Floor runner with electrical outlets
US8616921B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/0608
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A floor runner with electrical and/or electronic or data outlets provides a low-profile, unobtrusive power and/or data source along a floor or other support surface. The electrical floor runner may be a one-piece unit of substantially any desired length, and typically includes a power cord with plug or connector at one end for coupling to a wall outlet or the like, and a power/data block at the other end for receiving power and/or data couplers for other devices, such as computers and electronics, lighting, etc. A middle portion is a strong, low-profile region that houses and protects electrical wiring held internally, and that is minimally intrusive for use in walking areas. Optionally, the floor runner may be modular so that its overall length or configuration (e.g., straight or angled) can be changed as desired.
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