# US 2018/0023802 A1 · Power stand with switchable power and changeable utility models > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2018/0023802 A1 - Document ID: US20180023802A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/656,865 - Filed: 2017-07-21 - Published: 2018-01-25 - Earliest claimed: 2016-07-21 - Inventors: Michael Duque - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180023802A1 ## CPC - F21V 33/0056: {Audio equipment, e.g. music instruments, radios or speakers} - F21S 6/002: {Table lamps, e.g. for ambient lighting} - F21V 23/06: the elements being coupling devices {, e.g. connectors} - H02J 7/00: Circuit arrangements for charging or discharging batteries or for supplying loads from batteries - H02J 7/342: {The other DC source being a battery actively interacting with the first one, i.e. battery to battery charging (with circuits for polarity protection H02J7/68)} - H02J 7/50: acting upon multiple batteries simultaneously or sequentially - H02J 7/70: characterised by the mechanical construction - H02J 7/731: {specially adapted for holding portable devices containing batteries (H02J7/751 takes precedence)} - H04H 20/71: Wireless systems - H04H 40/27: specially adapted for broadcast systems covered by groups H04H20/53 - H04H20/95 - F21V 17/002: {with provision for interchangeability, i.e. component parts being especially adapted to be replaced by another part with the same or a different function (F21V17/10 takes precedence)} - H02J 50/005: {Mechanical details of housing or structure aiming to accommodate the power transfer means, e.g. mechanical integration of coils, antennas or transducers into emitting or receiving devices} - F21V: FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - F21S: NON-PORTABLE LIGHTING DEVICES; SYSTEMS THEREOF; VEHICLE LIGHTING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLE EXTERIORS - H02J: ELECTRIC POWER NETWORKS; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY - H04H: BROADCAST COMMUNICATION (multiplex communication H04J; pictorial communication aspects of broadcast systems H04N) ## Abstract A modular power stand system is disclosed. The system includes a set of modules having varied functionality that are configured to be plugged into and removable from a base unit. The system includes a main module integrally formed into the base unit and used to regulate operation of other modules. The modules are operable to perform any number of tasks, such as providing music, charging an electronic device, and acting to provide additional plug ports. Power is provided to the system via a cord or plug via an central area. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A modular power stand system, comprising: a base unit; a first module integral with the base unit, the first module configured to transmit and receive electronic data; a track formed into the base unit, the track including a connection port; a second module configured to engage the connection port, the second module and the first module being in electronic communication through the connection port; and an aperture within the base unit configured to permit passage into a central area between the first and second modules and the base unit. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the second module couples to a second connection port. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the second module is a digital clock. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The system of claim 3, wherein the second module is configured to receive and broadcast radio wave signals. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The system of claim 4, further comprising: a third module configured to couple to the base unit via a second connection port in the track, the third module in communication with the second module and includes a speaker to broadcast the radio wave signals. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the second module is a charging module configured to supply power to a remote electronic device. ### Claim 7 (depends on 3) The system of claim 3, wherein the second module includes a charging plate that selectively extends and retracts within the second module, ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The system of claim 7, wherein the charging plate is configured to permit wireless charging of a remote electronic device. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the second module is a power supply module including one or more outlet plug receptacles. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the second module is a speaker module configured to receive and broadcast audible sound via a speaker. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The system of claim 10, wherein the second module receives at least one of audible data files and radio waves from the first module for playing through the speaker. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The system of claim 10, wherein the second module receives an electronic signal directly from a remote electronic device via an internal input/output interface. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the second module is void of interactive functions to a user. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising: a third module configured to couple to the base unit via a second connection port in the track. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The system of claim 14, wherein the second and the third modules can interchange locations around the track. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The system of claim 14, wherein the first module is configured to synchronize the functions of the second module and the third module. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the second module is interchangeable from the base unit such that features and functions of the second module may be changed as needed. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, wherein the first module includes a socket adjacent the central area. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The system of claim 18, wherein the socket is configured to receive power used to operate the first module. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The system of claim 1, further comprising: a cover to overlay across a portion of the base unit, the first module, and the second module.