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Monitor as a door

  • US 8,313,072 B2
  • Filed: 08/27/2008
  • Issued: 11/20/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/27/2007
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A multiple monitor array comprising:

  • a support structure comprising an opening providing access to objects behind an exterior of said support structure;

    a plurality of monitors supported by said support structure wherein at least one monitor serves as a door for accessing objects disposed behind said at least one monitor, said at least one monitor that serves as a door covering at least a portion of said opening when in a closed position;

    a hinge structure interposed between said support structure and said at least one monitor allowing said at least one monitor serving as a door to pivot about said hinge structure between an open position and said closed position;

    a releasable fastener configured to secure said at least one monitor serving as a door to said support structure; and

    an alignment mechanism configured to return said at least one monitor serving as a door to an aligned orientation and position with respect to said monitor array when said at least monitor serving as a door is closed, wherein said alignment mechanism includes a plurality of cones attached to said at least one monitor and a plurality of receptacles attached to said support structure, and wherein said plurality of receptacles are configured to detachably receive said plurality of cones.

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