Textiles: ironing or smoothing – Smoothing implements – Flatirons
Patent
1984-03-21
1985-08-27
Schroeder, Werner H.
Textiles: ironing or smoothing
Smoothing implements
Flatirons
219254, D06F 7516
Patent
active
045369771
ABSTRACT:
A device which can be used either for steaming alone or for pressing as well. It generates steam by passing electrical current between electrodes immersed in electrolyte (e.g., lightly salted water). A positive safety interlock both (i) prevents the electrical cord plug from making electrical contact with the device except in the sealed and locked position of the stopper for the hole through which the device is filled with electrolyte and (ii) prevents the stopper from being moved away from its sealed and locked position while the cord plug is in place. Additional important features include a handle which provides good thermal insulation and pivots between a working position away from the device and a storage position in which it is pressed against the device and releasably locks in each position, baffles and a box to keep droplets of hot water from being carried by the steam exiting the device (in any orientation thereof and even when it is vigorously shaken), a cup for measuring the suitable quantity of electrolyte which has an integral salt measure and additionally serves as a stand for using the device as an upright steamer, provisions against overfilling the device with electrolyte and provisions for locking the cup to the device for storage.
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Falik Andrew M.
Schroeder Werner H.
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