OUTLET WALL ORGANIZER
An organizer includes a base including an upper surface over a lower surface, and a frame or outlet cover, extending from the base and above the base for receiving or forming an outlet cover.
This application is based upon and claims priority to U.S. Application Ser. No. 62/212,959, filed on Sep. 1, 2015, titled “Outlet Wall Organizer”, the contents of which are fully incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONCharging of an electronic device requires using a charger that plugs to an outlet receptacle typically mounted to a wall and to a long wire extending therefrom that is plugged to the device to be charged. This is more of a problem in areas like a bathroom where space is limited, and items such as electric shavers and electric toothbrushes need to be charged.
SUMMARYIn an example embodiment, an organizer includes a base including an upper surface over a lower surface, and a frame extending from the base and above the base for receiving an outlet cover. In one example embodiment, the one of the at least one opening is vertically aligned with the frame. In another example embodiment, the organizer further includes at least one opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface, the opening being of sufficient size for receiving at least one of an electrical cord or a plug there-through. In yet a further example embodiment, the organizer also includes a peripheral wall extending upward from the base. In a further example embodiment, the organizer also includes at least one projection extending from the base and below the base, wherein the projection includes opposite rounded notches. In yet a further example embodiment, the organizer also includes at least one support member extending below the base for contacting a wall surrounding an outlet.
In another example embodiment an organizer includes a base including an upper surface over a lower surface, and an outlet cover extending from the base and above the base. In a further example embodiment, the organizer further includes at least one opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface, the opening being of sufficient size for receiving at least one of an electrical cord or a plug there-through. In one example embodiment, the one of the at least one opening is vertically aligned with the frame. In yet a further example embodiment, the organizer also includes a peripheral wall extending upward from the base. In a further example embodiment, the organizer further includes at least one projection extending from the base and below the base, wherein the projection includes opposing rounded notches. In yet a further example embodiment, the organizer also includes at least one support member extending below the base for contacting a wall surrounding an outlet.
In another example embodiment, an organizer includes a base including an upper surface over a lower surface, a frame extending from the base and above the base, and an outlet cover mounted onto an outlet at a wall and sandwiching at least part of the frame between the outlet cover and at least one of the wall and the outlet. In yet a further example embodiment, the organizer also includes at least one opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface, the opening being of sufficient size for receiving at least one of an electrical cord or a plug there-through. In one example embodiment, the one of the at least one opening is vertically aligned with the frame. In another example embodiment, the organizer further includes a recessed frame portion extending from the frame, wherein at least a portion of the recessed frame portion is sandwiched between the outlet cover and at least one of the wall and the outlet. In yet another example embodiment, at least part of the frame surrounds the outlet cover. In yet a further example embodiment, the organizer also includes a peripheral wall extending upward from the base. In a further example embodiment, the organizer further includes at least one projection extending from the base and below the base, wherein the projection includes opposing rounded notches. In yet a further example embodiment, the organizer also includes at least one support member extending below the base for contacting a wall surrounding an outlet.
In an example embodiment, an organizer 10 is provided that attaches to a wall outlet 12, as for example a bathroom wall outlet (
In an example embodiment, an extension (not shown) may extend from the frame such that when the outlet cover is placed into the opening 30 defined by the frame, it would sandwich such extension against the outlet for holding the organizer in place. In such an embodiment, a recessed frame portion may not be required. In a further example embodiment, rather than a frame opening, an outlet cover is defined extending from the base or from the periphery which can be directly mounted onto the outlet.
In a further example embodiment, leg portions 34 may extend from opposite sides of the periphery in a direction opposite the frame at the rear end of the organizer, such that they are flush with the rear of the base or the rear of the periphery or peripheral wall 20 (
In another example embodiment, one or more cord management hooks 36 extends below the tray (
In another example embodiment, any of the aforementioned example embodiment organizers does not include any openings 18 through the base and/or any cord management hooks 36.
