US4535921A
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Ironing board caddy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-04-17
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Granted: 1985-08-20
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Expires: 2004-04-17
Abstract
Abstract A caddy for attachment to an ironing board for holding various implements as well as spray containers for starch or the like comprising a container having open multiple compartments and one upstanding wall which abuts against the outer face of the depending flange of the ironing board, and a spring biased clip pivotally attached to the back side of the upstanding wall with the upper end of the clip being biased against the inner wall of said flange whereby the caddy depends from said flange adjacent said ironing board. A pin cushion is secured to a portion of the outer face of the compartment and a loop for holding scissors is pivotally secured to another portion of the outer face of the compartment.
Inventors
- 👤 Mildred P. Sanders
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 04:19
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F81/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44291; Y10T24/44376; Y10T24/44385; Y10T24/44462; Y10T24/4447
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A caddy for attachment to an ironing board having a downwardly extending peripheral flange with an inwardly extending lip, said caddy comprising at least one substantially rigid compartment open at its upper end; a substantially flat wall forming part of, and extending upwardly from said compartment for abutting the outer face of said flange; and a spring biased clip pivotally secured to the outer face of said wall with its upper end opposite said upwardly extending wall for abutting the inner face of said flange whereby said upwardly extending wall and clip, when secured to said flange, support said caddy below the edge of said ironing board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A caddy for attachment to an ironing board having a downwardly extending peripheral flange with an inwardly extending lip, said caddy comprising at least one substantially rigid compartment open at its upper end; a substantially flat wall forming part of, and extending upwardly from said compartment for abutting the outer face of said flange; and a spring biased clip pivotally secured to the outer face of said wall with its upper end opposite said upwardly extending wall for abutting the inner face of said flange whereby said upwardly extending wall and clip, when secured to said flange, support said caddy below the edge of said ironing board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The caddy of claim 1 having a plurality of open compartments of different sizes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The caddy of claim 1 further comprising pin cushion means secured to a portion of the outer face of said compartment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The caddy of claim 1 further conprising a loop hinged to a portion of the outer face of said compartment for insertion and removal of implements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The caddy of claim 1 wherein said compartment including said upwardly extending wall is an integral molded structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The caddy of claim 1 further comprising a shoulder on the inner upper end of said clip for resting upon said lip by said flange.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
60 words
The caddy of claim 1 wherein said additional compartment is rectangular and further comprising at least one compartment secured to the outer face of one side of said compartment; pin cushion means secured to the outer face of a second side of said compartment; and a semi-rigid loop hinged to the outer face of a third side of said compartment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
77 words
A caddy for attachment to an ironing board having a downwardly extending peripheral flange with an inwardly extending lip, said caddy conprising at least one substantially rigid compartment open at its upper end; a substantially flat wall forming part of said compartment; releasable clamping means; and means for attaching said clamping means to the side of said flat wall opposite to said compartment whereby said compartment can be removably secured to the flange of the ironing board.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
77 words
A caddy for attachment to an ironing board having a downwardly extending peripheral flange with an inwardly extending lip, said caddy conprising at least one substantially rigid compartment open at its upper end; a substantially flat wall forming part of said compartment; releasable clamping means; and means for attaching said clamping means to the side of said flat wall opposite to said compartment whereby said compartment can be removably secured to the flange of the ironing board.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The caddy of claim 8 having a plurality of open compartments of different sizes.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The caddy of claim 8 further comprising pin cushion means secured to a portion of the outer face of said compartment.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The caddy of claim 8 further comprising a loop hinged to a portion of the outer face of said compartment for insertion and removal of implements.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The caddy of claim 8 wherein said compartment including said upwardly extending wall is an integral molded structure.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
60 words
The caddy of claim 8 wherein said compartment is rectangular and further comprising at least one additional compartment secured to the outer face of one side of said compartment; pin cushion means secured to the outer face of a second side of said compartment; and a semi-rigid loop hinged to the outer face of a third side of said compartment.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-08-19 | 1989-02-18 | 1989-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-19 | 1993-02-18 | 1993-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-19 | 1997-02-18 | 1997-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |