Abstract: An ironing table covers, particularly a one-size adjustable cover adaptable to different sizes of boards by use of pressure sensitive tapes and by use of a pull string to permit the cover to be easily adjusted and tucked-in. The cover includes a nose portion which can be folded back to extend under the ironing board so that the pressure tapes of the nose portion can be engaged with other portions of the cover so as to secure the cover to the board.

Abstract: 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 hook-and-loop arrangement is securely attached to the top surface of an ironing board, and its complementary surface is securely attached to the underside of the ironing board cover opposite the strap.

Abstract: A laundry iron lubricating device comprising a fabric substrate having a coating containing a lubrication agent. In the operation of the device, the hot laundry iron is run over the coated fabric with normal pressure. The lubrication provided by a single pass reduces iron drag by 20 to 50%, adequate for the ironing of at least one large garment without need for a second pass. The greater the sole temperature of the iron, the greater the drag reduction.

Abstract: An ironing board having a mounting frame with a hook that allows the ironing board to be hung from the top of a door without any permanent fasteners. All the weight of the device is taken on the hook, and only a small side force caused by the motion of an iron across the surface of the board needs to be accounted for. A pair of suction cups mounted on the frame and applied to the door surface are provided to handle this side force. To support the surface board, which is pivotally mounted on the frame, each of a pair of braces is slideably connected to the frame and pivotally connected to the surface board. The frame, the surface board and the braces together form a pair of three-sided structures for supporting the surface board while it is extended in use. For transport and storage, the ironing board can be folded inside of its frame, minimizing the space taken up by the device and protecting the board from damage.

Abstract: An ironing board cover is foldable into an interfitting relationship with an appropriate ironing board. The covering includes an associated pad whereupon positioning over an ironing board yields a smooth and continuous ironing surface. The pad is securable by means of a plurality of transverse belts securable by means of Velcro.RTM.-type fasteners. The various corner portions of the ironing board pad may optionally also be securable by Velcro.RTM. connectors. Gradation lines are formed on both longitudinal side portions of the ironing board cover and at end portions thereof for indication of dimensions which may be accommodated by the ironing board cover of the instant invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an article for cleaning the sole plate of an iron. The article is preferably affixed to the portion of an ironing board cover which is adjacent the rectangular end. The article includes a raised abrasive surface, a lower abrasive surface and an absorbent surface. The abrasive surface is preferably a woven material. The weave of the abrasive surface preferably is more abrasive in one direction when the iron is stroked across the weave.

Abstract: A fitted bed sheet and a method of making the sheet from a rectangular blank of sheet material are disclosed. Resiliently extensibile strips having catches positioned at predetermined locations along the strips are enclosed within longitudinal, open-ended sheaths extending along opposite marginal edges of the blank. One end of each strip extends out of the open end of the sheath and the other end is anchored to the sheath. The blank is folded inwardly upon itself along fold lines to dispose the sheaths in a spaced-apart, generally parallel relationship on the blank to form laterally opposed double-layered panels. Seams are then formed diagonally across the corners of the panels from adjacent the end of the sheaths to points along the fold lines so that a fitted sheet is formed. When the sheet is placed on a mattress, it is drawn into fitting engagement by pulling on the extended ends of the extensible strips and placing the catches over edges of the open ends of the sheaths.

Abstract: A pressing cloth for use with an ironing board includes a piece of textile material having dimensions adaptable for positioning on the surface of an ironing board and in particular on a cover of an ironing board. In one embodiment one end of the pressing cloth is removably connected to the tapered end portion of the ironing board. The second end portion of the pressing cloth is freely movable on the surface of the ironing board so as to be used as a pressing cloth when desired. When not in use the second end of the pressing cloth is removed from the ironing board so as to expose the ironing board with the pressing cloth remaining attached to the ironing board. In another embodiment the pressing cloth and ironing board cover are integrally connected. The ironing board cover is conventionally secured to the ironing board. One end of the pressing cloth is secured, such as by sewing, to one end of the ironing board cover.

Abstract: A flexible portable pad to serve as an ironing board for travelers and the like which is composed of a laminated structure including exteriorly disposed heat resistant sheets of material sandwiching therebetween a padding structure and wherein the laminated structure and padding are secured to one another by a peripherally disposed tape and peripheral stitching securing together the components of pad and wherein a hanger element is provided in the form of a loop extending outwardly from one of the edges. The pad, when not in use, is capable of being rolled upon itself after being folded in half and there is further provided a carrying bag with a mouth sized to receive the folded rolled pad therein. A closure means is provided about the mouth so that, once the pad is inserted into the bag, the device is adapted to be closed for convenient storage of the bag and portable pad within a suitcase or the like.

