Multi-functional linear utility station

Abstract

A linear arrangement comprising a pole having at least one adjustable arm for storing and using devices in a utility space, such as workspaces for home entertainment, accessory storage, for use by automotive mechanics, artists, seamstresses, beauticians, aestheticians, doctors, dentists, manicurists, cosmetologists, jewelers, musicians, or anyone requiring easy access to a multiplicity of work areas and equipment is provided. The present invention could also be used for display purposes in a retail setting, or for storage. It could also be used as a host stand in a restaurant, or in a kitchen for holding a multiplicity of appliances.

1 . A utility station pole assembly, said pole having a first end and a second end for management of components comprising;
 an elongate pole with a base structure at the first end for engagement with a supporting surface and at least one accessory arm located on the pole;   attachment means to connect the accessory arm at the desired location along the pole;   and at least one component attached to said accessory arm for use as part of a utility station system.   
   
   
       2 . A utility station pole assembly as in  claim 1  further comprising stabilization means for pole stabilization incorporated in the base structure. 
   
   
       3 . A utility station pole assembly as in  claim 1 , for management of components comprising;
 an elongate pole with a ceiling flange structure at the pole's upper end for engagement with the ceiling and at least one accessory arm located on the pole;   attachment means to connect the accessory arm at the desired location along the pole   and at least one component attached to said accessory arm for use as part of a utility station system.   
   
   
       4 . A utility station pole assembly as in  claim 1  wherein the supporting surface is the floor and the pole is vertical. 
   
   
       5 . A utility station pole assembly as in  claim 1  further comprising telescoping means to contract and extend the length of the pole. 
   
   
       6 . A utility station pole assembly as in  claim 4  further comprising a ceiling flange structure located at the second end. 
   
   
       7 . A utility station pole assembly to fit into a span, wherein the span comprises a first surface and a second surface and space there between, wherein the pole is split into a first section having a first end and a second end and having a first circumference and a second section, having a first end and a second end and having a second circumference, wherein the second section is hollow with a longitudinal spring connecting the second end of the first section and first end of the second section, and the first circumference of the first section is smaller than the second circumference of the second section so the first section rides inside the second section so as to create an overall pole length that is greater than the span, and wherein the longitudinal spring fits inside the second section and the longitudinal spring can be compressed so as to reduce the overall length of the pole to fit into a span and then released to form a friction fit of the first end of the first section against the first surface of the span and the second end of the second section against the second surface of the span. 
   
   
       8 . A utility station pole assembly as in  claim 7  wherein a flange structure includes a plate, said plate is rigidly attached to the first section of the pole in an approximate perpendicular position to the pole and comprises mechanical means to rigidly attach said plate to one surface of the span for pole stabilization. 
   
   
       9 . A utility station pole assembly as in  claim 6  wherein the ceiling flange structure retains at least one light fixture for utility station illumination. 
   
   
       10 . A utility station pole assembly as in  claim 9  wherein the flange structure retains at least one light switch to switch the light fixture on and off. 
   
   
       11 . A utility station pole assembly as in  claim 1  further comprising a at least one wall bracket mechanism consisting of a collar that is slidably attached to the pole, a bracket connected to said collar that projects radially from the pole and a plate connected to said bracket for mechanical attachment to a wall for pole stabilization. 
   
   
       12 . A utility station pole assembly as in  claim 10  wherein said bracket is hingedly attached to said collar. 
   
   
       13 . A utility station pole assembly as in  claim 10  wherein said bracket is rotatably attached to said collar. 
   
   
       14 . A utility station pole assembly as in  claim 10  wherein said bracket is rotatably attached to said plate. 
   
   
       15 . A utility station pole assembly as in  claim 1  wherein at least one accessory arm has a series of ball and socket joints located along the accessory arm for further accessory positioning. 
   
   
       16 . A utility station pole assembly as in  claim 1  further comprising at least one wiring clamp located on the pole for accessory wiring and communication cable management along the pole. 
   
   
       17 . A utility station pole assembly as in  claim 1  further comprising at least one wiring clamp located on at least one of the accessory arms for wiring and communication cable management from the accessory. 
   
   
       18 . A utility station pole assembly as in  claim 1  further comprising at least one electrically connected socket located on the pole for connection to an attached accessory. 
   
   
       19 . A utility station pole assembly as in  claim 17  wherein at least ones electrically connected socket is electrically connected to a centrally located power strip on the pole at a desired location.