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US 10,446,992 · App. 15/959,981 · Granted Oct 15, 2019

Power units with power outlets and USB ports

Inventors: William T. Sharp (Pleasant Prairie, WI); David D. Curry (Kenosha, WI)
Assignee: Snap-on Incorporated
H01R27/00H01R13/46H01R25/003H02G3/081H01H71/025H01R13/713H01R13/73H01R24/60H02G3/18
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 10,446,992
App. No.
15/959,981
Granted
Oct 15, 2019
Kind
B2
Abstract

A power unit is disclosed that includes a first surface with one or more power outlets, and a second surface angularly disposed with respect to the first surface. The second surface has one or more universal serial bus (USB) ports, and a power switch disposed thereon. The angled nature of the second surface provides ease of access to the USB port(s) and power switch.

Claims (11)

1. A power unit, comprising:

a housing having first, second, and third surfaces and first and second opposing ends, wherein the first surface extends from the first opposing end in a direction towards the second opposing end and is substantially parallel to the third surface, and the second surface extends from the first surface towards the second opposing end and is disposed at an angle with respect to the first surface;

a power outlet is disposed on the first surface; and

a universal serial bus (USB) port is disposed on the second surface.

2. The power unit of claim 1 , wherein the angle is about 20-60 degrees.

3. The power unit of claim 1 , wherein the angle is about 30-50 degrees.

4. The power unit of claim 1 , wherein the angle is about 45 degrees.

5. The power unit of claim 1 , further comprising a power switch disposed on the second surface.

6. The power unit of claim 5 , wherein the power switch includes a circuit breaker.

7. The power unit of claim 1 , further comprising a flange and a fastener aperture disposed on the flange.

8. The power unit of claim 7 , wherein the flange is disposed on the third surface.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 23, 2019
From: SHARP, WILLIAM T.; CURRY, DAVID D.
To: SNAP-ON INCORPORATED
Reel/Frame 050144/0721 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 62500663 · May 3, 2017
Related Publication 20180323562A1 · Nov 8, 2018
Cited By (1)
US 1,122,872