Patent ID: 7131222
Filing Date: 2006-11-07
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
1. An ironing table and container support ensemble, wherein the container can contain laundry related items, comprising: (a) an ironing board movably mounted to leg stands so that the leg stands can support the board in a first working position for ironing items on the board, and so that the leg stands can be folded with the board to a second folded position; (b) a support for the container, the support being movably mounted relative to the leg stands and to the board so that the support can occupy a first position beneath the board when the board is in the first working position, and wherein the support can be moved to a second folded position relative to the board and leg stands when the board and leg stands are in the second folded position, with the support closer to the board when the board and leg stands are in the second position; and (c) a container secured to the support, the container having wall structure to be capable of being placed in a first extended position so that a chamber for containing items is formed by the container, and so that the container is capable of being placed in a second position with the container structure occupying less space than occupied in the first container position; the container having a shape and size so that an underside of the container can rest upon the support when the support and board are in their first positions so that items can be placed within the container.