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US5357873A
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Compact computer stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-07-22
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Granted: 1994-10-25
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Expires: 2012-07-22
Abstract
Abstract A compact computer stand for use with home and office computer systems and associated components. A rectangular frame is supported by six legs. Disposed within the frame is an angled monitor shelf. The screen of a monitor resting upon the monitor shelf will be immediately above the keyboard at an angle. A longitudinal adjustment slot and corresponding stop bracket on the monitor shelf allow the depth of the monitor within the stand to be adjusted. A CPU shelf is disposed within the frame adjacent to the monitor shelf. Printer and paper trays are positioned at an angle above the monitor in a three-tiered structure. A keyboard tray is attached to the front of the stand frame. The left front leg of the stand is set back to allow the operator to pivot in and out of the stand without obstruction. Interchangeable auxiliary devices, such as document holders and paper trays, are attached at the front corners of the stand and are rotatable to a desired position.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl Hilton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:52
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; A47B2200/00; A47B2200/0066; A47B2200/0067; A47B2200/0069
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A compact computer stand comprising a rectangular frame supported by at least four legs; a monitor compartment disposed within said stand; an angled monitor shelf disposed within said monitor compartment; means for adjusting the depth within said monitor compartment of a monitor placed on said monitor shelf; a CPU compartment disposed within said stand; a printer shelf structure attached to and above said frame; said printer shelf structure comprising a vertical tier of shelves suspended between two supporting rods, said shelves being inclined downward in a non-perpendicular orientation relative to said supporting rods; and a keyboard tray attached to the front of said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A compact computer stand comprising a rectangular frame supported by at least four legs; a monitor compartment disposed within said stand; an angled monitor shelf disposed within said monitor compartment; means for adjusting the depth within said monitor compartment of a monitor placed on said monitor shelf; a CPU compartment disposed within said stand; a printer shelf structure attached to and above said frame; said printer shelf structure comprising a vertical tier of shelves suspended between two supporting rods, said shelves being inclined downward in a non-perpendicular orientation relative to said supporting rods; and a keyboard tray attached to the front of said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The compact computer stand of claim 1 wherein said means for adjusting the depth of a monitor comprise a movable stop bracket received by a longitudinal adjustment slot formed in said monitor shelf.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The compact computer stand of claim 1 wherein at least one of said legs is not located at a corner of said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The compact computer stand of claim 1 further characterized by means for varying the relative vertical position of said angled shelves between said supporting rods.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The compact computer stand of claim 4 wherein said means for varying said relative vertical position of said angled shelves comprises adjustment collars fixably attached to said angled shelves and vertically movable along said supporting rods.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The compact computer stand of claim 1 wherein said keyboard tray is inclined downwards at a slight angle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The compact computer stand of claim 1 further characterized by detachable, rotatable auxiliary devices which are attached at points along said frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The compact computer stand of claim 4 wherein said auxiliary devices include document holders, mouse trays and stationery holders.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The compact computer stand of claim 1 wherein said shelves are inclined downward relative to said supporting rails at approximately a twenty degree angle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The computer stand of claim 9 wherein there are three of said shelves.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The computer stand of claim 1 wherein said keyboard tray is inclined downward relative to said rectangular frame.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The computer stand of claim 1 wherein said keyboard tray is inclined at approximately a fifteen degree angle.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1997-10-24 | 1998-04-25 | 1998-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-10-24 | 2002-04-25 | 2002-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-10-24 | 2006-04-25 | 2006-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |