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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8132346 | Iron retaining system and support device thereof A system for retaining a clothes iron includes a base plate having vertically offset front and rear portions configured to support a nose sole plate portion and a heal portion of the clothes iron, respectively, and lateral side portions configured to support opposin... | 03/13/2012 |
| 7406784 | Ironing board having an iron rest An ironing board having an iron rest that is situated at the blunt end of the ironing board. The iron rest (3) is mounted on the ironing board (2) like a drawer and can be pushed in under the ironing board (2) after use. ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7370446 | Adapter for attachment to an ironing board An adapter for attachment to an ironing board includes a housing that can be affixed to a rest plate for an iron. A means is provided on the housing for affixing a socket for the electrical plug of an iron. ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7310898 | Modularized multifunctional ironing board with fan The invention relates to a modularized multifunctional ironing board with fan, consisting of an ironing board with ventilation holes, a cotton fabric layer on top, a fan, and supporting all the above a rack assembly base. By conjoining the ironing board and the fan ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7278229 | Ironing board storage device The present invention is an ironing board storage device that removably attaches to a wall and rests on a support surface. The device includes an ironing board moveably mounted within a housing and a lift mechanism operatively engaged with the ironing board that can... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7243447 | Ironing board expansion platform The present invention relates to a platform assembly and method that expands the surface area of a conventional ironing board. The platform assembly covers a converging end of an ironing board and expands the surface area of the ironing board. The platform assembly ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7237890 | Inkjet printing apparatus An inkjet type fabric printing apparatus is provided with an inkjet head, a platen and a positioning member. The inkjet head reciprocally moves in main scanning direction and auxiliary scanning direction relative to a fabric (e.g., clothes). The platen holds the fab... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7082705 | Ironing board cover with panel and methods of use An apparatus and methods of use for ironing board cover with a heat-resistant and waterproof panel attached to the cover, the panel having a base surface with a continuous brim and a plurality of protuberances capable of supporting an iron. The brim and the base sur... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7040748 | Inkjet printing apparatus An inkjet type fabric printing apparatus is provided with an inkjet head, a platen and a positioning member. The inkjet head reciprocally moves in main scanning direction and auxiliary scanning direction relative to a fabric (e.g., clothes). The platen holds the fab... | 05/09/2006 |
| 6883257 | Ironing board An ironing board has an electrically heated working surface with an electrical heater element disposed therein and an electrical connector for connection of an electrically heated iron. A power management system within the ironing board has a sensor that detects whe... | 04/26/2005 |
| 6286237 | Multiple function ironing board A versatile ironing board is provided including a collapsible leg assembly for maintaining the ironing board in an elevated orientation. Also included is at least one supporting member pivotally coupled to a periphery of the ironing board.... | 09/11/2001 |
| 5926984 | Easily selectively attachable and removable iron rest, forming an accessory for an ironing board, especially for a potentially hot flat iron To permit easy attachment, removal, and repositioning of a rest plate of a potentially hot flat iron on an ironing board (1, 31), forming an accessory element, the iron rest plate (4, 37) is placed above the ironing board, which typically includes a paddi... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5709044 | Ironing board mounting bracket A wall mounting bracket for an ironing board and iron, comprising an elongated rigid member means for mounting to a wall, said elongated member incorporating a top portion for supporting a hand iron, and bottom portion providing pivotal support for a conv... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5566481 | Ironing board cover with scorch resistant panel The present invention defines an ironing board cover assembly including a cover and a scorch resistant panel. The scorch resistant panel is secured to and flush with the cover and forms a pocket therebetween. A heat resistant panel is located in the pocke... | 10/22/1996 |
| 5315773 | Iron retractable in stand including power and water regulation therebetween An ironing apparatus which includes an ironing head, an ironing head rest including an electrical connection for supplying an electrical current to the ironing head placed on the ironing heat rest, a main tank for containing water and supplying the water ... | 05/31/1994 |
| 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 |
| 5142802 | Support for an appliance, namely an iron A support for an appliance, namely an iron. The support is fastened to an ironing board and includes a closed frame with a center recess. The frame is symmetrical with respect to a vertical center plane through the center of the ironing board. At least on... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5136798 | Retractable work station attachment for ironing board and retractable ironing board system A workstation tray device for easy connection with a plurality of collapsible ironing board configurations, for temporary but secure storage of containers of compositions applied to articles being ironed, in hinged cooperation for retractable storage in c... | 08/11/1992 |
| 5038502 | Retractable work station attachment for ironing board and retractable ironing board system A workstation tray device for easy connection with a plurality of collapsible ironing board configurations, for temporary but secure storage of containers of compositions applied to objects being ironed, in hinged cooperation for retractable storage in co... | 08/13/1991 |
| 5016367 | Ironing board having swingable extensions and a detachable suspended table, for ironing trousers, shirts, and large items An ironing board that includes a main board and two swingable board extensions retractable attached to the main board. The main board comprises a relatively wide section and a comparatively narrow section forming a single planar ironing surface. The narro... | 05/21/1991 |
| 4991325 | Collapsible ironing board having telescopic ironing surfaces, and telescopic legs attached by U-shaped brackets and V-shaped armed connectors A collapsible ironing board is provided and consists of a platform having two extendable telescopic sections and three collapsible legs. When the ironing board is not being used, the two sections of the platform can be pushed together and the legs folded ... | 02/12/1991 |
| 4956928 | Apparatus for securing an iron to an ironing board cover An apparatus for securing an iron to an ironing board includes a strap attached to the upper surface of an ironing board cover. The strap is adapted to engage the handle of an iron which is standing on its heel. In the preferred embodiment, one face of a ... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4918845 | Clamp type electric steam iron stand An electric iron stand having a vertically oriented rear wall member, an electric support platform, and a clamping leg. The support platform extends from the front wall surface of the rear wall member at a predetermined height intermediate its top and bot... | 04/24/1990 |
| 4910896 | Ironing board having flip-out attachments An ironing board apparatus includes an ironing board member mounted on a pedestal. The ironing board member has a main portion and a foldaway corner portion pivotally connected to the main portion by a hinge. A retractable sleeveboard is connected to the ... | 03/27/1990 |
| 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 |
| 4574503 | Ironing board support for iron and auxiliary steam generator An ironing board supported by collapsible legs to which a box-shaped body can be connected either fixedly or in a removable manner. This body is provided with a specific housing suitable to accommodate an iron interconnected to a steam boiler by a fluid p... | 03/11/1986 |
| 4525942 | Ironing board attachment An ironing rail attachment for an ironing board which allows the user to store ironing aides in a safe, convenient manner, without wasting space upon the ironing surface of the board. The rail also pivotably supports an iron stand to store the hot iron wh... | 07/02/1985 |
| 4438577 | Ironing apparatus support Ironing apparatus provides supporting of a hand iron above the ironing surface of an ironing board. It includes a base for supportive disposition upon a supporting surface, upright post members extending upwardly from the base, and apparatus for securing ... | 03/27/1984 |
| 4433497 | Iron and ironing board support Compact, collapsible ironing apparatus is disclosed having a base providing supportive disposition upon a supporting surface for carrying an ironing board and for supporting a hand iron above the ironing surface of the ironing board. A first upright membe... | 02/28/1984 |
