Patent ID: 8783936

Claim:
A desk top item with at least one USB-unit or USB-module, comprising: a desk top item housing; at least one LED in said desk top item housing; desk top item function means in said desk top item housing for providing at least one of the following functions: a display of light beams from the LED, projection of an image, projection of a time image, clock functions, illumination of an area, playing of music, serving as a source of power or electric signals, display of photos, transmission of digital signals, providing air flow at a desired temperature, generating moisture, steam, or smells, dispensing liquid, brewing coffee/tea, preparing food, and displaying charging status; at least one USB-unit or USB-module installed within a space in the desk top item housing and powered by a DC or AC source, said at least one USB-unit or USB-module supplying electric power of a desired voltage and current to charge USB devices having USB connectors plugged into at least one said USB-unit or USB-module, said USB-unit or USB-module including components selected from circuitry, an integrated circuit, motion sensor means, switch means, sensor means, timer means, time delay means, a timer, resilient conductive means, transformer means, inverter means, adapter means, PIR means, infrared means, and master power control means, for converting a voltage and current of said DC or AC source into a USB charging voltage and current and for supplying power to different said USB devices; and at least one additional outlet-unit installed in said desk top item housing for charging another electric or digital device plugged into said additional outlet unit, wherein said DC or AC source supplies power to both said USB-unit and said LED, and wherein said USB-unit or USB-module supplies charging power only and have no data transfer function, wherein said at least one USB-module comprises a rotating unit having two surfaces, wherein when said rotating unit is rotated to a first position exposing said first surface, said at least one USB-module provides access to said at least one USB-unit for charging said electric or digital devices, and wherein when said rotating unit is rotated to a second position exposing said second surface, said rotating unit has a different appearance or function.