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Utility receptacle apparatus for use with a work surface or similar article

US7614889B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2008
Grant dateNov 10, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R25/006
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a utility receptacle apparatus for use with a work surface. The utility receptacle apparatus has a mounting member that has a frame which has a central opening and a peripheral portion that extends about the central opening. At least one fastening device is attached to the mounting member for attaching the mounting member to a work surface. The utility receptacle apparatus also has a base positioned within the central opening of the frame and attached to the frame. The base has a body portion and a utility receptacle member that is attached to the body portion. The utility receptacle member has a raised face that is above the top surface of the peripheral portion of the frame. At least one utility receptacle is connected to the raised face of the utility receptacle member. The utility receptacle apparatus further includes a hinge device that has first section attached to the base and a second section that pivots with respect to the first section. A cover is attached to the second section of the hinge device and pivots between a closed position and an open position. The cover has front and side portions, an exterior portion and an interior portio…

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