Supports: cabinet structure – Television type
Reexamination Certificate
1998-10-21
2001-04-03
Knight, Anthony (Department: 3626)
Supports: cabinet structure
Television type
C312S204000, C312S223200, C348S841000, C348S842000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06209973
ABSTRACT:
DESCRIPTION
1. Technical Field
The present invention relates to a cover for a computer monitor, and in particular to a cover which both visually entices a user of the monitor and also protects the monitor. The cover can be used concurrently with the monitor when it is in an active state and protects the monitor against thermal shock.
2. Background of the Invention
Numerous covers have been developed for protecting electronic components, such as computer monitors. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,772,293 to Hughes discloses a dust cover for a computer component, such as a computer monitor. U.S. Pat. No. Des. 323,929 to Hodson discloses an ornamental design for a computer cover. U.S. Pat. No. 5,163,870 to Cooper discloses a protective dust cover for computer components. U.S. Pat. No. 5,002,184 to Lloyd discloses a laptop computer cover constructed of a molded foam material for protecting the computer from impact loading. U.S. Pat. No. 4,921,103 to Cohen discloses a ventilated rack case for electronic equipment. However, none of these patents discloses a computer monitor cover which is visually appealing to entice the user of the equipment.
Decorations have been developed to make computer monitors more visually appealing. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,564,209 to Zagnoli discloses a decorative attachment for placement on a computer monitor. U.S. Pat. No. 5,072,998 to Oh discloses stuffed anatomical members of a character such as a bear, for mounting on a computer monitor. However, neither of these patents disclose a computer monitor cover which provides protection to the computer monitor.
The present invention is provided to overcome these and other problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the present invention to provide a cover for a computer monitor which is both visually appealing and protective. The cover provides easy access to the computer monitor's display screen and reduces the adverse effects of thermal shock due to rapid cooling of the monitor.
In accordance with the present invention, a cover is provided for covering a computer monitor having a visual display screen. The cover includes a containment member having a top panel and a pair of side panels attached thereto. The containment member is substantially constructed of a material, such as fabric, and is adapted to receive the monitor. If desired, a front panel is coupled to the top panel and the side panels of the containment member. The front panel overlays the monitor screen. Further, a plurality of appendages are attached to the containment member.
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Knight Anthony
Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy LLP
Schwing Karlena D.
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