US3568970A
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Receptacle holder for ironing boards
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-10-13
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Granted: 1971-03-09
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Expires: 1989-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A receptacle holder for ironing boards being removably secured to the edge of a conventional ironing board having a circular rim portion for receiving a receptacle used in the ironing process such as starch and the like and which engages the outer lower edge of the receptacle to prevent the receptacle from spilling out of the holder as it becomes tilted upon jostling the ironing boards. There is also provided a member at the base of the holder that engages the inner lower edge of the tilted receptacle in the event an extremely small receptacle is placed in the holder.
Inventors
- 👤 John E Mallett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:30
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F81/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A receptacle holder for ironing boards consisting of an elongated base member, means for removably mounting said base member over the edge portion of an ironing board, a substantially U-shpaed support member having a base portion secured to said base member and upstanding arms portions extending at substantially right angle to said base portion, a substantially circular rim portion mounted on the upper end of said upstanding arm portions in spaced relation to said base portion whereby upon the tilting of a receptacle therein, the lower edge of said rim portion engages the the outer surface of a bottom bead of said receptacle and a transverse member positioned between said base member and said base member and said base portion aNd having end portions extending beyond side edges of said base portion and terminating within the confines of said circular rim portion, said end portions extending in a slightly downward direction whereby upon tilting of said receptacle therein, one end of said transverse member engages the inner surface of the bottom bead of said receptacle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A receptacle holder for ironing boards consisting of an elongated base member, means for removably mounting said base member over the edge portion of an ironing board, a substantially U-shpaed support member having a base portion secured to said base member and upstanding arms portions extending at substantially right angle to said base portion, a substantially circular rim portion mounted on the upper end of said upstanding arm portions in spaced relation to said base portion whereby upon the tilting of a receptacle therein, the lower edge of said rim portion engages the the outer surface of a bottom bead of said receptacle and a transverse member positioned between said base member and said base member and said base portion aNd having end portions extending beyond side edges of said base portion and terminating within the confines of said circular rim portion, said end portions extending in a slightly downward direction whereby upon tilting of said receptacle therein, one end of said transverse member engages the inner surface of the bottom bead of said receptacle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
The structure as recited by claim 1 wherein said elongated base member extends beyond one of said upstanding arm portions, a cushion secured to said extension of said base member and positioned above and below said base member whereby said cushion below said extension secures said holder to said ironing board against inadvertent removal therefrom and aid cushion above said extension being usable as a pin cushion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-08 | 1974-09-07 | 1975-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-08 | 1978-09-07 | 1979-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-08 | 1982-09-07 | 1983-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |