US4126172A
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Shower curtain
Assignee: Saturday Knight Ltd
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Filing: 1977-09-26
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Granted: 1978-11-21
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Expires: 1997-09-26
Abstract
Abstract An improved shower curtain structure having an inner curtain and an outer curtain. The inner curtain is opaque and establishes an aesthetic background on the outer face thereof. The outer curtain is at least partially transparent with that portion of the outer curtain that is not transparent establishing a pattern thereon. The inner curtain's background and the outer curtain's pattern cooperate to define an illustration having a three-dimensional effect on a viewer positioned exteriorly of the bathtub or shower stall when the curtains are extended into generally parallel and spaced relation one with another.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond F. Faragher, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:55
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/28; A47K3/38; A47H; A47H23/00; A47H23/02; A47H23/04; A47H23/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24628; Y10T428/24736
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A three-dimensional shower curtain structure comprising the combination of: an opaque inner shower curtain having an inner side and an outer side, and a pattern on said outer side; an outer shower curtain having transparent portions and pattern portions; said curtains being mounted in relation to a tub such that said inner curtain is hung above said tub, a lower portion thereof extending into said tub proximate one side of a tub sidewall, and such that said outer curtain is hung substantially parallel to said inner curtain and has a lower portion proximate an opposite side of said tube sidewall; at least said lower portions of said inner and outer curtains being spaced apart a distance at least equal to said tub sidewall; said pattern on said inner curtain being visible through said transparent portions of said outer curtain; and said pattern on said inner curtain and said pattern portions on said outer curtain cooperating together to produce a three-dimensional effect.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A three-dimensional shower curtain structure comprising the combination of: an opaque inner shower curtain having an inner side and an outer side, and a pattern on said outer side; an outer shower curtain having transparent portions and pattern portions; said curtains being mounted in relation to a tub such that said inner curtain is hung above said tub, a lower portion thereof extending into said tub proximate one side of a tub sidewall, and such that said outer curtain is hung substantially parallel to said inner curtain and has a lower portion proximate an opposite side of said tube sidewall; at least said lower portions of said inner and outer curtains being spaced apart a distance at least equal to said tub sidewall; said pattern on said inner curtain being visible through said transparent portions of said outer curtain; and said pattern on said inner curtain and said pattern portions on said outer curtain cooperating together to produce a three-dimensional effect.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
An improved shower curtain structure as set forth in claim 4 in which the pattern area of said outer curtain is opaque.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
An improved shower curtain structure as set forth in claim 1 including a first curtain rod on which said inner curtain rod is hung and a second curtain rod on which said outer curtain is hung, said curtain rods being spaced from one another and parallel to one another.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-11-20 | 1982-05-22 | 1982-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-11-20 | 1986-05-22 | 1986-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-11-20 | 1990-05-22 | 1990-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |