Housing for remotely switchable power supply for network device racks having network socket openings and power outlet openings on different surfaces

Description

The article is a power supply strip that includes power supply receptacles and network connections and that allows a remotely network device to cause the power provided by the power supply receptacles to cycle.

This application is related to the following design applications by the same inventor, each of which is incorporated by reference and each of which was filed on the same day as this application: Remotely Switchable Power Supply for Network Device Racks Having Ports and Outlets On One Surface; a/n 29/115,992 filed Dec. 21, 1999; and Remotely Switchable Power Supply For Network Device Racks Having Eight Power Outlets and Sixteen Network Ports; a/n 29/115,990 filed Dec. 21, 1999.

This application is related to the following utility application by the same inventor, which is incorporated by reference and which was filed on the same day as this application: Method and Apparatus For An Improved Remotely Switchable Power Supply; a/n 09/471,101 filed Dec. 21, 1999;.

This application is related to the following previously filed design and utility applications by the same inventor, each of which is incorporated by reference: Remotely Switchable Power Supply For Network Device Racks Having Eight Network Ports and Four Power Outlets; a/n 29/104,720 filed May 11, 1999; Network Remotely Switchable Power Supply; A/N 29/104,765, filed May 11, 1999; Network Port and Power Outlet Placed On A Switchable Power Supply; a/n 29/104,721 filed May 11, 1999; and Method And Apparatus For A Remotely Switchable Power Supply; a/n 09/309,321 filed May 11, 1999.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a housing for remotely switchable power supply for network device racks having network socket openings and power outlet openings on different surfaces showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof; the bottom plan view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof; and

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a first alternative rear elevational view thereof, the difference being the shapes of the network and power receptacles.

FIG. 7 is a second alternative rear elevational view thereof, the difference being the shapes of the network and power receptacles; and,

FIG. 8 is a third alternative rear elevational view thereof, the difference being the shapes of the network and power receptacles.

The broken line showing throughout the drawing figures is included for the purpose of illustrating environmental structure only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a housing for remotely switchable power supply for network device racks having network socket openings and power outlet openings on different surfaces, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Reynolds; Charles H. (Gilroy, CA)
Assignee:	Cyber Switching, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/115,991
Filed:	December 21, 1999

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Current U.S. Class:	D13/110
Current International Class:	1302
Field of Search:	;D13/110,123,184,162,164 ;307/150,151 ;361/643,728

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Primary Examiner: Sincavage; Joel
Attorney, Agent or Firm: LeBlanc; Stephen J. Quine Intellectual Property Law Group, P.C.