US3755649A
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Sewing steamer
Assignee: OSROW PRODUCTS CORP
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Filing: 1972-02-02
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1992-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A light weight portable hand manipulatable pressing/steaming device having a reservoir formed therein to be at least partially filled with an electrolytic solution. The steaming device includes a steam generator, passageway means leading from said generator for receiving steam therefrom and conducting it to an exit thereof, and a sole plate having an opening therein in communication with the exit of the passageway means so that steam created in the generator will issue through the sole plate. The generator includes a pair of electrodes shaped and positioned within the reservoir and at least partially submerged within the electrolytic solution to support a flow of current between the electrodes when said device is operated in either the vertical or the horizontal position. Each of the electrodes includes a first and second portion, wherein each portion of each electrode has a substantially flat surface which is so positioned within the reservoir that as the level of the solution recedes below the flat surfaces, a meniscus is formed between the solution and the flat surface of the first portions if the device is being operated in the horizontal position and with the flat surface of the second portions if the device is being operated in the vertical position. The device has an opening in a top wall thereof and a cap detachably engaged therewith for sealing the opening. The cap has a depression formed therein for measuring the quantity of salt to be added to water when forming the electrolytic solution. A baffle is positioned within the device adjacent the opening for preventing the electrolytic solution from accidentally draining out of the opening when the device is being operated in either of the vertical and horizontal positions.
Inventors
- 👤 L Osrow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:14
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F75/00; D06F75/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
A light weight portable hand manipulatable steaming device operable in a horizontal and vertical position having a reservoir formed therein to be at least partially filled with an electrolytic solution, said device including a steam generator, passageway means leading from said generator for receiving steam therefrom and conducting it to an exit thereof, and a sole plate having an opening therein in communication with the exit of the passageway means so that steam created in the generator will issue through the sole plate, the generator comprising a pair of electrodes shaped and positioned within the reservoir and when said electrodes are at least partially submerged within the electrolytic solution supporting a flow of current therebetween when said device is operated in either of the vertical and horizontal positions, each of said electrodes including a first portion and a second portion, each portion having a substantially flat surface, the flat surface of each first portion being submerged below the surface of the electrolytic solution when said device is operated in the horizontal position for more than a predetermined amount of electrolytic solution in said reservoir, and the flat surface of each second portion being immersed below the surface of the electrolytic solution for more than a predetermined amount of electrolytic solution in the reservoir when the device is operated in the vertical position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
222 words
A light weight portable hand manipulatable steaming device operable in a horizontal and vertical position having a reservoir formed therein to be at least partially filled with an electrolytic solution, said device including a steam generator, passageway means leading from said generator for receiving steam therefrom and conducting it to an exit thereof, and a sole plate having an opening therein in communication with the exit of the passageway means so that steam created in the generator will issue through the sole plate, the generator comprising a pair of electrodes shaped and positioned within the reservoir and when said electrodes are at least partially submerged within the electrolytic solution supporting a flow of current therebetween when said device is operated in either of the vertical and horizontal positions, each of said electrodes including a first portion and a second portion, each portion having a substantially flat surface, the flat surface of each first portion being submerged below the surface of the electrolytic solution when said device is operated in the horizontal position for more than a predetermined amount of electrolytic solution in said reservoir, and the flat surface of each second portion being immersed below the surface of the electrolytic solution for more than a predetermined amount of electrolytic solution in the reservoir when the device is operated in the vertical position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein the flat surface of the respective first portions of each electrode are approximately the same areal dimension, and the flat surface of the respective second portions of each electrode are approximately the same areal dimension.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
79 words
A device according to claim 2 wherein the flat surface of each portion of the respective electrodes is so positioned that as the level of the solution recedes below the flat surfaces, a meniscus is formed between the solution and the flat surface of the first portions if said device is being operated in the horizontal position, and between the solution and the flat surface of the second portions if the device is being operated in the vertical position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
215 words
