Multi-function power strip

1. A multi-function power strip comprising:

a cord for connection to an electrical power source;

a plurality of outlet modules in electrical connection with the cord, wherein said plurality of outlet modules are in electrical connection with each other; and

a transformer module, said transformer module in electrical connection with at least one of the outlet modules, and adapted to receive electrical power therefrom, said transformer module further comprising,

a transformer adapted to transform electrical power into a plurality of voltages suitable for powering a plurality of different models of electronic accessories, and

a primary connector electrically connected to the transformer, and having a plurality of pins, each of the plurality of pins having a designated one of the plurality of voltages supplied thereto, and wherein the connector is configured to engage with a plurality of plugs, each of the plugs forming an electrical connection with a designated one of the plurality of pins and a ground pin, thereby forming a circuit to provide a suitable one of the plurality of voltages to an electronic accessory; and

wherein the transformer module includes a secondary output connector electrically connected to the transformer.

2. The multi-function power strip of claim 1 , wherein the transformer is adapted to produce certain secondary output voltages in addition to the voltages output to the primary connector.

3. The multi-function power strip of claim 2 , wherein the secondary output voltages produced by the transformer are 5V, 12V, 15V, and 22V.

4. The multi-function power strip of claim 1 , wherein the secondary output connector is provided with a plurality of pins, each of the plurality of pins having a designated one of the plurality of secondary output voltages supplied thereto, and wherein the secondary output connector is configured to engage with a plurality of secondary output plugs, each of the secondary output plugs forming an electrical connection with a designated one of the plurality of pins and a ground pin, thereby forming a circuit to provide a suitable one of the plurality of secondary output voltages to a secondary electronic accessory.

5. The multi-function power strip of claim 1 , wherein the power strip further comprises a plurality of connectors having no exposed terminals for connecting the plurality of outlet modules and the transformer module.

6. The multi-function power strip of claim 1 , wherein the power strip further comprises at least one of the modules selected from the group consisting of a timer module, an occupancy sensor module, and a network switch module.

7. The multi-function power strip of claim 1 , wherein the power strip further comprises a surge suppression module for at least one line type selected from the group consisting of phone lines, data lines, and CATV lines.

8. The multi-function power strip of claim 1 , wherein the power strip further comprises a switch module, for selectively controlling electric power to the outlet modules and transformer module.

9. The multi-function power strip of claim 1 , wherein the power strip further comprises a surge suppression module, electrically connected to the outlet modules and the transformer module, for preventing power surges to the outlet modules and the transformer module.

10. The multi-function power strip of claim 1 , wherein the power strip further comprises a fuse electrically connected to at least one of the outlet module and the transformer module.

11. A multi-function power strip comprising:

a first endcap and a second endcap, wherein the first endcap is adapted to receive a power cord for supplying electrical power to the power strip;

at least one rail, having a proximal end and a distal end, and wherein said first endcap is attached to the proximal end of the rail and said second endcap is attached to the distal end of the rail, said rail being adapted to engage with at least one outlet module, said outlet module in electrical connection with the first endcap and adapted to receive electrical power therefrom; wherein the rail is further engaged with at least one additional module selected from the group comprising:

a transformer module further comprising a transformer adapted to transform electrical power into a plurality of voltages suitable for powering a plurality of different models of electronic accessories, and at least one connector electrically connected to the transformer and having a plurality of pins, each of the plurality of pins having a designated one of the plurality of voltages supplied thereto, and wherein the at least one connector is configured to engage with a plurality of plugs, each of the plugs forming an electrical connection with a designated one of the plurality of pins and a neutral pin, thereby forming a circuit to provide a suitable one of the plurality of voltages to an electronic accessory;

a Universal Serial Bus (USB) module, further comprising a transformer adapted to transform electrical power into a voltages suitable for distribution through a USB port, and at least one USB port, wherein the transformer is electrically coupled to the at least one USB port;

a network module further comprising a plurality of network ports in electrical connection with each other, including a first network port and second network port, wherein said first network port is adapted to receive a data feed and said second network port is adapted to provide the data feed to a personal computer or other devices connected to the second network port; and

wherein the at least one outlet module and the at least one additional module are connected by a attached connector, said attached connector having a body with a first end and a second end, the second end being a mirror image of first end; at least one aperture provided in the first end of body and extending all the way through the body to the second end; a first contact disposed within the at least one aperture at the first end of the body and a second contact disposed in the at least one aperture at the second end of the body, wherein the first and second contacts are electrically connected; and

wherein the first and second contacts mate with blades disposed in the at least one outlet module and the at least one additional module thereby forming an electrical connection between two adjacent modules.

12. The multi-function power strip of claim 11 , wherein a USB module and a network module use permanently attached connectors to electrically connect those modules to another component in the power strip.

13. The multi-function power strip of claim 11 , wherein the attached connectors have the same structure as a module connector with the exception being that the attached connectors are permanently attached to a module.

14. The multi-function power strip of claim 11 , wherein both module connectors and attached connectors are used to electrically connect the modules in the power strip together.

15. The multifunction power strip of claim 11 , wherein the blades are disposed in an opening in the at least one outlet module and the at least one additional module.

16. The multifunction power strip of claim 15 , wherein the blades do not protrude past the side of the at least one outlet module and the at least one additional module to prevent the blades from making accidental contact with persons or things which may cause an electrical shock or short circuit.

17. The multifunction power strip of claim 11 , wherein at least three apertures are provided in the attached connector.

18. The multifunction power strip of claim 11 , wherein the attached connector further comprises an alignment boss.

19. The multifunction power strip of claim 18 , wherein the at least one outlet module and the at least one additional module are provided with alignment grooves to receive the alignment boss on the module connector.

20. The multifunction power strip of claim 11 , wherein the contacts are made from any material suitable for conducting electricity.