Abstract: Ironing board consisting of a top supported by at least one leg with two sections connected to one another by hinge; said hinge allows lower segment of leg to pivot between an unfolded position, in which said lower segment forms an extension of upper segment of leg, and a folded position, in which lower segment is folded in the direction of upper segment, wherein said hinge contains a mechanism to lock the lower segment in an unfolded position and at least one unlocking button to deactivate the locking mechanism to allow lower segment to rotate into the folded position.

Abstract: Ironing board comprising a frame supporting a top and at least two legs joined to the frame, one of the legs having an upper end pivotably mounted on a back end of the frame, the other leg having an upper end slidably mounted on said frame, the two legs being connected to one another by a pivot linkage and movable between a storage position.

Abstract: A steam ironing device (10) provides an ionized steam output using an ionizing arrangement (30). The ionization process, in particular the high energy electric discharge used for ionization, breaks down steam particles into finer particles. As a result, a greater proportion of the steam particles generated can penetrate into the fabric of the garment being ironed, to improve fabric treatment and fabric moistening. Air ionization can also be used. The ionization process is improved by limiting the temperature of the steam.

Abstract: An ironing board 1 having a permeable ironing surface 5 mounted on a body 3. The body 3 has one or more ports 54 through which fluid may be driven to cause the fluid to flow through the permeable surface 5. The body 3 also has a means for modifying the flow of fluid through selected regions of the surface 5. The means for modifying the flow of fluid may be one or more fans which are capable of sucking fluid from the body interior or blowing fluid into the body interior. The permeable surface may be a steel mesh surface with holes of different cross-sectional area.

Abstract: An ironing appliance (1) comprises an ironing device such as a steam iron and an ironing board (11) for supporting articles (2) to be ironed. In the ironing board (11), Radio Frequency Identification readers (41) are arranged, which serve for identifying the fabric type of the articles (2) to be ironed, which are provided with a tag (45) containing this information. The ironing board (11) has a heater (16) for heating the articles to be ironed, and is also adapted to supplying steam to these articles. In an ironing process of a given article, the characteristics of the supply of steam and the temperature of the heater (16) are determined on the basis of the information obtained from the tag (45) of the article by the readers (41). Due to the fact that the readers (41) are arranged in the ironing board (11), the identification process and the process of determining appropriate ironing settings take place in a fast and accurate manner.

Abstract: An ironing board for multifunctional use comprising a base (1), a body (5) with a work surface (6), which body has a first longitudinal axis (I-I) and is connected to the base. A column (7) extends between the body and the base, the column having a second longitudinal axis (II-II) and a tilting means. The tilting means is arranged for tilting the body about a tilting axis (T-T) extending substantially perpendicularly to both the first axis and the second axis. A system comprises such an ironing board and an iron for cooperation with the ironing board. The invention further relates to a method for refreshing an article and a method for pressing an article.

Abstract: A collapsible ironing board comprising a board arranged on two legs (1, 2) forming an X configuration, the center of the X constituting the central axis (C) about which the two legs (1, 2) can pivot; at least one (2) of the two legs being hinged and consisting of two continuous segments pivoting about a hinge axis (D), which ironing board is characterized in that it includes return means (R) located in the environment of the hinge axis (D), said return means (R) comprising a first end and a second end connected to the first segment and to the second segment, respectively, of the hinged leg (2).

Abstract: A portable ironing board assembly which allows the ironing board to be mounted with magnets on a household appliance for convenient use and storage. The assembly has a portable mounting frame, an ironing board pivotally mounted on the frame for raising to a substantially horizontal position for use and for lowering to a substantially vertical position for storage, an ironing board support to help maintain the ironing board's horizontal position, and magnets affixed to the portable mounting frame for attaching the frame to a mounting surface.

Abstract: A collapsible ironing board comprising a board arranged on two legs (1, 2) forming an X configuration, the center of the X constituting the central axis (C) about which the two legs (1, 2) can pivot; at least one (2) of the two legs being hinged and consisting of two continuous segments pivoting about a hinge axis (D), which ironing board is characterized in that it includes return means (R) located in the environment of the hinge axis (D), said return means (R) comprising a first end and a second end connected to the first segment and to the second segment, respectively, of the hinged leg (2).

Abstract: An ironing board assembly for use with a door. The assembly includes an elongated ironing board and an ironing board support. An upper end of the ironing board support is attached to the top of the door so that the ironing board support extends along and closely adjacent one side of the door. One end of the ironing board is attachable to a lower end of the ironing board support so that the ironing board is movable between a first position in which the ironing board extends horizontally outwardly from the door and a second position in which the ironing board extends vertically and closely adjacent the side of the door and so that a top of the ironing board faces outwardly from the door. A first latch locks the ironing board in its first position while, similarly, a second latch locks the ironing board in its second position.

