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A bathroom fixture assembly comprising a plurality of rigid vertical members each comprising a first end configured to couple to a ceiling and a second end configured to extend downward beyond an upper edge of an outer wall of a basin of a bathtub or shower. The assembly may comprise a shower curtai

A bathroom fixture assembly comprising a plurality of rigid vertical members each comprising a first end configured to couple to a ceiling and a second end configured to extend downward beyond an upper edge of an outer wall of a basin of a bathtub or shower. The assembly may comprise a shower curtain channel configured to house a fully-functioning shower curtain. The assembly may further comprise one or more gates that may be used as grab bars and that may lock into position about a 180 degree range of motion around any of the rigid vertical members. The assembly may further comprise a seat, which may pivot from an upward position to a horizontal position when use is desired. The assembly may optionally comprise an exterior seat, cabinet, light, multi-use davit/hook, and/or physical therapy sky hook.

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1. A bathroom fixture assembly comprising: a plurality of rigid vertical members each comprising a first end configured to couple to a ceiling and a second end configured to extend downward beyond an upper edge of an outer wall of a basin of a bathtub or shower;a first horizontal member coupled to t

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A bathroom fixture assembly comprising: a plurality of rigid vertical members each comprising a first end configured to couple to a ceiling and a second end configured to extend downward beyond an upper edge of an outer wall of a basin of a bathtub or shower;a first horizontal member coupled to the second end of a first rigid vertical member from among the plurality of rigid vertical members and configured to extend outwardly toward the outer wall of the basin of the bathtub or shower;a first vertical curtain channel member coupled to the first horizontal member and configured to extend upward proximal an interior surface of the outer wall of the basin of the bathtub or shower such that a channel configured to house a shower curtain exists between the first rigid vertical member and the first vertical curtain channel member;a first horizontal extension member coupled to the vertical curtain channel member and configured to extend horizontally over the upper edge of the outer wall of the basin of the bathtub or shower; anda first lower rigid vertical member from among a plurality of lower rigid vertical members, the first lower rigid vertical member coupled to the first horizontal extension member and configured to extend downward proximal an exterior surface of the outer wall of the basin of the bathtub or shower and couple to a floor surface. 2. The bathroom fixture assembly of claim 1 further comprising: a seat pivotally coupled between the first rigid vertical member and a second rigid vertical member, the seat configured to pivot from a closed, vertical position to an open position that is substantially perpendicular to the first and second rigid vertical members. 3. The bathroom fixture assembly of claim 2, further comprising at least one leg pivotally coupled to a bottom surface of the seat and configured to retain the seat in the open position when a user is seated on the seat. 4. The bathroom fixture assembly of claim 1, further comprising a first gate coupled to the first rigid vertical member and configured to pivot up to about 180 degrees about the first rigid vertical member. 5. The bathroom fixture assembly of claim 4, further comprising a second gate coupled to a second rigid vertical member from among the plurality of rigid vertical members, the second gate configured to pivot up to about 180 degrees about the second rigid vertical member. 6. The bathroom fixture assembly of claim 4, wherein the first gate comprises a substantially c-shaped member, each end of which is pivotally coupled to the first rigid vertical member and at least one horizontal gate member comprising a first end coupled to the substantially c-shaped member and a second end pivotally coupled to the first rigid vertical member. 7. The bathroom fixture assembly of claim 1, further comprising a grab ring coupled to the first rigid vertical member. 8. The bathroom fixture assembly of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first rigid vertical member and the first lower rigid vertical member comprises at least one of a telescoping section and a threaded adjustable section. 9. A bathroom fixture assembly comprising: a plurality of rigid vertical members each comprising a first end configured to couple to a ceiling and a second end configured to extend downward beyond an upper edge of an outer wall of a basin of a bathtub or shower;a first horizontal member coupled to the second end of a first rigid vertical member from among the plurality of rigid vertical members and configured to extend outwardly toward the outer wall of the basin of the bathtub or shower;a first vertical curtain channel member coupled to the first horizontal member and configured to extend upward proximal an interior surface of the outer wall of the basin of the bathtub or shower such that a channel configured to house a shower curtain exists between the first rigid vertical member and the first vertical curtain channel member;a first horizontal extension member coupled to the vertical curtain channel member and configured to extend horizontally over the upper edge of the outer wall of the basin of the bathtub or shower;a first lower rigid vertical member from among a plurality of lower rigid vertical members, the first lower rigid vertical member coupled to the first horizontal extension member and configured to extend downward proximal an exterior surface of the outer wall of the basin of the bathtub or shower; andat least one set screw configured to extend from at least one of the first vertical curtain channel member and the first lower rigid vertical member toward the outer wall of the basin of the bathtub or shower. 