# US 2018/0323562 A1 · Power units with power outlets and usb ports

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- Number: US 2018/0323562 A1
- Document ID: US20180323562A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 15/959,981
- Filed: 2018-04-23
- Published: 2018-11-08
- Earliest claimed: 2017-05-03
- Assignees: Snap-on Incorporated
- Applicants: Snap-on Incorporated
- Inventors: William T. Sharp; David D. Curry
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20180323562A1

## CPC

- H01R 27/00: Coupling parts adapted for co-operation with two or more dissimilar counterparts ({for dissimilar contact members H01R13/35}; supported only by co-operation with a counterpart H01R31/00; with a holder adapted for supporting apparatus to which its counterpart is attached H01R33/90)
- H01R 13/46: Bases; Cases
- H01R 25/003: {the coupling part being secured only to wires or cables}
- H02G 3/081: {Bases, casings or covers}
- H01H 71/025: {Constructional details of housings or casings not concerning the mounting or assembly of the different internal parts}
- H01R 13/6675: {with built-in power supply}
- H01R 13/70: with built-in switch
- H01R 13/713: the switch being a safety switch
- H01R 13/73: Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
- H01R 24/60: Contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal axis of engagement
- H01R 24/62: Sliding engagements with one side only, e.g. modular jack coupling devices
- H02G 3/18: providing line outlets
- H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H02G: INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
- H01H: ELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES (contact cables H01B7/10; electrolytic self-interrupters H01G9/18; emergency protective circuit arrangements H02H; switching by electronic means without contact-making H03K17/00)

## Abstract

A power unit is disclosed that includes a first surface with one or more power outlets, and a second surface angularly disposed with respect to the first surface. The second surface has one or more universal serial bus (USB) ports, and a power switch disposed thereon. The angled nature of the second surface provides ease of access to the USB port(s) and power switch.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A power unit, comprising:
a housing having a first surface and a second surface disposed at an angle with respect to the first surface;
a power outlet disposed on the first surface; and
a universal serial bus port disposed on the second surface.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The power unit of claim 1, wherein the angle is about 20-60 degrees.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The power unit of claim 1, wherein the angle is about 30-50 degrees.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The power unit of claim 1, wherein the angle is about 45 degrees.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The power unit of claim 1, further comprising a power switch disposed on the second surface.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The power unit of claim 5, wherein the power switch includes a circuit breaker.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The power unit of claim 1, further comprising a flange and a fastener aperture disposed on the flange.