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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 28, 2002
Filed:
Sep. 01, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Ramon R. Rodriquez, Richmond, VA (US);
Ronald G. Tynes, Glen Allen, VA (US);
Kim F. Theusch, Woodbury, MN (US);
Assignee:
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc., Glen Allen, VA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
D06F 7/526 ; D06F 7/518 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
D06F 7/526 ; D06F 7/518 ;
Abstract
An improved temperature control and drip valve assembly which provides for a positive control of the amount of water introduced into the steam chamber of a steam iron in relation to the temperature setting of the steam iron. A self-cleaning capability is provided for flushing the steam chamber and its steam vents.