Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. An equipment (100) for ironing and pressing clothes, the equipment (100) comprising:
an elongated railing (102) adapted to be mounted of a surface; and
a spring (104) comprising two lugs such that a first lug (104a) is attachable to the elongated railing (102) and the second lug (104b) is connected to a string (106), wherein the string (106) is attachable to an iron box (108);
wherein the iron box (108) is adapted to remain suspended by the spring (104) which allows the iron box (108) to move by a person along a length and/or a width of a cloth to be ironed.
2. The equipment (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first lug (104a) is attachable to the elongated railing (102) through a bearing support (110).
3. The equipment (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the bearing support (110) comprises two bearings (112a-112b).
4. The equipment (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the elongated railing (102) is made of a stainless steel material.
5. The equipment (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the iron box (108) comprises a handle (116) to be hold by the person while ironing the cloth.
6. The equipment (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the iron box (108) comprises a foundation bolt (114) to allow the string (106) to fix with the iron box (108).
7. The equipment (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the spring (104) is a coil spring.
8. The equipment (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the spring (104) is coiled with a wire diameter of 3 millimeter (mm).
9. The equipment (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the surface can be a wall, a ceiling, a shed, a door or a combination thereof.
10. A method (200) for ironing and pressing clothes, the method (200) comprising:
mounting an elongated railing (102) on a surface;
connecting a first lug (104a) of spring (104) with the elongated railing (102) through a bearing support (110);
connecting a second lug (104b) of the spring (104) with a string (106);
fixing the string (106) with the iron box (108); and
enabling a person to iron and/or press a cloth by moving the iron box (108) suspended with the spring (104) along a length and/or a width of the cloth.

Date: 30 March 2021
Place: Noida
Dr. Keerti Gupta
Agent for the Applicant
(IN/PA-1529)

, Description:FORM 2

THE PATENT ACT 1970
(39 of 1970)
&

THE PATENTS RULES, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10, and rule 13)

EQUIPMENT FOR IRONING AND PRESSING CLOTHES

APPLICANT(S)
NAME: DAMARLA RAMESH BABU
NATIONALITY: INDIAN
ADDRESS: S R ENGINEERING COLLEGE, ANANTHASAGAR (V), HASANPARTHY (M), WARANGAL, TELANGANA 506371

