Shower Panel, and Pockets and Retaining Sleeves for a Shower Curtain, Liner, Panel and the Like
Storage options for a shower are provided. Storage features, such as pockets and sleeves, provide convenient storage solutions to hold shower and bath items in the limited space of a shower. Additionally, such storage features may be provided on a shower panel that may be configured for hanging in a customizable location within the shower. Such customization allows users to position the shower panel and, thus, the storage features, in a convenient location within the shower that is based on the user's own preferences. These storage features may also be provided on a shower curtain or shower curtain liner.
1 . A shower curtain panel for a shower, wherein the shower comprises a plurality of shower curtain hooks or rings, the shower curtain panel comprising:
a panel configured to hang in the shower from at least two and less than five of the plurality of shower curtain hooks or rings, wherein the panel has a width less than half the width of the shower, and wherein the panel defines at least two openings configured to engage the shower curtain hooks or rings from which the shower curtain panel is configured to hang.
2 . The shower curtain panel according to claim 1 , wherein the number of openings is less than the number of shower curtain hooks or rings.
3 . The shower curtain panel according to claim 1 , wherein the shower curtain panel comprises at least two grommets that each defines one of the openings.
4 . The shower curtain panel according to claim 1 , wherein the shower curtain panel comprises three openings.
5 . The shower curtain panel according to claim 1 , wherein the shower curtain panel is configured to be hung in conjunction with at least one of a shower curtain or a shower curtain liner.
6 . The shower panel according to claim 1 , wherein the length of the panel is at least twice the width of the panel.
7 . The shower curtain panel according to claim 1 , wherein the panel defines a top edge and a bottom edge and further comprises at least one magnet positioned near the bottom edge of the panel.
8 . The shower curtain panel according to claim 1 further comprising at least one pocket comprising:
a front surface defining a top edge, bottom edge, and opposing side edges; and
a back surface defining a top edge, bottom edge, and opposing side edges, wherein the bottom edge and at least a portion of the side edges of the back surface are attached to the bottom edge and at least a portion of the side edges of the front surface so as to form a pocket therebetween, wherein the back surface is longer than the front surface such that the top edge of the back surface extends above the top edge of the front surface, wherein the pocket is attached to the panel at or near the top edge of the rear surface.
9 . The shower curtain panel according to claim 8 , further comprising an attachment section defining an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the lower portion is attached to the top edge of the back surface, and wherein the upper portion is attached to the shower curtain panel.
10 . The shower curtain panel according to claim 1 , further comprising at least one sleeve feature defining a top edge, a bottom edge, and opposing side edges, the sleeve feature comprising:
at least two attachment surfaces, wherein each of the attachment surfaces is attached to the panel, wherein each attachment surface extends generally from the top edge to the bottom edge, wherein the at least two attachment surfaces are spaced apart to define an unattached portion of the top edge and a corresponding unattached portion of the bottom edge so as to define an opening between consecutive attachment surfaces and between the sleeve feature and the panel.
11 . The shower curtain panel according to claim 1 , further comprising:
at least one pocket comprising:
a front surface defining a top edge, bottom edge, and opposing side edges; and
a back surface defining a top edge, bottom edge, and opposing side edges, wherein the bottom edge and at least a portion of the side edges of the back surface are attached to the bottom edge and at least a portion of the side edges of the front surface so as to form a pocket therebetween, wherein the back surface is longer than the front surface such that a portion near the top edge of the back surface extends above the top edge of the front surface, wherein the pocket is attached to the panel at or near the top edge of the rear surface; and
a sleeve defining a top edge and a bottom edge, the at least one sleeve feature comprising:
at least two attachment surfaces, wherein each of the attachment surfaces is attached to the panel, wherein each attachment surface extends generally from the top edge of the sleeve feature to the bottom edge of the sleeve feature, wherein the at least two attachment surfaces are spaced apart to define an unattached portion of the top edge and a corresponding unattached portion of the bottom edge so as to define an opening between consecutive attachment surfaces and between the sleeve feature and the panel.
12 . A pocket feature for a shower curtain, shower curtain liner, or shower panel, the pocket feature comprising:
a front surface defining a top edge, bottom edge, and opposing side edges;
a back surface defining a top edge, bottom edge, and opposing side edges, wherein the bottom edge and at least a portion of the side edges of the back surface are attached to the bottom edge and at least a portion of side edges of the front surface so as to form a pocket therebetween, wherein the back surface is longer than the front surface such that the top edge of the back surface extends above the top edge of the front surface; and
an attachment section defining an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the lower portion is attached to the top edge of the back surface, and wherein the upper portion is configured to be attached to the shower curtain, shower curtain liner, or shower panel.
13 . The pocket feature according to claim 12 , wherein at least one of the front surface and the back surface comprise a mesh material.
14 . The pocket feature according to claim 12 , wherein the attachment section comprises a plastic or vinyl material.
15 . The pocket feature according to claim 12 , wherein the attachment section comprises a front surface and a back surface, and wherein the top edge of the back surface attaches between the front surface and back surface of the attachment section.
16 . The pocket feature according to claim 12 , wherein the pocket feature is configured to hang from the shower curtain panel, wherein the shower curtain panel is configured for a shower, the shower comprising a plurality of shower curtain hooks or rings, the shower curtain panel comprising:
a panel configured to hang in the shower from at least two and less than five of the plurality of shower curtain hooks or rings, wherein the panel has a width less than half the width of the shower, and wherein the panel defines at least two openings configured to engage the shower curtain hooks or rings from which the shower curtain panel is configured to hang.
17 . A sleeve feature for at least one of a shower curtain, shower curtain liner, or shower curtain panel, the sleeve feature defining a top edge and a bottom edge, the sleeve feature comprising:
at least two attachment surfaces, wherein each of the attachment surfaces is attached to at least one of the shower curtain, shower curtain liner, or shower curtain panel, wherein each attachment surface extends generally from the top edge to the bottom edge, wherein the at least two attachment surfaces are spaced apart to define an unattached portion of the top edge and a corresponding unattached portion of the bottom edge so as to define an opening between consecutive attachment surfaces.
18 . The sleeve feature according to claim 17 , wherein the sleeve feature comprises more than two attachment surfaces and more than one opening.
19 . The sleeve feature according to claim 18 , wherein each opening defines a width corresponding to the width of the unattached portion of the top edge and the bottom edge, wherein at least a first opening has a width different than a width of a second opening.
20 . The sleeve feature according to claim 17 , wherein each opening comprises a reinforcement layer of material defined between two consecutive attachment surfaces.
21 . The sleeve feature according to claim 17 , wherein the sleeve feature is configured to attach to the shower curtain panel, wherein the shower curtain panel is configured for a shower, the shower comprising a plurality of shower curtain hooks or rings, the shower curtain panel comprising:
a panel configured to hang in the shower from at least two and less than five of the plurality of shower curtain hooks or rings, wherein the panel has a width less than half the width of the shower, and wherein the panel defines at least two openings configured to engage the shower curtain hooks or rings from which the shower curtain panel is configured to hang.