Patents by Inventor Vivian L. Ester

Vivian L. Ester 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: 6243257
    Abstract: A ironing board electrical outlet attachment for a more convenient and easier way to plug in an iron. The ironing board electrical outlet attachment includes an electrical outlet member having a box-like structure, two electrical outlets securely mounted to a wall of the box-like structure, a retractable power cord, an on/off switch mounted to the wall of the box-like structure and connected to the power cord and the electrical outlets, a light-emitting member connected to the switch and disposed about the switch, a circuit breaker interconnecting the power cord with the electrical outlets, and conductive rings interconnecting the power cord to the switch, and further includes two clamping members each having a bracket member and a threaded member for securing the bracket to the ironing board and for mounting the electrical outlet member under the ironing board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Inventor: Vivian L. Ester