Abstract: A tray for an ironing board to store small articles during an ironing process. The ironing board has two stands, one stand of the two stands has two legs, wherein the two stands can be folded for storage and unfolded for use. The tray includes a tray body, the tray body has three spaced apart compartments, wherein spacings between two adjacent compartments of the three compartments are larger than the width or diameter of the two legs, wherein the tray is configured to be mounted to the ironing board, such that the two legs are received in the spacings between the three compartments when the two stands are folded. The tray can be fastened to an iron tray of the ironing board.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting an appliance having a base extending between front and rear edges comprises a planar base member extending between a front and rear edge and having top and bottom surfaces, a front wall extending from the top surface proximate to the rear edge of the planar base member and a rear wall extending from the top surface proximate to the front edge of the planar base member, rear wall including a rear wall cavity thereinto oriented in a direction towards the front wall.

Abstract: A portable steam generator includes a steam generator base including a water reservoir and a steam generation unit that is operatively fluidly connected with the water reservoir for water supply to the steam generation unit. The portable steam generator also includes an iron including a sole plate with openings so that steam can pass through the sole plate. The portable steam generator also includes a flexible hose between the steam generation base and the iron including a steam conduit that is operatively fluidly connected with both the steam generation unit and an internal cavity of the iron for supply steam to the iron. A plurality of handles allow grasping and provide portability to the steam generator.

Abstract: An iron tote includes a soleplate rest, an iron seat, a cord guide, and a wall stand. The soleplate rest defines a soleplate resting surface for the soleplate of an associated iron. The iron seat connects with and projects generally forwardly from the soleplate rest. The iron seat defines a heel resting surface oriented generally normal with respect to the soleplate resting surface. The cord guide connects with the soleplate rest above the iron seat. The cord guide can have a contoured contact surface along which an electrical cord of the associated iron rides during operation of the iron. The wall stand connects with and projects generally rearwardly from the soleplate rest. A method of operating an iron and a kit are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hand-held cloth iron becomes very hot while in use. Even when cool, it is heavy and has sharp corners. Any of these characteristics can cause injury or damage if the iron falls. An improved iron includes a heel rest connected to the rear of the iron body. One or more permanent magnet pieces embedded in the heel rest produce a magnetic pull force between the magnets and the ferromagnetic steel top of an ironing board when the iron is stood on its heel. The magnets are strong enough to stabilize the iron, even on a board with a padded cover, without impractically impeding the operator's normal ironing motions. The magnetic rear plate can either be coplanar or slightly recessed with respect to the outer surface of the heel rest, and the amount of recess can be made adjustable by mechanical means so that the magnetic pull force between the magnetic heel rest and the ferromagnetic steel top of an ironing board can be adjusted by a user to suit his or her preference.

Abstract: An iron holder is provided allowing for fixation of an iron, such that the iron holder, and thereby also the iron housed therein, may be moved in all directions without the iron falling off the iron holder, while simultaneously keeping the heating surface of the iron in a covered position, such that said heating surface will not pose a threat to the health of the user or pose a risk for setting fire to flammable materials.

Abstract: An iron tote includes a soleplate rest, an iron seat, a cord guide, and a wall stand. The soleplate rest defines a soleplate resting surface for the soleplate of an associated iron. The iron seat connects with and projects generally forwardly from the soleplate rest. The iron seat defines a heel resting surface oriented generally normal with respect to the soleplate resting surface. The cord guide connects with the soleplate rest above the iron seat. The cord guide can have a contoured contact surface along which an electrical cord of the associated iron rides during operation of the iron. The wall stand connects with and projects generally rearwardly from the soleplate rest. A method of operating an iron and a kit are also disclosed.

Abstract: A steam ironing machine, at least comprises a base, a telescopic shaft and an ironing device, wherein the base is provided with a steam generator and an outer case surrounding it. The telescopic shaft with a support seat mounted on its top end is disposed on the base and the support seat can move a distance relative to the base. The ironing device can detachedly be mounted on the support seat, wherein the steam generator in the base is attached to the ironing device.

