Patent ID: 8790131
Filing Date: 2014-07-29
Classification: A47B,H02G

Abstract:
1. A utility receptacle apparatus for use with an article of furniture having a work surface and an opening in the work surface, comprising: a grommet member comprising a top side, a bottom side, a peripheral portion and an opening, the bottom side comprising structure that is sized to fit into an opening in the work surface, the peripheral portion being sized so as to contact the work surface when the structure is disposed within the opening in the work surface; a lid member located within the opening of the grommet member and pivotally attached to the grommet member, the lid member allowing access to the opening in the grommet member when the lid member is pivoted to an open position and closing off access to the opening in the grommet member when the lid member is pivoted to a closed position; and an electrical receptacle support member configured to be attached to the underside of a work surface of the article of furniture, the electrical receptacle support member comprising a top side and an enclosed portion, the electrical receptacle support member further comprising at least one electrical receptacle on the top side and is accessible through the openings in the work surface and grommet member when the electrical receptacle support member is attached to the underside of the work surface and the lid member is in the open position.