Abstract: An apparatus to measure ease of ironing comprises a base supporting a vertical rail assembly; a lockable roller bearing block that rolls vertically on a vertical rail assembly for locking and raising and lowering the block at a selected location according to the raising and lowering along the vertical rail assembly. An adjustably inclinable ironing board for accommodating a test cloth is supported at one end by the lockable roller bearing block. The block is raised and lowered along the vertical rail assembly; a standard ironing structure secured overhead to the guide strut and resting at or near the board upper end includes a release mechanism, which releases the iron. The iron moves along the incline and a start sensor and a finish sensor sense the glide of the ironing structure down the board for measuring ease of ironing when the standard ironing board is in an inclined position.

Abstract: The invention concerns an ironing board (1) comprising: a working surface (2), a device for adjusting the height of the working surface (2), the support comprising at least two intersecting legs (3, 4) pivoting about a common hinge pin (5), the upper ends (7, 8) of the legs (3, 4) being secured to the working surface (2), at least one of the legs (4) being mobile its upper end (7) adapted to be displaced in a plane parallel to that of the platform (2). The invention is characterised in that the height adjusting device comprises means for continuous adjustment consisting of a jack (6) made up of a first and a second part (11, 12), the first part of the jack (11) being secured to the mobile leg (4) and the common hinge pin (5).

Abstract: The object of this invention is an active ironing board. This board includes a perforated plane support, for example a metal grill, covered by a covering material that is permeable to gases, usually a cover, which forms the ironing surface and under which there is a suction compartment bound by a lower support panel where at least one ventilating unit or similar is mounted to suck in gases present in the suction compartment and push them outside, the lower support panel being also permeable to gasses.

Abstract: An ironing board comprising a preferably height-adjustable stand whose upper end supports an ironing surface, wherein the stand has two hinged legs, and each leg has a foot section that rests at least partially on the base with the ironing board set up, and each leg additionally has a lower section that extends from the foot section to the mid section of the leg, wherein the mid section of the leg extends from the lower section to the upper section of the leg, wherein the upper section of the leg extends from the mid section to under the ironing surface, with the lower section being shaped in such a way as to smoothly flow into the foot section of the leg, wherein the leg is bent by more than 45° in the transitional area between the lower section and foot section, wherein each leg has a first vertex roughly in the area of the hinge linking together the two legs, a third vertex in the transitional area between the lower section and the foot with an angle between the two less than 45°, and a second vert

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.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a space saver ironing board that can be easily utilized and may be placed in any room of the house. In the closing position it is hung up on the wall and occupies a very small volume, comparable to that of a medium size picture (FIGS. 3 and 4). The opening movement is very simple and manageable: the space saver ironing board is rotated down from the wall until the horizontal working position (the figure), while it hanging on the wall. The rotation hinge is inserted into a fixed support wall bracket. The ironing board can be used in this position or unhooked from the wall and moved elsewhere (FIG. 5). Through the closing movement every part finds its proper position: one of the pair of legs (3) with their triangular cross-piece (5) provides the frame for the entire structure when in the closed position. The front panels (10) fixed to the underside of the legs cover the front of the structure (FIG.

Abstract: A portable and adjustable ironing board system in which the ironing board may be securely affixed to a door is shown. The ironing board system of the present invention includes a singular support tube extending along the height of the door and securely attached to both upper and lower edges of the door. The ironing board system has an adjustable ironing board height and the singular support tube is adjustable to securely affix the tube to the door. The ironing board may be placed in the useful horizontal position or in the stored vertical position. The design of the ironing board system provides that the rear end of the ironing board slides along the support tube in a manner such that when in the vertical stored position the upper surface of the ironing board is facing outward. The ironing board can be locked in the downward horizontal position or in the stored vertical position by locking clamps. Further adjustment of the ironing board are allowed by the use of adjustment feet on the support frame.

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 crease ironing apparatus is provided that is adaptable to be either attached to an existing ironing board or as a stand alone apparatus, wherein the apparatus includes two elongated members, while one member's longitudinal transverse cross section resembles a U forming a longitudinal trough and the other member's longitudinal transverse cross section is dimensioned to fit within the trough of the other member along with the fabric to be clamped while the two members are hingedly secured at one end allowing the two members to scissor together or apart to receive fabric to be clamped while further comprising a means for securing the two members in the clamping position and if desired a means for clamping the device to an existing ironing board.