A light weight portable hand manipulatable steaming device operable in a horizontal and vertical position having a reservoir formed therein to be at least partially filled with an electrolytic solution, said device including a steam generator, passageway means leading from said generator for receiving steam therefrom and conducting it to an exit thereof, and a sole plate having an opening therein in communication with the exit of the passageway means so the steam created in the generator will issue through the sole plate, the generator comprising a pair of electrodes shaped and positioned within the reservoir and when said electrodes are at least partially submerged within the electrolytic solution supporting a flow of current therebetween when said device is operated in either of the vertical and horizontal positions, a cover secured to said sole plate for forming the reservoir therein, said cover having an opening in the top wall thereof for filling the reservoir when said device is inverted, a detachable cap for sealing the opening in said cover, a baffle adjacent the opening in said cover, said baffle having a rear, left and right side and bottom wall for preventing the electrolytic solution from accidentally draining out of the opening when said device is being operated in either of the horizontal and vertical positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
215 words
A light weight portable hand manipulatable steaming device operable in a horizontal and vertical position having a reservoir formed therein to be at least partially filled with an electrolytic solution, said device including a steam generator, passageway means leading from said generator for receiving steam therefrom and conducting it to an exit thereof, and a sole plate having an opening therein in communication with the exit of the passageway means so the steam created in the generator will issue through the sole plate, the generator comprising a pair of electrodes shaped and positioned within the reservoir and when said electrodes are at least partially submerged within the electrolytic solution supporting a flow of current therebetween when said device is operated in either of the vertical and horizontal positions, a cover secured to said sole plate for forming the reservoir therein, said cover having an opening in the top wall thereof for filling the reservoir when said device is inverted, a detachable cap for sealing the opening in said cover, a baffle adjacent the opening in said cover, said baffle having a rear, left and right side and bottom wall for preventing the electrolytic solution from accidentally draining out of the opening when said device is being operated in either of the horizontal and vertical positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
269 words
A light weight portable hand manipulatable steaming device comprising an insulated casing section having a rear wall and a hollow interior, said hollow interior defining a reservoir adapted to be filled with an electrolytic solution, a steam generator secured to said casing and disposed in said reservoir, a steam discharge exit, passageway means leading from said steaM generator to said steam discharge exit, a sole plate, said sole plate being transverse to said rear wall, said steam discharge exit being located in said sole plate, said steam generator including a first electrode and a second electrode, said first electrode including a first elongated section and a second elongated section, said first and second sections being transverse to each other, said first section being adjacent said sole plate along its length, said second section being adjacent said rear wall along its length, said second electrode being identical to said first electrode with said first and second sections of each of said first and second electrodes being in transverse registry with each other, the first section of each of said first and second electrodes being submerged below the surface of the electrolytic solution when the device is operated with the sole plate horizontal and more than a predetermined amount of electrolytic solution in the reservoir, the second section of each of said first and second electrodes being submerged below the surface of the electrolytic solution when the device is operated with the sole plate vertical and more than a predetermined amount of electrolytic solution is in the reservoir whereby said device can be operated with the sole plate horizontal and vertical.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
269 words
A light weight portable hand manipulatable steaming device comprising an insulated casing section having a rear wall and a hollow interior, said hollow interior defining a reservoir adapted to be filled with an electrolytic solution, a steam generator secured to said casing and disposed in said reservoir, a steam discharge exit, passageway means leading from said steaM generator to said steam discharge exit, a sole plate, said sole plate being transverse to said rear wall, said steam discharge exit being located in said sole plate, said steam generator including a first electrode and a second electrode, said first electrode including a first elongated section and a second elongated section, said first and second sections being transverse to each other, said first section being adjacent said sole plate along its length, said second section being adjacent said rear wall along its length, said second electrode being identical to said first electrode with said first and second sections of each of said first and second electrodes being in transverse registry with each other, the first section of each of said first and second electrodes being submerged below the surface of the electrolytic solution when the device is operated with the sole plate horizontal and more than a predetermined amount of electrolytic solution in the reservoir, the second section of each of said first and second electrodes being submerged below the surface of the electrolytic solution when the device is operated with the sole plate vertical and more than a predetermined amount of electrolytic solution is in the reservoir whereby said device can be operated with the sole plate horizontal and vertical.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |