Cable organizer cabinet

Abstract

The present invention provides a cabinet adapted to organize electrical cables comprising: a base ( 2 ) for supporting the cabinet on a substantially planar surface; a rear panel ( 1 ); a top panel ( 5 ); oppositely arranged side panels ( 4, 12 ); a front panel ( 3 ); said rear, top, front and side panels arranged to enclose an interior portion of said cabinet; and power supply means ( 7 ); characterized in that the front panel includes an opening allowing access to the interior portion of the cabinet, the opening comprising a door ( 8, 13 ) adapted to close the opening; each of the top and side panels comprise a planar surface including a plurality of openings ( 6 ) through which electrical cables may pass; and the power supply means is adapted such that only one power cable ( 9 ) need pass to the exterior of the cabinet to be plugged into a live power receptacle. A desk ( 11 ) comprising the cabinet of the present invention is also provided.

1 . A cabinet adapted to organize electrical cables comprising: 
 a base for supporting said cabinet on a substantially planar surface;    a rear panel;    a top panel;    oppositely arranged side panels; and    a front panel;    said rear, top, front and side panels arranged to enclose an interior portion of said cabinet; and    power supply means located in said interior portion; characterized in that:    said front panel includes a door which opens to allow access to said interior portion of said cabinet;    each of said top and side panels comprises a planar surface including one or a plurality of openings through which electrical cables may pass; and    said power supply means is adapted such that only one power cable need pass therefrom to the exterior of the cabinet to be plugged into a live power receptacle.    
   
   
       2 . A cabinet according to  claim 1 , wherein said door comprises at least one panel hinged on one side.  
   
   
       3 . A cabinet according to  claim 1 , wherein said door comprises at least one panel adapted to slide parallel to said front panel when placed in an open or closed position.  
   
   
       4 . A cabinet according to  claim 1 , wherein said plurality of openings further comprise closure means to selectively open and close each of said plurality of openings.  
   
   
       5 . A cabinet according to  claim 1 , wherein each of said openings is each circular, square, oval, slotted, or rectangular in shape.  
   
   
       6 . A cabinet according to  claim 1 , wherein said power supply means (comprises at least two ports adapted to receive male end plugs of an electrical power cable.  
   
   
       7 . A cabinet according to  claim 1 , wherein said cabinet is constructed of materials similar to materials used to construct an article of furniture already present in an intended usage environment.  
   
   
       8 . A cabinet according to  claim 7 , wherein said materials are one or more of metal, wood, imitation wood, laminate and plastic.  
   
   
       9 . A cabinet according to  claim 1 , wherein said cables are associated with a computer system or a home entertainment system.  
   
   
       10 . A desk comprising a cabinet adapted to organize electrical cables comprising: 
 a base for supporting said cabinet on a substantially planar surface;    a rear panel;    a top panel;    oppositely arranged side panels;    a front panel;    said rear, top, front and side panels arranged to enclose an interior portion of said cabinet; and    power supply means; characterized in that:    said front panel includes an opening allowing access to said interior portion of said cabinet, said opening comprising a door adapted to close said opening;    each of said top and side panels comprise a planar surface including a plurality of openings through which electrical cables may pass; and    said power supply means is adapted such that only one power cable need pass to the exterior of the cabinet to be plugged into a live power receptacle.    
   
   
       11 . A desk according to  claim 10 , wherein said door comprises at least one panel hinged on one side.  
   
   
       12 . A desk according to  claim 10 , wherein said door comprises at least one panel adapted to slide parallel to said front panel when placed in an open or closed position.  
   
   
       13 . A desk according to  claim 10 , wherein said plurality of openings further comprise closure means to selectively open and close each of said plurality of openings.  
   
   
       14 . A desk according to  claim 10 , wherein said plurality of openings are each circular in shape.  
   
   
       15 . A desk according to  claim 10 , wherein said power supply means comprises at least two ports adapted to receive male end plugs of an electrical power cable.