Patents by Inventor John N. Hays, Jr.

John N. Hays, Jr. has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9284681
    Abstract: An adjustable iron holder having an outer housing with a pivoting iron holding plate for storing a steam iron in either a toe down or toe up position that is adjustable relative to a vertical axis for optimal draining, and a removable drain receptacle for collecting water drained from the iron or which may leak from the iron to reduce the formation of mineral deposits and/or rust in or on the iron. The iron holder may be provided with a removable ironing board bracket that supports a folded ironing board. A removable water cup may be provided on one side wall of the outer housing for containing a supply of water to be used by the steam iron, and a removable accessory storage cup may be provided on the opposed side wall for holding the cord of the iron or miscellaneous small items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Inventor: John N. Hays, Jr.