Abstract: A mattress cover includes a fabric substrate having a top surface, a bottom surface, a head portion, a foot portion, a first length, and a first width, a secret tuck portion attached to the foot portion on the bottom surface of the fabric substrate, the secret tuck portion having a second length and a second width. The second width is less than the first width. A method of making a mattress cover includes providing a fabric substrate having a top surface, a bottom surface, a head portion, a foot portion, a first length, and a first width, and attaching a secret tuck portion to the foot portion on the bottom surface of the fabric substrate, the secret tuck portion having a second length and a second width. The second width is less than the first width.

Abstract: An element for covering an ironing surface includes: a first zone which comprises a multilayer which, in turn, comprises a first upper layer made of fabric, intended to be in contact with or in proximity to the garments to be ironed and/or of the iron, and a second underlying layer which is metallized, a second zone which comprises at least one layer made of thermally insulating material, so as to define a rest area for temporarily resting the heated plate of the iron and includes at the upper/outer surface of said second zone and/or at least another zone which is outside of said second zone, a print and/or a sign to indicate a time interval and/or a time value for which it is ensured that the heated plate of the iron can stop in the second zone without the plate itself damaging or deforming said second area.

Abstract: A bed sheet is provided that includes top, side and end panels. Adjacent ends of the side and end panels are joined to form a seam at a corner of the sheet. The side and end panels each have a lower edge that is spaced apart from the top panel. At least one of the corners includes a power band having a first side that extends from a portion of the lower edge of one of the end panels to one of the seams. A second side of the power band extends from a portion of the lower edge of one of the side panels to the one of the seams. A third side of the power band extends from the portion of the lower edge of the one of the end panels to the portion of the lower edge of the one of the side panels.

Abstract: An ironing board cover includes a padded textile base section configured to be placed on ironing board having multiple shapes in an entirely one-piece construction. The padded base section includes multiple layers of material, laminated together to form a smooth, heat-reflective ironing surface. The ironing board cover is machined in a substantially oval shape, with a taper at a point distal to a second end portion for fitting over a narrow end of an ironing board. A first end portion fits over a large end of an ironing board. The ironing board cover also includes an attenuated edge along a bottom segment, and an adjustable elastic bungee fastening mechanism forming at least part of the attenuated edge and stretching along an entirety of the bottom segment of the padded base section that allows the padded base section to be stretched.

Abstract: Provided herein is a bed linen system formed from a one-piece panel that includes slits separating a bed sheet portion from a blanket portion and integral gussets that envelop the corners of a mattress. The slits work in conjunction with the gussets to redirect tension from pulling force applied to the blanket towards the center axis of the mattress, thereby making it more difficult to remove the system from the mattress by a user, while allowing the user to ventilate the foot area during use.

Abstract: A foundation or box spring cover for use in conjunction with a box spring comprising four panels configured to fit over edges of the box spring, at least two of the panels being adjacent panels of exposed, continuous, non-stretch fabric, and at least one stretchable panel positioned at a corner of the cover and configured to be oriented at an underside of the box spring. In one aspect the cover includes a hem configured to extend under the edges of the box spring, and where the triangular panel is off-set from the edges of the box spring. The hem is configured to have a concealed edge that operates to catch upon a bottom edge of the foundation to secure the sides of the cover into position so as to withstand a housekeeping action applied to the bedding such as tucking in bedding between a mattress and the foundation. A method of manufacture includes stretching the stretchable panel prior to sewing onto adjacent hems.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ironing board cover with at least three layers (18, 20, 22) that are arranged on top of each other, wherein one of the layers (18, 20, 22) is a heat resistant cover layer (18) that is permeable to steam (26), another one of the layers (18, 20, 22) is a porous layer (20) that is at least partially permeable to steam (26) and heat, and a further one of the layers (18, 20, 22) is a water proof layer (22) that is impermeable to steam (26) and/or liquid, wherein the porous layer (20) is arranged between the cover layer (18) and the water proof layer (22).

Abstract: An ironing board assembly includes an ironing board having a main board portion and at least one auxiliary board portion that is movably connected to the main board portion such that the auxiliary board portion is movable between operating and collapsed positions. A flexible ironing board cover is attachable to the ironing board so as to cover ironing sides of both the main and the auxiliary board portions, and to provide an ironing surface for a user to iron on. A tensioner is configured to pull the flexible cover taut over the covered ironing sides such that the ironing surface extends seamlessly across any joint or gap between the main and auxiliary board portions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ironing board cover with at least three layers (18, 20, 22) that are arranged on top of each other, wherein one of the layers (18, 20, 22) is a heat resistant cover layer (18) that is permeable to steam (26), another one of the layers (18, 20, 22) is a porous layer (20) that is at least partially permeable to steam (26) and heat, and a further one of the layers (18, 20, 22) is a water proof layer (22) that is impermeable to steam (26) and/or liquid, wherein the porous layer (20) is arranged between the cover layer (18) and the water proof layer (22).

