Iron with detachable soleplate
US8881435B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F75/24
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A hand-held convertible iron is provided that includes a housing, a soleplate disposed on the housing for pressing a garment, the soleplate having a first portion and a second portion, a heating means having a first element and a second element, the first element being disposed adjacent to the first portion of the soleplate and the second element being disposed adjacent to the second portion, wherein the second portion of the soleplate is removably attached to the housing. A quick-disconnect electrical connection provides electrical power to the second element of the heating means when the second portion of the soleplate is attached to the housing.
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