Abstract: A portable ironing board having a two-way swivel bracket assembly. The ironing board may be affixed to a dryer and stored in the space between a washing machine and dryer and is attached to the dryer by means of an attachment assembly. The attachment assembly allows secure affixing of the entire ironing board assembly to the top, side and bottom of the dryer. The ironing board additionally has a swivel assembly which allows the ironing board to be rotated about a first and a second axis. The first rotation allows the ironing board to be swiveled from a vertical stored position in which the ironing board is directed downwards to a vertical position wherein the ironing board extends outward toward the front of the dryer. The second rotation ability allows the ironing board to be swiveled about such that the ironing board rests upon the top of the dryer.

Abstract: A wall mounting bracket for an ironing board and iron, comprising an elongated rigid member means for mounting to a wall, said elongated member incorporating a top portion for supporting a hand iron, and bottom portion providing pivotal support for a conventional ironing board, whereby said ironing board is movable from a first position, wherein said ironing board is vertically disposed adjacent to the supporting wall and a second position, whereby said ironing board is horizontally disposed in spaced relation to said supporting wall, said ironing board support further providing for vertical adjustment of said ironing board to a user-selected height.

Abstract: A portable, compact ironing board is adapted for use in tight quarters, such as dorm rooms, motor homes, travel trailers, apartments, etc. A plurality of short legs or pegs extend downwardly from the rear portion of the board, with the rear set being positionally fixed relative to the board and the front set being adjustably affixed to the board to adjust the spacing between the front and rear sets of legs. These rearwardly disposed legs are adjusted to fit closely about a generally horizontal ledge or edge, such as a windowsill, countertop edge, etc. to secure the rear portion of the board. Preferably, the rearwardly disposed sets of legs comprise a fixed rear pair and an adjustable forward pair. The forward portion of the board is supported by a single telescoping leg which is extended to a suitable length and braced in some manner. The upper surface of the board is generally conventional, with a suitable pad and ironing surface installed thereover.

Abstract: An ironing table (40) has an ironing board (41) which is perforated by a number of bores. A vacuum pump or suction fan is mounted in a housing (47) adjacent the board (41) and can communicate with a chamber (46) disposed below the board (41). The pump or fan operate to lower the pressure in the chamber (46) thereby forming a pressure gradient between top and bottom surfaces of the ironing board (41) whereby steam will be positively drawn from an iron through the garment being ironed, into the bores and into the chamber (46). The steam will condense on the relatively cooler walls of the chamber (46) and will drain to one end due to the inclined base of the chamber (46) and can be drained away after ironing via drainage tap.

Abstract: A improved collapsible ironing table assembly (10) of the type comprising a flat table top (11) having a peripheral framing member (12) extending therearound, a pair of spaced apart channels (13) extending longitudinally of the table top and secured to the underside surface thereof, and a pair of diagonally crossed pivotal support legs (17, 17') supporting the table top and movable between an extended working position and a retracted out-of-use position, the improvements being such that the table assembly can be collapsed to a compact approximately linear storage configuration in which the pivotal legs (17, 17') lie flat alongside one another nested essentially within the recess formed between the opposed channels (13) on the underside of the table top, the table when fully collapsed, having an overall depth which approximately equals the depth of the table top peripheral framing member.

Abstract: A portable, collapsible ironing board and case cover designed for travel, convenience and compactness. The ironing board and core cover consists of the following parts: The case/cover, three board sections, two hinges, five legs, six draw catch fastners, four wood supports, screws and hook and loop fasteners. The three board sections are connectedd by two continuous hinges on the top side of the board sections and are supported underneath by the wood supports which provides a brace for the board when fully extended. The six draw catch fastners are provided to secure the ironing board when in operation. There are a total of five legs to provide standing ability and added support for the ironing board. The hook and loop fasteners are used as a closure for the case and as a fastener when used for the ironing board cover. The shoulder strapped case converts to an ironing board cover for the light. Weight plywood ironing board.

Abstract: A workstation tray device for easy connection with a plurality of collapsible ironing board configurations, for temporary but secure storage of containers of compositions applied to articles being ironed, in hinged cooperation for retractable storage in connection with the ironing board without being detached therefrom. The device consisting of a tray member of resilient material for attachment to a ironing board by fingers for receiving a hinged adjustable collar for clamping to one ironing board leg, and by two support arms each movably attached, at one end by a bolt to the flat end of the board member, and at the other end to a bracket attached to the tray such that the shelf is horizontally disposed under the board in convenient close proximity having adequate clearance for storage of items, all without interfering with the legs and feet of the operator. The arms have arch members hingeably attached to strut to cooperate with the tray.

