Baseboard infrastructure system

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention provides a baseboard infrastructure system that is easily adapted to existing structures.
Power cables and communication lines are contained within the baseboard members, thereby eliminating the need for routing within walls or under flooring.
Jacks for power and communication lines are provided on the upper surface of the baseboard in an integrated connector assembly (hereinafter ICA).
This allows cables connected to the jack to protrude parallel to the wall, thereby averting interfering with furniture placement and protecting the cables from damage.
In one embodiment of the present invention, a ICA cap is provided which snaps into the baseboard at the location of the upwardly facing jack.
When a jack is not being used for connection to power or communication lines, the ICA cap provides a smooth aesthetic appearance to the baseboard.
Additionally, the ICA cap protects jacks and connectors within the upwardly facing jack from dust or debris.
In another embodiment of the present invention, the ICA cap is actually a sliding cover which exposes the jacks for connection of cables and slides closed to protect the jacks when not in use.
The sliding cover is incorporated into the top of the baseboard and slides in a horizontal direction to expose or protect the jacks located within a recessed panel within the baseboard.