US3793754A - Apparatus for steam conditioning textile articles - Google Patents

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US3793754A
US3793754A US00223244A US3793754DA US3793754A US 3793754 A US3793754 A US 3793754A US 00223244 A US00223244 A US 00223244A US 3793754D A US3793754D A US 3793754DA US 3793754 A US3793754 A US 3793754A
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  • ABSTRACT A method and apparatus for steam conditioning articles, such as neckties and cravats and napped belts and napped fabrics, in which the article to be treated is disposed in a cavity located between a pair of spaced supporting members on which a heated pressing iron is adapted to be supported in relatively closed spaced relation to the article being pressed.
  • the device supporting the iron may include a pressing cloth engaged by the iron that may be moistened for the generation of steam and either with or without the pressing cloth the iron is advantageously a steam type iron.
  • the arrangement prevents the sole of the iron from pressing directly on the article being treatedand thereby prevents deformation of the nap on the article or the forming of sharp wrinkles or creases therein.
  • the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for the steam treatmentof textile articles, such as neckties, cravats, napped belts and like fabrics for the purpose of removing wrinkles and creases therefrom.
  • Certain articles such as neckties, napped belts and like fabrics, are difficult to condition by ordinary pressing methods, either with or without the use of steam because the weight or pressure of the pressing iron, even a steam iron, on the articles will result in disfiguring thereof, either by forming sharply creased edges, or by matting down the nap, or in other manners.
  • the pressing thereof in a conventional manner on an ironing board with an iron even when a steam iron is employed, will cause the back seam of the tie to impart an outline on the face of the tie which is a disfigurement of the tie. that destroys the utility thereof.
  • a primary objective of the present invention is the provision of a method and apparatus for pressing articles of the nature referred to in such a manner as to prevent any disfiguring of the article.
  • Still another object of the present invention is the provision of a method and apparatus of the nature referred to above which is inexpensive to practice and which is readily adaptable to articles of different size and different characteristics.
  • Another object of the present invention is the provision of the apparatus of the nature referred to which can readily be incorporated directly into an ironing board, especially at the time of manufacture thereof.
  • FIG. 1 is an end view of the invention with the supporting ironing board in section showing how a protective cavity area is produced by the support the invention gives the iron, and is indicated by line l-I on 'FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 2 is a top view of the invention in position for pressing a tie.
  • FIG. 3 is an end view-of the invention incorporated into an improved pressing cloth.
  • FIG. 4 is a top view of the improved pressing cloth as shown in FIG. 3, in position over a tie, ready for pressing.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the improved pressing cloth as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4.
  • FIG. 6 is a top and side view of the invention as incorporated into an improved'ironing board.
  • FIG. 7 is a fragmentary side view of the FIG. 6 modification.'
  • the arrangement according to the present invention involves the provision of a supporting device which straddles, or encompasses, the article to be pressed, or
  • the iron In carrying out a pressing operation, the iron is moved along the supporting device over the article being treated and the article in the cavity is thus subjected to steam, and wrinkles and creases are removed therefrom.
  • a supporting frame is provided defining the cavity and on which the pressing iron rests directly.
  • the frame has incorporated therewith a pressing cloth extending over the article being treated and is adapted for being moistened to generate steam, or to assist in the generation of steam in the cavity in which the article is disposed.
  • a conventional ironing board is formed with a transverse groove, preferably near one end, and of a width and depth to receive articles to be treated while still providing support for the pressing iron at opposite ends thereof, whereby the steaming of the article can be accomplished without the pressing iron bearing directly on the article being treated.
  • the support device of the present invention is identified by numeral 20.
  • the device can be used on any flat, rigid surface, such as that of a regular ironing board 21, or a table.
  • a pressing iron 22 is shown in position, on the support device 20, and supported thereby above the article 23 to be treated.
  • the protective cavity area created by the support device 20, and in which article 23 is disposed, is identified by the numeral 24. It will be apparent that the sole plate of the iron is held in uniformly spaced, parallel relation to the bottom surface of cavity 24 as the iron is moved over article 23.
  • the support device 20 may be constructed of any material having sufficient strength for the needed support, wood, or metal, for example. As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the support device 20 encompasses the article 23 along and at least the opposite sides thereof produces the aforementioned protective cavity 24.. The opposite side portions of the device provide support rail portions along which a pressing iron is slidable.