Abstract: An apparatus composed of: a steam generating base delimited by a periphery; a fabric smoothing appliance; and a cord connecting the base to the appliance, the cord having a length, a transverse width and a transverse height, the base being provided with a cavity for storing the cord, the cavity having an elongated form and extending in length along the periphery of the base, and the cavity being provided with at least one opening for the introduction of the cord into the cavity. The cavity is defined by a sheath extending in length as a prolongation of the opening for receiving the cord, and the cavity has a transverse cross section adapted to permit passage and maintenance of the cord in the form of a single loop extending along the length of the cavity.

Abstract: A pressing iron composed of a case provided with an opening and a power cord that extends from the opening, and a cord guide device mounted to the case and disposed in the opening for reinforcing the cord in a region adjacent to the case in order to limit flexural of the cord. The cord guide device includes a body enveloping a portion of the cord and a mobile guide member for permitting the extent of the cord that is reinforced by the cord guide device to be varied. The mobile guide member is supported by the body and is adapted to occupy a folded up position in which the mobile guide member is substantially integrated into the body and a deployed position in which the mobile guide member projects outside of the body.

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: To permit easy attachment, removal, and repositioning of a rest plate of a potentially hot flat iron on an ironing board (1, 31), forming an accessory element, the iron rest plate (4, 37) is placed above the ironing board, which typically includes a padding (34, 35). The attachment to the board is by a cam or eccenter clamp (3, 36) which has a portion (6, 39) extending and projecting beneath a rim of the ironing board (1, 31), and essentially partly in alignment with the iron rest plate above the ironing board. The accessory is U-shaped, with the iron rest plate (4, 37) above the ironing board, a connecting carrier portion (38) essentially at the base of the U, and a clamping portion extending beneath the ironing board and beyond the edge thereof, which typically is a channel or similar construction projecting downwardly from the plane of the ironing board. The clamping portion reaches behind this edge and thus, essentially, is in part-alignment with the iron rest plate (4, 37).

Abstract: An electric iron includes a soleplate and an electric heating element connected to the soleplate for providing heat thereto. A skirt is connected to the soleplate. A housing is connected to the skirt. A cover is connected to a rear end of the housing and includes a heel rest. A foot member is attached to the lower end of the cover and is pivotable within a slot formed in the lower end. The foot member has a first position offset from the axis of the cover and a second position in substantial axial alignment with the cover. The foot member is in the second position when the iron is supported on the heel rest. The weight of the iron provides a force to rotate the foot member from the first position to the second position when the iron is placed on the heel rest.

Abstract: An electric iron is provided together with a temperature control module whereby the iron is electrically connectable to the module and is temperature controllable from circuitry therein. The iron is cordless and the control module includes a support platform for the iron. The control module may be part of an ironing board which itself is electrically heatable and may be adapted to form a trousers press. The iron cooperatively interengages the platform in a rest position at a forwardly sloping angle which enhances stability, allows gravity to maintain the iron in interengagement with the platform and enhances convenient removal of the iron from the platform for use.

Abstract: A support for an appliance, namely an iron. The support is fastened to an ironing board and includes a closed frame with a center recess. The frame is symmetrical with respect to a vertical center plane through the center of the ironing board. At least one adjustable support grid for an iron is arranged in the center recess. The frame has mounting devices thereon for mounting additional parts.

Abstract: An electric iron arrangement has a housing provided with electrical contacts through which the heating means of the iron can be energized, a base for supporting the iron when not in use, and a detachable power cord having a connector engageable with the contacts of the iron and enabling the iron to be used for cordless or corded ironing. A three-position actuator is provided on the base for selectively actuating cooperating locking devices in the base and connector to:(1) lock the connector to the iron to allow for corded ironing,(2) lock the connector to the base to allow for cordless ironing, or(3) lock the connector to both the iron and the base to allow for transport of the iron and base as a unit.

Abstract: A cordless electric iron assembly has an iron removably mounted on a power supply stand adapted to be connected to a power supply. Separable mating electric terminals interposed between the iron and stand establish an electrical connection between the electric heater in the iron and the stand so long as the iron is placed on the stand. A detector on the stand detects the presence or absence of the iron on the stand and is used to activate an adjustable counter in response to removal of the iron from the stand. The counter activates an audible alarm after the elapse of a predetermined time period during which the iron is removed from the stand and in use to signal that the iron should be returned to the stand for reheating. A carrying case is detachable from the stand and accommodates the iron positioned on the stand with the mating terminals connected for storage of the iron during non-use.

