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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7199334 | Apparatus and method for heating and transferring a workpiece prior to forming An apparatus and method for heating and transferring a workpiece to a forming press for superplastic forming. The apparatus includes a heater assembly, having upper and lower heated platens, mounted to a frame. The heater assembly heats the workpiece to a predetermi... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7114274 | Ironing apparatus An ironing apparatus includes an iron body having a heater, a base, a tank, a water receiving port and a power receiving port, and a stand having an iron rest, a water feeding port and a power feeding part. The base is heated by the heater, and it comprises a vapori... | 10/03/2006 |
| 6919537 | Electric heat sealer An electric heat sealer is constructed to include two pivoted arms of substantially T-shaped profile and an electric heating mechanism in one of the arms, each arm having a handhold portion through which the user can hold the electric heat sealer with the left hand ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6917015 | Electric iron arrangement An arrangement including an electric iron having a water tank, a steam chamber, and valve for controlling the water flow from the water tank to the steam chamber, a stand for supporting the iron, an electrical connector, and a locking mechanism for locking the conne... | 07/12/2005 |
| 5619812 | Heel rest for an iron The present invention relates to a heel rest for an iron. More specifically, the heel rest of the present invention, comprises a recess to improve the stability of an iron in its upright position on a soft surface, such as a padded ironing board or carpet... | 04/15/1997 |
| 5414945 | Iron assembly including water cassette and base An iron assembly includes a mounting base and an electric iron removably mounted on the base. A water cassette is also removably mounted on the base.... | 05/16/1995 |
| 5290998 | Cordless iron and electrically heated ironing board combination An electric iron is provided together with a temperature control module whereby the iron is electrically connectable to the module and is temperature controllable from circuitry therein. The iron is cordless and the control module includes a support platf... | 03/01/1994 |
| 5142124 | Electric iron arrangement with selective locking for corded, cordless or transport modes An electric iron arrangement has a housing provided with electrical contacts through which the heating means of the iron can be energized, a base for supporting the iron when not in use, and a detachable power cord having a connector engageable with the c... | 08/25/1992 |
| 5120934 | Cordless electric iron and stand assembly with timed audible reheat alarm A cordless electric iron assembly has an iron removably mounted on a power supply stand adapted to be connected to a power supply. Separable mating electric terminals interposed between the iron and stand establish an electrical connection between the ele... | 06/09/1992 |
| 4948945 | Electric ironing device with power supply connector arrangement permitting either corded or cordless operation An ironing device includes an iron body having an electric heating element, a seat on which the iron can rest when not in use and a power supply cord terminating in a connector having a socket adapted to connect with prongs on the iron body for supplying ... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4826049 | Cordless adhesive dispensing system A cordless adhesive dispensing system includes an electrically-heated dispensing gun and cooperating base that supports the gun and effects both a mechanical and electrical connection to the gun. The gun accepts solid adhesive and melts the adhesive in re... | 05/02/1989 |
| 4719334 | Connection installation for a cordless electric appliance An electrical connection installation for a cordless electric appliance, such as a flatiron, has an electrical contact part carried by a stationary base serving as a stand for the appliance and which is adapted to mate with the electrical contacts of the ... | 01/12/1988 |
| 4692587 | Hand tool and support A hand tool (implement) such as a glue gun and a support for the hand tool. The support is designed for engaging the hand tool and supporting the hand tool in a manner that enables the hand tool to be conveniently removed therefrom. In the preferred embod... | 09/08/1987 |
| 4418268 | Soldering iron holder with ready indicator and safety shutoff A soldering iron holder includes a box-shaped housing having mounted thereon a support supporting an electric soldering iron while not in use. A manually actuated power switch on the housing applies electric power to a soldering iron supported by the supp... | 11/29/1983 |
| 4366366 | Electric iron stand with time delay safety switch arrangement A stand for an electric iron incorporates an automatic time delay safety switch arrangement which reduces the chances of fires being started by an unattended iron and serves to save a substantial amount of electric energy by cutting off the current to the... | 12/28/1982 |
| 4357519 | Electric flatiron having a frictionally restrained swiveled power cord An improved power supply cord connection to an electrically heated flatiron having a permanent connected power supply cord extending vertically from the rear of the flatiron handle permits the cord to frictionally swivel or pivot from front to back along ... | 11/02/1982 |
| 4347428 | Handle and supporting structure for an electric pressing iron having electronic temperature control An electronic temperature control circuit for regulating the soleplate temperature of an electrically heated pressing iron is located in the handle and supporting structure of the iron. The electronic circuit includes a thyristor controlling energization ... | 08/31/1982 |
