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Adjustable folding ironing board
Assignee: Sico Inc
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Filing: 1982-01-15
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Granted: 1984-11-06
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Expires: 2002-01-15
Abstract
Abstract A folding ironing board including a mounting mechanism for mounting the ironing board to a wall or other support. The mounting mechanism includes pivotally connected support and control members for permitting folding movement of the ironing board between a generally horizontal use position and a generally vertical storage position adjacent the wall. Height control arms pivotally connect from the wall to the control arms and can be pivoted by releasing latch members to move the ironing board between two separate working heights, with the support members pivoting accordingly. A turntable or other pivot mounts the ironing board to the mounting mechanism to permit adjustment of angular orientation in the use position.
Inventors
- 👤 Kermit H. Wilson
- 👤 Ronald R. Carlson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:06
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B35/00; A47B5/00; A47B5/04; D; D06; D06F; D06F81/00; D06F81/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
An adjustable folding ironing board for attachment to a wall or other support, comprising: a mounting frame; an ironing board surface member; turntable means for rotatably securing said ironing board surface member to said mounting frame; support leg means pivotally connected at one end thereof to said mounting frame, including means for pivotal connection of the other end thereof to said wall or other support; height control means for securing to said wall or other support at a position above the connection of said support leg means; fold-up control arm means pivotally connected at one end thereof to said mounting frame and including means pivotally connecting the other end thereof to said height control means, said support leg means and fold-up control arm means configured to permit folding of said ironing board between a generally horizontal use position and a generally vertical storage position with the underside of the ironing board surface member adjacent the wall or other support; and said height control means including adjustable means for moving said fold-up control arm means between an upper position and a lower position with said support leg means pivoting accordingly to move said ironing board surface member to a further generally horizontal use position lower than the first use position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
An adjustable folding ironing board for attachment to a wall or other support, comprising: a mounting frame; an ironing board surface member; turntable means for rotatably securing said ironing board surface member to said mounting frame; support leg means pivotally connected at one end thereof to said mounting frame, including means for pivotal connection of the other end thereof to said wall or other support; height control means for securing to said wall or other support at a position above the connection of said support leg means; fold-up control arm means pivotally connected at one end thereof to said mounting frame and including means pivotally connecting the other end thereof to said height control means, said support leg means and fold-up control arm means configured to permit folding of said ironing board between a generally horizontal use position and a generally vertical storage position with the underside of the ironing board surface member adjacent the wall or other support; and said height control means including adjustable means for moving said fold-up control arm means between an upper position and a lower position with said support leg means pivoting accordingly to move said ironing board surface member to a further generally horizontal use position lower than the first use position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
An adjustable folding ironing board according to claim 1 further including latching means connected to said fold-up control arm means and said mounting frame for securing said ironing board in either of said use positions, and when actuated permitting folding to the storage position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
An adjustable folding ironing board according to claim 1 further including latching means for said height control means for securing said adjustable means in either of the said upper or lower positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
An adjustable folding ironing board according to claim 1 wherein said height control means includes a pair of height control arms, means connecting first ends thereof to said fold-up control arm means, and means for pivotally connecting the other ends thereof to the wall or other support so that said height control arms can pivot to move the fold-up control arm means between upper and lower positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
An adjustable folding ironing board according to claim 4 further including locking pins engaging said height control arms for locking them in said upper or lower position, and tab means for actuation by a user for releasing the locking pins to permit height adjustment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
An adjustable folding ironing board according to claim 2 wherein said latching means includes a latch bar on said mounting frame, a hook element pivotally connected to said fold-up control arm means for engagement of said latch bar with the ironing board in a use position, and an actuation member attached to said hook element for release of said latch.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-11-06 | 1988-05-07 | 1988-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-06 | 1992-05-07 | 1992-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-11-06 | 1996-05-07 | 1996-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |