POWER SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A power rail system comprising:
- a rail for mounting on a surface;
a device for providing power to the rail; and
an accessory for releasably engaging the rail, said accessory using the power provided to the rail to power the accessory.
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Abstract
A power rail system comprises a rail for mounting on a surface and a device for providing power to the rail. An accessory releasably engages the rail and uses the power provided to the rail to power the accessory. The rail may also support non-powered accessories. In one embodiment the device for providing power to the rail comprises a power strip releasably mounted on the rail. The rail may include a first rail segment and a second rail segment where the device for providing power to the rail comprises a power strip located between the first rail segment and the second rail segment. The device for providing power to the rail may comprise an electrical conductor extending along a length of the rail. The electrical conductor is powered by a power module that connects to the rail. A power strip for use in the system is also provided.
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33 Claims
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1. A power rail system comprising:
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a rail for mounting on a surface; a device for providing power to the rail; and an accessory for releasably engaging the rail, said accessory using the power provided to the rail to power the accessory. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A rail for use in a storage system comprising:
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a back portion; a flange extending from said back portion for supporting an accessory on said rail; an electrical conductor extending along a length of the rail, said electrical conductor being connectable to a source of power to provide power to said rail. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A power strip for use in a system comprising a rail, said rail adapted to support a plurality of storage accessories, said power strip comprising:
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a housing having means for connecting the housing to the rail; at least one power outlet supported on the housing; and an electrical connector for connecting the power outlet to a power source.
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33. A method of storing and powering accessories comprising:
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mounting a rail on a surface; providing power to the rail; releasably mounting an accessory on the rail and connecting said accessory to the power provided to the rail; and releasably mounting a storage accessory on the rail.
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Specification