Utility receptacle apparatus for use with a work surface or similar article
US8512072B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B2200/0082
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A utility receptacle apparatus for use with an article of furniture having a work surface and an opening in the work surface. The utility receptacle apparatus has a grommet member having a top side, a bottom side, a peripheral portion and an opening. The bottom side has a structure that fits into an opening in the work surface. The peripheral portion contacts the work surface when the structure is disposed within the opening in the work surface. The utility receptacle apparatus includes a receptacle base member that is configured to be attached to the underside of a work surface of the article of furniture. A utility receptacle is located on the receptacle base member at a predetermined location so that the utility receptacle is accessible through the openings in the work surface and grommet member when the receptacle base member is attached to the underside of the work surface.
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