Abstract: An ironing device includes an iron body having an electric heating element, a seat on which the iron can rest when not in use and a power supply cord terminating in a connector having a socket adapted to connect with prongs on the iron body for supplying power to the heating element. The connector is provided with a first releasable latch for detachably interlocking the connector with the iron body so that the iron can be used as a corded iron and a second releasable latch for detachably interlocking the connector to the seat so that the iron can be used as a cordless iron. The user can selectively interlock the connector to either the iron body or the seat by activating a button device on the seat which selectively releases either the first or second latch.

Abstract: An electric iron stand having a vertically oriented rear wall member, an electric support platform, and a clamping leg. The support platform extends from the front wall surface of the rear wall member at a predetermined height intermediate its top and bottom edges. The clamping leg has its rear end hingedly attached to the bottom edge of the rear wall member to form a space into which can be slid the top horizontal member of an ironing board. The rear wall surface of the rear wall member has a timer that is connected to a power outlet therein to which the plug of the electrical iron may be removably connected.

Abstract: The iron baseplate (1) has an enamel coating (8) on its surface (7) intended to be applied to the articles for ironing.This enamel coating (8) provides inter alia an improved coefficient of friction between the baseplate and the textile articles for ironing.Use inter alia in steam irons.

Abstract: An electrical connection installation for a cordless electric appliance, such as a flatiron, has an electrical contact part carried by a stationary base serving as a stand for the appliance and which is adapted to mate with the electrical contacts of the appliance when the appliance is placed on the base. The contact part is coupled to an electric power source in in the base by a switch having a pair of contacts normally biased to an open position by springs formed from curved sheet metal strips and which are closed by a magnetically reactive contact actuating member responsive to the proximity of a permanent magnet in the appliance when the appliance is placed on the base.

Abstract: A stream iron includes a support base, a handle, a reservoir portion which has an elbow-like water entry tube for preventing water stored inside the reservoir portion from spilling out when the steam iron is tilted forward, and an ironing plate having a bi-metallic plate. A related arrangement prevents water from flowing out of the ironing plate and getting clothes being ironed wet after the steam button has been pressed if the temperature of the ironing plate is lower than a certain minimum value.

Abstract: A steam iron assembly for domestic use includes an iron, a box-shaped base for supporting the iron, and a water reservoir pivotably mounted on the base for movement thereon as required. The base may also contain an automatic cablewinder and a water-softening filter. The steam iron assembly has notably reduced bulk in its inoperative position, but provides a wide surface for holding the iron during use thereof.

Abstract: A stand for an electric iron incorporates an automatic time delay safety switch arrangement which reduces the chances of fires being started by an unattended iron and serves to save a substantial amount of electric energy by cutting off the current to the iron when it is left turned-on but unattended. The stand includes a hinged, spring biased platform of insulating material for supporting an electric iron during non-use periods. Placement of the iron on the platform causes the platform to pivot closing a normally open switch. Closure of the switch energizes a standard electrically energized time delay relay mounted on the platform. After lapse of a predetermined time period, the time delay relay actuates a manually resettable electric relay from a first condition allowing the electric iron to be energized from a power supply socket on the platform to a second latched condition whereby the iron is deenergized.

Abstract: A safety stand is described for an iron having heated portions and a handle. The stand includes a substantially enclosed housing for receiving the iron and covering the heated portions thereof. The housing has an opening in the upper region thereof dimensioned to permit insertion into and removal of the iron from the housing. The housing is configurated to conform to the exterior shape of the iron and dimensioned to receive the iron with little clearance to prevent excessive movement of the iron when disposed within the housing. The handle of the iron continues to be exposed at least partially through the housing opening to permit the same to be gripped for removal of the iron from the housing. Mounting means, in the form of two planar members having hook-shaped ends, is provided for securely fixing the housing to an ironing board. Advantageously, locking means is provided for preventing inadvertent movement of the iron from the housing.

Abstract: An iron holder is constituted by a U-shaped body of open-work material having a generally flat bottom and inwardly extending curved side walls adapted to enclose the iron while limiting engagement therewith to the edges of the sole plate, and a support is secured to the lower end of the body to carry a bracket which extends beneath the ironing board to secure the holder to the board with the body of the holder extending vertically above the board.