Connectivity system, method of assembling same, and desk containing same
First Claim
1. A connectivity system capable of use with a desk having a surface containing an aperture, the connectivity system comprising:
- a grommet capable of being inserted into the aperture, the grommet comprising a collar having an interior surface; and
a connection hub capable of being inserted into the grommet and comprising;
a connection port;
a perimeter; and
an electric cable electrically coupled to the connection port, wherein;
the surface of the desk defines a first plane that forms a division between a first side of the first plane and a second side of the first plane opposite the first side of the first plane; and
a portion of the perimeter of the connection hub is spaced apart from the interior surface of the grommet such that the perimeter and the interior surface define a passageway therebetween.
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Abstract
A connectivity system capable of use with a desk (199) having a surface containing an aperture (120) includes a grommet (210, 610, 1010, 1210) and a connection hub (220, 620, 1020, 1220). The grommet has an interior surface (212, 612, 1012, 1212). The connection hub includes a connection port (221, 621, 1121, 1321) and a perimeter (222, 622, 1022, 1222). The surface of the desk defines a first plane (150) that forms a division between a first side (160) of the first plane and a second side (170) of the first plane. A portion of the perimeter of the connection hub is spaced apart from the interior surface of the grommet such that the perimeter and the interior surface define a passageway (310, 710, 720, 1070, 1080, 1270) therebetween through which a cable may be passed from the first side to the second side of the surface of the desk.
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34 Claims
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1. A connectivity system capable of use with a desk having a surface containing an aperture, the connectivity system comprising:
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a grommet capable of being inserted into the aperture, the grommet comprising a collar having an interior surface; and
a connection hub capable of being inserted into the grommet and comprising;
a connection port;
a perimeter; and
an electric cable electrically coupled to the connection port, wherein;
the surface of the desk defines a first plane that forms a division between a first side of the first plane and a second side of the first plane opposite the first side of the first plane; and
a portion of the perimeter of the connection hub is spaced apart from the interior surface of the grommet such that the perimeter and the interior surface define a passageway therebetween. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A connectivity system capable of use with a desk having a surface containing an aperture, the connectivity system comprising:
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a grommet capable of being inserted into the aperture, the grommet comprising a collar having an interior surface; and
a connection hub capable of being inserted into and removably coupled to the grommet and comprising;
a first surface; and
a second surface spaced apart from the first surface by a sidewall;
a connection port located on the second surface;
a perimeter; and
an electric cable electrically coupled to the connection port and protruding from the sidewall, wherein;
the surface of the desk defines a first plane that forms a division between a first side of the first plane and a second side of the first plane opposite the first side of the first plane;
the first surface is substantially parallel to the surface of the desk;
the connection hub is moveable from a first position in the grommet to a second position on the surface of the desk; and
a portion of the perimeter of the connection hub is spaced apart from the interior surface of the grommet such that the perimeter and the interior surface define a passageway therebetween. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. A desk comprising:
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a surface containing an aperture; and
a connectivity system comprising;
a grommet capable of being inserted into the aperture, the grommet comprising a collar having an interior surface; and
a connection hub capable of being inserted into the grommet and comprising;
a connection port;
a perimeter; and
an electric cable electrically coupled to the connection port, wherein;
the surface of the desk defines a first plane that forms a division between a first side of the first plane and a second side of the first plane opposite the first side of the first plane; and
a portion of the perimeter of the connection hub is spaced apart from the interior surface of the grommet such that the perimeter and the interior surface define a passageway therebetween.
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34. A method of assembling a connectivity system capable of use with a desk having a surface containing an aperture, the method comprising:
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providing a grommet capable of being inserted into the aperture, the grommet comprising a collar having an interior surface;
providing a connection hub capable of being inserted into the grommet and comprising;
a connection port;
a perimeter; and
an electric cable electrically coupled to the connection port; and
inserting the connection hub into the grommet such that a portion of the perimeter of the connection hub is spaced apart from the interior surface of the grommet so as to form a passageway between the portion of the perimeter of the connection hub and the interior surface of the grommet.
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