  • ' device can be used with or without a regular pressing cloth, depending on whether a dry or steam iron is used.
  • the iron 22 is moved along the length of the support device 20, while being supported on the rail portions thereof, while simultaneously subjecting the article 23 to steam. If a dry iron 7 is used, the user would normally place a wetted cloth over the device 20 to provide moisture for the generation of steam. In some cases a wetted cloth is recommended with a steam iron also. In either case, whether steam is generated in the iron, as by the hot sole plate engaging a damp pressing cloth, or both, steam is supplied to the cavity beneath the sole plate and treats an article therein.
  • FIGS. 3, 4 and 5 show how the support device is applied to an improved pressing cloth to form a unit therewith, and is generally designated at 33.
  • the pressing cloth of unit 33 indicated at 30, comprises a flexible, porous material, like cotton drill with .two support rods 31 of suitable material, inserted into casings, or sleeves, 32 formed along two opposed edges of cloth 30.
  • the combination forms a single unit 33 which is placed over the article 34 which is to be pressed.
  • the pressing iron 35 is placed on the pressing cloth 33 which supports the pressing iron by means of rail portions in the form of the two support rods 31 and, thus, provides a cavity area 37 to receive and protect the article 34.
  • the device 33 can be used on any flat, rigid surface, such as that of ironing board 36, or a table.
  • the iron 35 is moved along the length of the pressing cloth 33, subjecting the article 34 to steam.
  • the pressing cloth 33 may be used with either a dry or steam iron. With either iron it is recommended the pressing cloth 33 be wetted lightly to provide sufficient moisture for an ample steam supply into cavity 37.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 show how the support device is incorporated directly into the useful surface of an ironing board 41.
  • a recessed area 40 is provided in the ironing board 5 surface extending transversely thereof near one end of the ironing board.
  • the recessed area 40 is of size and dimension adequate to receive an article such as a tie, or belt, 42 and of width to provide support to both ends of the pressing iron 43 by the boards useful surface.
  • the recessed area 40 provides a cavity in which the article 42 lies, in position to receive steam, but protected from the weight of the iron 43.
  • the iron 43 is moved along the cavity area 40, while being supported at both ends by the useful surface of the ironing board 41.
  • the ironingv board may be used with or without a wetted press cloth, depending on whether a dry or steam iron is used, and upon individual preference and the nature of the article being pressed.
  • a device for use in the steam treatment of articles subject to deformation by the weight of a pressing iron wherein the device keeps the weight and pressure of the pressing iron from being exerted onto the article being steam treated while allowing sufficient space to apply conditioning steam to the article
  • support means including two substantially parallel spaced support members forproviding a protective cavity on a plane surface for receiving the article to be treated, a flexible cloth extending over the top of the said support means and secured thereto, and said support members adapted to support the pressing iron above the ar ticle in the protective cavity while spacing the pressing iron sufficiently close to the article to adequately apply steam thereto.
  • a device in .which the support means are rod shape rail members and said flexible cloth is provided with sleeve portions for receiving said rail members.

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A method and apparatus for steam conditioning articles, such as neckties and cravats and napped belts and napped fabrics, in which the article to be treated is disposed in a cavity located between a pair of spaced supporting members on which a heated pressing iron is adapted to be supported in relatively closed spaced relation to the article being pressed. The device supporting the iron may include a pressing cloth engaged by the iron that may be moistened for the generation of steam and either with or without the pressing cloth the iron is advantageously a steam type iron. The arrangement prevents the sole of the iron from pressing directly on the article being treated and thereby prevents deformation of the nap on the article or the forming of sharp wrinkles or creases therein.

