Patent ID: 8763283
Filing Date: 2014-07-01
Classification: D06F

Abstract:
1. A handheld ironing device for pressing clothing or fabric comprising: a first handle; a first head extending from the first handle comprising a first heating element and a first heatable pressing surface having a proximal end adjacent to the first handle and a distal end, wherein the first heatable pressing surface is flat from its proximal end to its distal end, and the distal end of the first heatable pressing surface is tapered inwardly from the proximal end; a second handle pivotally mounted in relation to the first handle; and a second head extending from the second handle comprising a second heating element and a second heatable pressing surface opposing the first heatable pressing surface, the second heatable pressing surface having a proximal end adjacent to the second handle and a distal end, wherein the second heatable pressing surface is flat from its proximal end to its distal end, the distal end of the second heatable pressing surface is tapered inwardly from the proximal end, and each of the first and second heatable pressing surfaces comprise at least one substantially straight side edge tapered inwardly from the proximal to distal ends.