US2019006833A1PendingUtilityA1

Smart Usage Power Drop Assembly

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Jun 29, 2017Filed: Jan 17, 2018Published: Jan 3, 2019
Est. expiryJun 29, 2037(~10.9 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:David R. HallJerome MilesChristopher JonesCasey WebbJustin Robinson
H02G 11/02B65H 75/4449H01R 13/70B65H 2701/34H01R 13/46F21V 21/38B65H 75/446B65H 75/4486B65H 75/4484H01B 7/06G05F 1/66H01H 63/36H01B 9/00G05B 15/02F21V 33/00
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Abstract

A power drop assembly is disclosed which, in general, includes a power cord housing, a reel, a power cord, a female power outlet, an electrical input, switching circuitry, and a controller. The reel is positioned within the power cord housing. The reel is rotatably connected to the power cord housing. The power cord is mechanically attached to the reel. The female power outlet is mechanically and electrically attached to the power cord. The switching circuitry is electrically connected to the electrical input. The switching circuitry selectively, electrically connects the electrical input and the power cord. The switching circuitry is electrically connected to the power cord. The controller is communicatively connected to the switching circuitry for controlling the switching circuitry. The controller is also connected to circuitry programmed for regulating the amount of power available to the power cord. The switching circuitry and the regulating circuitry determine whether power is available and how much power is available. The switching circuitry may also be configured to act as a circuit breaker.

Claims

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         1 . A power drop assembly comprising:
 a housing;   a reel positioned and rotatable within the housing;   a power cord connected at one end to the reel;   at least one power outlet on the other end of the power cord   an electrical input;   a switch between the electrical input and the power cord, wherein the switch is adapted to selectively connect and disconnect the electrical input and the power cord, and wherein the switch comprises usage monitoring circuitry; and   a controller in communication with the switch for controlling the switch;   wherein.   
     
     
         2 . The power drop assembly of  claim 1 , wherein the controller monitors and records the electrical usage of the at least one power outlet. 
     
     
         3 . The power drop assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the controller learns and anticipates the power needs of the at least one power outlet. 
     
     
         4 . The power drop assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the controller is adapted to reduce power consumption. 
     
     
         5 . The power drop assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the controller is adapted to increase battery life of attached devices. 
     
     
         6 . The power drop assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the controller provides access control to the power dispersed through the at least one power outlet. 
     
     
         7 . The power drop assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the recorded electrical usage is used to determine a maintenance schedule for the devices attached to the at least one power outlet. 
     
     
         8 . The power drop assembly of  claim 2 , wherein the controller predicts the power needs of the at least one power outlet and schedules the power availability to the at least one power outlet. 
     
     
         9 . A power drop assembly comprising:
 a housing;   a reel positioned and rotatable within the housing;   a power cord connected at one end to the reel;   at least one power outlet on the other end of the power cord an electrical input;   a switch between the electrical input and the power cord, wherein the switch is adapted to connect and disconnect the electrical input and the power cord; and   a controller in communication with the switch circuitry for controlling the switch;   power throttling circuitry for controlling the amount of current passing through the power cord.   
     
     
         10 . The power drop assembly of  claim 9 , further comprising a controller connected to the throttling circuitry for controlling the throttling circuitry. 
     
     
         11 . The power drop assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the controller learns and anticipates the power needs of the at least one power outlet. 
     
     
         12 . The power drop assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the controller is adapted to reduce power consumption. 
     
     
         13 . The power drop assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the controller is adapted to increase battery life of attached devices. 
     
     
         14 . The power drop assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the controller provides access control to the power dispersed through the at least one power outlet. 
     
     
         15 . The power drop assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the recorded electrical usage is used to determine a maintenance schedule for the devices attached to the at least one power outlet. 
     
     
         16 . The power drop assembly of  claim 10 , wherein the controller predicts the power needs of the at least one power outlet and schedules the power availability to the at least one power outlet. 
     
     
         17 . A power drop assembly comprising:
 a power cord housing;   a reel positioned within and connected to the power cord housing;   a power cord attached to the reel;   at least one power outlet attached to the power cord   an electrical input;   a switch electrically connected to the electrical input and electrically connected to the power cord, wherein the switching circuitry selectively, electrically connects the electrical input and the power cord; and   a controller communicatively connected to the switch for controlling the switch circuitry;   wherein the switch comprises a circuit breaker.   
     
     
         18 . The power drop assembly of  claim 17 , wherein the circuit breaker is connected to the controller. 
     
     
         19 . The power drop assembly of  claim 18 , wherein the circuit breaker automatically resets after a predetermined amount of time. 
     
     
         20 . The power drop assembly of  claim 17 , wherein the circuit is manually reset by means of the controller.

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