Abstract: The present application relates to an accessory (1) for a steaming device (2) comprising a tray to receive a sole plate (6) of a steaming device during a cleaning cycle so that steam and/or scale is directed into said tray, the tray having an opening (14) so that when a sole plate of a steaming device is received on the tray, steam can egress out of the tray in a direction away from said steaming device through said opening.

Abstract: Steam iron comprising a heating body (3) comprising a steam chamber (32) and an ironing surface (52) connected thermally to the heating body (3), the ironing surface (52) being designed to come into contact with the fabric to be ironed, and being advantageously provided with steam release holes (50), the heat produced by the heating body (3) being transferred to the ironing surface (52) by conduction through at least two components (3, 4) of the iron, pressed together, characterized in that the two components (3, 4) are in direct contact with one another at at least one point of contact (40A) with a contact surface area of less than 2 mm2 and preferably less than 1 mm2.

Abstract: A fitted blanket for use in a variety of contexts, including home, outdoor activities, school and in healthcare facilities, to enclose a human body may include a generally curvilinear triangle shaped bag with a front side and a back side defining an interior enclosure, a top portion with two shoulder areas and a bottom portion with a foot area. A generally oval opening may be defined in the back side with two openings in the front side. The fitted blanket may include elastic edges along the perimeter of the oval opening to secure the blanket around the user.

Abstract: A pad system for facilitating treatment of a fabric includes a pad which is placed adjacent to a support surface, and fabric grips which secure the fabric against the pad. The fabric grips may be attachable to the pad. The fabric grips may be used to arrange the fabric on the pad and provide tension to the fabric to facilitate fabric treatments such as steaming, heating and/or pressing.

Abstract: An iron including a storage means to removably stow a funnel.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for displaying at least two modes comprising an interactive application mode and a television program mode on a display device. In one aspect the apparatus comprises: a television program signal receiver; an interactive application signal receiver; means for switching between said television program mode and said interactive application mode being active in said display device; means to receive remote control signals from a remote control device having a mute key for generating a mute signal; means to enable a mute-to-interactive application feature; and wherein when said mute-to-interactive application feature is enabled and said television program mode is active in said display device, upon receipt of said mute signal, said mode switching means is activated causing said interactive application mode to be active in said display device.

Abstract: An insulation cover for iron comprises a bag-shaped body for containing the iron; the body is provided with an opening which is used as an entrance for the iron; the opening of the body is provided with a zip-fastener for closing the opening; the body is provided with a hanger. After the iron being placed into the body via the opening, zip up the opening, then the iron is covered inside the insulation cover and thus it can be placed on a horizontal surface directly; or be hanged with the cover by the hanger.

Abstract: An ironing aid for assisting in ironing of clothing including at least pants and shirts by extending inside of a sleeve or pant leg.

Abstract: An iron soleplate cover and storage unit is characterized in that it has a nose grip mounted on the soleplate, a nose part which has two folding details in its front part, a tail part which has two rail rods in its back part and one folding detail, nose clips, a left rail cover to cover a left rail recess on the nose part, left rail cover to cover the right rail recess on the nose part, and hanger unit, and it enables safe and compact storage after use and is suitable for irons.

Abstract: A feeding device for introducing a piece of linen to be ironed into an ironing unit by means of suction, the feeding device being provided with a suction shaft into which the piece of linen can be sucked and a top suction portion which is provided for sucking the piece of linen into the suction shaft, where the feeding device includes a blocking clamp which is provided to secure the item of linen in a clamping position, and which is arranged in the feeding device in such a way that there is located after the clamping of the item of linen a portion of this item of linen above this blocking clamp that can be sucked by the top suction portion into the suction shaft. An ironing device includes an ironing unit for ironing of linen and a feeding unit for feeding the linen to be ironed into the ironing unit.

