI935094A0 (en) | 1993-11-17 |
GB9206047D0 (en) | 1992-05-06 |
EP0585443A1 (en) | 1994-03-09 |
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