Retractable power and communication outlet apparatus

Details Retractable power and communication outlet apparatus Retractable power and communication outlet apparatus

2008-05-23

2009-10-20

Patel, Dhiru R (Department: 2831)

Electricity: conductors and insulators

Boxes and housings

With electrical device

C174S053000, C174S057000, C174S058000, C439S131000, C439S214000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07605330

ABSTRACT:
A retractable power and communication outlet apparatus for use with an article having a work surface. The apparatus has a power and communication outlet structure that is sized to fit into an opening in the work surface of the article. The outlet structure includes a shell having a perimeter, a top end and a bottom end. At least one power outlet and/or communication outlet is connected to the shell. A bottom plate member is attached to the bottom end of the shell and has portions thereof that extend beyond the perimeter of the shell. The bottom plate member has a top side and a bottom side. The apparatus also has a slide apparatus that has a stationary rail member and a movable member that slides upon the rail member. The movable member is attached to the bottom plate member so that the power and communication outlet structure can move between a retracted position and an extended position. The apparatus includes a mounting plate for attachment to the bottom of the work surface. At least one magnet is attached to the portion of the bottom plate that extends beyond the perimeter of the shell.

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