Abstract: A pad system for facilitating treatment of a fabric includes a pad which is placed adjacent to a support surface, and fabric grips which secure the fabric against the pad. The fabric grips may be attachable to the pad. The fabric grips may be used to arrange the fabric on the pad and provide tension to the fabric to facilitate fabric treatments such as steaming, heating and/or pressing.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ironing pad comprising a cover and a solid stain treatment composition. The solid stain treatment composition is produced from a solid material reversibly solidifying a fluid and a fluid stain treatment agent. The invention relates to a method for treating a stain on a textile fabric having such an ironing pad, the ironing pad being placed on the stain, and heat and/or pressure being applied to the ironing pad.

Abstract: An iron holder comprises a base and an insulation board for supporting the iron, the base forming a revolvable relationship with the insulation board, and there is an angle adjusting unit is arranged between the insulation board and the base for adjusting the revolving angle of the insulation board revolving relative to the base. Because the insulation board and the base forms a pivoted relationship, and the angle adjusting unit can adjust the angle between the insulation board and the base, the insulation board can be adjusted into a preferred angle for the users to lay the iron; and the iron holder can be conveniently packed to reduce packing materials.

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 insulation cover for iron comprises a bag-shaped body for containing the iron; the body is provided with an opening which is used as an entrance for the iron; the opening of the body is provided with a zip-fastener for closing the opening; the body is provided with a hanger. After the iron being placed into the body via the opening, zip up the opening, then the iron is covered inside the insulation cover and thus it can be placed on a horizontal surface directly; or be hanged with the cover by the hanger.

Abstract: The invention is a steamer head, which includes a steamer body having a front face having at least one steam hole, the steam hole being in fluid communication with a steam chamber; and a crease panel assembly movably connected to the steamer body, the crease panel having a crease panel face, wherein the crease panel face has at least a portion in substantially parallel orientation to the front face.

Abstract: A method of removing wrinkles, and a device to assist in wrinkle removal is provided. Wrinkles are removed from items such as clothing, linens, curtains, upholstery, fabrics and the like by placing a handheld pad on one side of the item, a wrinkle-removing device (such as a nozzle of a garment steamer) on the other side of the item, and pressing a portion of the item between the pad and the wrinkle-removing device. The wrinkle-removing device and the pad are moved about the item compressing a small portion of the item at a time until the wrinkles are removed from the entire item. The pad device of the instant invention includes a working surface against which a portion of the item is pressed by the wrinkle removing device, and a handgrip for the user to support the pad on a user's hand. The pad includes a foam core that insulates the user's hand from heat of the wrinkle-removing device. The foam core is located within a heat-reflective pouch to further insulate the user's hand and to aid in wrinkle removal.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an ironing system including an ironing board and an iron operated on a top surface of the ironing board in the process of ironing a fabric on the ironing board. Included in the system is a device for keeping the electric cord of the electric iron a distance above the ironing board so that the electric cord cannot interfere with a fabric that already has been ironed. The device also keeps the electric cord of the iron from being singed or burned by the hot sole of the iron. The device includes a tensioned coil spring through which the electric cord passes to the iron as it is kept in an elevated position. The coils of the tension coil spring are close and adjacent to each when the coil spring is in a rest position. A slight extension of the tension coil spring will induce a retracting force in the spring so that the electric cord will be withdrawn into the tension spring coil and away from the iron.

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: An electric iron device that employs indicia markings along both sides of an iron sole-plate used for accurately gauging and pressing any desired width of hem or cuff of a fabric, thereby eliminating the need for basting the fabric prior to pressing. The spaces between the indicia marks are alternately colored to provide an easy visual guide reference when pressing the hem fold to a desired width.

Abstract: Electric iron power cord tensioning is accomplished by a pair of clips. A guide clip includes a looped member to receive and restrict cord transverse movement to the area defined by the looped member. The guide clip resiliently attaches to the periphery of the working surface of an ironing board and/or to the periphery of the ironing board defined by an ironing board cover with the looped member extending outwardly from the ironing board. A weight clip resiliently engages and is suspended from the cord subsequent to the guide clip to pull the cord and maintain it. Cord interference with the iron during ironing is reduced since the cord is prevented from bunching up and becoming entangled with or obstructing the iron. Alternatively, a cord support may be disposed about the power cord adjacent the iron handle to elevate and maintain the cord above the ironing board. The support may be used alone or in combination with the guide and weight clips.

