Apparatus for providing utility receptacles and cables at a selected location on a workstation
US9112298B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47B2200/0082
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an apparatus for providing utility receptacles and cables at a selected location on a work station that has a work surface. The apparatus comprises a housing comprising a lower portion and an upper portion. The upper portion has a perimeter and a flange portion that extends about the entire perimeter. The upper portion of the housing has a top opening that is bounded by the flange portion. The lower portion of the housing comprises lengthwise and widthwise walls that are attached to and extend downwardly from the upper portion of the housing. The housing further comprises a bottom panel that is attached to the lengthwise and widthwise walls. The housing has an interior region that is accessible through top opening. The housing is sized so that the lower portion of the housing fits into a through-hole in a work surface of a work station and the flange portion contacts and rests upon the portion of the work surface that extends about the through-hole in the work surface. The apparatus further comprises a receptacle support structure located within the interior region and attached to the lower portion of the housing at a predetermined location abov…
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