# Clever Gadget Charging Outlets The 'Bolt' USB Outlet Upgrades Your Power Sockets with USB Ports By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-05-29 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usb-outlet References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/05/28/bolt-connection/) & [ifdesign.de](http://www.ifdesign.de/talents_concept_design_award_e) Transforming your archaic outlet into an extreme device charger, the 'Bolt' USB outlet gives your power outlet new high-tech charging ports. Designed by Jeffrey Pettit, the device was a concept design entry for the 2013 iF Design award. Instead of the conventional two-device limit that outlets have, the 'Bolt' provides [six USB outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10port-charger) that can be used to charge all of your gadgets. From phones to tablets, most of your tech should be able to charge at once with the abundance of USB ports. If you're worried about the safety of your devices, you have nothing to fear since Pettit built-in mechanisms to prevent [electrical overload](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-plug-outlet-extender). The device lets you know [how much electricity is available](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anker-prime-6in1-charging-station) so that you can accurately gauge the number of gadgets that can be charged at once. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Charging Outlets:** Opportunity for companies to design and innovate smart outlets with multiple USB ports that can ensure power safety. - **Wireless Charging Outlets:** Opportunity for companies to create outlet designs with wireless charging technology that can charge multiple devices at once. - **Eco-friendly Charging Outlets:** Opportunity for companies to design outlets that not only charge multiple devices but also consume energy more efficiently and sustainably. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Electronics Industry:** Opportunities for companies in electronic industry to design new electronic products that can be charged through these innovative charging outlets. - **Home Automation Industry:** Opportunities for companies in home automation to create smart homes where these smart charging outlets can be integrated to enhance convenience and safety. - **Energy Industry:** Opportunities for companies in energy industry to use these charging outlets to promote energy efficiency and sustainability, and encourage the use of renewable energy sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outlet Transformed Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerbug.md) - [Outlet-Mounted Device Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-charger-dock.md) - [Contemporary Power Strip Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonbase-1.md) - [Modular Power Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-power-strip-1.md) - [Child-Proof Outlet Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outletguard.md) - [Port-Laden Automotive Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-charger.md) - [Design-Conscious Power Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-strip-concept.md) - [Multi-Device Power Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonbase.md) - [Retractable Cable Desktop Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baseus-powercombo.md)