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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 30, 2004
Filed:
Sep. 12, 2001
Richard Probst, Lamar, MO (US);
O'Sullivan Industries, Inc., Lamra, MO (US);
Abstract
A corner computer workcenter is described that includes an arrangement for positioning a CPU of a computer proximate to a monitor, keyboard, and other peripheral devices thereof an at a height with respect to the user that facilitates access to media drives and power switches. In one embodiment, the corner computer workcenter of the present invention includes a first horizontal surface for supporting a computer monitor, a second horizontal surface comprising a work surface located in front of and beneath the first surface, and a third horizontal surface located below the work surface for supporting a computer keyboard and other input devices. A shelf, the vertical height of which may be adjustable, is included for positioning a CPU of the computer just below the monitor and behind the work surface and keyboard support surface so that cables provided with the computer for connecting the monitor, keyboard, and other input devices to the CPU are of sufficient length to serve their intended purpose. Casters are provided at each side of the bottom, rear of the workcenter to facilitate access to the rear of the CPU and other computer components.