Abstract:
A method and device for a powered wall-mount illuminated media display and data transfer system is disclosed. The powered wall-mounted illuminated media display and data transfer system has a decorative glass top held by a wall mounted bracket. The powered display and data transfer system has a powered section in the front hinged connected to the bracket at a pivot point The glass section extends across the horizontal plane of the system, and this allows the system to hold multiple media devices. The wall-mounting bracket will hold the weight of the glass and several handheld devices while allowing its powered section to pivot. The powered section powers and stores all power cables while allowing multiple data transfer cables to connect and send signals through connecting cables or other wireless signals. The powered section conceals all wires and has color-coded connecting points to provide ease of access to the user.

Description:
CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
       [0001]    None. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    1. Field of the Invention 
         [0003]    The present invention relates generally to a power data transfer shelf with enclosure, and more particularly, to a powered wall mount illuminated media display and data transfer system. 
         [0004]    2. Description of the Related Art 
         [0005]    Currently, powered shelves for media devices have speakers and surge protection capabilities and can hold as well as charge multiple devices. For example, Bedford Smart Collection, Linen Pin Board &amp; Speakers™, and their Wall-Mounted Speaker Shelf™ mounts to the wall and receive power cables therein. The cables are threaded through openings or knockouts in the rear section to power media devices. 
         [0006]    A common drawback of these approaches is none of the prior power shelves offer a data transfer feature combined with a surge protector that can send signals via cable or wireless to a computer or other electronic device. Moreover, none of the prior illuminated shelves have a pivoting feature that allows access to surge protector outlets and the data transfer sources. Further, none of the prior powered and illuminated shelves combines a shelf with a color-coded surge protector that helps to distinguish the location of wires with proper devices while concealing wires neatly in an enclosure. Finally, none of the prior shelves have removable covers that are self illuminating to display media devices. 
         [0007]    Thus, there is still a need for an innovation that will recharge and transfer data between electronic devices while having a pivoting power section that allows easy connection and disconnection of cables. There is also a need for a color coding system where all wires are in one location in order to efficiently manage devices and cables. There also exists a need for a lighting system that would allow more light in the workspace and help the user find connectors in dimly lit rooms as well as display their electronic devices. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0008]    The present invention meets this need by providing an innovation that is an all-in-one solution that would charge and transfer data on a single shelf via cables or wireless signals. The present invention allows the user to be able to look at a single device and be able to locate all the wires inside the enclosure. Furthermore, all of the electronics are protected from deadly surges from the power outlets. Finally, the present invention changes the physical appearance of the shelf allowing the changing of the cover and illumination methods of the shelf to match different owner&#39;s surroundings and personalities. 
         [0009]    Accordingly, in an aspect of the present invention, a powered wall mount illuminated media display and data transfer system is disclosed. The powered wall-mounted illuminated media display and transfer system is comprised of a decorative glass top held by a wall mounted bracket and a powered section in the front Connected via a hinge apparatus to the bracket at a pivot point whereby the glass section extends across the horizontal plane of the system allows the system to hold multiple media devices. The wall mounting bracket holds the weight of the glass and the media components while allowing its powered section to pivot. 
         [0010]    In another aspect of the present invention, the powered section conveniently powers and stores all power cables while allowing multiple data transfer cables to connect and send signals through connecting cables or other wireless signals. The powered section can be various shapes and sizes and have an illuminated cover to conceal all wires that are inside. The pivot point allows the powered section to pivot so that all color-coded connection points are easily accessible by the user. 
         [0011]    In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the powered shelf charges multiple devices and transfers data while all of the devices are sitting on a horizontal glass platform. The powered shelf transfers data from the shelf via a cable or wireless signal to an electronic source without having to disconnect from one location to another. The powered shelf has a system where the owner can look at the device and instantly be able to pinpoint cables connected to the power section through a color-coded system. The powered shelf has a built in surge protector that protects all of the devices connected to the system. Finally, in the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the powered shelf power section cover is customizable so that it can reflect the owner&#39;s surrounding and personality. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0012]    Having thus described the invention in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and wherein: 
           [0013]      FIG. 1  is a schematic section view of the present invention. 
           [0014]      FIG. 2  is an enlarged right prospective view of the wall mounting bracket of the present invention. 
           [0015]      FIG. 3A  is an enlarged frontal view of the wall mounting bracket disconnected from the power and data transfer system of the present invention. 
           [0016]      FIG. 3B  is an enlarged top view of the media station detached from the case and mounting bracket of the present invention. 
           [0017]      FIG. 3C  is an enlarged bottom view of the media station detached from the case and mounting bracket of the present invention. 
           [0018]      FIG. 3D  is an enlarged section view of the case with the LED housing and the media station detached from the case of the present invention. 
           [0019]      FIG. 4  is an enlarged right prospective view of the present invention in its open position. 
           [0020]      FIG. 5  is a side view of the present invention in its closed position. 
