OUTLET ADD-ON MODULE

• US 20070275595A1
• Filed: 08/10/2007
• Published: 11/29/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 02/16/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: MOSAID Technologies Inc. (f/k/a Conversant Intellectual Property Management)
• Original Assignee: SercoNet Limited (Yehuda Binder, MBA)
• Inventors: Hazani, Ami, Butbul, Shlomo, Binder, Yehuda, Koby, Rafael
• Granted Patent: US 8,542,819 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 439/536
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/719 specially adapted for high frequency, e.g. with filters
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 31/065 with built-in electric apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: H04B 2203/5408 using protocols
• CPC Class Codes: H04B 3/542 the information being in digital form

Abstract

A method and an apparatus for upgrading an existing service outlet (e.g. LAN, telephone, power or CATV outlet) in a house by adding functionality thereto. The functionality is added by an add-on module, connected electrically and secured mechanically to the existing outlet. Several attachment devices are exampled, including surface attachment, side clamping, snap locking, strap securing and fastening screws. The add-on module may include a service connector for retaining the basic existing outlet function. The module may be attached in a permanent way or by using a detachable solution.

Claims

1. An adapter having a first attachment for attaching to a first faceplate of a wall outlet and a second attachment for attaching to a second faceplate so as to provide a modified external appearance to the outlet.

2. The adapter according to claim 1, wherein the second faceplate is part of an add-on module providing additional functionality to the outlet.