Textiles: ironing or smoothing – Ironing tables – Combined
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-20
2006-06-20
Izaguirre, Ismael (Department: 3765)
Textiles: ironing or smoothing
Ironing tables
Combined
C038S137000, C312S026000, C248S685000, C108S035000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07062871
ABSTRACT:
A stowable ironing board installation in a cabinet system provides increased storage capacity within the associated cabinet system by minimizing the volume of dead space. The ironing board installation may include a frame of a shallow height substantially shorter than the length of the ironing board when in a substantially upright, stowed position. When at least one shelf of a depth that allows clearance for the ironing board in front of the shelf when the ironing board is in the substantially upright, stowed position is installed over the frame, objects may be stored within the cabinet system on such at least one shelf. To enhance access to the usable storage area behind the stowable ironing board, installations are disclosed wherein the ironing board may be swiveled to an orientation other than perpendicular, in a horizontal plane, to the front of the cabinet system.
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CAD drawings “LH V6 BRK-Angle” and “RH V6 Brk-Angle”, showing left hand and right hand angle brackets for use as bottom brackets of a height-adjustable ironing board installation, on sale at least as early as 1973.
CAD drawing “Bracket-Side”, showing a bracket for use as brackets of a height adjustable ironing board installation, on sale at least as early as 1973.
Assembly drawing of Iron-A-Way Model “Ne-242” swiveling ironing board installation, on sale at least as early as 2003.
Assembly drawing of Iron-A-Way Model “Ne-242” ironing board installation (non-height adjustable and non-swiveling), on sale at least as early as 1989.
Assembly drawing of Iron-A-Way Model “A-42” ironing board installation (with swivel and height adjustability), on sale at least as early as 1989.
Assembly drawing of Iron-A-Way Model “A-46” ironing board installation (with height adjustability), first offered for sale Jan., 1973.
CAD drawing “Bracket-Pivot”, showing a bracket for use with a pivoting ironing board installation, on sale at least as early as 1989.
CAD drawing “SWVL. Bracket”, showing a side bracket for use on a swiveling, non-height adjustable ironing board installation, on sale at least as early as 1985.
Whirlpool™ ImPress™ Ironing Station—Family Studio products page; product information sheet; digital photo; (A1b) Use & Care Guide; and (A1c) Installation Instructions—First sale at least as early as Nov., 2002.
Häfele at Cabinet Accessories Unlimited, Stratford, CT—Built-In Ironing Boards—Fold Away Ironing Board (Cat. No. 568.65.990)—Understood to be on sale at least as early as Dec., 2003.
Häfele at Cabinet Accessories Unlimited, Stratford, CT—Built-In Ironing Boards—Ironifix™ built-in ironing board (Cat. No. 568.60.710)—Understood to be on sale at least as early as 1988.
Häfele at Cabinet Systems Unlimited, Stratford, CT—Ironing Board for Wall Mounting (Cat. No. 568.66.700)—Understood to be on sale at least as early as Dec., 2003.
Closet Valet by A & G Concepts International, LLC—Closet Ironing Center—Understood to be on sale at least as early as Jul., 2001.
Handi-Press® Ironing Centers—Model SM-42-1000 product information sheet—Understood to be on sale at least as early as 1989.
Handi-Press® Ironing Centers—Model NE-400-1000 product information sheet—On sale since 1987.
Handi-Press® Ironing Centers—Model XL-44-1000 product information sheet—On sale at least as early as Oct., 1998.
Iron-A-Way Built-In Ironing Centers catalog, showing models A-46 (first offered for sale Jan., 1973); A-42 (on sale at least as early as 1989); E-342 (on sale at least as early as 1973); and NE-342 (on sale at least as early as 1973); and NE 242 (on sale at least as early as 1989).
The Bonzer Board Company—Product brochure page and Specifications sheet for “The Bonzer Board” (on sale at least as early as 1989).
Iron-A-Way, Inc.
Izaguirre Ismael
Marshall & Gerstein & Borun LLP
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