Abstract: A scented ironing board cover and a method for manufacturing an ironing board cover are provided. The scented ironing board cover comprises a cover and an agent that emits a scent from the ironing board cover. The agent may emit a scent from the cover either continuously or in response to a stimulus, such as heat from a hot iron. The cover and agent may also transfer a pleasant scent to clothing, linens or other articles that are ironed on the cover.

Abstract: An article of manufacture is provided for covering ironing boards. The article is comprised of an ironing board cover and a pouch attached to the cover. The pouch may be a pocket or a bag-like enclosure for holding accessories. In one embodiment, the bag is fixed to the cover. The bag may also be detachable from the cover, and may be detachable from one or more locations on the cover.

Abstract: A multi-purpose carrier is provided for carrying one or more loose articles. The carrier comprises a sack and one or more carrying features for carrying the sack. The sack is convertible into different configurations for carrying items. In one embodiment, the sack may be configured for use as a tall shopping bag or a smaller shoulder bag. The sack may also have a drawstring operable to close the bag and for carrying the bag as a tote bag.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for stabilizing an ironing table, comprising a weight and a hollow base member that holds the weight. The base member connects to the legs of an ironing table and extends outwardly from the legs. The weight in the base member adds mass to the lower portion of the ironing table, increasing the table's resistance to tipping or wobbling. In one aspect of the invention, the weight may be removed from the base member to decrease the overall weight of the ironing table when the table is being transported.

Abstract: A shelf for being positioned on a generally parallelpiped shaped appliance is provided. The appliance has a top surface and first and second side surfaces extending therefrom. The shelf includes a platform on which articles may be placed and a first leg having a first end and a second end. The first end of the first leg is connected to the platform. The second end of the first leg includes one or more interlocking members configured to securely engage one of the surfaces of the appliance. The shelf includes a second leg having a first end and a second end. The first end of the second leg is connected to the platform. The second end of the second leg includes one or more interlocking members configured to securely engage one of the surfaces of the appliance whereby the first and second legs support the platform above the top surface of the appliance.

Abstract: An ironing board having a table with a top surface to carry out ironing functions and opposing first and second sides bisected by a longitudinal axis and a frame extending form the table for supporting the table above a support surface is provided. The frame extends from the table between the first side and longitudinal axis and defines an open area beneath the table that is sized to receive a person seated in a chair to permit the person to carry out ironing functions on the top surface while sitting. The ironing board also includes a drying rack having a plurality of rungs slidably disposed on the table. A laundry sorter is suspended from the table and includes a receptacle with a plurality of dividers dividing the receptacle into a plurality of compartments.

Abstract: A hanging attachment for hanging an ironing board assembly from an upper edge of a door, the ironing board assembly includes an ironing table and a pair of collapsible legs, where each leg has a foot section for resting on a floor when the ironing board assembly is in a raised state. The ironing table extends generally longitudinally, and the foot section of each leg extends generally transversely with respect to the ironing table. The hanging attachment comprises a first hanger for being transversely arranged on the foot section of one of the legs. The hanger has an attaching portion securely attaching the hanger to the foot section, and a hooking portion secured to the attaching portion. The hooking portion is for being hooked over the upper edge of the door.

Abstract: A wrinkle-free ironing board cover comprises a layer of fabric, a layer of padding, and a layer of a thermoplastic polymer sheet material, preferably a sheet in the form of a mesh. The thermoplastic polymer sheet layer imparts increased bursting and tear strength to the ironing board cover.

Abstract: A device for suspending an ironing board comprising a at least two support brackets each having an upper segment and a lower segment pivotally attached to one another by a pivotal connection. Each upper segment includes a hook end for mounting the support bracket to the top edge of a door or similar support structure. Each lower segment has a hook end for holding a leg of the ironing board so as to suspend the ironing board in an upright storage position against the face of the door. The support brackets can be adjusted to support ironing boards having T-shaped and Y-shaped legs. The device can include a crossbrace pivotally attaching the support brackets.

