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US5729430A
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Corner placement monitor stand
Assignee: Gateway Inc
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Filing: 1996-10-21
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Granted: 1998-03-17
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Expires: 2016-10-21
Abstract
Abstract The present invention comprises a portable monitor riser shaped in a modified triangle configuration to use in a corner workstation location, with a turntable thereon. The monitor riser provides convenient component storage capabilities, convenient access to electronic peripheral devices, and a professional appearance.
Inventors
- 👤 Joni Kay Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 23:16
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M13/00; F16M13/02; F16M13/025; A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; A47B21/03; A47B21/0314; F16M11/00; F16M11/02; F16M11/04; F16M11/06; F16M11/08; F16M11/20; F16M11/22; G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A portable riser for supporting a computer monitor thereon, comprising: a generally triangular base having two rear side panels extending from an apex to two media mounting surfaces, said rear side panels being angularly disposed at an angle of about 90 degrees to each other such that said riser fits within a corner; at least one of the rear side panels being adapted for mounting electronic peripheral devices thereon, at least one of said rear side panels having a cut-out therein for receiving a cable therethrough; said media mounting surfaces extending angularly disposed at about a 90 degree angle from the rear side panels to ends of a user interface surface; a top support surface supported by the two rear side panels, two media mounting surfaces, and the user interface surface; and said user interface surface having a cut-out therein, said cut-out defining a storage area which is dimensioned such that a computer keyboard may be received therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A portable riser for supporting a computer monitor thereon, comprising: a generally triangular base having two rear side panels extending from an apex to two media mounting surfaces, said rear side panels being angularly disposed at an angle of about 90 degrees to each other such that said riser fits within a corner; at least one of the rear side panels being adapted for mounting electronic peripheral devices thereon, at least one of said rear side panels having a cut-out therein for receiving a cable therethrough; said media mounting surfaces extending angularly disposed at about a 90 degree angle from the rear side panels to ends of a user interface surface; a top support surface supported by the two rear side panels, two media mounting surfaces, and the user interface surface; and said user interface surface having a cut-out therein, said cut-out defining a storage area which is dimensioned such that a computer keyboard may be received therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The portable riser as recited in claim 1, further comprising a turntable supported on the top support surface such that said monitor is supported thereby and the viewing angle of the monitor may be adjusted by an operator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The portable riser as recited in claim 2, wherein said media mounting surfaces comprise speakers mounted therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
121 words
A portable riser for supporting a computer monitor thereon, comprising: a generally triangular base having two rear side panels extending from an apex a user interface surface; said rear side panels being angularly disposed with respect to each other such that said riser fits within a corner, the rear side panels being angularly disposed at an angle of about 90 degrees to each other; a top support surface supported by the two rear side panels and said user interface surface, wherein the rear side panels are angularly disposed at an angle of about 90 degrees to each other; and two media mounting surfaces; each media mounting surface extending from the rear side panel to the end of a user interface surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
121 words
A portable riser for supporting a computer monitor thereon, comprising: a generally triangular base having two rear side panels extending from an apex a user interface surface; said rear side panels being angularly disposed with respect to each other such that said riser fits within a corner, the rear side panels being angularly disposed at an angle of about 90 degrees to each other; a top support surface supported by the two rear side panels and said user interface surface, wherein the rear side panels are angularly disposed at an angle of about 90 degrees to each other; and two media mounting surfaces; each media mounting surface extending from the rear side panel to the end of a user interface surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The portable riser as recited in claim 4, wherein the media mounting surfaces extend angularly disposed at about a 90 degree angle from the rear side panels.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The portable riser as recited in claim 4, further comprising at least one of said surfaces having a speaker mounted therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The portable riser as recited in claim 6, wherein said media mounting surfaces comprise speakers mounted therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
188 words
A portable riser for supporting a computer monitor thereon, comprising: a generally triangular base having two rear side panels extending from an apex to two media mounting surfaces, said rear side panels being angularly disposed at an angle of about 90 degrees to each other such that said riser can be placed in a corner; said media mounting surfaces extending angularly disposed at about a 90 degree angle from the rear side panels to ends of a user interface surface, at least one of the rear side panels being adapted for mounting electronic peripheral devices thereon; a top support surface supported by the two rear side panels, two media mounting surfaces, and the user interface surface, said user interface surface comprises a releasable door for access to a storage area defined thereby, said storage area comprising a drawer for receiving removable computer media therein; said door having a lock mounted thereon; said top support surface supporting a turntable thereon such that a monitor is supported thereby and the viewing angle of the monitor may be adjusted by an operator; and said media mounting surfaces having speakers mounted therein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
188 words
A portable riser for supporting a computer monitor thereon, comprising: a generally triangular base having two rear side panels extending from an apex to two media mounting surfaces, said rear side panels being angularly disposed at an angle of about 90 degrees to each other such that said riser can be placed in a corner; said media mounting surfaces extending angularly disposed at about a 90 degree angle from the rear side panels to ends of a user interface surface, at least one of the rear side panels being adapted for mounting electronic peripheral devices thereon; a top support surface supported by the two rear side panels, two media mounting surfaces, and the user interface surface, said user interface surface comprises a releasable door for access to a storage area defined thereby, said storage area comprising a drawer for receiving removable computer media therein; said door having a lock mounted thereon; said top support surface supporting a turntable thereon such that a monitor is supported thereby and the viewing angle of the monitor may be adjusted by an operator; and said media mounting surfaces having speakers mounted therein.
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