Abstract: An ironing device automatically moves an ironing plate across an ironing table. A pneumatic jack is arranged integral with the ironing plate, supported by a guide including at least two columns, and is adapted to displace the ironing plate vertically. First and second carriages cooperate with first and second motors for moving the ironing plate across the surface of the ironing table. A manual control allows motion of the ironing plate either along the main axes of the carriages or along two axes diagonal with respect to the other axes. In preferred embodiments of the invention, various safety devices are employed to prevent the hot ironing plate from moving into zones which would cause injury to the user.

Abstract: A workstation tray device for easy connection with a plurality of collapsible ironing board configurations, for temporary but secure storage of containers of compositions applied to objects being ironed, in hinged cooperation for retractable storage in connection with the ironing board without being detached therefrom. The device consisting of a tray member of resilient material for attachment to a ironing board by of fingers for receiving a hinged adjustable collar for clamping to one ironing board leg, and by two support arms each movably attached, at one end by bolt to the flat end of the board member, and at the other end to a bracket attached to the tray such that the shelf is horizontally disposed under the board in convenient close proximity having adequate clearance for storage of items, all without interfering with the legs and feet of the operator. The arms have arch members hingeably attached to strut to cooperate with the tray.

Abstract: An ironing board that includes a main board and two swingable board extensions retractable attached to the main board. The main board comprises a relatively wide section and a comparatively narrow section forming a single planar ironing surface. The narrow section is adapted to telescopically receive a trouser leg, which can be rotated so that all trouser leg areas can be ironed. The swingable board extensions are adapted to receive the sleeve areas of shirts and blouses.

Abstract: A two-piece, foldable ironing board is pivotally mounted at one end thereof for folding movement into and out of a cabinet, which is disposed to be mounted in a rectangular recess in the wall of a kitchen, or the like. The board is formed in two, separate sections which are hingedly connected together by a pair of double-acting hinges, which permit the two sections of the board to be folded between an operative position in which they lie in a substantially common, horizontal plane, or an inoperative position in which one section is folded back over the other. One section of the board is mounted for rotational movement about the axis of a lazy susan-type support, which is carried on the outer end of an ironing board support plate.

Abstract: A collapsible ironing board is provided and consists of a platform having two extendable telescopic sections and three collapsible legs. When the ironing board is not being used, the two sections of the platform can be pushed together and the legs folded up into a closed position allowing the ironing board in its reduced size to be stored away.

Abstract: A pivotally adjustable ironing board including a supporting frame and first and second ironing tables which rotate separately about separate portions of a substantially horizontally disposed portion of the supporting frame. The first ironing table includes two major working surfaces arranged parallel one with the other; the second ironing table includes two major working surfaces arranged in non-parallel, non-coplanar fashion one with the other. The second ironing table includes a profiled edge portion at one end which edge is arranged to accommodate a garment and to facilitate pressing of that garment. Each ironing table employs a separate spring biased locking mechanism each of which is used to secure its respective ironing table at least generally horizontally in a position for use. The supporting frame is adjustable and includes telescoping members and a securement device which device secures the telescoping members with respect of one to the other, to establish a desired height for the ironing surfaces.

Abstract: A rounded pressing board substantially providing a line or point contact surface between the iron working surface and the bottom surface of a flat iron, thus reducing the force required to operate an iron and shortening the ironing time. The pressing board body is molded into a hollow shape by blow molding and the iron working surface of the pressing board body has a large number of projections to facilitate the application of steam to the cloth which is to be ironed and to provide the line or point contact surface.

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 which is designed to be supported in a standard drawer is disclosed. The board has a transverse vertical ridge adjacent one edge which prevents it from being pulled out of the drawer, and a slidable saddle which fits over the top edge of the drawer to adapt the board to different drawer configurations.

Abstract: An adjustable ironing table (10) includes a top board (12) and collapsible legs (22,24). A housing (46) has a vertical wall (48) extending perpendicularly relative to the top board (12) and a horizontal wall (50). The vertical wall (48) includes an opening (52) for guiding a control element (36) through the housing (46). The horizontal wall (50) includes a slot (54). A plate (44) extends through the slot (54). A compression spring (42) is retained by the control element (36) between the vertical wall (48) and the plate (44), the spring (42) pivoting the plate (44) relative to the slot (54) to engage the control element (36). The top board (12) includes a peripheral flange (20) having an outwardly curled periphery (78). The top board (12) further includes flat stretched portions (16) extending along the length of the top board (12). One of the legs (22) is connected by a base member (92) to guide rails (74), the base member (92) having four point containment of the guide rails (74).

