US 5,575,668 AGranted

Temporary power/data tap

OwnerPaul Timmermaninventor

Life of this patent

Estimating the term…

Loading patent…

Abstract

A temporary power/data tap for delivering both electrical power and data service line to a work surface from a distant standard wall or floor mounted electrical receptacle and data port. The power/data tap is designed to be selectively moved between retract and extended positions to provide electrical power and data service line to the work surface. The power/data tap is a self-contained unit designed for easy installation on the work surface which meets or exceeds United Laboratory standards. At least one electrical receptacle and one data port is mounted on a pivoting outlet enclosure housed inside an enclosure assembly. The electrical receptacle and data port are disposed in two separate compartments formed in the outlet enclosure. A power cord capable of being plugged into a standard wall or floor receptacle delivers electrical power to one side of the enclosure assembly. A power distribution assembly located inside the enclosure assembly then safely distributors the electrical power inside the enclosure assembly. Optional electrical connectors and interconnecting cable is provided for electrical power from one power/data tap to another.

Claims20

Dependent claims

A temporary power/data tap, comprising:

a. an enclosure assembly capable of being attached to a work surface, said enclosure assembly having a top opening;
b. a power cord capable of attaching to a standard electrical receptacle and delivering electrical power to said enclosure assembly;
c. a data service line capable of attaching to a standard data port to deliver data communication service to said enclosure assembly;
d. a power distribution assembly located inside said enclosure assembly capable of safely receiving and delivering said electrical power delivered by said power cord to said enclosure assembly, said power distribution assembly also capable of isolating and grounding said electrical power from said data service line thereby reducing radio frequency and magnetic interference therein;
e. at least one outlet enclosure pivotally attached inside said enclosure assembly, said outlet enclosure including a lower box member having a top cover, a front cover and being divided into a first and second compartments, said outlet enclosure capable of being be selectively rotated inside said enclosure assembly thereby enabling said lower box member to be moved between a retracted and extended positions through said top opening in said enclosure assembly;
f. at least one electrical receptacle disposed inside said first compartment in said lower box member of said outlet enclosure, said electrical receptacle being connected to said electric power delivered by power distribution assembly;
and,
g. at least one data port disposed inside said second compartment in said lower box member of said outlet enclosure, said data port being connected to said data service line delivered to said enclosure assembly.

5 more elements

A temporary power/data tap, comprising:

a. an enclosure assembly having a top opening;
b. means for mounting said enclosure assembly under a work surface with said top opening being placed in a suitable opening formed in the work surface;
c. a power cord capable of attaching to a standard electrical receptacle and delivering electrical power to said enclosure assembly;
d. a power distribution assembly disposed inside said enclosure assembly capable of safely receiving and distributing said electrical power delivered by said power cord to said enclosure assembly, said power distribution capable of isolating and grounding said electrical power from said data service line thereby reducing radio frequency and magnetic interference therein;
e. at least one outlet enclosure placed inside said enclosure assembly, said outlet enclosure being pivotally attached along one edge to said enclosure assembly thereby enabling said outlet enclosure to rotate therein between an extended and retracted positions from said top opening in said enclosure assembly, said outlet enclosure having a front cover and a top cover and being divided into two isolated, first and second compartments;
f. at least one electrical receptacle attached to said outlet enclosure and disposed in said first compartment, said electrical receptacle capable of being electrically connected to said power cord to deliver electrical power;
g. at least one data service line capable of attaching to a standard data port and delivering data communication line service to said enclosure assembly;
h. at least one data port attached to said front surface of said lower box member over said second compartment, said data port capable of being connected to a data service line;
and,
i. a circuit breaker disposed inside said temporary power/data tap and electrically connected to said power cord.

7 more elements

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.