US5048783A
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Ironing board tray bracket
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-12-10
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Granted: 1991-09-17
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Expires: 2010-12-10
Abstract
Abstract An ironing board tray bracket for use in all modern ironing boards having a track that directs the extension and retraction of the ironing board legs. The bracket fits within the track and is adjustable to conform the width of the track. An arm attaches to the bracket on one end and a tray on the other end. The tray can be used for temporary storage of the iron or other ironing accessories. An iron clip is provided on the tray to hold the iron in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Leon Grimes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:18
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F81/00; D06F81/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A device for releasably attaching a tray to an ironing board having an integral track comprising: a. a bracket received by said track; b. means for adjusting the width of said bracket for flush fit within said track; c. an arm pivotally attached to said bracket extendable away from said ironing board during use and storable under said ironing board during storage; and d. said tray pivotally attached to said arm.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
71 words
A device for releasably attaching a tray to an ironing board having an integral track comprising: a. a bracket received by said track; b. means for adjusting the width of said bracket for flush fit within said track; c. an arm pivotally attached to said bracket extendable away from said ironing board during use and storable under said ironing board during storage; and d. said tray pivotally attached to said arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the means for widening the bracket comprise: a. a base plate having a first end and a second end, said base plate having holes placed through it; b. a first side plate and a second side plate in substantial coplanar alignment; c. means to slidably attach said first side plate to said first side and said second side plate to said second side.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
91 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said means to slidably attach said first side plate to said first side and said second side plate to said second side comprises: a. said base plate having a hole placed through it on said first side and said second side; b. a screw placed through said hole in said first side and said second side; c. said first side plate and said second side plate each having a slot placed through it for receiving said screw, said slots aligned substantially perpendicular to said track.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
133 words
A bracket for attaching a tray to an ironing board having an integral track comprising: a. a base plate having a first side and a second side, said base plate having a hole placed through said first side, said base plate having a hole placed through said second side; b. a screw for placement in each of said holes in said base plate; c. a first side plate having slots placed through it for receive of said screw; d. a second side plate having a slot for receipt of said screw; e. said slots aligned substantially perpendicular to said track; f. an arm pivotally attached to said bracket extendable away from said ironing board during use and storable under said ironing board during storage; and g. said tray pivotally attached to said arm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
133 words
A bracket for attaching a tray to an ironing board having an integral track comprising: a. a base plate having a first side and a second side, said base plate having a hole placed through said first side, said base plate having a hole placed through said second side; b. a screw for placement in each of said holes in said base plate; c. a first side plate having slots placed through it for receive of said screw; d. a second side plate having a slot for receipt of said screw; e. said slots aligned substantially perpendicular to said track; f. an arm pivotally attached to said bracket extendable away from said ironing board during use and storable under said ironing board during storage; and g. said tray pivotally attached to said arm.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The bracket of claim 4 further comprising a means of biasing said first plate away from said second plate.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-09-16 | 1995-03-18 | 1995-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-09-16 | 1999-03-18 | 1999-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-09-16 | 2003-03-18 | 2003-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |