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Shower shelf

a technology for shower shelves and showers, applied in the field of shower shelves, can solve the problems of shower shelves that do not sit properly in the corner of most prefabricated showers

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-02-23
SQUATTY POTTY
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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a shelf that can be installed in unused space above prefabricated showers. The shelf is a flat, rigid panel with a unique shape that allows it to be placed on the shower stall's flanges. The corners of the shelf are rounded to fit the shower stall. The shelf can have different lengths on each side, allowing it to be placed in a way that doesn't interfere with the shower head. The shelf can be attached to the shower stall with adhesive for temporary or permanent use. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a convenient and stable storage space in the shower stall that does not interfere with the user's safety or comfort.

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Angles that are significantly greater or less than 92 degrees can result in a shower shelf that does not seat properly in the corner of most prefabricated showers.

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[0024]Referring now to the invention in more detail, in FIG. 1 there is shown a top plan view of a preferred embodiment of the disclosed shelf. The shower shelf is constructed of a substantially flat, rigid panel 11, with a first section 12 and a second section 13. The first section 12 and the second section 13 intersect to form an outer corner 14 and an inner corner 30. In the preferred embodiments of this shelf, the first section 12 is longer than second section 13. The panel 11 can include one or more holes 15 or cutouts 16 to facilitate the storage of bathing articles. A skilled artisan should be able to appreciate that a variety of attachment means can be used to attach various articles to the shelf including hooks, prongs, pegs, nails, catches, and even hook and loop fasteners.

[0025]In further detail, still referring to FIG. 1, the angle of the outer corner 14 at which the first section 12 and the second section 13 come together is generally not a right angle. Since most showe...

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Abstract

A shelf designed to be used in a bathing setting, such as in a shower stall that includes a first section and a second section joined together to from an outer corner with an obtuse angle and an inner corner. The shelf is outfitted with one or more holes, cutouts, prongs, catches, hooks etc. to allow for items to be placed on the shelf or suspended from the shelf. The shelf is meant to be placed on the edges of the containment wall of a shower structure such that one side of the structure is on the edge of a wall that is approximately perpendicular to another side of the containment wall. Bathing articles can be suspended from the shelf, fed through the holes of the shelf or simply placed on top of the shelf.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This Application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 208,045 filed on Aug. 21, 2015. The content of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 208,045 filed on Aug. 21, 2015 is incorporated by reference in its entirety.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not Applicable.THE NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0003]Not Applicable.INCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC[0004]Not Applicable.SEQUENCE LISTING[0005]Not Applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0006](a) Field of the Invention[0007]The present invention is in the technical field of shelves and household storage devices. More particularly, the preferred embodiments of the present invention are directed to the technical field of shelves to be used in a household shower. Even more particularly, the preferred embodiments of the present invention are directed to the field of shelves desig...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47B96/02A47K3/28
CPCA47K3/281A47B96/022
Inventor NOCIK, JR., ROBERTO
Owner SQUATTY POTTY
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