Patent ID: 6637909
Filing Date: 2003-10-28
Classification: A45C

Abstract:
A receptacle with an adaptable electric accessory system for powering an electronic device, comprising:a receptacle having an interior compartment; an illumination assembly for illuminating the interior compartment of the receptacle, the illumination assembly comprising at least one illumination panel mounted on the receptacle in the interior; a power supply assembly for providing power to an electronic device other than the illumination assembly, the power supply assembly including an accessory power connector being removably connectable to a power input on the electronic device to provide power to the electronic device for operating the electronic device and charging any battery associated with the electronic device; a power source assembly for providing power to the illumination assembly and the power supply assembly, the power source assembly comprising: a rechargeable battery; a battery charger for charging the battery; and a power charging jack for connecting to an external power source to provide power to the battery charger, the power charging jack being mounted on the receptacle in a manner permitting access to the power charging jack from an exterior of the receptacle.