US3459398A - Iron stand - Google Patents

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Aug. 5, 1969 P. AGRUSA ,3

IRON STAND Filed July 7, 1966 INVENTOR PETER AGR USA United States Patent 3,459,398 IRUN STAND Peter Agrusa, 1014 E. Pearson St., Milwaukee, Wis. 53202 Filed July 7, 1966, Ser. No. 564,514 Int. Cl. D061 79/02 US. Cl. 248-1172 2 Claims ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Includes a flat surface portion which projects at an angle and has side portions which project upward at the bottom thereof which conform to the shape of an iron for support of an iron. The flat surface is supported by a vertical support.

My invention relates to improvements in stands, and more particularly to a stand, or support for a fiat-iron, or the like.

The prime object of my invention is to provide a device for supporting a hot, or cold, flat-iron on a horizontal surface such as a conventional ironing board.

Another object of my invention is to provide a device of the character described, that eliminates the hazard of the flat-iron sliding from the board, or scorching the sur' face onto which it is applied.

Still another object of my invention is to provide a flat-iron support, that may be constructed of a single piece of sheet material, such as metal or the like, that may be folded and clamped into position in various ways.

It is economical to manufacture, and highly efficient for the purpose for which it is intended, and serves a purpose of supporting the fiat-iron, or steam iron, electrically energized or of standard design, keeping it in a safe position and elminating any hazard that is prevalent when the flat-iron is placed onto a flat horizontal surface.

Other and further objects of my invention will become more apparent as the description proceeds, when taken in conjunction with the drawings, in which:

FIGURE 1 is a perspective view formed and assembled device constituting my invention.

FIGURE 2 is a similar perspective view of the device sup-porting a conventional electric fiat-iron.

FIGURE 3 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the assembled device.

FIGURE 4 is a top view of the assembled unit, and

FIGURE 5 is a plan view of the flat material cut to the correct form shape, and contour, prior to its being formed.

Similar characters of reference indicate corresponding parts and features throughout the several views, and referring now to the same, the character 10, shows generally a single sheet of metal, or the like (see FIG. 5), cut and perforated to constitute the entire device when formed as shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 4.

The flat surface portion 11 acts as a fiat surface onto which the flat-iron shown generally as 12 in FIG. 2 is disposed. There is a forward portion 13 bent upward at the dotted line 14, and two side portions 15 rounded at their forward ends 16, are folded upward at the dotted lines 17, and the side portions 15 are folded upward at the dotted lines 18.

The forward portion 13 is shown provided with apertures 19 and the rounded ends 16 are shown provided with apertures 20, which when the portions 13 and 15 engage one another will bring the apertures 19 and 20 in alignment with one another for receiving bolts, or rivets shown as 21.

Obviously, the portions 13 and 15 may be integrally formed with the surface plate 11 if desired.

The surface plate 11, is shown tapered at its two oppositely disposed edges 22 and 22, to terminate into a vertical support 23 when bent at the dotted lines 24 and 24'. The surface plate 11 extends into a horizontal brace section 25 which terminates into an attaching member 26 when bent at the dotted lines 27. The member 26 and surface plate 11 have apertures 28 and 29 which are rought into alignment and attached together by the rivet 30.

It is manifest to anyone familiar with the art, that the rivets may be replaced with bolts, or the portions may be welded or soldered to retain the various features in proper relation with one another.

From the above description it will become manifest that the features may vary in their arrangement, and although I have shown a specific structure, I am fully cognizant of the fact that many changes may be made without departing from the spirit of my invention.

What is claimed is:

1. An iron stand comprising:

a flat surface portion,

a pair of side portions projecting from each side of said flat surface portion at the bottom thereof,

a forward portion projecting from the bottom thereof,

a support portion projecting from the top of said flat surface portion,

said support portion being bent downward from said flat portion and being formed to rest on a flat surface,

said side portions and forward portion being bent upward so that projections thereof are perpendicular to said flat surface,

said support portion being formed at right angles to provide an upright portion and a lower portion of said support portion,

said lower portion terminating at a junction with said fiat surface portion,

whereby at least a section of said lower portion rests against said flat surface to support said flat surface portion and any iron resting thereon in an inclined position.

2. An iron stand, as defined in claim 1, wherein said forward portion and said side portions are attached together when they are bent upward from said flat surface portion, whereby the bottom of an iron is received by said forward and side portions when said iron is supported by said support.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS D. 152,024 12/1948 Rollman 248-117.1 X 2,750,696 6/1956 Krammes 248-117.1 X 3,184,194 5/ 1965 Beck 248-1172 FOREIGN PATENTS 79,343 11/ 1951 Norway.

CHANCELLOR E. HARRIS, Primary Examiner G. V. LARKIN, Assistant Examiner US. Cl. X.R. 3 8-142

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