Multi-purpose utility box

Abstract

The present invention is a multi-purpose utility box, comprising: a storage unit for storing one or more tools, a power plug for connecting to electrical power mains to supply electrical power to tools, a power adaptor to convert supply electrical power to various power supply ranges to meet power requirements of each tools and a power outlet unit to connect various tools and to supply various power supply ranges to tools. The box provides convenient access to power outlet unit for easy working of various tools.

Claims

1. A multi-purpose utility box, comprising: a. a base compartment having sidewalls and said base compartment further having pockets to receive hair styling tools, and a hingedly mounted top compartment having an interior surface, a support pad mounted to said interior surface, a plurality of hollowed tool holders having a partially cylindrical shape, said support pad being entirely above said hollowed tool holders, said hollowed tool holders are the same size and parallel to each other; b. a power plug located on a sidewall of said base compartment adapted to plug into a power outlet on a wall; c. a power adaptor configured to provide a range of power supply ranges to meet power requirements of said utility box; and d. a power outlet unit located on one of said sidewalls opposite said power plug.

2. The multi-purpose utility box of claim 1 wherein said power outlet unit is configured to charge various electrical devices.

3. The multi-purpose utility box of claim 1 further comprises at least one wireless speakers includes a wireless speaker therein.

4. The multi-purpose utility box of claim 1 further including hair styling tools being clippers and electric razors stored in said hollowed tool holders.

5. The multi-purpose utility box of claim 1 wherein said power outlet unit includes a charging adapter to charge a mobile device.

6. The multi-purpose utility box of claim 1 wherein said pockets are oval-shaped and the same dimensions and are spaced apart an equal distance, each of said pockets is larger than each of said hollowed tool holder.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) With the above and other related objects in view, the invention consists in the details of construction and combination of parts as will be more fully understood from the following description, when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

(2) FIG. 1 represents an isometric view of the multi-purpose utility box 10 in open state, showing the storage unit 6, power plug 2 and power outlet unit 3.

(3) FIG. 2 demonstrates of block diagram of multi-purpose utility box 10, showing various elements, storage unit 6 for storing various tools, power plug 2, power adapter 4 and power outlet unit 3 to connect and power various tools 8 and electronic devices 5.

(4) FIG. 3 represents an isometric view of the multi-purpose utility box 10 in open state, showing the storage unit 6 with various tools 8 connected to power outlet unit 3. The power outlet unit 3 is also used to charge various electronic devices 5 such as, mobile phone, laptop, and so on.

(5) FIG. 4 is an isometric view of the multi-purpose utility box 10 in closed state, showing lid printed with logo 9 or text 11 related to box user or owner.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

(6) Referring now to the drawings, FIG. 1, where the present invention is generally referred to with numeral 10, it can be observed that a multi-purpose utility box 10, in accordance with one embodiment, is provided that includes storage unit 6, power input plug/power plug 2 and power outlet unit 3. The multi-purpose utility box 10 can store various tools of workers, such as hair style workers, construction workers, and so on, in a well-organized manner. The multi-purpose utility box 10 also provides one stop solution for connecting various tools in the power outlet unit 3, without looking for a separate power sockets to connect each tools. Further, the tools can be easily stored in storage unit 6 with power cords. Tools can be conveniently connected to various power outlets of power outlet unit 3 and can be easily used whenever required. Storage unit 6 may further include a top compartment 22. Top compartment 22 may further include an interior surface having a support pad 24 and hollowed tool holders 26. In one embodiment, support pad 24 may be rectangular in shape. Furthermore, hollowed tool holders 26 may be located underneath the support pad 24 and configured to hold a plurality of hair style tools. Additionally, storage unit 6 may further include pockets 28 configured to hold hair styling tools therein. In one embodiment, pockets 28 may oval in shape configured to cooperate with the shape of hair styling tools such as electric razors and the like. Storage unit 6 may further include a handle 29 mounted to a front end of storage unit 6. In one embodiment, handle 29 may be mounted to storage unit 6 using fasteners.

(7) FIG. 2 illustrates the block diagram of features of the multi-purpose utility box 10. A power input plug 2 can be connected to available power mains 12. Power adapter 4 interfaces to input power from power mains 1 through power plug 2 and provides different range of power at power outlet unit 3. Various type of electronics devices 5 can be connected at power outlets of power outlet unit 3 for charging without limiting to any one particular type. Multi-utility box 10 comprises of storage unit 6 wherein various types of tools 8 can be stored. The tools can be wireless tools and/or corded tools. Multi-purpose utility box 10 also comprises of a wireless speaker 7 which can be interfaced to any of electronics devices 5, such as mobile, laptops, music players for providing entertainment.

(8) As depicted in FIG. 3, power input plug 2 is connected to power mains 12. An electronic device can be connected to one of the power outlets of power outlet unit 3, through multi interface power cord 13. Power outlets of power outlet unit 3 and its interfacing power cords 13 are not limited to any one particular type. Various type of tools 8 are housed in storage unit 6 which can be connected to one of the power outlet unit 3 through power cords 13 thereby eliminating the hassle of having to bend over all the time to manage power cords. The user or worker can conveniently work by connecting all of their tools easily to power outlets of the box.

(9) FIG. 4 illustrates closed view of the multi-purpose utility box 10. As depicted, various names 11 and/or logos 9 can be imprinted on lid of multi-purpose utility box 10.

(10) The present invention is designed to satisfy all power requirements of electronic devices and tools. The electronic devices are not limited to mobile phones, laptops, and so on. The box may further include a power bank or battery to fulfill power requirements of low power tools and electronics devices, during travel and hence provides portable power source for the tools and electronic devices. In one aspect of the present invention, tools can be wireless and can be charged when stored in storage unit of box. The box may further comprises one or more fuse to protect and safeguard tools or electronic devices connected to the power outlets for power supply.

(11) The present invention, provides multiple electrical outlets for powering various hair-styling tools, such as clippers and also usable to power other electronic devices, including cell phones, tablets, laptops, and so on. Further, present invention eliminates the hassle of having worker or user to bend over all the time to manage power cords, by creating a more convenient work environment that improves on-the-job productivity.

(12) The present invention can be used in a wide variety of similar situations, not limited to hair style works and construction works. The box can be plugged into any accessible outlet/mains. The clippers and other styling appliances could then be plugged into the box to provide one station for a multitude of hairstyling tools.

(13) The multi-purpose utility box can measure 6 inches high, 32 inches long and 16 inches wide and could be produced in various colors and styles. The box can be used with other applications, such as construction work with power tools; while vacationing; for mobile devices, such as laptops, speakers, tablets, and so on.

(14) The foregoing description conveys the best understanding of the objectives and advantages of the present invention. Different embodiments may be made of the inventive concept of this invention. It is to be understood that all matter disclosed herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative, and not in a limiting sense.