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Resettable breakaway shower rod system

  • US 10,098,508 B1
  • Filed: 10/05/2015
  • Issued: 10/16/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/10/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A resettable breakaway shower rod system comprising a pair of mounting brackets suitable for coupling to a wall, said pair of mounting brackets comprising:

  • a stationary portion;

    a rotatable portion rotatably coupled to said stationary portion, said rotatable portion rotatable to a horizontal position and a downward breakaway position and back to the horizontal position about an axis of rotation;

    wherein the rotatable portion further comprises a first rotatable surface comprising a coupling member, said coupling member comprising at least one aperture defined therein, and a second rotatable surface comprising at least two detent bosses;

    wherein the at least two detent bosses are located at the perimeter of the rotatable portion;

    wherein the stationary portion has a first stationary surface and a second stationary surface, the first stationary surface having at least two detent pockets for engaging with the at least two detent bosses, and the second stationary surface is suitable for coupling to a wall;

    wherein a rotating pin rotatably couples the stationary portion and the rotatable portion;

    a cover coupled to said stationary portion; and

    a curved rod extending between said pair of mounting brackets.

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