Abstract: An ironing table has an ironing board with a top surface, a vertical wall depending from the periphery of the top surface, and a bottom. The ironing board is adapted to receive an ironing board cover assembly over the top surface and the vertical wall. The ironing table has an apparatus having a mounting bracket and a cord support mast adapted to support an electrical cord of an electrical appliance. The apparatus is attached to the bottom of the ironing board with the mounting bracket, which in parts extends upward above the height of the top surface of the ironing board and which is spaced from the vertical wall of the ironing board. The cord support mast is in turn, supported by the mounting bracket, and has a cord receiving portion. The mounting portion has a lower support and a side support. The supports are hingedly connected to each other to enable the cord support to pivot between a raised position and a collapsed position.

Abstract: An extendable support foot for an ironing board is disclosed. The ironing board includes an ironing table with at least one support leg extending therefrom. The support foot includes an outer tubular member attached to the support leg and an inner tubular member disposed within the outer tubular member. A guide is attached to the outer tubular member and has a bearing portion disposed between the outer tubular member and the inner tubular member. The bearing portion includes an inner race diameter which is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the inner tubular member so as to permit sliding and rotation of the inner tubular member within the guide and with respect to the outer tubular member. A rotatably engagable locking mechanism is located between the inner tubular member and the outer tubular member.

Abstract: A foldable ironing board including forward and aft support legs which are foldable with respect to an ironing table. A lower rack is mounted to the support legs below the ironing table and includes two rack portions which are each pivotally connected to one of the support legs. The pivotal attachment permits each rack portion to rotate with respect to its attached support leg. The rack portions are telescopically attached to one another so as to permit displacement therebetween when the support legs scissor apart during folding. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the telescopic interconnection between the rack portions includes three rod members extending from one rack portion which slidably engage with complimentary cylindrical tubes formed on the other rack portion. The present invention also contemplates an upper rack slidably attached to the ironing table near its heel through rails slidably disposed within rail guides located on the bottom of the ironing table.

Abstract: An ironing board for mounting to a structure, such as a wall or door, and which is pivotally attached to a frame. The ironing board pivots between a vertical position when stored and a horizontal position when in use. The mounting frame is configured as an inverted, U-shaped structure with vertically oriented legs positioned on opposite sides of the ironing board. The ironing board can be vertically displaced while in its horizontal position, so as to permit the easy placement and removal of an ironing board cover. The frame is mounted to a door or wall through a bracket which has protruding members formed thereon designed to engage with corresponding slotted keyways in the mounting frame. Vertical adjustment of the frame is achieved by engaging appropriate slotted keyways with the protruding members. In one embodiment of the invention, the bracket has a hook portion formed thereon which extends over the top of a door for supporting the mounting frame therefrom.

Abstract: 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 pocket between the scorch resistant panel and the cover. The ironing board cover assembly further includes a bumper provided along the perimeter of the scorch resistant panel. The bumper has a height of at least 1/3 of an inch (8.46 mm) and partially surrounds the scorch resistant panel.

Abstract: An apparatus mounts on an ironing board for guiding a cord of an iron and providing a holder for an article. The article has a clamp section for releasably securing the apparatus to the ironing board. A cord support is pivotably attached to the clamp for supporting the electrical cord of the electrical appliance above the ironing board. An article holder is mounted to the clamp for holding an article. An electrical receptacle is carried by the clamp for receiving a plug of the electrical cord of the iron.

Abstract: An ironing board cover assembly for covering an ironing board table has a cover having a fabric layer substantially the same shape as the surface of the ironing board table but having an area somewhat larger than that of the table so as to form a peripheral edge portion adapted to wrap around the peripheral edge of the ironing table. A drawstring is confined in a channel attached to or formed in the fabric layer peripheral edge portion. The drawstring runs the length of the peripheral edge portion. The cover has a series of openings spaced along the channel comprising at least one pair of first and second openings in the channel at opposing edge segments of the cover. The openings expose opposing segments of the drawstring. The cover assembly has an adjustable tensioning means such as a cloth tensioning strap for spanning the distance between the cover opposing edge segments when the cover is installed on an ironing board table.

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 combined laundry bag and clothes hamper in which a bag is suspended from a removable hanger which frames the bag opening, the bag being internally partitioned to allow segregation of clothes and being provided at its bottom with a zipper to permit ready removal of soiled laundry from the hamper bag. The hamper bag can be removed from the hanger, and has a drawcord to permit closure of its top to facilitate its being used to carry soiled laundry to a laundramat, washing machine or other cleaning facility.

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 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.