Monitor saddle apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system

Abstract

The present invention provides a monitor saddle apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system. In an exemplary embodiment, the monitor saddle monitor saddle apparatus includes (1) a fabric piece, (2) an accessory tray, where the accessory tray is fixedly attached to the fabric piece, (3) a sheet holder where the sheet holder is fixedly attached to the accessory tray, and (4) a hook, where the hook is fixedly attached to the fabric piece. In a further embodiment, the hook is constructed of EVA foam. In a further embodiment, the hook further includes a logo of a company.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The workspace of a computer system typically has some clutter. For example, cables, pens, paper, headphones, and other articles may lay about the workspace.

[0002] In addition, computer system distribution companies desire to brand, or to develop loyalty to, their services to users, without designing the computer systems which they distribute.

[0003] To date, there are no items which both help to organize the workspace of a computer system while also branding the services of the computer system distribution company which distributed the computer system.

[0004] Therefore, a monitor saddle apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system is needed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The present invention provides a monitor saddle apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system. In an exemplary embodiment, the monitor saddle monitor saddle apparatus includes (1) a fabric piece, (2) an accessory tray, where the accessory tray is fixedly attached to the fabric piece, (3) a sheet holder where the sheet holder is fixedly attached to the accessory tray, and (4) a hook, where the hook is fixedly attached to the fabric piece. In a further embodiment, the fabric piece includes (1) a first bend point on the fabric piece, where the fabric piece can be bent, (2) a second bend point on the fabric piece, where the fabric piece can be bent, (3) a first fabric section, where the first fabric section is defined by the first and second bend points, (4) a second fabric section, where the second fabric section is defined by the first and second bend points and is fixedly attached to the first fabric section, and (5) a third fabric section, where the third fabric section is defined by the first and second bend points and is fixedly attached to the second fabric section. In a further embodiment, the hook is constructed of EVA foam. In a further embodiment, the hook further includes a logo of a company.

THE FIGURES

[0006] FIG. 1A is a top view of a monitor saddle apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0007] FIG. 1B is a bottom view of the monitor saddle apparatus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0008] FIG. 1C is a sectional view of a second fabric section and a third fabric section of the monitor saddle in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0009] FIG. 1D is a sectional view of a first fabric section, an accessory tray, and a sheet holder of the monitor saddle in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] The present invention provides a monitor saddle apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system.

[0011] Referring to FIG. 1A, a top view of a monitor saddle apparatus 100 for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0012] In an exemplary embodiment, monitor saddle apparatus 100 includes (1) a fabric piece 110, (2) an accessory tray 120, (3) a sheet holder 130, and (4) a hook 140. In an exemplary embodiment, monitor saddle apparatus 100 includes (1) a fabric piece 110, (2) an accessory tray 120, and (3) a sheet holder 130.

[0013] Accessory tray 120 is described in related, co-pending, and commonly-owned U.S. Patent Application Number (number to be assigned) with Attorney Docket Number 59729-021. Sheet holder 130 is described in related, co-pending, and commonly-owned U.S. patent application Ser. No. (number to be assigned) with Attorney Docket Number 59729-A.

[0014] In an exemplary embodiment, accessory tray 120 is fixedly attached to fabric piece 110. In an exemplary embodiment, sheet holder 130 is fixedly attached to fabric piece 110.

[0015] In an exemplary embodiment, monitor saddle apparatus 100 can hang over a monitor of a computer system. In an exemplary embodiment, monitor saddle apparatus 100 becomes something like a tool belt for the monitor of a computer system.

[0016] Fabric Piece

[0017] Referring next to FIG. 1B, a bottom view of monitor saddle apparatus 100 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0018] Referring to FIG. 1A, in an exemplary embodiment, fabric piece 110 includes bend points 111 and 113. In an exemplary embodiment, fabric piece 110 includes the following three fabric sections, as defined by the edges of fabric piece 110 and bend points 111 and 113: (1) a first fabric section 112; (2) a second fabric section 114; and (3) a third fabric section 116.

[0019] Referring next to FIG. 1C, a sectional view of second fabric section 114 and third fabric section 116 of monitor saddle 100 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. In an exemplary embodiment, fabric sections 114 and 116 includes fabric 115 bonded to backing 119. In an exemplary embodiment, backing 119 is constructed of EVA foam. EVA foam is moldable and lightweight. In an exemplary embodiment, backing 119 is constructed of EVA foam with a durometer value between 2 and 4. In an exemplary embodiment, fabric 115 is soft, thereby increasing the appeal of monitor saddle 100 to a user.

[0020] In an exemplary embodiment, fabric 115 is fixedly attached to backing 119 by gluing and sewing fabric 115 and backing 119 together. In an exemplary embodiment, fabric 115 and backing 119 are sewn together at sew points 117. In an exemplary embodiment, fabric 115 and backing 119 are glued together throughout their respective, touching, surfaces.