10. The bathroom fixture assembly of claim 9, further comprising at least one bumper extending from the first vertical curtain channel member on a surface proximal the interior surface of the outer wall of the basin of the bathtub or shower and at least one bumper extending from the first lower rigid vertical member on a surface proximal the exterior surface of the outer wall of the basin of the bathtub or shower. 11. The bathroom fixture assembly of claim 9, further comprising: a second horizontal member coupled to the second end of a second rigid vertical member from among the plurality of rigid vertical members and configured to extend outwardly toward the outer wall of the basin of the bathtub or shower;a second vertical curtain channel member coupled to the second horizontal member and configured to extend upward proximal an interior surface of the outer wall of the basin of the bathtub or shower such that a channel configured to house a shower curtain exists between the second rigid vertical member and the second vertical curtain channel member;a second horizontal extension member coupled to the second vertical curtain channel member and configured to extend horizontally over the upper edge of the outer wall of the basin of the bathtub or shower;a second lower rigid vertical member from among the plurality of lower rigid vertical members, the second lower rigid vertical member coupled to the second horizontal extension member and configured to extend downward proximal an exterior surface of the outer wall of the basin of the bathtub or shower; andat least one set screw configured to extend from at least one of the second vertical curtain channel member and the second lower rigid vertical member toward the outer wall of the basin of the bathtub or shower. 12. The bathroom fixture assembly of claim 11, further comprising an exterior support member comprising a first end coupled to the first lower rigid vertical member and a second end coupled to the second lower rigid vertical member. 13. The bathroom fixture assembly of claim 12, wherein the exterior support member further comprises one or more tension screws. 14. The bathroom fixture assembly of claim 12 wherein the first horizontal extension member and the second horizontal extension member are integral to one another. 15. The bathroom fixture assembly of claim 12 wherein the first vertical curtain channel member and the second vertical curtain channel member are integral to one another. 16. The bathroom fixture assembly of claim 14, further comprising a cushion located on an underside of the integral horizontal extension member. 17. The bathroom fixture assembly of claim 11 further comprising: a seat pivotally coupled between the first rigid vertical member and a second rigid vertical member, the seat configured to pivot from a closed, vertical position to an open position that is substantially perpendicular to the first and second rigid vertical members; andat least one gate coupled to the at least one of the first and second rigid vertical members and configured to pivot up to about 180 degrees about the rigid vertical member to which the gate is pivotally coupled. 18. A bathroom fixture assembly comprising: a plurality of rigid vertical members each comprising a first end configured to couple to a ceiling and a second end configured to extend downward to a shower floor;a first horizontal member coupled to the second end of a first rigid vertical member from among the plurality of rigid vertical members and configured to extend outwardly toward the outside of the shower;a first vertical curtain channel member coupled to the first horizontal member and configured to extend upward proximal the first rigid vertical member such that a channel configured to house a shower curtain exists between the first rigid vertical member and the first vertical curtain channel member;a first horizontal extension member coupled to the vertical curtain channel member and configured to extend horizontally outward from the shower; anda first lower rigid vertical member from among a plurality of lower rigid vertical members, the first lower rigid vertical member coupled to the first horizontal extension member and configured to extend downward proximal an exterior surface of the outer wall of the basin of the bathtub or shower and couple to a floor surface. 19. The bathroom fixture assembly of claim 18 further comprising: a second rigid vertical member comprising a first end configured to couple to the ceiling and a second end configured to extend downward to the shower floor; andat least one gate coupled to the at least one of the first and second rigid vertical members and configured to pivot up to about 180 degrees about the rigid vertical member to which the gate is pivotally coupled. 20. The bathroom fixture assembly of claim 18 wherein the first rigid vertical member further comprises an upper horizontal member configured to extend outward from the shower such that the first end of the first rigid vertical member is configured to couple to the ceiling outside of the shower.