           [0021]      FIG. 6  is a right upwards view of the present invention in its closed position. 
           [0022]      FIG. 7  is a perspective view of a half moon shape of the present invention in its closed position. 
           [0023]      FIG. 8  is a frontal view of a half moon shape of the present invention in its closed position. 
           [0024]      FIG. 9  is a top cutaway view of a half moon shape of the present invention in its closed position. 
           [0025]      FIG. 10  is a right perspective view of a torch shape of the present invention. 
           [0026]      FIG. 11  is a side view of a torch shape of the present invention. 
           [0027]      FIG. 12  is a left and upward perspective view of a torch shape of the present invention 
           [0028]      FIG. 13  is a rear upward perspective view of a torch shape of the present invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0029]    The present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all embodiments of the invention are shown. Indeed, the invention may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. Like numerals refer to like elements throughout the views. 
         [0030]      FIG. 1  illustrates a schematic sectional view of a power wall mount illuminated media display and data transfer system of the present invention which includes a glass shelf  161 , a wall mounting foldable bracket  100 , a pivoting and locking mechanism  201 , a power and data transfer station  200 , and an illuminated interchangeable case  300 . 
         [0031]      FIG. 2  illustrates an enlarged prospective view of the wall mounting foldable bracket  100  and its relationship with a pivoting and locking mechanism  201 . The wall mounting foldable bracket  100  is adapted to and/or is formed with angled cuts  125 , such as triangles or other shapes, causing the material under that area to be thinner and more flexible or foldable. Once unfolded at angled cuts  125 , the wall mounting foldable bracket  100  can be placed on a wall and leveled using the leveling device  111 . The leveling device  111  is mounted to the frame of the wall mounted foldable bracket  100  with screws or other suitable means of mounting. A plurality of mounting holes  108 , are located strategically around the bracket to support the entire weight of the structure. The mounting holes can be various shapes, sizes, and quantity. Locking mechanisms  135  and pivot points  137  of the present invention secure the data transfer system to the wall bracket. Locking mechanisms  135  are comprised of magnets, hooks, pushbutton, tension mechanism, or other suitable structures that holds the glass shelf  161  in place while in the up position. The upper shelf holding bracket  115  holds the top of the glass shelf  161  (not shown in this figure) in place and is stationary and the lower shelf holding bracket  117  holds the bottom of the glass shelf  161  and can be adjusted up or down by the turn of screws  127 . Screws  127  are held in place by screw guide  121 , which is stationary and mounted to lower shelf holding bracket  117 . Separator  113  allows a space for a solid chemical structure comprised of rubber, plastic, or other suitable material to prevent premature cracking or wear on the glass shelf  161 . The wall mounting foldable bracket  100  is made out a range of materials or combination of materials that will allow said bracket  100  to pivot on an axis to allow easy access to a surge protected and data area. 
         [0032]      FIG. 3A  illustrates a side view of the wall mounting foldable bracket  100 , which is connected to the illuminated interchangeable case  300  as shown in  FIG. 4  via the pivoting and locking mechanism  201  shown in  FIG. 3B . Referring to  FIG. 3B , the locking pin  207  is in the up position. When the illuminated interchangeable case  300  is pushed up and the top portion is pulled forward, the locking pin  207  is released as illustrated in  207 A. This action takes the illuminated interchangeable shelf  300  from the up or closed position as shown in  FIGS. 5 &amp; 6 , to the open or down position in  FIG. 4 . Down or open position  207 B and  208 A shows that last resting points of the shaded pin  207  and  208 , the pivot point  137  from  FIG. 3A  locks the pivot pin  208  from  FIG. 3B  in a closed area limiting its range of motion creating an open illuminated interchangeable case  300  best viewed in  FIG. 4 . Once this action occurs, there is better access to the power and data transfer station and all of its ports, from this position you can also perform maintenance actions such as changing of the illuminated interchangeable case  300 , releasing or tightening the glass  161 , or concealing and rearranging the cables inside. 
         [0033]      FIG. 3B  illustrates an enlarged top view of the power and data transfer station  200  detached from the illuminated interchangeable case  300  and the wall mounting foldable bracket  100 . The power and data transfer station  200  is an oversized surge protector with media outlets  225  and auxiliary power ports  228 . The power and data transfer station is color-coded  223 , and is designed to help users locate a specific device with a specific power data outlet. This can be done using several different ways; such as a colored stamp, raised adhesive dot, adhesive tape, symbol or any other type identification material. The pivoting and locking mechanism  201  is attached to the power and data transfer station  200  and the pivoting and locking mechanism  201  keeps the wall mounting foldable bracket  100  aligned with the power and data transfer station  200  while providing a pivot point pin  208  and a locking pin  207  to assist in the overall function of the present invention. Screw holes  206  are aligned on the outer edges of the power and data transfer station  200  thereby allowing illuminated interchangeable case  300  to easily mount to the power and data transfer station  200 . The screw holes  206  can be various thread pitches, shapes and sizes. The surge protection outlets  219  protect the electronic devices from surges. If the voltage from the surge protection outlets  219  rise above the accepted level, a surge protector would divert the extra electricity to the outlet&#39;s grounding wire  273 , as shown in  FIG. 3D . The auxiliary power ports  228  run off the surge protector and is designed to deliver a different amount of power that could be less or greater than the surge protected ports. The media outlets  225 , run parallel or in a convenient location within the same area of the power outlets  219 . The medial outlets  225  can be powered or unpowered depending on its data transfer roll and its configuration. The wire cutout  231  shown in  FIG. 3C , allows the space to be used for extra cabling that need to pass through the power and data transfer station  200  to an external connection. 
