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US3923162A
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Shower caddy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-02-11
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Granted: 1975-12-02
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Expires: 1994-02-11
Abstract
Abstract A shower caddy having a simple substantially vertical wire loop for hanging over the shower arm of a shower stall, with a lock-on device locking the caddy to the shower arm thereby preventing accidental motion or removal of the shower caddy. The lock comprises a U-shaped member having free-ended arms terminating in eyes, together with a screw type bolt located therebetween to provide for clamping the same onto the shower arm, the U-shaped member being welded or otherwise secured to the wire loop that suspends the caddy from the shower arm.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Hussey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:04
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47F; A47F5/00; A47F5/14; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/28; A47K3/281; A47K5/00; A47K5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A shower caddy comprising a loop adapted to be hung on the shower arm for a nozzle in a shower stall, said loop including portions extending in a downward direction forming an inverted C, article holders at the lower end of the V-shaped loop, and means attached to the loop at the upper end of the caddy for securing the same to said shower arm, said means comprising a pair of free-ended arms adapted to embrace the shower arm, and including a fastener engaging both arms to move said arms to spring them toward each other to grip the shower arm, said arms forming part of a downwardly opening U-shaped member, the closed portion of the U-shaped member being in conformance with the loop at the apex of the V, the U-shaped member being secured in conformance with the loop and welded thereto in the curved portion only thereof, the arms of the U-shaped member being free of the loop for movement to grip the shower arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A shower caddy comprising a loop adapted to be hung on the shower arm for a nozzle in a shower stall, said loop including portions extending in a downward direction forming an inverted C, article holders at the lower end of the V-shaped loop, and means attached to the loop at the upper end of the caddy for securing the same to said shower arm, said means comprising a pair of free-ended arms adapted to embrace the shower arm, and including a fastener engaging both arms to move said arms to spring them toward each other to grip the shower arm, said arms forming part of a downwardly opening U-shaped member, the closed portion of the U-shaped member being in conformance with the loop at the apex of the V, the U-shaped member being secured in conformance with the loop and welded thereto in the curved portion only thereof, the arms of the U-shaped member being free of the loop for movement to grip the shower arm.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-12-01 | 1979-06-02 | 1979-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-01 | 1983-06-02 | 1983-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-01 | 1987-06-02 | 1987-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |