Computer monitor cover

• US 6,209,973 B1
• Filed: 10/21/1998
• Issued: 04/03/2001
• Est. Priority Date: 10/21/1998
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Kari Frances Steinberg
• Original Assignee: Kari Frances Steinberg
• Inventors: Steinberg, Kari Frances
• Primary Examiner(s): Knight, Anthony
• Assistant Examiner(s): Schwing, Karlena D.
• Application Number:
  US09/176,494
• Time in Patent Office: 895 Days
• Field of Search: 312/7.2, 312/223.2, 312/204, 348/836, 348/839, 348/841, 348/842, 135/93, 135/117, 52/3, 52/DIG. 14
• US Class Current: 312/7.2
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 1/1601 Constructional details related to the housing of computer displays, e.g. of CRT monitors, of flat displays constructional details related to flat displays integrated in a portable computer, e.g. laptop, handheld computer G06F1/1637; constructional details related to television receivers H04N5/64
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2200/1611 CRT monitor

Abstract

A cover for a computer monitor housing having a visual display screen is disclosed. 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 fabric material and is adapted to receive at least a portion of the computer monitor housing. Coupled to the top panel and the side panels of the containment member is a front panel adapted to overlay the screen of the computer monitor housing. Further, a plurality of appendages are attached to the containment member.

Claims

1. A cover for a computer monitor having a visual display screen, the cover comprising:

a top panel and a pair of side panels cooperatively forming a containment member adapted for receiving the computer monitor; and

a plurality of appendages extending from said containment member, said appendages cooperating to form an image; and

wherein said side panels are not connected to one another below said visual display screen.

2. The cover of claim 1 including a front panel coupled to the top panel and the side panels, the front panel adapted to overlay said visual display screen, wherein the appendages are attached to the containment member.

3. The cover of claim 2 wherein said appendages are attached to said containment member proximate to the front panel.

4. The cover of claim 3 wherein the cover includes a keyboard cover having a complementary image.

5. The cover of claim 2 wherein at least one of said top panel, said front panel, and said pair of side panels is a plush fabric.

6. The cover of claim 2 wherein at least one of said top panel, said front panel, and said pair of side panels includes a plurality of ventilating apertures.

7. The cover of claim 2 wherein the top panel includes a front portion and a back portion, and the back portion is constructed of a permeable material for cooperative ventilation with vents in the monitor.

8. The cover of claim 7 including a back panel attached to the top panel and the side panels, wherein a portion of said back panel is constructed of a permeable material for cooperative ventilation with vents in the monitor.

9. The cover of claim 2 including a back panel attached to the top panel and the side panels.

10. The cover of claim 2 including a back panel partially constructed of a permeable material for cooperating with vents in the monitor.

11. The cover of claim 2 including a pocket attached to one of the panels.

12. The cover of claim 2 including a pocket attached to one of the side panels.

13. The cover of claim 2 wherein the appendages consist of stuffed anatomically shaped members.

14. The cover of claim 13 wherein the stuffed anatomically shaped members resemble portions of a cow.

15. The cover of claim 13 wherein the stuffed anatomically shaped members resemble portions of a dinosaur.

16. The cover of claim 13 wherein the stuffed anatomically shaped members resemble portions of a lion.

17. The cover of claim 13 wherein the stuffed anatomically shaped members resemble portions of a mouse.

18. The cover of claim 13 wherein the stuffed anatomically shaped members resemble portions of a bear.

19. The cover of claim 13 wherein the stuffed anatomically shaped members resemble portions of a tiger.

20. The cover of claim 13 wherein the stuffed anatomically shaped members resemble portions of a dog.

21. The cover of claim 13 wherein the stuffed anatomically shaped members resemble portions of a person.

22. The cover of claim 2 wherein the front panel includes a door.

23. The cover of claim 2 including means for removably securing the front panel from the top and side panels.

24. The cover of claim 2 wherein the front panel is visually transparent.

25. The cover of claim 2 wherein the front panel is substantially transparent.

26. The cover of claim 25 wherein the front panel includes a glare screen.

27. The cover of claim 2 wherein the front panel is a flap and the appendages are attachable to the flap.

28. The cover of claim 2 including rigid supports attached to the side panels.

29. The cover of claim 2 wherein the cover includes a keyboard cover having a complementary image.

30. The cover of claim 1 wherein said appendages are imprinted on the outer surface of the containment member.

31. A cover for a computer monitor having a visual display screen, the cover comprising:

a top panel and a pair of side panels cooperatively forming a containment member adapted for receiving the computer monitor, said top panel and side panels substantially constructed of a pliable material;

a plurality of appendages extending from said containment member, said appendages cooperating to form an image; and

a front panel coupled to the top panel and the side panels, the front panel adapted to overlay said visual display screen, wherein the appendages are attached to the containment member; and

wherein the front panel includes a pair of mutually attachable doors.