Abstract: An ironing cord holder which will keep the cord out of the way when ironing. The holder has a pair of spring biased spindles which rotate in opposite directions from each other. The spindles are spaced apart so that an iron cord will fit between them in a tight friction fit. When the iron is moved away from the cord holder, the spindles will rotate and tighten the springs. When the iron is moved toward the cord holder, the springs will pull the cord, thereby keeping the cord out of the way while ironing.

Abstract: An integrated cutting and pressing board unit is for cutting, blocking and pressing of fabric parts for sewing together. A relatively flat cutting mat is formed of a solid plastic with a front face and a back face. A cushioned pressing board unit is intimately interconnected to the back face of the mat. The pressing board includes a support plate and an outer resilient pad interconnected to the support plate and an outer cover enclosing said plate and pad. The mat's front face and the outer cover each including a grid pattern with measuring indicia on the edges. The cover is formed of a fabric extended over the outer surface of the pad and board wrapped about the edges and interposed between the cutting mat and the pressing board unit. A handle extends outwardly one edge of the mat. The handle includes a hand opening including spaced edges. The handle opening has parallel edges spaced outwardly of the mat grid pattern and the pressing board unit.

Abstract: A pocket-flap pressing device for pressing pocket flaps of different sized pockets located on a garment. The pocket-flap pressing device is used to press the pocket flaps of a standard-issue military uniform that includes four different sized pockets on the military blouse and pants. The pocket-flap pressing device includes a board-like body that is flexible and has a padding attached to one side of the body. A heat resistant, flame-retardant cover encloses the board-like body. The board-like body includes a plurality of edges that each have a length corresponding to one of the different sized pocket flaps. A first edge of the pocket-flap pressing device corresponds to the length of a top pocket located on a military blouse. The second edge of board-like body 42 corresponds with the length of the pocket flaps of the bottom pocket of a military blouse. A third edge of the board-like body corresponds with the length of pocket flaps of the cargo pockets of a pair of military pants.

Abstract: A hand-held implement for use in the repair of wear holes and tears in fabric apparel items, particularly socks, T-shirts and sweat suits, in cooperation with fabric hole patch pre-forms bearing a heat activated adhesive coating. The implement is an egg-shaped form having a handgrip handle extending downwardly from the smaller end of the form and having a flattened anvil surface area at its larger head end. A fabric heat-resistant cover, having a Teflon coating, encompasses the egg-shaped form for interface with the fabric of an apparel item in the area requiring hole repair, a pre-form patch material bearing a heat activated adhesive coating, and a hand-held heated ironing device for the application of heat and pressure to the apparel item and patch material in opposition to the egg-shaped form and its flattened anvil surface area.

Abstract: A needlework blocking apparatus includes an inner continuous board of a pressed fiber board or the like, which readily receives and holds conventional straight pins, headed-tacks or the like. An outer cover enclosure unit includes front and back wall covers which are interconnected along the perimeter by conventional sewing. The one cover is imprinted with blocking indicia including concentric squares and circles of different sizes as well as radial lines for proper locating of the needlepoint piece. The covers are formed of a napped 100.degree. cotton fabric for absorbing and holding sufficient moisture required for professional pressing and blocking needlework. A crush-proof inner cushion pad of polyurethene foam is bonded to the inner surface of the napped cotton working cover to define a soft cushioned working surface. The needlework piece is secured with the finished face abutting the soft cushioned working surface.

Abstract: A board used for blocking handwork articles such as needlepoint articles, embroidered articles and the like. A flat board is provided with a plurality of openings extending therethrough, each opening have a first portion adjacent the board lower surface of a first diameter and a second portion adjacent the board upper surface of a second, smaller diameter. Pins are inserted from beneath the board into those openings which define the size and shape desired for the finished handwork article. Each pin has a head of a diameter such that the pinhead frictionally engages the sidewall of the first portion of its opening and a shaft of a diameter such that the pin shaft passes freely through the second portion of its opening to extend above the upper surface of the board. The article is stretched over and hooked on the pins. The article is dampened either before or after it is afixed by the pins so that the article dries blocked to the desired size and shape.