Patent ID: 6315604
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: H01R,H02G

Abstract:
A power center assembly, comprising:a power strip,said power strip having a housing member and at least one outlet for powering at least one peripheral device,said housing member having a bottom surface; andmechanical means for preventing inadvertent mechanical and electrical disconnect of said at least one peripheral device from said power strip,wherein said mechanical means for preventing inadvertent mechanical and electrical disconnect comprises a hooded feature,wherein said hooded feature is cantilevered over said at least one outlet for electrical connection-protection when said at least one plug is placed in electrical contact with said at least one respective outlet,wherein said power strip further comprises at least one feature selected from a group of features consisting essentially of:a. an audible alarm,b. an on/off button,c. a ground indicator,d. a current indicator,e. a surge protection indicator,f. a clean power indicator,g. at least one phone/modem jack,h. at least one coaxial cable connector,i. at least one power transformer outlet, andj. a reset button,wherein said housing member further comprises at least one opening for accommodating said at least one power strip feature (g) through (i),wherein said hooded feature further comprises at least one opening for accommodating said at least one power strip feature (a) through (f), andwherein said reset button is accommodated by an opening formed through a member selected from a group of members consisting of said housing member and said hooded feature.