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Recess-computer furniture unit for discretely concealing electronics and flat panel screen

  • US 20040007949A1
  • Filed: 05/22/2003
  • Published: 01/15/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/10/2002
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A recess-computer furniture unit for housing a general-purpose computer including a computer housing, a flat panel monitor, and a computer keyboard;

  • the unit comprising;

    (a) a top side comprising;

    (i) an upper panel; and

    (ii) an upper access panel adapted to securably support the flat panel monitor;

    wherein the upper access panel rotates relative to the upper panel between a closed position substantially flush with the upper panel, and a substantially vertical position in which the flat panel monitor mounted thereon is visible to a user; and

    (b) a front side comprising;

    (i) a front panel; and

    (ii) a front access panel unit adapted to securably support the computer keyboard;

    wherein the front access panel rotates between a closed position substantially flush with the front panel, and a substantially horizontal position in which the keyboard is ergonomically accessible; and

    (c) a lower surface displaced from the top side so as to form a cavity adapted to receive the computer housing;

    wherein the computer housing, flat panel monitor, and computer keyboard are protectively concealed within the recess-computer furniture unit when the upper access panel and front access panel are seated in a closed position.

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