POWER STAND WITH SWITCHABLE POWER AND CHANGEABLE UTILITY MODELS

• US 20180023802A1
• Filed: 07/21/2017
• Published: 01/25/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 07/21/2016
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Michael Duque
• Original Assignee: Michael Duque
• Inventors: Duque, Michael
• Granted Patent: US 10,180,251 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: F21S 6/002 Table lamps, e.g. for ambient lighting
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 17/002 with provision for interchangeability, i.e. component parts being especially adapted to be replaced by another part with the same or a different function F21V17/10 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 23/06 the elements being coupling devices , e.g. connectors
• CPC Class Codes: F21V 33/0056 Audio equipment, e.g. music instruments, radios or speakers
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 50/005 Mechanical details of housing or structure aiming to accommodate the power transfer means, e.g. mechanical integration of coils, antennas or transducers into emitting or receiving devices
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/00 Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/0013 acting upon several batteries simultaneously or sequentially H02J7/1423 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/0042 characterised by the mechanical construction
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/0044 specially adapted for holding portable devices containing batteries H02J7/0045 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/342 The other DC source being a battery actively interacting with the first one, i.e. battery to battery charging with circuits for polarity protection H02J7/0034
• CPC Class Codes: H04H 20/71 Wireless systems
• CPC Class Codes: H04H 40/27 specially adapted for broadcast systems covered by groups H04H20/53 - H04H20/95

Abstract

A modular power stand system is disclosed. The system includes a set of modules having varied functionality that are configured to be plugged into and removable from a base unit. The system includes a main module integrally formed into the base unit and used to regulate operation of other modules. The modules are operable to perform any number of tasks, such as providing music, charging an electronic device, and acting to provide additional plug ports. Power is provided to the system via a cord or plug via an central area.

Claims

1. A modular power stand system, comprising:

a base unit;

a first module integral with the base unit, the first module configured to transmit and receive electronic data;

a track formed into the base unit, the track including a connection port;

a second module configured to engage the connection port, the second module and the first module being in electronic communication through the connection port; and

an aperture within the base unit configured to permit passage into a central area between the first and second modules and the base unit.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the second module couples to a second connection port.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the second module is a digital clock.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the second module is configured to receive and broadcast radio wave signals.

5. The system of claim 4, further comprising:

a third module configured to couple to the base unit via a second connection port in the track, the third module in communication with the second module and includes a speaker to broadcast the radio wave signals.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the second module is a charging module configured to supply power to a remote electronic device.

7. The system of claim 3, wherein the second module includes a charging plate that selectively extends and retracts within the second module,

8. The system of claim 7, wherein the charging plate is configured to permit wireless charging of a remote electronic device.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the second module is a power supply module including one or more outlet plug receptacles.

10. The system of claim 1, wherein the second module is a speaker module configured to receive and broadcast audible sound via a speaker.

11. The system of claim 10, wherein the second module receives at least one of audible data files and radio waves from the first module for playing through the speaker.

12. The system of claim 10, wherein the second module receives an electronic signal directly from a remote electronic device via an internal input/output interface.

13. The system of claim 1, wherein the second module is void of interactive functions to a user.

14. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

a third module configured to couple to the base unit via a second connection port in the track.

15. The system of claim 14, wherein the second and the third modules can interchange locations around the track.

16. The system of claim 14, wherein the first module is configured to synchronize the functions of the second module and the third module.

17. The system of claim 1, wherein the second module is interchangeable from the base unit such that features and functions of the second module may be changed as needed.

18. The system of claim 1, wherein the first module includes a socket adjacent the central area.

19. The system of claim 18, wherein the socket is configured to receive power used to operate the first module.

20. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

a cover to overlay across a portion of the base unit, the first module, and the second module.