Abstract: A seam board pack consists of an elongate flat base, useable as a pounding board, having a central groove running lengthwise in its top. A plurality of upstanding flat seam boards are interchangably positioned in the slot. The seam boards have edges of various contours corresponding to the contours of the seams to be ironed flat.

Abstract: A steam ironing station for ironing differently shaped apparel work pieces is designed to be fitted with various ironing table forms. A blower, air guiding chamber, and exhaust chimney are included in a compact housing assembly with a mounting plate on its top for receiving and holding differently shaped ironing work tables. The housing assembly is held in lateral struts of a frame-like base provided with a pedestal.

Abstract: A steam ironing machine includes an ironing board, a steam generator to convey steam to a steam iron, a heater for the ironing board, a suction device to remove residual moisture from ironed clothes. The ironing board is rotatably mounted by hinges with respect to a support element between two positions, i.e. a work position where the board is horizontally disposed and a rest position where the board is vertically disposed. The ironing board rotates from the work position to the rest position with the board tip directed toward and adjacent the support. Rotational movement of the ironing board in both directions is controlled by shock absorbers which aid the operator in achieving this rotation movement and at the same time absorb stresses resulting from this rotational movement.

Abstract: A folding ironing board including a mounting mechanism for mounting the ironing board to a wall or other support. The mounting mechanism includes pivotally connected support and control members for permitting folding movement of the ironing board between a generally horizontal use position and a generally vertical storage position adjacent the wall. Height control arms pivotally connect from the wall to the control arms and can be pivoted by releasing latch members to move the ironing board between two separate working heights, with the support members pivoting accordingly. A turntable or other pivot mounts the ironing board to the mounting mechanism to permit adjustment of angular orientation in the use position.

Abstract: An ironing table has a hollow table top (1) and a blower (11) arranged thereunder. The blower is connected to the table by a pivotable buffle (25), a helical housing (14), and a fixed orifice (12) located in a bottom section of said table. The top of the housing includes a suction orifice (12) and a pressure orifice (13). The blower and its housing are supported on rails (20) and may be displaced between two positions where the blower either applies a pressure or suction force to the surface of the table.

Abstract: A pressing table has a main pressing surface element and a pivotable additional pressing table surface element, and a blower capable of applying suction or blowing action selectively to one or other of the pressing table surface portions. Change over from suction to blowing is achieved by the action of the blower fan discharge air in response to triggering by a solenoid thruster, and the blowing action is held on by the airstream until the blower fan stops. Selection of the additional pressing table surface element for the blowing or suction action is automatic in response to pivoting of the additional element from a rest position to an operative position.

Abstract: A press table comprising a suction and blowing unit is disclosed. The suction and blower unit is adapted for direct connection with the lower side of the press table, thereby achieving optimized changeover speed from suction to blowing and vice versa. The press table comprises one or two auxiliary press table members and control means for automatically bringing the auxiliary press table members into communication with the suction and blower unit when they are used, simultaneously disconnecting the main press table from the unit.

Abstract: An ironing board of easily storable and readily accessible character which is particularly adaptable for minimization of utility space within a living area, the ironing board consisting of a board portion adapted for adjustable positioning and support in vertically affixed hanger members, and further including a brace member which is readily adjustable to support the board portion in horizontal disposition; the structure is further adapted so that the board portion can be folded upward adjacent a surface maintaining the vertical support members, and then clamped or suitably retained in that position with the brace member folded into linear alignment with the surface for storage during non-use.

Abstract: An adjustable ironing table (10) includes a top board (12) and collapsible legs (22,24). A housing (46) has a vertical wall (48) extending perpendicularly relative to the top board (12) and a horizontal wall (50). The vertical wall (48) includes an opening (52) for guiding a control element (36) through the housing (46). The horizontal wall (50) includes a slot (54). A plate (44) extends through the slot (54). A compression spring (42) is retained by the control element (36) between the vertical wall (48) and the plate (44), the spring (42) pivoting the plate (44) relative to the slot (54) to engage the control element (36). The top board (12) includes a peripheral flange (20) having an outwardly curled periphery (78). The top board (12) further includes a flat stretched portions (16) extending along the length of the top board ( 12). One of the legs (22) is connected by a base member (92) to guide rails (74), the base member (92) having four point containment of the guide rails (74).