In another example embodiments, the tray may be made longer to accommodate more than two devices. The tray may also include more than one openings for routing the charging cables there-through. In another example embodiment, only a single opening may be used through the center. If more than two devices are used, then a multi-plug may have to be plugged into one of the outlets to accommodate the multiple devices. In an example embodiment, the entire device may be molded from a single material. In another example embodiment, the device may be formed from a plastic material, such as a hard plastic material, or may be formed from metal, wood, or other sufficiently stiff materials.
While this organizer has been described to be typically used in bathrooms, it could be used anywhere and mainly on outlets to support different devices, such as cellphone, iPods, etc.
While this invention has been described in detail with particular references to embodiments thereof, the embodiments described herein are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the scope of the invention to the exact forms disclosed. Persons skilled in the art and technology to which this invention pertains will appreciate that alterations and changes in the described structures and methods of assembly and operation can be practiced without meaningfully departing from the principles, spirit, and scope of this invention. Additionally, as used herein, the term “substantially” and similar terms are used as terms of approximation and not as terms of degree, and are intended to account for the inherent deviations in measured or calculated values that would be recognized by those of ordinary skill in the art. Furthermore, as used herein, when a component is referred to as being “on” or “coupled to” another component, it can be directly on or attached to the other component or intervening components may be present therebetween.
Claims
1. An organizer comprising:
- a base comprising an upper surface over a lower surface; and
- a frame extending from the base and above the base for receiving an outlet cover.
2. The organizer of claim 1, further comprising at least one opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface, said opening being of sufficient size for receiving at least one of an electrical cord or a plug there-through.
3. The organizer of claim 1, further comprising a peripheral wall extending upward from the base.
4. The organizer of claim 1, further comprising at least one projection extending from the base and below the base, wherein the projection comprises opposing rounded notches.
5. The organizer of claim 1, further comprising at least one support member extending below the base for contacting a wall surrounding an outlet.
6. The organizer of claim 1, wherein one of said at least one opening is vertically aligned with said frame.
7. An organizer comprising:
- a base comprising an upper surface over a lower surface; and
- an outlet cover extending from the base and above the base.
8. The organizer of claim 7, further comprising at least one opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface, said opening being of sufficient size for receiving at least one of an electrical cord or a plug there-through.
9. The organizer of claim 7, further comprising a peripheral wall extending upward from the base.
10. The organizer of claim 7, further comprising at least one projection extending from the base and below the base, wherein the projection comprises opposing rounded notches.
11. The organizer of claim 7, further comprising at least one support member extending below the base for contacting a wall surrounding an outlet.
12. The organizer of any of claim 7, wherein one of said at least one opening is vertically aligned with said frame.
13. An organizer comprising:
- a base comprising an upper surface over a lower surface;
- a frame extending from the base and above the base; and
- an outlet cover mounted onto an outlet at a wall and sandwiching at least part of the frame between the outlet cover and at least one of the wall and the outlet.
14. The organizer of claim 13, further comprising at least one opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface, said opening being of sufficient size for receiving at least one of an electrical cord or a plug there-through.
15. The organizer of claim 13, further comprising a recessed frame portion extending from the frame, wherein at least a portion of the recessed frame portion is sandwiched between the outlet cover and at least one of the wall and the outlet.
16. The organizer of any of claim 13, wherein at least part of the frame surrounds the outlet cover.
17. The organizer of any of claim 13, further comprising a peripheral wall extending upward from the base.
18. The organizer of any of claim 13, further comprising at least one projection extending from the base and below the base, wherein the projection comprises opposing rounded notches.
19. The organizer of any of claim 13, further comprising at least one support member extending below the base for the wall.
20. The organizer of any of claims 13, wherein one of said at least one opening is vertically aligned with said frame.
Type: Application
Filed: Aug 29, 2016
Publication Date: Mar 2, 2017
Inventor: Stephen J. Ritch (Huntington Beach, CA)
Application Number: 15/250,744