US2606275A - Ironing board - Google Patents

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Patented Aug. 5, 1952 YUNIT-.IED STATE f IRONING BOARD vSheldon Jacowitz, Brcqldyni, vN 'Yi v i Y 1, 19,49,v serial Nbfisosgsgy 'g j f Y 'I `'Application December This invention relates to a structurally and functionally improved ironing board.

The present application is a continuation in part of my earlier application for United States Letters Patent iled on June 4, 1948 and identified under Serial Number 31,147 now Patent No. 2,527,363 of October 24, 1950.

l It is an object of the invention to provideY an ironing board capable of household or commercial use and by means of which the material being ironed will be properly moistened and conditioned so that extremely desirable finished results are obtained.

A further object is that of providing a structure which will include relatively few parts, each individually simple and rugged in design; such parts being capable of ready assemblage to furnish a unitary apparatus functioning over long periods of time with freedom from all dimculties.

With these and other objects in mind, reference is had to the attached sheet of drawings illustrating one practical embodiment of the invention and in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the ironing board with certain of the covering material removed therefrom;

Fig. 2 is a plan view of such board with certain of the parts broken away to disclose underlying construction;

Fig. 3 is a sectional side view taken along the lines 3-3 and in the direction of the arrows as indicated in Fig. 2;

Fig. 4 is a fragmentary perspective view showing the heater assembly and accessory structure which may form a part of the board; and

Fig. 5 is a somewhat diagrammatic representation of the wiring circuits which are preferably incorporated. y

In these views the reference numeral III indicates the body of the board which is hollow and preferably formed of heat-resistant plastic reenforced by, for example, glass fiber. As shown, this board includes upper and lower surfaces maintained in spaced relationship by side walls. The upper surface is formed with suitable perforations Il and may be provided with a layer of porous material I2 through which moisture will pass from the vents. Thus, in effect, an envelope structure is furnished.' the end edge of which is open so that access may be had to the interior of the same. That end edge is normally closed by a sealing strip I4. A rib I3 extends lengthwise of the enclosure and terminates at a point short of the end of the same.

sclai'ms. (01.219-L4Qigjff Withinl the` space. thu'sfurnished Aan electric heater isy disposed.. This conveniently includes any desired number ofelectrdes I5 mounted upon insulating'supports I 6. A switch I'I is provided. 'Leads and terminals I8 extend from one of the electrodes and the switch to be coupled to a source.ofelectric'powen A knob I9 is convenientlyfattached to the actuator of the switch which projects beyondthe upper surface of the body I0 of the board andpreferably in advance of the covering I2.` Y

In this manner itisl feasible for the operator to control the amount of heat which is generated by operating the actuator I3. In this connection it Vwill be understood that according to a. preferable wiringA arrangement, the switch may be shifted fromopen position `to a position at whichk one, vor .any desired number of the electrodes arev energized. The body I0 will, ofcourse, receive liquid which will be vaporized by the heat generated by the resistance to current passage through the liquid 'and will pass in the form of vapor through the perforations II. While not essential, it is preferred that in order to maintain the electrodes in contact with the liquid, body I0 extends in a slightly inclined plane so that the end mounting the heater structure will be slightly lower than the opposite end of the board. To achieve this result, the legs associated with the latter may be properly proportioned or be adjusted. Only three electrodes have been shown. It is obvious that any desired number of these elements-arranged in spaced series-might be employed.

In order to fill the interior of the hollow body with water, an opening may be formed through its upper surface at a point adjacent its rear end. This opening may be normally closed by a cap 20 which, when removed, permits of the introduction of water. Likewise the lower surface of the body may be formed with an opening 2| normally closed by a plug 22 or otherwise so that undesired liquid may be drained from the interior of the board. It is apparent that strip I4, in addition to reenforcing the free edges of the body also permits of access to the interior of the latter upon such strip being dismounted. Normally, however, the latter will be in liquid sealing contact with the inner surfaces of the body.

Thus, .among others, the several objects of the invention as afore described are achieved. Obviously numerous changes in construction and rearrangement of the parts might be resorted and said body being inclined with respect to thev horizontal and extending downwardly in the direction of said heater.

3. An ironing board comprising ahollow body,

the top surface of said body being formed with perforations. an electric heaterdisposedA within-- said body and solely adjacent one endthereof and a rib extending lengthwise within said Ibody between the top, end lower surfaces thereof. .y

4Ar 1.i1vnns ,board oxnvrisn'sallgllnw,body, thetopj ,surfacevisad' body beine; formedgwith, perforation an; electric.. heate .rjdispsed 1 within Saidl ,body 'and'. s018155'.agissentOnend-thereof. and a rib extending lengthwise; within saidjbody anderminatirlig ara point, shprtof Said heater! 5'- An.,ironing,boardgmnrsinaahollow.body. the top', slirfacaof. isaidzbudy; beine.. formed; with perforations,v an" electric heaelf disposed; within said' body and solely f adjacent y'one end thereof and said body being formed with filling and draining. Openings at; D Qints, adiaaent Said haar. n -Y f SQA-n. ironing. boarsljromprisirig a yiic ivj-ir1 the. form of an` envelope' embrainguspaced ,top and bottom surfacesuan-'l 'edge walls, saidenvelopebeing onen. at une engi; an electricY heaterdisposed withinsaid envelope adjacentsuchopen endjand said 'top' surface 4being formed withperforations, 'L An kening ,board .comprising .a .body inithe 4 form of an envelope embracing spaced top and bottom surfaces and edge walls, said envelope being open at one end, an electric heater disposed within said envelope adjacent such open end, a switch for controlling said heater and also disposed adjacent said open end, said top surface being formed with perforations and a closure strip for sealing the open end of said envelope against the escape of liquid from the interior of thesame.

8. An ironing board comprisinga hollow body, the top surface of said body being formed with perforations and an electric heater disposed within said body solely adjacent its end, said heater-comprising at least two spaced electrodes between which current may flow through liquid within said body to vaporize parts of said liquid for discharge through said perforations with minimum heating of the entire liquid content.

9. An ironing board comprising a hollow, elongated body'presenting upper and lower surfaces, the upper 'surface4 of saidlboard being formed with' perforationslffor the passage of vapori, a partition, extending centrally within said body4 fromafpont. adjacent one endlof the. same to. apoint shortv of. the, opposite; end thereof.' to,

thus furnish a chamber between-such latterV end andthe end. of .tliepartitiorr saidchamber, being common lto Athe spaces l-Within-said` body to .eitherside of saidpartition andliquid vaporizing means disposedgsolelywithin-,said,chamber.

REFEanNoEscITEn The; following references are g of-recordrln the file; of: this; patenti UNITED STATES PATENTS n Date 2,486,642 Giibrreatn v Nov. 1.1949

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