Abstract: An ironing table comprises an ironing cloth to be stretched thereacross. In order to allow a faster replacement and fixing of the ironing cloth, the ironing table comprises a groove or slot at a first side thereof for engaging a first lateral edge of the ironing cloth and a Velcro fastening at the opposite second side of the ironing table for attaching the opposite second edge of the ironing cloth.

Abstract: A retaining guide for an electric iron cord which extends between an electric outlet and an electric iron atop an ironing board includes a ring for sliding extension of the cord therethrough during movement of the electric iron atop the ironing board. The retaining guide includes features defining at least one opening on the ironing board for extension of the ring therethrough ironing board cover for extension of a relatively taut portion of the cord between the ring and the electric iron during movement of the iron atop the board. The ring preferably comprises hingedly connected members having outer end portions adapted for detachable engagement for opening to receive the electric cord and engageable to close the ring to retain the cord.

Abstract: A cover for an ironing board or pressing machine is provided with non-skid characteristics to prevent articles being ironed from sliding under the influence of gravity. The non-skid surface, which extends at least over a portion of the ironing surface, is preferably formed from an acrylic polymer stable at normal ironing temperatures. The coating may be applied as a composition containing the following ingredients by volume: about 50-95% of an aqueous acrylic emulsion, about 0.5-3% thickener, about 0.5-2% of a thickener activator, about 0.5-5% humectant, and water.

Abstract: An ironing board comprises a plurality of sections which are connected by a link system. The sections are graded in size such that adjacent sections can be nested within one another. The link system comprises individual links having sufficient length to permit the sections to go from a nested condition to an aligned condition.

Abstract: A form-fitting cover for use on an ironing board having nose and heel envelopes formed with a pad sheet attached to the lower surface of an ironing surface sheet whereby the ironing surface sheet is automatically properly positioned when the nose and heel envelopes are fitted onto the ironing board.

Abstract: A fabric which is coated on at least its upper exposed surface with a heat-reflective and heat-retentive metallic coating containing from about 85% to about 99% copper. The copper is coated with a non-metallic material such as a silicate or silicon oxide. The fabric of the invention is particularly useful in covers for ironing boards, pressing machines and the like, but is useful in any application which calls for a heat-reflective, heat-retentive, flexible, porous metallized fabric.

Abstract: A substantially wrinkle free ironing pad of convenient dimension that can be folded without creasing and carried with luggage and can be placed on a support surface for ironing without either need for an ironing board or risk of harmful effect of heat or moisture on the said surface comprises a central layer of a heat resistant foamed polymer, a layer irreversibly adhered thereon of a highly heat reflective metallized, preferably aluminized, polyester, polyethylene, or nylon film laminate, and a cover of either cotton, a cotton blend, or a synthetic cloth coated with a heat-resistant resin to improve iron glide and scorch resistance.

Abstract: This buck press pad overlies a perforated metal plate or grid fitted over the buck of a garment steam and vacuum supplied garment pressing machine. The pad is multi-layered to diffuse the steam coming up through the apertures in the metal grid and through which vacuum sucks air down to press the garment. Said pad comprises one or more pairs of layers, each pair comprising a lower preferably loosely woven fiber-layer and an upper preferably closely woven fiber layer. At the top of these layers is a thicker layer of rubber of felt or other resilient material covered at its upper side by a woven top cover layer on which the garment to be pressed, is placed. The top cover layer is preferably closely woven. At least the pairs of layers of the pad, is bound by a binder of high temperature material which is preferably coated with high temperature material such as Teflon or silicone, the stitching for the binder and pairs of layers, being preferably accomplished with high temperature thread.

Abstract: An ironing pad which is substantially smaller than a standard ironing board is adapted to be placed on top of a table or other support surface for ironing. The upper surface of the pad is comprised of a heat resistant fabric. This fabric is adhesively bonded to a layer of a heat resistant foam padding. The lower surface of the pad is comprised of a layer of skid resistant material and a layer of metal foil separates the foam padding from the skid resistant layer. The metal foil prevents heat and moisture from the iron from penetrating the pad and damaging the tabletop on which the pad is placed.