GB2367940A - Computer screen surround - Google Patents

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GB2367940A
GB2367940A GB0021735A GB0021735A GB2367940A GB 2367940 A GB2367940 A GB 2367940A GB 0021735 A GB0021735 A GB 0021735A GB 0021735 A GB0021735 A GB 0021735A GB 2367940 A GB2367940 A GB 2367940A
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Francesca Bentley
Nigel Smethhurst
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/1601—Constructional details related to the housing of computer displays, e.g. of CRT monitors, of flat displays
    • G06F1/1607—Arrangements to support accessories mechanically attached to the display housing

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Abstract

A computer screen surround 1 with direct fixing to a monitor. The surround 1 may be printed with graphics and may have a shape to suit the graphics. Slots 3, 4 are preferably included to allow name plates, postcards and photographs to be held by the surround 1. The surround 1 may be of plastics and be provided with attachment means, such as VELCRO (RTM). A cut out 5 may be provided to allow access to the monitor controls. A LCD may be provided in the surround 1 to enable real-time messages to be displayed.

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DESCRIPTION TITLE : COMPUTER SCREEN SURROUND BACKGROUND People using computers often personalise the screen by sticking photographs, post-it notes to the outside of the screen. This has the effect of making offices look messy and unco-ordinated.
This invention provides more space on the outside of the screen to attach these items.
The invention thus enables a more organised and colourful approach. In addition it enables a corporate co-ordination on the front of the screen surround.
ESSENTIAL FEATURES (THIS WILL REFER TO DRAWINGs FBOL. FN2j The screen surround is made from plastic sheet (1). This is screen printed to the customers'requirement.
The plastic sheet is dimensioned and cut to suit the actual computer screen (2,5).
Slots are cut into the plastic sheet to hold paper, postcards, photographs etc. (3).
Holes can also be used as an alternative attachment method (4).
The screen surround can be attached using a variety of methods. Velcro can be used on the surround and on the screen. Stick pads can be used in the same way (6,7).
The invention will be developed to include a real time LCD display to enable messages to be displayed on the surround.
INTRODUCTION TO DRAWINGS Drawings included Fob01, FB02 which describe the invention together with key feature.
Identification using reference numbers which are referred to in the'Essential Features' section above.

Claims (2)

CLAIMS 1. A Computer screen surround that fixes directly to the front of any computer monitor. 2. A Computer screen surround as claimed in Claim 1 where the surround can be printed with graphics of any sort. 3. A Computer screen surround as claimed in Claim 1 or 2 where the surround can be any shape to suite the graphics on the surround. 4. A Computer screen surround as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 or claim 3 where slots are provided in the surround that hold postcards, photographs. 5. A Computer screen surround as claimed made of flexible plastic with Velcro or other for attaching to the Computer monitor. FBQM KEY
1. Plastic frame to be screen printed for colour, photographs, corporate identity.
2. Velcro strips attach the surround to the screen.
2. Cut out for computer screen.
3. Slots for holding cards/paper.
4. Holes for attaching other paper/card such as name card.
5. Cut outs for screen operation.
FB02/1
KEY
1. Velcro strips or sticky pads attach the frame to the screen.
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Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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GB2384754A (en) * 2001-11-29 2003-08-06 Owen Charles Marriott Decorative surrounds for keyboards and screens.
GB2385458A (en) * 2002-02-19 2003-08-20 Pc Frames Ltd Information display device.
GB2387355A (en) * 2002-02-13 2003-10-15 John Michael Price Decorative frame members for visual display units
FR2839804A1 (en) * 2002-05-17 2003-11-21 Philippe Heulin An information storage and display unit for computer screens has sucker attached frame with holders for papers and tools
GB2402032A (en) * 2003-05-23 2004-11-24 Ian Paul Rees Releasable,decorative fascia for TV,monitor or VDU
US8136778B2 (en) 2008-12-23 2012-03-20 Wagenhoffer Jr John Device for displaying objects such as photos and sheets on laptop and video monitor surfaces
GB2507537A (en) * 2012-11-02 2014-05-07 Gables Asset Man Ltd Signage attachable to a display screen

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US5398905A (en) * 1993-12-29 1995-03-21 Hinson; Laurie A. Die-cut display board for a computerized display screen
US5638096A (en) * 1993-06-22 1997-06-10 Screenies Computer screen frame
US5988582A (en) * 1998-06-12 1999-11-23 Olivo; Nello Office system for mounting upon a PC monitor
GB2345623A (en) * 1999-01-08 2000-07-12 Peter Savage A privacy shade for a display screen

Patent Citations (4)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5638096A (en) * 1993-06-22 1997-06-10 Screenies Computer screen frame
US5398905A (en) * 1993-12-29 1995-03-21 Hinson; Laurie A. Die-cut display board for a computerized display screen
US5988582A (en) * 1998-06-12 1999-11-23 Olivo; Nello Office system for mounting upon a PC monitor
GB2345623A (en) * 1999-01-08 2000-07-12 Peter Savage A privacy shade for a display screen

Cited By (10)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2384754A (en) * 2001-11-29 2003-08-06 Owen Charles Marriott Decorative surrounds for keyboards and screens.
GB2387355A (en) * 2002-02-13 2003-10-15 John Michael Price Decorative frame members for visual display units
GB2385458A (en) * 2002-02-19 2003-08-20 Pc Frames Ltd Information display device.
FR2839804A1 (en) * 2002-05-17 2003-11-21 Philippe Heulin An information storage and display unit for computer screens has sucker attached frame with holders for papers and tools
GB2402032A (en) * 2003-05-23 2004-11-24 Ian Paul Rees Releasable,decorative fascia for TV,monitor or VDU
US8136778B2 (en) 2008-12-23 2012-03-20 Wagenhoffer Jr John Device for displaying objects such as photos and sheets on laptop and video monitor surfaces
GB2507537A (en) * 2012-11-02 2014-05-07 Gables Asset Man Ltd Signage attachable to a display screen
GB2509556A (en) * 2012-11-02 2014-07-09 Gables Asset Man Ltd Signage attachable to a display screen
GB2509556B (en) * 2012-11-02 2015-06-24 Gables Asset Man Ltd Sign apparatus for mounting to a display screen
GB2507537B (en) * 2012-11-02 2016-10-05 Gables Asset Man Ltd Signage for mounting to a display screen

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