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Harms [54] APPARATUS FOR STEAM commonmc TEXTILE ARTICLES [76] Inventor: John F. Harms, 6418 Stonybrook Dr., Fort Wayne, 1nd. 46815 [22] Filed: Feb. 3, 1972 [21] Appl. No.: 223,244
[52] US. Cl. 38/141, 68/240 [51 Int. CL; D061 79/00 [58] Field of Search ..38/69-72,103140,
[56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,641,037 8/1927 Kirschenbaum 223/51 580,263 4/1897 Fearn 38/142 732,394 6/1903 clapp 38/107 X 3,500,666 3/1970 Calcaterra 68/240 X 3,030,792 4/1962 Bader 68/240 2,703,939 3/1955 Clarke 38/41 3,138,885 6/1964 DeGrazia 38/141 2,257,146 9/1941 Zirker et al.... 38/141 X 3,181,483 5/1965 DeVitt et a1. 108/25 [451 Feb.26, 1974 3,305,956 2/1967 Fleischer ..38/16 2,782,537 2/1957 Vera-Mege ..38/17X Primary ExaminerGeo. V. Larkin Attorney, Agent, or Firm-Albert L. Jeffers; Roger M. Rickert [57] ABSTRACT A method and apparatus for steam conditioning articles, such as neckties and cravats and napped belts and napped fabrics, in which the article to be treated is disposed in a cavity located between a pair of spaced supporting members on which a heated pressing iron is adapted to be supported in relatively closed spaced relation to the article being pressed. The device supporting the iron may include a pressing cloth engaged by the iron that may be moistened for the generation of steam and either with or without the pressing cloth the iron is advantageously a steam type iron. The arrangement prevents the sole of the iron from pressing directly on the article being treatedand thereby prevents deformation of the nap on the article or the forming of sharp wrinkles or creases therein.
2 Claims, 7 Drawing Figures PATENTEDFEBZS 1914 V 3793754 sum 2 or 2 The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for the steam treatmentof textile articles, such as neckties, cravats, napped belts and like fabrics for the purpose of removing wrinkles and creases therefrom.
Certain articles, such as neckties, napped belts and like fabrics, are difficult to condition by ordinary pressing methods, either with or without the use of steam because the weight or pressure of the pressing iron, even a steam iron, on the articles will result in disfiguring thereof, either by forming sharply creased edges, or by matting down the nap, or in other manners. For example, with a tie, the pressing thereof in a conventional manner on an ironing board with an iron, even when a steam iron is employed, will cause the back seam of the tie to impart an outline on the face of the tie which is a disfigurement of the tie. that destroys the utility thereof.
With the foregoing in mind, a primary objective of the present invention is the provision of a method and apparatus for pressing articles of the nature referred to in such a manner as to prevent any disfiguring of the article.
Still another object of the present invention is the provision of a method and apparatus of the nature referred to above which is inexpensive to practice and which is readily adaptable to articles of different size and different characteristics.
Another object of the present invention is the provision of the apparatus of the nature referred to which can readily be incorporated directly into an ironing board, especially at the time of manufacture thereof.
The foregoing objects as well as still other objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent upon reference to the following detailed specification taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is an end view of the invention with the supporting ironing board in section showing how a protective cavity area is produced by the support the invention gives the iron, and is indicated by line l-I on 'FIG. 2.
FIG. 2 is a top view of the invention in position for pressing a tie. FIG. 3 is an end view-of the invention incorporated into an improved pressing cloth.
FIG. 4 is a top view of the improved pressing cloth as shown in FIG. 3, in position over a tie, ready for pressing.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the improved pressing cloth as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4.
FIG. 6 is a top and side view of the invention as incorporated into an improved'ironing board.
' FIG. 7 is a fragmentary side view of the FIG. 6 modification.'
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The arrangement according to the present invention involves the provision of a supporting device which straddles, or encompasses, the article to be pressed, or
conditioned, and serves to support the pressing iron so 1 pressing cloth interposed between the pressing iron and the article, or from both. The article, however, is spaced from and is protected from the weight of the iron. In carrying out a pressing operation, the iron is moved along the supporting device over the article being treated and the article in the cavity is thus subjected to steam, and wrinkles and creases are removed therefrom.
According to one modification, a supporting frame is provided defining the cavity and on which the pressing iron rests directly.
In another modification, the frame has incorporated therewith a pressing cloth extending over the article being treated and is adapted for being moistened to generate steam, or to assist in the generation of steam in the cavity in which the article is disposed.
In still another modification, a conventional ironing board is formed with a transverse groove, preferably near one end, and of a width and depth to receive articles to be treated while still providing support for the pressing iron at opposite ends thereof, whereby the steaming of the article can be accomplished without the pressing iron bearing directly on the article being treated.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THEINVENTION Referring to the drawings somewhat more in detail, and with particular reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the support device of the present invention is identified by numeral 20. The device can be used on any flat, rigid surface, such as that of a regular ironing board 21, or a table. A pressing iron 22 is shown in position, on the support device 20, and supported thereby above the article 23 to be treated. The protective cavity area created by the support device 20, and in which article 23 is disposed, is identified by the numeral 24. It will be apparent that the sole plate of the iron is held in uniformly spaced, parallel relation to the bottom surface of cavity 24 as the iron is moved over article 23.