Abstract: A heating device for the ironing top of an ironing board, comprising a flexible flat element, to be associated with a top of an ironing board, provided with heating elements arranged so as to affect at least part of at least one of its main surfaces. Advantageously, the device comprises elements for the quick and reversible fixing of the flexible flat element to an ironing top.

Abstract: A portable, ironing pad comprised of a pad adapted to snugly roll up within a cylindrical tubular housing is provided. The pad is spring loaded within the holder. The pad is comprised of a thin, foam material with an outer covering on both the bottom and top outer surfaces, said outer covering coated with a heat-resistant, nonstick, moisture repellent substance such as that sold under the trademark, TEFLON.

Abstract: An ironing board assembly (1), comprising:—an ironing board (2), including:—a main board portion (10), and—at least one auxiliary board portion (20) that is movably connected to said main board portion (10) such that it is movable between an operating position, and a collapsed position;—a flexible ironing board cover (40) that is attachable to the ironing board (2) so as to cover ironing sides (14, 24) of both the main board portion (10) and the auxiliary board portion (20), and to provide an ironing surface (42) for a user to iron on; and—tensioning means (50) configured to pull the flexible cover (40) taut over said covered ironing sides (14, 24), such that the provided ironing surface (42) extends seamlessly across any joint or gap (8) between the main board portion (10) and the auxiliary board portion (20).

Abstract: A heating device for the ironing top of an ironing board, comprising a flexible flat element, to be associated with a top of an ironing board, provided with heating elements arranged so as to affect at least part of at least one of its main surfaces. Advantageously, the device comprises elements for the quick and reversible fixing of the flexible flat element to an ironing top.

Abstract: An ironing board cover assembly has a cover sized and shaped to fit an ironing board. The cover folds into a compact arrangement for storage and unfolds into a expanded arrangement to secure to the ironing board. A pouch attached to the cover, receives the cover when the cover in the compact arrangement. When installed on the ironing board, the pouch receives ironing accessories.

Abstract: Generally, the present invention relates to an ironing surface for use in ironing ironable materials, and in particular relates to a pinnable pressable ironing surface on which ironable materials can be pinned and pressed with a hot iron.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ironing pad comprising a solid material (1) which reversibly absorbs liquid and a liquid stain treatment composition which is absorbed by the solid material (1) which reversibly absorbs liquid. The invention relates to a process for treating a stain on a textile fabric with such an ironing pad by placing the ironing pad onto the stain and exerting heat and/or pressure on the ironing pad.

Abstract: An ironing board cover assembly has a cover sized and shaped to fit an ironing board. The cover folds into a compact arrangement for storage and unfolds into a expanded arrangement to secure to the ironing board. A pouch attached to the cover, receives the cover when the cover in the compact arrangement. When installed on the ironing board, the pouch receives ironing accessories.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to quickly, easily and temporarily secure fabric to an ironing board or the like to facilitate the removal of hair, lint, or other particulate matter which is adhered to the surface of the fabric. The fabric to be cleaned is positioned on an ironing board in the same manner as placing the fabric on the board for ironing. A pressure applying member is placed over the fabric to be cleaned, most commonly near the longitudinal end of the fabric. Each end of the pressure applying member is connected to a tension mechanism such as a spring or elastomeric cord. The other end of the tension mechanism is connected, in turn, to a connecting means such as a J-hook. When the connecting means are hooked over the far and near edges of the ironing board, the tension mechanism is pulled taut, forcing the pressure member down with sufficient force to hold the fabric in place against the pull of a vacuum or lint brush.

Abstract: An ironing cloth includes a fabric sleeve having a top layer, an intermediate layer and an attachment layer. The top layer and the intermediate layer are attached to form an upper portion of the sleeve. The attachment layer is attached to the upper portion of the sleeve on a side of the intermediate layer such that an opening for receiving a lid of a top loading washing machine is formed therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable ironing board cover and in particular to an ironing board cover including a tensioning means to assist in keeping the cover taut over an ironing board and adjusting means so that the cover may accommodate ironing boards of different sizes.

Abstract: An ironing board includes a heat-resistant ironing board cover which can be placed thereon and includes elastic padding. The inventive ironing board includes a peripheral edge which projects past the surface of the ironing board and holds the padding in place.

