MULTIFUNCTIONAL POWER SUPPLY DEVICE

• US 20150108841A1
• Filed: 10/22/2014
• Published: 04/23/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 10/22/2013
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Studio Weber + Associates
• Original Assignee: Studio Weber + Associates
• Inventors: Weber, Jeffrey Allen, Blomstrom, John Kenneth
• Application Number:
  US14/520,959
• Publication Number:
  US 20150108841A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 307/31
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 25/006 the coupling part being secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. duplex wall receptacle
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 2310/12 The local stationary network supplying a household or a building
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 4/00 Circuit arrangements for mains or distribution networks not specified as ac or dc
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/0042 characterised by the mechanical construction
• CPC Class Codes: Y02A 30/60 Planning or developing urban green infrastructure

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention include multi-functional power supply devices and related methods. In an embodiment, the multi-functional power supply device can include a base monument and a detachable accessory module. The base monument can include a first housing, an integrated power and support socket, an internal circuitry, AC electrical outlets, and DC electrical outlets. The detachable accessory module can include a second housing and an integrated power and support plug. The detachable accessory module can be configured to fit on top of the base monument. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Claims

5-1. The multi-functional power supply device of claim 1, wherein the connection of the integrated power and support socket with the complementary power and support plug allows for the rotation of the second housing around its lengthwise vertical axis with respect to the first housing while maintaining an electrical connection for the transmission of electricity between the first housing and the second housing.

24. The multi-functional power supply device 1, further comprising a second detachable accessory module, the second detachable accessory module configured to fit on top of the first detachable accessory module;

the second detachable accessory module comprising a third housing and a second integrated power and support plug comprising electrical contacts, the second plug disposed on the bottom of the third housing.

25. The multi-functional power supply device 1, the detachable accessory module comprising a light emitter, a battery, and a timer circuit, wherein the timer circuit causes the light emitter to emit light for a predefined time period after power to the detachable accessory module is disconnected.

26. The multi-functional power supply device 25, the detachable accessory module further comprising a touch sensor, wherein the timer circuit causes the light emitter to emit light for a predefined time period after power to the detachable accessory module is disconnected, wherein the time period is reset upon the touch sensor indicating that the detachable accessory module has been touched.

32. A kit comprising:

a base monument comprising

a first housing comprising a top;

an integrated power and support socket comprising electrical contacts, the socket disposed on top of the first housing;

a rectifier disposed within the first housing;

one or more AC electrical outlets disposed on the surface of the first housing;

one or more DC electrical outlets disposed on the surface of the first housing; and

a detachable accessory module comprising

a second housing;

an integrated power and support plug comprising electrical contacts, the plug disposed on the bottom of the second housing; and

an electrical element selected from the group consisting of;

an LED light, an LCD display, an incandescent light, a fluorescent light, a speaker, a microphone, a wireless signal emitter, a wireless signal receiver, a wireless networking circuit, a touch sensitive interface, a data input device, a battery, a battery charger, an antenna, an electrical outlet, and an induction coupling interface.