Patent ID: 8610313
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: G06F,H01R,H02G,H02J

Abstract:
1. An electrical power distribution system, comprising: an AC to DC converter for providing low voltage DC power; at least one USB port electrically coupled to said AC to DC converter by a voltage regulator, wherein said USB port is configured to provide a DC voltage line connection but not a data line connection; and a switch coupled between said AC to DC converter and said USB port to selectively energize said USB port when a plug is inserted, the switch including a rotatable collar housing the USB port; wherein said switch is configured to turn the AC to DC converter on when a plug is inserted into said USB port, and turn the AC to DC converter off when no plug is inserted into said USB port; and wherein the switch turns on the AC to DC converter when the USB port is rotated from a first position to a second position and turns off the AC to DC converter when the USB port is rotated from the second position to the first position.