Abstract: A reversible, magnetic ironing surface includes: (a) a generally rectangular-shaped, flexible pad portion including a first, quilted, heat resistant layer; and a second, opposite, generally smooth, heat resistant layer on an opposite side of the pad portion; and (b) at least one magnet in each corner section of the pad portion; wherein the pad assembly has an expanded, open position for use and a compact, bundled position for transport or storage, and in the expanded position, the pad portion is reversible for use on either side; and the first or second layer includes a metal.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an ironing board pad with a top and bottom layer of cloth, which attaches to any standard size ironing board. There are elastic straps at the wide end of the pad, and a sleeve-like nose for attachment at the narrow end of the ironing board. Each of the two layers of the pad is inundated with a combination of corn starch, borax, processing aids, preservatives, ironing aid and perfume. Thus, a person is able to simply place the article of clothing between these layers and use a steam producing iron to get clothing carefully starched, without the use of an awkward spray starch can.

Abstract: An ironing pad having a relatively flexible laminate structure including among its layers an integrally formed, independent layer supporting hollow core units which are disposed adjacent to one another and being received in an individual pocket formed in overlying layers of a closed-sided envelope, and in which hollow core is formed of a plurality of contiguous adjacent open-cell cavities which provide a heat barrier in addition to a layer of relatively high-compressive strength for supporting the weight of steam or flat iron pressing of fabric materials. The pad assembly may include three separate hollow core heat barrier units in hinged relationship with one another to provide a relatively shortened lengthwise dimension to the entire assembly when the end units are folded.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods of use for ironing board cover with a heat-resistant and waterproof panel attached to the cover, the panel having a base surface with a continuous brim and a plurality of protuberances capable of supporting an iron. The brim and the base surface form a basin. The protuberances create a gap between the iron and the base surface so that steam can condense onto the panel within the basin to be retained within the panel by the brim. The steam can also dissipate into the ambient atmosphere.

Abstract: A covered pressing board top includes a board covered with layers of padding and a final layer of fabric on the top. The invention is to have more surface space for pressing and to improve pressing performance. To improve the pressing performance, a vapor barrier is provided between the pressing board and the layers of padding. The pressing board top may be made of composite members.

Abstract: A portable ironing pad that comprises a flexible laminate structure that includes a coated cotton cover layer, a foam layer, a fiber pad layer, and a rubber mesh layer. The layers are superimposed upon one another and are secured together along the peripheral edges thereof by a stitched welting. A storage pouch is stitched to one end of the ironing pad for receipt of the folded ironing pad therein.

Abstract: A universal ironing board cover is provided having two separate and independent anchoring systems for anchoring the ironing board cover to the ironing board and a multifunctional nose pocket. The first independent anchoring system includes an independent drawstring for tensioning the ironing board cover to the ironing board, while the second independent anchoring system includes a plurality of alternative openings in at least two independent straps for engaging the plurality of alternative openings and anchoring the ironing board cover to the ironing board to accommodate a variety of shapes, configurations and mechanical arrangements for the support structure of the ironing board.

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: An ironing board pad having a plurality of fibrous elements arranged adjacently and held together by a web with a plurality of loops forming a network to hold the fibrous elements in compressive adjacent relation to one another, the web being made of a heat resistant material.

Abstract: An ironing board pad having a plurality of fibrous elements arranged adjacently and held together by a web with a plurality of loops forming a network to hold the fibrous elements in compressive adjacent relation to one another, the web being made of a heat resistant material.

Abstract: An ironing board cover includes a plurality of sheets, the first of which extends over the surface and periphery of the ironing board table and the second of which extends underneath the table. The second sheet is elastic (suitably made of synthetic materials such as those used in wetsuits, where the material is homogeneous in its resilience in all directions) and thereby provides a tensioning force on the sheet to keep the cover taut over the ironing board table. The second sheet may be additionally secured under the table or may extend wholly underneath the table with appropriate openings for the legs of the ironing board to not only extend therethrough but be foldable to a storage position.

Abstract: This invention discloses an electrothermal ironing board, comprising a holding plate, a sponge plastics, heat-resistant insulating cloths, an electric film with metal electrodes and a cloth cover, all of which are uniform thin layers, the heating element being the electric film, disposed in order from bottom to top being the holding plate, the plastic foam, the lower heat-resistant insulating cloth, the electric film with the metal electrodes, the upper heat-resistant insulating cloth and the cloth cover; and the circuit of the ironing board comprising the electric film, the metal electrodes and a thermal switch.

Abstract: An ironing board cover set includes an ironing board outer cover member 7 and a pad 5 beneath it. To improve the ironing performance, a vapor barrier 6 is provided between the ironing board outer cover member 7 and the pad 5. The ironing board top 2 may be made of a plate-like member or from a sandwich plate 11.

Abstract: The present invention is a cover for an ironing board that includes a top sheet, a pad of substantially the same size as the top sheet attached to the bottom surface of the top sheet, and a skirt attached about the periphery of the top sheet. The skirt has at least one nose portion, at least two side portions extending rearwardly from the nose portion, and at least one heel portion extending rearwardly from the respective side portions. The skirt also has an adjustable draw cord housed within a hem formed within the skirt. Preferably, the draw cord exits adjacent the heel portion. The cover of the present invention also has at least one cinch that has a first and a second element. Each element has two ends. The respective first ends of the first element and second element are each attached to corresponding and opposing inner edges of the two side portions of the skirt.

