Patent ID: 7082705
Filing Date: 2006-08-01
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
1. An ironing board cover assembly for use with an iron having an ironing surface, the ironing board cover assembly comprising: an ironing board cover; a heat-resistant and waterproof panel of material capable of resisting scorching and burning of a hot iron surface, the panel being attached to the ironing board cover, the panel having a base with a continuous brim defining a basin and a plurality of protuberances capable of supporting the iron when the iron is placed with the ironing surface facing the panel, the iron is supported by the protuberances with a gap being formed between the ironing surface and the base to allow steam to flow through the gap about the protuberances and condense in the basin and to allow steam to also flow into the ambient atmosphere outside the gap and above the brim.