Patent ID: 8134254
Filing Date: 2012-03-13
Classification: G06F,H01R,H02G,H02J

Abstract:
1. An electrical power distribution system for a building wherein AC power cables are provided to a plurality of stations in the building, the system comprising: an AC to DC converter for providing low voltage DC power at selected stations in the building; DC outlet sockets electrically coupled to said AC to DC converter by a voltage regulator, wherein some of said DC outlets sockets include at least one of the group comprising USB ports and FIREWIRE ports; and a switch coupled between said AC to DC converter and said some DC outlet sockets for selectively energizing some of said DC outlet sockets; wherein said switch comprises a moveable support for said DC outlet socket, whereby inserting a charging device plug into said DC outlet socket energizes said AC to DC converter and provides DC voltage to a device to be powered; whereby various DC voltages are available at said plurality of DC outlet sockets for powering devices having various voltage requirements.