         [0034]      FIG. 3C  illustrates an enlarged bottom view of the power and data transfer station  200  attached to the pivoting and locking mechanism  201  and detached from the illuminated interchangeable case  300  and the wall mounting foldable bracket  100 . The connection point  250  is a direct link for the power cable  270 , with a positive lead  271 , a negative lead  275  and a grounding wire  273  which are all fitted with a plug or are capped off inside a wall mounted J-box. The data transfer wire  276 , is comprised of any type of wire that is capable of transferring data between electronic devices. The auxiliary connection points  204 , are points on the bottom of the data and power transfer station  200  that can be screw holes  206  as shown in  FIG. 3B . 
         [0035]      FIG. 3D  illustrates an enlarged section view of the illuminated interchangeable case  300  with the LED housing  331  and power and data transfer station  200  detached from the case. The LED housing  331  is comprised of one or more LED&#39;s  334  and can be made out of a variety of materials. The LED housing  331  can be made into the existing illuminated interchangeable case  300  or attached by clamps, bonded, snap in brackets, screws or other suitable attachment devices using designated holes  332 . Once LED housing  331  is attached, the power cable  337  is connected to auxiliary power ports  228 . The LED&#39;s  334  can be fitted with an electronic mechanism to control or alter the functionality of the LED&#39;s  334  such as the changing of colors, brightness, on and off relays, and other automated features. 
         [0036]      FIG. 4  illustrates an enlarged right prospective view of the present invention in its open position. The illuminated interchangeable case  300  is attached to the pivoting and locking mechanism  201 . The bottom shelf holding bracket  117  holds glass shelf  161  in place. 
         [0037]      FIG. 5  illustrates a side view of the present invention in its closed position showing the glass shelf  161  and wall mounting foldable bracket  100 . Illuminated areas  333  are openings or spaces that have been cutout or designed for the maximum release of light. 
         [0038]      FIG. 6  illustrates a right upwards view of the present invention in its closed position showing glass shelf  161  on top of the illuminated interchangeable case  300  which is attached to the wall mounting foldable bracket  100  and the pivoting and locking mechanism  201 . The power and data transfer station  200  is also connected to the wall mounting foldable bracket  100  and the pivoting and locking mechanism  201 . The wire cutout  231 , connection point  250 , and illuminated areas  333  are also depicted. 
         [0039]      FIG. 7  illustrates a perspective view of the present invention in its closed position with a glass shelf  161  and illuminated interchangeable case  300  in half-moon shape and mounted with wall mounting foldable bracket  100 . 
         [0040]      FIG. 8  illustrates a frontal view of the present invention in its closed position with a glass shelf  161  and illuminated interchangeable case  300  in half-moon shape and mounted with wall mounting foldable bracket  100  wherein illuminated space  333  is created. 
         [0041]      FIG. 9  illustrates a top cutaway view of the present invention in its closed position. The pivoting and locking mechanism  201  is attached to power and data transfer system  200  and illuminated interchangeable case  300 . Media outlet  225  and power outlet  219  are depicted. 
         [0042]      FIG. 10  illustrates a right perspective view of the present invention in a torch shape showing glass shelf  161 , illuminated interchangeable case  300  and illuminated space  333 . 
         [0043]      FIG. 11  illustrates a side view of the present invention in a torch shape showing glass shelf  161 , illuminated interchangeable case  300  and illuminated space  333 . Wall mounting foldable bracket  100  is mounted to a wall using mounting holes  108 . 
         [0044]      FIG. 12  illustrates a left and upward perspective view of the present invention in a torch shape showing glass shelf  161 , illuminated interchangeable case  300  and illuminated space  333 . Wall mounting foldable bracket  100  is mounted to a wall using mounting holes  108 . 
         [0045]      FIG. 13  illustrates a rear upward perspective view of the present invention in a torch shape showing glass shelf  161 , illuminated interchangeable case  300  and illuminated spaces  333 . Wall mounting foldable bracket  100  is mounted to a wall using mounting holes  108 . The surge protection outlet  219  is located on the power and data transfer station  200  located inside the illuminated interchangeable case  300 . 
         [0046]    The foregoing description of several embodiments of the invention has been presented for purposes of illustration. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. It is intended that the scope of the invention be defined by the claims appended hereto.