Insulated Patents (Class 248/117.3)
  • 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.
  • Publication number: 20100108827
    Abstract: A soldering iron stand comprises a stand base, and a soldering iron holder provided on an upper portion of the stand base and formed to have a curved surface for receiving thereon a soldering iron to be held by the stand base. The soldering iron holder has a plurality of recesses formed therein and arranged in a circumferential direction of the curved surface. Each of the recesses is provided with a heat-resistant elastic member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: Yoshitomo Teraoka