Fabric press
OwnerAndrew C. Hurdinventor
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Abstract
An apparatus to press the collar of a shirt may include a base member with a first press surface, where the base is configured in the shape of a U and a lid member including a second press surface, where the lid member is configured generally in the shape of a U, where the lid member is hingedly attached to the base member, and wherein the second press surface is substantially complementary to the first press surface. In an open position, the first press surface is configured to receive a turndown style collar of shirt and in the closed position, the second press surface is configured to fit over and press the turndown style collar of the shirt.
Claims22
An apparatus for pressing the collar of a shirt, comprising:
- a base member comprising a first press surface, wherein the base is configured generally in the shape of a U, wherein the first press surface comprises a ridge extending along the length of the U shape, and wherein the first press surface is configured to receive a turnover style collar of a shirt along the ridge of the first press surface;
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- a lid member comprising a second press surface, wherein the second press surface is configured generally in the shape of a U, wherein the lid member is hingedly attached to the base member, and wherein the second press surface is substantially complementary to the first press surface,
- wherein, in an open position, the first press surface is configured to receive the turnover style collar of the shirt, and
- wherein, in a closed position, the second press surface is configured to fit over and press the turnover style collar of the shirt.
An apparatus for pressing the collar of a shirt, comprising:
- a base member comprising a first press surface and defining a cavity at least partially bounded by the first press surface, wherein the base member further comprises at least one heat sink disposed within the cavity configured to conduct heat to the first press surface;
- a lid member comprising a second press surface cooperative with the first press surface to press the collar of the shirt;
- a reservoir containing a fluid;
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- a heating element disposed within the reservoir,
- wherein the heating element heats the fluid within the reservoir to generate steam and wherein the steam generated from the fluid heats the first press surface by passing through the cavity.
An apparatus for pressing the collar of a shirt, comprising:
- a base member comprising a first press surface, wherein the base is configured generally in the shape of a U;
- a lid member comprising a second press surface, wherein the second press surface is configured generally in the shape of a U, wherein the lid member is hingedly attached to the base member, and wherein the second press surface is substantially complementary to the first press surface;
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- a removable insert arranged on at least one of the first press surface and the second press surface, wherein the removable insert is configured to emboss a figure on the collar when the lid member is in the closed position;
- wherein, in an open position, the first press surface is configured to receive a turnover style collar of a shirt, and
- wherein, in a closed position, the second press surface is configured to fit over and press the turnover style collar of the shirt.
An apparatus for pressing the collar of a shirt, comprising:
- a base member comprising a first press surface;
- a lid member comprising a second press surface, wherein the lid member is hingedly attached to the base member, and wherein the second press surface is substantially complementary to the first press surface;
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- a hanger adapted to hang the apparatus on a door;
- wherein, in an open position, the first press surface is configured to receive a turnover style collar of a shirt, and
- wherein, in a closed position, the second press surface is configured to fit over and press the turnover style collar of the shirt.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.