Abstract: The invention relates to a steam iron (1) consisting of a heatable soleplate (2), a steam chamber (3), a multi-functional part (8) which forms both a heat shield and the skirt (85) of the iron. The invention is characterised in that the aforementioned multi-functional part (8) forms and houses the steam chamber (3) above the soleplate (2). Preferably, said multifunctional part (8) also forms the base of a water container (4).

Abstract: Pressing iron having a soleplate (1) presenting an ironing surface and a periphery having three vertices (P1, P2, P3) presenting different angles. Two of the vertices (P1, P2) of the soleplate are, on the one hand, connected together by a convex curve delimiting one edge (C) of the soleplate (1) and, on the other hand, are connected to the third point (P3) by substantially straight or slightly convex curves delimiting other edges (D1, D2) of the soleplate (1).

Abstract: A pressing iron having a heating soleplate topped by a body and a handle forming a protuberance on the body of the iron, the body enclosing a reservoir. The handle presents an upper surface forming a bearing surface for the palm of the hand presenting, at least locally, a width greater than or equal to 4 cm and lateral walls extending from the upper surface of the handle to the body of the iron intended to receive the fingertips and the handle integrates a filling orifice for the reservoir opening at a surface of the handle.

Abstract: A pressing iron having, from bottom to top, a heating soleplate, a body delimited by an envelope that contains a water reservoir, and a gripping handle connected to the body. The reservoir is provided with a vent at the rear of the iron and at the top of the reservoir, the iron is provided with an opening situated at the front of the iron above the reservoir, and the iron further has a tube connecting the vent to the opening.

Abstract: A pressing iron having a heating soleplate topped by a body and a handle forming a protuberance on the body of the iron, the body enclosing a reservoir. The handle presents an upper surface forming a bearing surface for the palm of the hand presenting, at least locally, a width greater than or equal to 4 cm and lateral walls extending from the upper surface of the handle to the body of the iron intended to receive the fingertips and the handle integrates a filling orifice for the reservoir opening at a surface of the handle.

Abstract: Pressing iron having a soleplate (1) presenting an ironing surface and a periphery having three vertices (P1, P2, P3) presenting different angles. Two of the vertices (P1, P2) of the soleplate are, on the one hand, connected together by a convex curve delimiting one edge (C) of the soleplate (1) and, on the other hand, are connected to the third point (P3) by substantially straight or slightly convex curves delimiting other edges (D1, D2) of the soleplate (1).

Abstract: A pressing iron having, from bottom to top, a heating soleplate, a body delimited by an envelope that contains a water reservoir, and a gripping handle connected to the body. The reservoir is provided with a vent at the rear of the iron and at the top of the reservoir, the iron is provided with an opening situated at the front of the iron above the reservoir, and the iron further has a tube connecting the vent to the opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to an iron having, from the base upwards: a heating soleplate (1); a body (2) which is defined by a casing; and a handle (3), the rear end of which is connected to the body (2) of the iron. The aforementioned handle (3) is connected to the body (2) at the rear end thereof by (5) which extend outwards from the body in an essentially symmetric manner in relation to the mid-place of the iron, thereby creating an open cavity or space therebetween.

Abstract: The invention relates to an iron comprising, from the base upwards: a heating soleplate (1); a body (2) which is defined by a casing; and a handle (3), the rear end of which is connected to the body (2) of the iron. The aforementioned handle (3) is connected to the body (2) at the rear end thereof by means of arms (5) which extend outwards from said body in an essentially symmetric manner in relation to the mid-place of the iron, thereby creating an open cavity or space therebetween.

Abstract: A steam iron composed of: a metal heating body containing a chamber that has a steam generating zone; a water flow path in communication with the chamber, the water flow path including a compartment containing a quantity of a scale reducing agent that is contacted by water flowing along the path before the water reaches the chamber; and a screen made of a metal different from that of the heating body and disposed in proximity to the steam generating zone at a location to be traversed by steam generated in the steam generating zone.

Abstract: A water reservoir for a clothes pressing iron, the reservoir being composed of two plastic parts, and a method for fabricating the reservoir by: simultaneously molding the two parts of one reservoir in a first injection molding step in two impressions of the same mold; and assembling the two parts together while, in a second injection molding step, injection molding a joint of plastic material between the two parts to connect the two parts together in a fluid-tight manner, wherein the two parts are assembled together and the second injection molding step is performed before complete crystallization of the two parts.

Abstract: A water reservoir for a clothes pressing iron, the reservoir being composed of two plastic parts, and a method for fabricating the reservoir by: simultaneously molding the two parts of one reservoir in a first injection molding step in two impressions of the same mold; and assembling the two parts together while, in a second injection molding step, injection molding a joint of plastic material between the two parts to connect the two parts together in a fluid-tight manner, wherein the two parts are assembled together and the second injection molding step is performed before complete crystallization of the two parts.

Abstract: A steam iron composed of: a metal heating body containing a chamber that has a steam generating zone; a water flow path in communication with the chamber, the water flow path including a compartment containing a quantity of a scale reducing agent that is contacted by water flowing along the path before the water reaches the chamber; and a screen made of a metal different from that of the heating body and disposed in proximity to the steam generating zone at a location to be traversed by steam generated in the steam generating zone.

Abstract: A steam iron pump assembly including a two-position selector having one position corresponding to a sudden discharge of steam and having its other position corresponding to spraying cold water. The pump assembly comprises a pump body surmounted by a deformable bellows, and having two side outlets together with a rotary selector passing through the deformable bellows. A bottom portion of the rotary selector is surrounded by a sealing sleeve which is radially deformable with one or other of the two side outlets from the pump body. The shape of the bottom portion is suitable, depending on the angular position of the rotary selector for applying the sleeve against one of the outlet orifices while simultaneously allowing water to pass through the other outlet orifice.