AU2013101416B4 - Side table with integrated power box and accessories - Google Patents

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AU2013101416B4
AU2013101416B4 AU2013101416A AU2013101416A AU2013101416B4 AU 2013101416 B4 AU2013101416 B4 AU 2013101416B4 AU 2013101416 A AU2013101416 A AU 2013101416A AU 2013101416 A AU2013101416 A AU 2013101416A AU 2013101416 B4 AU2013101416 B4 AU 2013101416B4
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The present invention describes a side table or coffee table with a concealed integrated power box and accessories including a table lamp, coat stand and planter cum magazine holder. The power box encloses general power outlets for charging and powering multiple devices along with USB charging ports and data ports. The present invention may come as a standalone version or a version integrated with a sofa unit.

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SIDE TABLE WITH INTEGRATED POWER BOX AND ACCESSORIES BACKGROUND OF INVENTION FIELD OF INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates to a side table or coffee table with a concealed integrated power box and other accessories. DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART [0002] Over the period of years the concept of customized furniture has evolved to a greater extent. In the global marketplace, there are umpteen vendors offering customized furniture solutions designed and suited for specific needs. Under the same umbrella, the concept of customized side tables or serving tables with a source of electricity dates back to 80's. US Pat. No. 4500150 to Leihensperger et al. (1985) discloses a device mounted on the underside surface of the table, connectable to an electric receptacle mounted in the floor wherein the cords of various appliances on the table are required only to extend over the edge of the table for connection to the device. Also US Pat. No.7975624 to Henriott (2011) discloses a multi-purpose table including a channel that either forms a portion of, or is attached to a horizontal support structure of the work surface of the table. The channel includes at least one trough for managing cables and cords associated with electrical and communication outlet modules. The electrical and communication outlet modules may be installed within the channel with the outlets accessible to a user of the table. Also patent No. DE 1 19606193 relates to an item of furniture having hollow cylindrical cross-section fitted with an electrical power connection socket strip. [0003] While the aforementioned patents fulfill their intended purpose but fail to describe a customized furniture preferably a coffee or a side table, integrated with a concealed power box encasing General Power Outlets (GPO), USB charging ports and data ports for power charging and data connectivity respectively. Although there are manufacturers selling power box integrated into conference tables but none of them provides the novel concept of a power box to be incorporated into a side table or a coffee table along with the sofa unit and many utilitarian accessories. Also, existing prior arts fail to incorporate the concept of General Power outlets, USB charging ports and data ports within a concealed power box under the surface of side tables or coffee tables as a safety measure. Thereby, preventing furniture spillage to cause undue electric shocks. Moreover, additional accessories impart the present invention an extra edge over existing prior arts. The present invention is therefore a substantial improvement over the existing prior arts in terms of novelty, aesthetics and utilitarian features which appreciably enhance the ease of use of the present invention. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] The present object of invention is a side table or a coffee table with an integrated and concealed power box encasing the General Power outlets, data ports and USB charging ports. The power box is concealed under the surface of table with a flip top lid. The power box can be located at various positions on the side table or coffee table. The side table itself can be of variable shapes, sizes, material and finishing. 2 [0005] According to yet another aspect of present invention, the side table or coffee table comes with additional integrated accessories including a standalone lamp, a coat stand, a planter cum magazine holder. The placement of accessories on the side table can assume different configurations and combinations. [0006] According to another aspect of present invention, the side table or coffee table is integrated with a sofa unit wherein the timber platform extends past the sofa unit to become a side table. The side table may have a standalone version or an integrated version with a sofa unit. The sofa unit itself can assume various configurations. [0007] For a better understanding of the present invention, the matter disclosed henceforth will describe the invention and its preferred embodiments in the best possible manner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0008] The embodiments of the present invention can be better understood with the help of accompanying drawings wherein; [0009] FIG.1 illustrates a perspective view of a rectangular side table integrated with a sofa unit. [0010] FIG. 2 illustrates the exploded view of the power box. [0011] FIG.3 illustrates a section of side table with a cut out for electric cables. [0012] FIG.4 illustrates a perspective view of a rectangular side table with a sofa unit and a lamp. 3 [0013] FIG.5 illustrates a perspective view of a rectangular side table with a sofa unit and a planter. [0014] FIG.6 illustrates a perspective view of a rectangular side table with a sofa unit, a planter cum magazine holder and a coat