POWER MODULE DEVICE, METHODS AND ASSEMBLIES USING THE DEVICE, AND POWER MODULE KIT
First Claim
1. A power module device having a housing with a first active face, the first active face having a first electrical socket, the first active face lying generally in a first plane, such that to insert an electrical plug into the first electrical socket the plug can be moved toward and into the socket generally along an axis normal to the first active face, the power module device having a channel with an open mouth, the open mouth facing a direction generally orthogonal to the axis, the fastening mechanism comprising a clamp configured to secure the power module device to a body when the body is received in the channel and clamped by the clamp.
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Abstract
A power module device that can be removably fastened to a convenient location on an article of furniture or another body. The device, when mounted, provides an electrical power socket at a location convenient to the user, even when resting on a couch, bed, or another article of furniture. In preferred embodiments, the power module device includes a clamp configured to removably secure the device in the desired location.
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- 1. A power module device having a housing with a first active face, the first active face having a first electrical socket, the first active face lying generally in a first plane, such that to insert an electrical plug into the first electrical socket the plug can be moved toward and into the socket generally along an axis normal to the first active face, the power module device having a channel with an open mouth, the open mouth facing a direction generally orthogonal to the axis, the fastening mechanism comprising a clamp configured to secure the power module device to a body when the body is received in the channel and clamped by the clamp.
- 15. A power module device having a housing and a fastening mechanism, the fastening mechanism being configured to secure the power module device to an article of furniture, the housing having a first active face with a first electrical socket, the fastening mechanism having a front base, a rear base, and a channel located between the front and rear bases, the front base being closer to the active face of the housing than is the rear base, the rear base comprising a first lance member configured to penetrate a fabric bottom liner of the article of furniture during mounting of the power module device onto the article of furniture.
- 19. A kit comprising a power module device, a plurality of cable-securing tacks, and either or both of a removable cover plate and a decorative fabric facing configured to cover the housing, the power module device comprising a housing, a fastening mechanism, and an extension cable, the housing having an electrical socket, the fastening mechanism comprising a clamp configured to secure the power module device to a body of an article of furniture, the cable-securing tacks being configured to secure the extension cable to an underside of the article of furniture.
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