Abstract: A reversible cover for use on an ironing board. The cover has an ironing surface on each of two oppositely disposed faces and is attached to the ironing board by way of a cinched, peripheral marginal skirt area. Alternate marginal skirts may also be supplied.

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: An ironing board in which two pressing portions supported to both ends of a pole have their own pressing surfaces on the sides opposite to the pole, respectively, the width of one pressing surface can be increased and reduced, an auxiliary pressing portion with a convex pressing surface can be installed and removed in and from one pressing portion, and a retainer member for restraining an ironed substance is equipped. With this configuration, various types of pressing surfaces can be diverted with simple operation, and iron-pressing can be carried out without displacing the ironed substance, thereby achieving improved ironing efficiency.

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: A fan blade cover slip is removably secured to each blade of a ceiling fan with fabric extending over the lower face of each blade to substantially cover the lower face of each blade. Each cover slip includes an elongated fabric sheet having longitudinal edges folded over the upper face of a blade to form longitudinal flaps, and with an outward end folded over the upper surface of the fan blade to form an outward end flap. A cord is journaled through a sleeve formed along the longitudinal edges and the outward end of the fabric sheet, with ends projecting out inward ends of the longitudinal sleeves. The projecting ends of the cord are pulled tight and then fastened together to secure the cover slip to the fan blade. An opening is formed generally midway along each longitudinal sleeve, with the cord crossing over from an inward sleeve on one side to the outward sleeve on the opposing longitudinal edge at the openings, to further secure the cover slip on the fan blade.

Abstract: An ironing board cover having a front, a rear, two sides, a top and a bottom. The cover includes a top sheet, a sewn in flexible pad, a nose segment near the front of the cover, a heel segment near the rear of the cover, and two side segments. All the segments are attached to one another at seams, and the flexible pad is sewn into the bottom of the top sheet only about the circumference of the top sheet. The nose segment, side segment and heel segment are cut from a pattern so as to provide when joined with the top sheet a form fit ironing board cover. The heel segment and/or the nose segment include a box pleat to allow for the give of the heel and/or the nose segment when installing the ironing board cover on an ironing board. The box pleat in combination with the engineered segments providing for a tight yet flexible fit of the ironing board cover on the ironing board thereby providing a user with a non-stick and flexible surface upon which to 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: A cover for an ironing board has a sheet and a stretchable pad. The sheet has a front nose, a back and an underside and is shaped to cover the ironing board. This sheet has a marginal draw string for marginally securing the sheet to the ironing board. The stretchable pad has a shape complimenting the sheet. This pad is tacked to the underside of the sheet at a pair of spaced locations at the front nose and the back to partially allow the pad to slide relative to the sheet. Thus the pad can settle wrinkle-free on the ironing board with a degree of independence from the cover, and without a full barrier between the sheet and the pad.

Abstract: The disclosure is of an ironing board cover comprising a sheet of unbleached cotton treated with acrylic size to fill the interstices thereof and coated over the acrylic with a pearlescent paint containing titanium dioxide and mica particles. Alternatively, coating may be with pearlescent paint only or such paint alternating with the acrylic resin. Such covers do not show any scorch marks which may arise.

Abstract: A tensionable ironing board cover shaped to fit a flat ironing board. This cover has an upper ironing surface segment which extends over the body and the neck portion of the ironing board, if desired, a pad segment located below the ironing surface segment and attached to it, which pad segment has substantially the same dimensions as the ironing surface segment, a rear pocket, arranged on the rear end of the board, a front pocket, having an upper and a lower surface, arranged on the front end of the ironing segment and located below the pad segment which can receive the front end of the neck of the board, and has a frontal nose edge and rearward edge, longitudinal flaps arranged on the longitudinal edges of the board, and tensioning means for adjustably connecting the nose edge of the front pocket to its the read edge so as to enable the separation between the nose edge and the rear edge to be reduced. This reduction causes the flaps to envelop the board more closely.

Abstract: A laundry iron lubricating means is provided 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: 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 combined suitcase and portable ironing board comprising a pair of suitcase sections each including a closed end surrounded by side walls and an open end. The suitcase sections are pivotably connected to one another along a side wall of each section so that the sections can be pivoted away from each other to an open position with the closed ends in the same plane forming an elongated, contiguous, substantially flat ironing board surface. A panel extends outwardly from the side wall of one suitcase section opposite the side wall which is pivotably connected to the other suitcase section and has a substantially flat surface lying in substantially the same plane as the closed ends forming an extension of the ironing board surface. Means are provided for supporting the panel in its outwardly extending position and for retracting the panel through an opening in the side wall when the panel is not in use.

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.