Clothes iron with automatic shut off system controlled by multiple switches
Patent 5852279 Issued on December 22, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 2, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 2, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1284104 2150029 2382587 2470532 3424894 3492459 Pressing or smoothing iron comprising a safety turn-off means located in a heating current circuit Electric power interrupting apparatus Electric iron stand with time delay safety switch arrangement Electronic non-use power interruption safety device for an electric flat-iron InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 725677 filed on 10/02/1996US Classes:219/257, Automatically operated38/82HeatingExaminersPrimary: Jeffery, John A.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassD06F 075/00AbstractA clothes iron comprises an automatic shut off system that is controlled by multiple switches. A first switch located on the iron's handle is closed when the iron is held by a user. A second switch located on the iron's heel is closed when the iron stands in the upright position. The switch on the handle prevents the automatic shut off from functioning when the iron is in use. The switch on the heel determines which of two fixed timing periods are used. | |