stand. [0015] FIG.7 illustrates a perspective view of a triangular shaped side table integrated with a sofa unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [0016] With reference to FIG.1, the rectangular side table 130 is integrated with a sofa unit 100. Power box 110 occupies a corner of the side table 130 near to the sofa end, although the power box 110 may occupy any desired position on the side table 130. The side table 130 can be made up of a variety of materials, colours and finishes and can assume any desired shape but not just limited to a rectangular version. Similarly, the sofa unit 100 can itself assume various configurations. [0017] FIG.2 illustrates the exploded view of power box 110 with a left hand extended end bracket 200, right hand extended end bracket 210, a covering lid 220. Head machine screw 230, nylon washer 250 and nylon lock nut 260 withhold various components of the undercarriage 270. General power outlets and data outlets in the power box 110 include AC power outlet 240, 3 pin power outlet 320, data port 350 for data connectivity and USB ports 280 for charging laptops, notebooks or smart phones. A segregation box 290 with clinch nut 300, suites undercarriage assembly. Covering lid 220 is an easy flip top lid which could be lifted when the user needs to access the power outlets to plug in devices. Covering Lid 220 is composed of the same material as the top of the side table 130 to have uniformity in texture and design of the overall furniture. Also, 4 the power box 110 bears a laser cut logo at the base which serves two basic purpose, to brand the product as well as facilitating the drainage of liquids in case of liquid spillage on the table top. [0018] FIG.3 illustrates a section of side table 130 with a cut out window 300 to enable the users to conveniently allow any device's electrical cable 310 to pass through the power box 110 whilst the lid of the power box is closed. [0019] FIG.4 illustrates a rectangular side table 130 integrated with a sofa unit 100. The rectangular side table 130 bears an integrated power box 110 along with an integrated table lamp 400 as an accessory. The table lamp 400 adheres to the side table 130 by a concealed bracket underneath, which fixes the lamp 400 intact. Table lamp 400 can be positioned at various locations on the side table 130 and it provides a lighting solution to the furniture unit. Lamp 400 can obtain power from general power outlets within the power box 110. Additionally, the table lamp 400 can be made up of a variety of materials and can have various colours and sizes. [0020] FIG.5 illustrates a rectangular side table 130 integrated with a sofa unit 100. The rectangular side table 130 bears an integrated power box 110 along with an integrated table lamp 400 and a planter cum magazine holder 500. The planter cum magazine holder 500 provides an excellent ornamental and utilitarian solution for the users. Users may decorate the side table with plants along with securing a place to store magazines. [0021] FIG.6 illustrates a rectangular side table 130 integrated with a sofa unit 100. The rectangular side table 130 bears an integrated power box 110 along with an integrated coat stand 600 5 and a planter cum magazine holder 500. Coat stand 600 provides an additional utilitarian feature to the overall furniture unit. [0022] FIG.7 illustrates another configuration of the side table 130 with a triangular shape. The side table is further integrated with a sofa unit 100. Power Box 110 is located at a corner of the side table near the sofa end. However, the power box 110 may acquire any desired location on the side table 130. The side table 130 can assume various shapes, styles and designs along with the sofa unit 100. [0023] The words 'side table' and 'coffee table' are interchangeably used in the specification. While the written description of the invention describes the invention in the best possible mode thereof, it is expected that the ordinary skilled in the art understands the variations, modifications and combinations of the preferred embodiments. Therefore, the invention shall not be construed as limiting by the mentioned embodiments, methods, examples, terminologies or phraseologies, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and ambit of the invention claimed. 6

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1. A side table wherein: A power box is integrated at a desired location on the side table, concealed with a covering lid; a sofa unit is attached at one end of the side table with accessories, but not limited to, a planter cum magazine holder, a coat stand and a table lamp are integrated with the side table in various configurations and combinations; the power box encloses any desired configuration and any number of general power outlets including AC power outlets and 3 pin power outlets, USB charging ports and data ports; the power box comes with a flip top covering lid which is composed of the same material and finishes as the top of the side table, in order to have uniformity in texture and design of the overall furniture; the power box bears a laser cut logo at the base which serves two basic purpose; to brand the product, as well as facilitating the drainage of liquids in case of liquid spillage on the table top, preventing undue electrical shocks to the users; the power box bears a cut out window to enable users to conveniently allow any device's electrical cable to pass through the power box whilst the lid of the power box is closed.
2. A side table according to claim 1, wherein: the accessories including the table lamp, coat stand, planter cum magazine holder can assume various combinations with each other on the side table.
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