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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 03, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 02, 2012
Alan M. Bauer, Medina, OH (US);
Alan M. Bauer, Medina, OH (US);
Moen Incorporated, North Olmsted, OH (US);
Abstract
A mounting assembly is used to mount a curved rod to a mounting surface. The mounting assembly includes a base, a guide and a cover. The base is fixed to the mounting surface by inserting screws through holes in the base and into the mounting surface. The guide fits around the base and can move along a length of the base. The cover is placed over the base and secured to the guide, such that the cover can also move along the length of the base. The mounting assembly interfaces with an end of the curved rod that approaches the mounting assembly at a given angle. Movement of the cover allows the mounting assembly to interface with ends of curved rods approaching the mounting assembly over a range of angles. The mounting assembly can include a shaft that is connected to the base and interfaces with the end of the curved rod.