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US4786121A
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Computer protective enclosure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-12-11
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Granted: 1988-11-22
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Expires: 2007-12-11
Abstract
Abstract A protective enclosure for computers is disclosed which includes a base panel, a roof panel and sidewall right and left panels interconnecting the base and roof panels. The front of the enclosure is unobstructed to permit easy insertion of the computer into the enclosure and to facilitate access to the stored computer when in use. The interior of the sidewalls of the enclosure are lined with suitable insulating materials, which may be corrugated foam plastic, to acoustically isolate and additionally protect the stored computer. The enclosure is intended for affixing to building construction members or to pieces of furniture or other stationary objects to prevent movement of the enclosure and the enclosure stored computer.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles D. Lyons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:17
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B81/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
337 words
A protection enclosure for computers comprising a stationary protector, the protector being defined by a base panel, a roof panel and right and left sidewall panels extending from the base panel to the roof panel, the base, roof and right and left sidewall panels defining a hollow interior of size and configuration to receive a computer therein, the right and left sidewall panels each comprising interior surfaces, the protector having an open front to permit easy access to the computer when stored within the enclosure, the protector having an open back to allow air to flow through the said hollow interior; insulation materials lining discrete interior portions of the hollow of the enclosure, the insulation material being affixed to the interior surfaces of the right and left sidewall panels, the insulation material substantially covering the interior surfaces of the right and left sidewall panels, the insulation covering the right and left sidewall panels defining a clearance space there between sufficient to receive a computer therein, the insulation material extending downwardly from the roof panel and terminating a short distance above the base panel, the insulation material defining laterally opposed, left and right track areas above the base panel at the interconnections between the floor panel and the left and right sidewall panels, the left and right track areas comprising uninsulated bottom portion of the left and right sidewall panels; and a movable computer supporting bracket in sliding contact with the base panel, the movable bracket comprising a base and integral left and right feet, the feet being spaced apart by a distance that is less than the distance between the left and right sidewalls panels, the feet being spaced apart by a distance that is greater than the width of the said clearance space, at least one of the bracket feet being positioned within one of the track areas to permit the bracket feet to slide within the track area; whereby the insertion and withdrawal of a computer into and out of the enclosure can be facilitated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
337 words
A protection enclosure for computers comprising a stationary protector, the protector being defined by a base panel, a roof panel and right and left sidewall panels extending from the base panel to the roof panel, the base, roof and right and left sidewall panels defining a hollow interior of size and configuration to receive a computer therein, the right and left sidewall panels each comprising interior surfaces, the protector having an open front to permit easy access to the computer when stored within the enclosure, the protector having an open back to allow air to flow through the said hollow interior; insulation materials lining discrete interior portions of the hollow of the enclosure, the insulation material being affixed to the interior surfaces of the right and left sidewall panels, the insulation material substantially covering the interior surfaces of the right and left sidewall panels, the insulation covering the right and left sidewall panels defining a clearance space there between sufficient to receive a computer therein, the insulation material extending downwardly from the roof panel and terminating a short distance above the base panel, the insulation material defining laterally opposed, left and right track areas above the base panel at the interconnections between the floor panel and the left and right sidewall panels, the left and right track areas comprising uninsulated bottom portion of the left and right sidewall panels; and a movable computer supporting bracket in sliding contact with the base panel, the movable bracket comprising a base and integral left and right feet, the feet being spaced apart by a distance that is less than the distance between the left and right sidewalls panels, the feet being spaced apart by a distance that is greater than the width of the said clearance space, at least one of the bracket feet being positioned within one of the track areas to permit the bracket feet to slide within the track area; whereby the insertion and withdrawal of a computer into and out of the enclosure can be facilitated.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-11-22 | 1992-05-23 | 1992-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-22 | 1996-05-23 | 1996-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-22 | 2000-05-23 | 2000-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |