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EP 0676498 A3 19960417 - Outlet and distribution of steam.

Title (en)

Outlet and distribution of steam.

Title (de)

Dampfaustritt und Dampfverteilung.

Title (fr)

Sortie et distribution de vapeur.

Publication

EP 0676498 A3 19960417 (DE)

Application

EP 95104622 A 19950329

Priority

DE 4422087 A 19940624
DE 4411790 A 19940406

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0676498A2] The sole (4) of a domestic steam iron is fitted with a at least one bead (6) contg. at least two steam outlet openings (8). <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

D06F 75/20

IPC 8 full level

D06F 75/20 (2006.01); D06F 75/38 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP US)

D06F 75/20 (2013.01 - EP US); D06F 75/38 (2013.01 - EP US)

Citation (search report)

[XA] US 2750690 A 19560619 - GOMERSALL JOHN R
[XA] GB 812828 A 19590506 - SUNBEAM CORP
[XA] FR 602293 A 19260316
[XA] DE 3743917 A1 19890706 - BOSCH SIEMENS HAUSGERAETE [DE]
[A] DE 8516445 U1 19850814

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE ES FR GB IT LI LU NL PT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0676498 A2 19951011; EP 0676498 A3 19960417; US 5592763 A 19970114

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 95104622 A 19950329; US 41817795 A 19950406