The support device 20 may be constructed of any material having sufficient strength for the needed support, wood, or metal, for example. As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the support device 20 encompasses the article 23 along and at least the opposite sides thereof produces the aforementioned protective cavity 24..The opposite side portions of the device provide support rail portions along which a pressing iron is slidable. The
' device can be used with or without a regular pressing cloth, depending on whether a dry or steam iron is used.
In the pressing operation, the iron 22 is moved along the length of the support device 20, while being supported on the rail portions thereof, while simultaneously subjecting the article 23 to steam. If a dry iron 7 is used, the user would normally place a wetted cloth over the device 20 to provide moisture for the generation of steam. In some cases a wetted cloth is recommended with a steam iron also. In either case, whether steam is generated in the iron, as by the hot sole plate engaging a damp pressing cloth, or both, steam is supplied to the cavity beneath the sole plate and treats an article therein.
FIGS. 3, 4 and 5 show how the support device is applied to an improved pressing cloth to form a unit therewith, and is generally designated at 33. The pressing cloth of unit 33, indicated at 30, comprises a flexible, porous material, like cotton drill with .two support rods 31 of suitable material, inserted into casings, or sleeves, 32 formed along two opposed edges of cloth 30. The combination forms a single unit 33 which is placed over the article 34 which is to be pressed. The pressing iron 35 is placed on the pressing cloth 33 which supports the pressing iron by means of rail portions in the form of the two support rods 31 and, thus, provides a cavity area 37 to receive and protect the article 34.
The device 33, according to FIGS. 3, 4 and can be used on any flat, rigid surface, such as that of ironing board 36, or a table.
In the pressing operation the iron 35 is moved along the length of the pressing cloth 33, subjecting the article 34 to steam. The pressing cloth 33 may be used with either a dry or steam iron. With either iron it is recommended the pressing cloth 33 be wetted lightly to provide sufficient moisture for an ample steam supply into cavity 37.
FIGS. 6 and 7 show how the support device is incorporated directly into the useful surface of an ironing board 41. A recessed area 40 is provided in the ironing board 5 surface extending transversely thereof near one end of the ironing board. The recessed area 40 is of size and dimension adequate to receive an article such as a tie, or belt, 42 and of width to provide support to both ends of the pressing iron 43 by the boards useful surface. The recessed area 40 provides a cavity in which the article 42 lies, in position to receive steam, but protected from the weight of the iron 43. In the pressing operation, the iron 43 is moved along the cavity area 40, while being supported at both ends by the useful surface of the ironing board 41. The ironingv board may be used with or without a wetted press cloth, depending on whether a dry or steam iron is used, and upon individual preference and the nature of the article being pressed.
Modifications may be made within the scope of the appended I claims.
What is claimed is:
1. In a device for use in the steam treatment of articles subject to deformation by the weight of a pressing iron wherein the device keeps the weight and pressure of the pressing iron from being exerted onto the article being steam treated while allowing sufficient space to apply conditioning steam to the article comprising support means including two substantially parallel spaced support members forproviding a protective cavity on a plane surface for receiving the article to be treated, a flexible cloth extending over the top of the said support means and secured thereto, and said support members adapted to support the pressing iron above the ar ticle in the protective cavity while spacing the pressing iron sufficiently close to the article to adequately apply steam thereto.
2. A device according to claim 1 in .which the support means are rod shape rail members and said flexible cloth is provided with sleeve portions for receiving said rail members.

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1. In a device for use in the steam treatment of articles subject to deformation by the weight of a pressing iron wherein the device keeps the weight and pressure of the pressing iron from being exerted onto the article being steam treated while allowing sufficient space to apply conditioning steam to the article comprising support means including two substantially parallel spaced support members for providing a protective cavity on a plane surface for receiving the article to be treated, a flexible cloth extending over the top of the said support means and secured thereto, and said support members adapted to support the pressing iron above the article in the protective cavity while spacing the pressing iron sufficiently close to the article to adequately apply steam thereto.
2. A device according to claim 1 in which the support means are rod shape rail members and said flexible cloth is provided with sleeve portions for receiving said rail members.
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