The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed

BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to an iron equipment and particularly to an equipment for ironing and pressing clothes and a method thereof.
Description of Related Art
[002] An iron box is a small appliance that, when heated, is used to press clothes to remove creases. With heat and the weight of the iron box, the cloth fibers are stretched and the fabric maintains its new shape when cool.
[003] The weight of the iron box is the main pain to a worker doing the ironing and/or pressing of the clothes. The conventional coal-based iron box weighs in a range of 4 to 7 Kilogram (kg). Most of the workers are poor and do the pressing work on a paid basis. Many workers still use the coal-based iron box. Generally, they do not have an electrical power connection, due to this they cannot go for an electric iron box which is relatively less in weight.
[004] The pain and load on the shoulder of the person who irons the clothes make them less productive. Most of their muscle power is used for moving, lifting, and pressing the clothes.
[005] There is thus a need for an equipment for ironing and pressing clothes that can address the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[006] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide an equipment for ironing and pressing clothes, the equipment comprising: an elongated railing adapted to be mounted on a surface; a spring comprising two lugs such that a first lug is attachable to the elongated railing and the second lug is connected to a string, wherein the string is attachable to an iron box; wherein the iron box is adapted to remain suspended by the spring which allows the iron box to move by a person along a length and/or a width of a cloth to be ironed.
[007] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method for ironing and pressing clothes, the method comprising: mounting an elongated railing on a horizontal surface; connecting a first lug of a spring with the elongated railing through a bearing support; connecting a second lug of the spring with a string; fixing the string with the iron box, and enabling a person to iron and/or press a cloth by moving the iron box suspended with the spring along a length and/or a width of the cloth.
[008] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on its particular configuration.
[009] First, embodiments of the present application provide an equipment for ironing and pressing clothes and a method thereof.
[0010] Next, embodiments of the present application provide an equipment for ironing and pressing clothes which comprises an easy and simple arrangement of a standard spring to reduce a weight falling on muscles and shoulders.
[0011] Next, embodiments of the present application provide an equipment for ironing and pressing clothes which comprises a spring suspension and a railing mechanism for dry iron for cloth press work.
[0012] Next, embodiments of the present application provide an equipment for ironing and pressing clothes which creates less fatigue for the worker, thereby increase a productivity of the worker and enables a worker to earn more money.
[0013] Next, embodiments of the present application provide an equipment for ironing and pressing clothes which is capable of avoiding a slipping of an iron box.
[0014] Next, embodiments of the present application provide an equipment for ironing and pressing clothes which is easily transferrable from one place to another with a simple arrangement.
[0015] Next, embodiments of the present application provide an equipment for ironing and pressing clothes which is portable, dynamic, and have less complex components.
[0016] Next, embodiments of the present application provide an equipment for ironing and pressing clothes which is capable of partially reducing an impact of a weight of an iron box on the person doing cloth press work.
[0017] Next, embodiments of the present application provide an equipment for ironing and pressing clothes which is capable of reducing the overall pain of the iron press workers and makes their physical health better.
[001] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[002] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[003] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[004] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram depicting an equipment for ironing and pressing clothes, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[005] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method for ironing and pressing clothes, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[006] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[007] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[008] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.
[009] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0010] As depicted in FIG. 1, an embodiment of the present invention may provide an equipment 100 for ironing and pressing clothes. The equipment 100 may comprise an elongated railing 102, a spring 104, and a string 106.
[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, the elongated railing 102 may be adapted to be mounted on a surface. The surface can be a wall, a ceiling, a shed, a door, or alike. In an embodiment of the present invention, the elongated railing 102 may be an I-shape railing that may allow a bearing support 110 to move vertically in the elongated railing 102.
[0018] In an embodiment of the present invention, the elongated railing 102 may be a U-shape railing. The embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any shape of the elongated railing 102 including known, related art, and/or later developed.
[0019] In an embodiment of the present invention, the elongated railing 102 may be of a length of 1500 millimeters with a channel section (not shown). In another embodiment of the present invention, the elongated railing 102 may be of any length to allow the spring 104 to move along with the bearing support 110.
[0020] The elongated railing 102 may be made of a stainless steel material. In another embodiment of the present invention, the elongated railing 102 may be made of an aluminum, an iron, and/or other metals. The embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of material including known, related art, and/or later developed.
[0012] In an embodiment of the present invention, the spring 104 may comprise two lugs such that a first lug 104a and a second lug 104b. In an embodiment of the present invention, the first lug 104a may be attachable to the elongated railing 102. The second lug 104b may be connected to a string 106, in an embodiment of the present invention. The string 106 may be further attachable to an iron box 108.
[0013] In an embodiment of the present invention, the spring 104 may be coiled with a wire diameter of 3 millimeters (mm). In another embodiment of the present invention, the spring 104 may be of 200mm that may be closely coiled with the wire diameter of 3 mm to be able to support a weight of the iron box 108.
[0014] In an embodiment of the present invention, the string 106 may be a metal string. In another embodiment of the present invention, the string 106 maybe a rope that may provide a flexibility to the person to move the iron box 108.
[0015] In an embodiment of the present invention, the iron box 108 may be a coal-based iron that may be used to press the clothes. In another embodiment of the present invention, the iron box 108 may be an electric iron box 108 that may get heated by applying an electrical power to the iron box 108. In a further embodiment of the present invention, the iron box 108 may be a steam type iron box 108 that may remove wrinkles of the clothes by providing steam and by further pressing the clothes.
[0016] In an embodiment of the present invention, the iron box 108 may be adapted to remain suspended by the spring 104 which allows the iron box 108 to move by a person along a length and/or a width of a cloth to be ironed.
[0017] In an embodiment of the present invention, the bearing support 110 may comprise two bearings 112a-112b (hereinafter referred as to the bearing 112). In an embodiment of the present invention, the bearings 112 may ball bearings.
[0018] In an embodiment of the present invention, the bearings 112a-112b may constrain a relative motion to only a desired motion and may allow the spring 104 to move along an axis of the elongated railing 102. In an embodiment of the present invention, the design of the bearings 112a-112b may be, for example, provide for free linear movement or, of the bearings 112a-112b may prevent a motion by controlling a force that may be intuitive on the spring 104.
[0019] In an embodiment of the present invention, the iron box 108 may comprise a foundation bolt 114 that may be provided to fix the string 106 with the iron box 108.
[0021] In an embodiment of the present invention, the foundation bolt 114 may be a U-shape bolt. In another embodiment of the present invention, the foundation bolt 114 may be an L-shape bolt. The embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type and/or shape of the foundation bolt 114 including known, related art, and/or later developed.
[0022] In an embodiment of the present invention, the iron box 108 may comprise a handle 116. The handle 116 may enable the person to hold the iron box 108 while pressing the clothes. In an embodiment of the present invention, the handle 116 may be made of a heat resistive material. In another embodiment of the present invention, the handle 116 may be made of polymer and/or engineering plastic. The embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any material for the handle 116 including known, related art, and/or later developed.
[0023] As depicted in FIG. 2, an embodiment of the present invention may provide a method 200 for ironing and pressing clothes. The method 200 may comprise steps such as:
[0024] At step 202, the equipment 100 may be provided with the elongated railing 102 that may be mounted on the surface.
[0025] At step 204, the equipment 100 may be configured such that the first lug 104a of the spring 104 may be connected with the elongated railing 102 through the bearing support 110.
[0026] At step 206, the equipment 100 may be configured such that the second lug 104b of the spring 104 may be connected with the string 106.
[0027] At step 208, the equipment 100 may be configured such the string 106 is fixed with the iron box 108.
[0028] At step 210, the equipment 100 may be configured to enable the person to iron and/or press the cloth by moving the iron box 108 suspended with the spring 104 along the length and/or the width of the cloth and the method 200 may conclude.
[0020] Embodiments of the invention are described above with reference to block diagrams and schematic illustrations of methods and systems according to embodiments of the invention. While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
[0021] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims.