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US3593442A
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Iron stabilizer and cord support
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1969-11-06
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-11-06
Abstract
Abstract The invention discloses a stabilizing and cord support means in a single structure wherein outrigger-type arm means is attached to the iron to extend sideways from the iron. The outrigger is equipped with rearward extending ears at the ends of the arm whereby the ears are additional supports for the iron in the heel rest position. The dimension of the ears is such that a cord may be wrapped around the arm while it acts as a stabilizing means with no interference by the cord when the iron is in rest position.
Inventors
- 👤 William E Davidson
- 👤 Harold S Foster
- 👤 Llewellyn Delano Busby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:06
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F75/00; D06F75/08; D06F75/28; D06F75/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
In an electric flatiron having a connected cord and a cover over the soleplate with a handle attached to the iron and having a rear portion designed with the cover to support the iron in an upright substantially three-point heel rest position when not in use, the improvement in stabilizing rest structure comprising, an outrigger-type arm means attached to and extending sideways from said iron and beyond the heel support points at the rear thereof, said arm means having an ear at each end directed rearwardly a distance greater than the cord thickness and terminating in a surface lying substantially in the plane of the support points to provide at least two additional supports, whereby said arm means is a stabilizer and a cord support on said iron with no interference in the heel rest position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
In an electric flatiron having a connected cord and a cover over the soleplate with a handle attached to the iron and having a rear portion designed with the cover to support the iron in an upright substantially three-point heel rest position when not in use, the improvement in stabilizing rest structure comprising, an outrigger-type arm means attached to and extending sideways from said iron and beyond the heel support points at the rear thereof, said arm means having an ear at each end directed rearwardly a distance greater than the cord thickness and terminating in a surface lying substantially in the plane of the support points to provide at least two additional supports, whereby said arm means is a stabilizer and a cord support on said iron with no interference in the heel rest position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus as described in claim 1 wherein said ears on said arms are disposed at least two cord thicknesses from said cover to maintain a fully wound cord separated from said cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as described in claim 1 wherein the distance between said ear support surfaces is greater than that between the heel support points and less than the maximum soleplate width.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as described in claim 3 wherein the three-point heel supports and ear supports all fall substantially on a common ellipse through the supports.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
158 words
In an electric flatiron having a connected cord and a cover over the soleplate with a handle attached to the iron and having a rear portion designed with the cover to support the iron in an upright three-point heel rest position when not in use, the improvement in stabilizing rest structure comprising, an integral horizontal arm means attached to and extending sideways equal distances from said iron and beyond the heel support points at the rear thereof, the longitudinal center of said arm passing substantially through the center of gravity of the triangle formed by the three-point support, said arm having an ear at each end directed rearwardly a distance greater than the cord thickness and terminating in a surface lying substantially in the plane of the support points to provide at least two additional supports, whereby said arm means is a stabilizer and a cord support on said iron with no interference in the heel rest position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
158 words
In an electric flatiron having a connected cord and a cover over the soleplate with a handle attached to the iron and having a rear portion designed with the cover to support the iron in an upright three-point heel rest position when not in use, the improvement in stabilizing rest structure comprising, an integral horizontal arm means attached to and extending sideways equal distances from said iron and beyond the heel support points at the rear thereof, the longitudinal center of said arm passing substantially through the center of gravity of the triangle formed by the three-point support, said arm having an ear at each end directed rearwardly a distance greater than the cord thickness and terminating in a surface lying substantially in the plane of the support points to provide at least two additional supports, whereby said arm means is a stabilizer and a cord support on said iron with no interference in the heel rest position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
Apparatus as described in claim 5 wherein said ears on said arms are disposed at least two cord thicknesses from said cover to maintain a fully wound cord separated from said cover.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as described in claim 6 wherein the distance between said ear support surfaces is greater than that between the heel support points and less than the maximum soleplate width.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as described in claim 7 wherein the three-point heel supports and ear supports all fall substantially equally spaced around the periphery of a common ellipse through the supports.
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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) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |