Patent ID: 7614889
Filing Date: 2009-11-10
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A utility receptacle apparatus for use with a work surface, comprising: a mounting member comprising a frame having a central opening and an peripheral portion extending about the central opening; at least one fastening device attached to the mounting member for attaching the mounting member to a work surface; a base positioned within the central opening of the frame and attached to the frame, the base comprising a body portion and utility receptacle member attached to the body portion, the utility receptacle member having a raised face that extends above the peripheral portion of the frame; at least one utility receptacle connected to the raised face of the utility receptacle member; a hinge device having a first section attached to the base and a second section that pivots with respect to the first section; and a cover attached to the second section of the hinge device so that the cover pivots between a closed position to cover the utility receptacle member and an open position that exposes the utility receptacle member, the cover comprising a front portion, a pair of side portions, an exterior portion and an interior portion, the interior portion comprising a recessed interior surface that confronts the raised face of the utility receptacle member when the cover is in the closed position, the front and side portions of the cover and the recessed interior surface of the cover cooperating to provide a spatial region within the interior portion of the cover that is sized to receive the entire raised face of the utility receptacle member.