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US 2022/0045464 A1Published application
Universal technology socket
AssigneeEco-Panels, LLC
InventorCharles H. Leahy
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a smart universal technology socket. The technology socket provides for easy installation and connection to an electrical power source. The technology socket is operable to receive hot swappable, modifiable, and upgradable pluggable devices. The technology socket supports pluggable devices with a variety of electrical requirements. The present invention provides a self-retaining technology socket for home, medical, school, and industrial uses.
Claims20
A universal technology socket comprising:
- a housing including a positioning component;
- a processor;
- and
- at least one electrical pin;
- wherein the housing is configured to receive at least one pluggable device;
- wherein the positioning component is configured to maintain a connection between the housing and the at least one pluggable device;
- wherein the at least one electrical pin is operable to connect with the at least one pluggable device;
- and
- wherein the housing further includes an extendable portion, wherein the extendable portion is configured to extend in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction, wherein the extendable portion is configured to hold the at least one pluggable device in a position flush with the housing.
6 more elements
A universal technology socket including:
- a processor;
- a housing;
- at least one electrical port;
- and
- at least one power supply;
- wherein the housing is configured to receive at least one pluggable device;
- wherein the at least one electrical port is connected to the at least one power supply;
- wherein the at least one electrical port is configured to connect to the at least one pluggable device;
- wherein the at least one electrical port is configured to transfer data relating to the at least one pluggable device to the processor;
- wherein the at least one pluggable device data includes power data;
- and
- wherein the at least one pluggable device is configured to receive power via the at least one power supply via the connection between the at least one pluggable device and the at least one electrical port.
9 more elements
A universal technology socket comprising:
- a housing;
- a processor;
- at least one cutting element;
- a positioning mechanism;
- and
- at least one retaining element;
- wherein the housing is configured to receive at least one pluggable device;
- wherein the housing is configured to receive a plurality of removable covers;
- wherein each removable cover of the plurality covers is configured to attach to the housing via at least one attachment mechanism;
- and
- wherein the positioning component is configured to maintain a connection between the housing and the at least one pluggable device.
8 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.