Desktop computer workstation
FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a desktop computer workstation in accordance with a first preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing a monitor screen in an open position;
FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 1, with the monitor screen in an open and rearward position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 1, with the monitor screen in an open and intermediate position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 1, with the monitor screen in an open and forward position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 1, with the monitor screen in a closed position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 1;
FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the computer workstation of FIG. 1;
FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the computer workstation of FIG. 1;
FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of a computer workstation in accordance with a second preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing a monitor screen in an open position;
FIG. 10 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 9, with the monitor screen in an open and rearward position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 11 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 9, with the monitor screen in an open and intermediate position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 12 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 9, with the monitor screen in an open and forward position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 13 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 9, with the monitor screen in a closed position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 14 is a rear elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 9;
FIG. 15 is a top plan view of the computer workstation of FIG. 9;
FIG. 16 is a bottom plan view of the computer workstation of FIG. 9;
FIG. 17 is a front elevational view of a computer workstation in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing a monitor screen in an open position;
FIG. 18 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 17, with the monitor screen in an open and rearward position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 19 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 17, with the monitor screen in an open and intermediate position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 20 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 17, with the monitor screen in an open and forward position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 21 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 17, with the monitor screen in a closed position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 22 is a rear elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 17;
FIG. 23 is a top plan view of the computer workstation of FIG. 17;
FIG. 24 is a bottom plan view of the computer workstation of FIG. 17;
FIG. 25 is a front elevational view of a computer workstation in accordance with a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing a monitor screen in an open position;
FIG. 26 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 25, with the monitor screen in an open and rearward position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 27 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 25, with the monitor screen in an open and intermediate position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 28 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 25, with the monitor screen in an open and forward position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 29 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 25, with the monitor screen in a closed position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 30 is a rear elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 25;
FIG. 31 is a top plan view of the computer workstation of FIG. 25;
FIG. 32 is a bottom plan view of the computer workstation of FIG. 25;
FIG. 33 is a front elevational view of a computer workstation in accordance with a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing a monitor screen in an open position;
FIG. 34 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 33, with the monitor screen in an open and rearward position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 35 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 33, with the monitor screen in an open and intermediate position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 36 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 33, with the monitor screen in an open and forward position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 37 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 33, with the monitor screen in a closed position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 38 is a rear elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 33;
FIG. 39 is a top plan view of the computer workstation of FIG. 33;
FIG. 40 is a bottom plan view of the computer workstation of FIG. 33;
FIG. 41 is a front elevational view of a computer workstation in accordance with a sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing a monitor screen in an open position;
FIG. 42 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 41, with the monitor screen in an open and rearward position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 43 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 41, with the monitor screen in an open and intermediate position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 44 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 41, with the monitor screen in an open and forward position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 45 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 41, with the monitor screen in a closed position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 46 is a rear elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 41;
FIG. 47 is a top plan view of the computer workstation of FIG. 41;
FIG. 48 is a bottom plan view of the computer workstation of FIG. 41;
FIG. 49 is a front elevational view of a computer workstation in accordance with a seventh preferred embodiment of the present invention, showing a monitor screen in an open position;
FIG. 50 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 49, with the monitor screen in an open and rearward position;
FIG. 51 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 49, with the monitor screen in an open and intermediate position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 52 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 49, with the monitor screen in an open and forward position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 53 is a right side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 49, with the monitor screen in a closed position, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 54 is a rear elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 49;
FIG. 55 is a top plan view of the computer workstation of FIG. 49;
FIG. 56 is a bottom plan view of the computer workstation of FIG. 49; and,
FIG. 57 is a left side elevational view of the computer workstation of FIG. 49.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 21, 1998
Date of Patent: Jun 27, 2000
Inventor: Wolfgang R. Feierbach (D-63674 Altenstadt/Hessen)
Primary Examiner: Freda Nunn
Law Firm: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Application Number: 0/98,057
International Classification: 1402;