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US 5,048,783 AGranted
Ironing board tray bracket
OwnerLeon Grimesinventor
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Abstract
An ironing board tray bracket for use in all modern ironing boards having a track that directs the extension and retraction of the ironing board legs. The bracket fits within the track and is adjustable to conform the width of the track. An arm attaches to the bracket on one end and a tray on the other end. The tray can be used for temporary storage of the iron or other ironing accessories. An iron clip is provided on the tray to hold the iron in place.
Claims5
A device for releasably attaching a tray to an ironing board having an integral track comprising:
- a. a bracket received by said track;
- b. means for adjusting the width of said bracket for flush fit within said track;
- c. an arm pivotally attached to said bracket extendable away from said ironing board during use and storable under said ironing board during storage;
- and
- d. said tray pivotally attached to said arm.
2 more elements
A bracket for attaching a tray to an ironing board having an integral track comprising:
- a. a base plate having a first side and a second side, said base plate having a hole placed through said first side, said base plate having a hole placed through said second side;
- b. a screw for placement in each of said holes in said base plate;
- c. a first side plate having slots placed through it for receive of said screw;
- d. a second side plate having a slot for receipt of said screw;
- e. said slots aligned substantially perpendicular to said track;
- f. an arm pivotally attached to said bracket extendable away from said ironing board during use and storable under said ironing board during storage;
- and
- g. said tray pivotally attached to said arm.
5 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.