[0021] Referring next to FIG. 1D, a sectional view of first fabric section 112, accessory tray 120, and sheet holder 130 of monitor saddle 100 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown. In an exemplary embodiment, fabric section 112 (1) includes fabric 115 bonded to backing 119 and (2) is fixedly attached to accessory tray 120 and sheet holder 130.

[0022] In an exemplary embodiment, fabric 115 is fixedly attached to backing 119 by gluing and sewing fabric 115 and backing 119 together. In an exemplary embodiment, fabric 115 and backing 119 are sewn together at sew points 117.

[0023] In an exemplary embodiment, fabric 115, backing 119, accessory tray 120, and sheet holder 130 are glued together throughout their respective, touching, surfaces.

[0024] Referring to FIGS. 1A and 1B, in an exemplary embodiment, fabric piece 110 can hang over a monitor of a computer system by (1) bending over the monitor at bend points 111 and 113, (2) having second fabric section 114 rest on the top, horizontal side of the monitor, and (3) having first and second fabric sections 112 and 116 rest against the vertical sides of the monitor. The stability of monitor saddle 100 is assisted by bend points 111 and 113.

[0025] In an exemplary embodiment, fabric piece 110 can fold into a compact size by being able to be bent at bend points 111 and 113. In an exemplary embodiment, fabric piece 110 can be easily shipped by being able to be bent at bend points 111 and 113.

[0026] In an exemplary embodiment, fabric piece 110 can be sized to fit any size monitor, such as a fifteen inch monitor, a seventeen inch monitor, and a twenty-one inch monitor, by increasing the length of fabric section 114.

[0027] Referring to FIG. 1B, in an exemplary embodiment, fabric piece 110 includes Velcro attachments 118. In an exemplary embodiment, Velcro attachments 118 are fixedly attached to fabric piece 110.

[0028] Hook

[0029] Referring to FIG. 1A, in an exemplary embodiment, hook 140 is fixedly attached to fabric section 116. In an exemplary embodiment, hook 140 is fixedly attached to fabric section 116 at connection points 142 and 144. In an exemplary embodiment, hook 140 is fixedly attached to fabric section 116 at connection points 142 and 144 by sewing hook 140 to fabric section 116 at connection points 142 and 144.

[0030] In an exemplary embodiment, hook 140 is constructed of EVA foam. In an exemplary embodiment, hook 140 is constructed of EVA foam with a durometer value between 2 and 4.

[0031] In an exemplary embodiment, hook 140 includes a company's logo, such a logo of PeoplePC, Inc.. In an exemplary embodiment, hook 140 allows for the hanging of items which can be hung, such as one or more of the following: (1) headphones; and (2) keys.

[0032] Conclusion

[0033] The present invention relates to organizing the physical workspace of a computer system. More particularly, the invention relates to a monitor saddle apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system.

[0034] Having fully described a preferred embodiment of the invention and various alternatives, those skilled in the art will recognize, given the teachings herein, that numerous alternatives and equivalents exist which do not depart from the invention. It is therefore intended that the invention not be limited by the foregoing description, but only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A monitor saddle apparatus for organizing a physical workspace of a computer system, comprising:

a fabric piece;

an accessory tray, wherein the accessory tray is fixedly attached to the fabric piece;

a sheet holder wherein the sheet holder is fixedly attached to the accessory tray; and

a hook, wherein the hook is fixedly attached to the fabric piece.

2. The monitor saddle apparatus of claim 1 wherein the fabric piece comprises;

a first bend point on the fabric piece, where the fabric piece can be bent;

a second bend point on the fabric piece, where the fabric piece can be bent;

a first fabric section, wherein the first fabric section is defined by the first and second bend points;

a second fabric section, wherein the second fabric section is defined by the first and second bend points and is fixedly attached to the first fabric section; and

a third fabric section, wherein the third fabric section is defined by the first and second bend points and is fixedly attached to the second fabric section.

3. The monitor saddle apparatus of claim 2 wherein the second fabric piece is sizable to varying widths of computer monitors.

4. The monitor saddle apparatus of claim 2 wherein each fabric section comprises:

a fabric; and

a backing, wherein the fabric and the backing are fixedly attached together by gluing and sewing the fabric and the backing together.

5. The monitor saddle apparatus of claim 4 wherein the backing comprises EVA foam.

6. The monitor saddle apparatus of claim 5 wherein the EVA foam has a durometer rating between 2 and 4.

7. The monitor saddle apparatus of claim 2 wherein the fabric piece further comprises at least two Velcro attachments.

8. The monitor saddle apparatus of claim 1 wherein the hook comprises EVA foam.

9. The monitor saddle apparatus of claim 8 wherein the EVA foam has a durometer value between 2 and 4.

10. The monitor saddle apparatus of claim 8 wherein the hook further comprises a logo of a company.