Computer monitor picture frame

[0002] This invention relates to picture frames, and in particular to a picture frame attachable to a computer monitor.

[0003] Computers are used extensively in the work place in association with many tasks. Because of this, office and work spaces are being modified to orient about the computers being used. In previous work environments workers were able to personalized their work spaces with pictures and the like resting on a flat work surface or hanging on a nearby wall. Because of the focus on a worker's computer and especially the computer's monitor, current work environments do not always have readily available flat work surfaces or nearby walls adapted to receive pictures and the like.

[0004] Since a worker's productivity rises in a more personalized work environment, it is desirable to provide a means for a worker to personalized his or her work space in a computer oriented work environment

[0005] In view of the foregoing, it is the primary object of the present invention to provide an adjustable mirror frame removably attachable to a computer mirror. The present invention provides a base attachable to a computer monitor and a mirror frame removably attachable to the base in any one of three positions. The mirror frame may be pivoted about the base to provide a desired picture frame position relative to the base and computer monitor.

[0006] These together with other objects of the invention, along with various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there is illustrated a preferred embodiment of the invention.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a front view of the invention detached from its base.

[0008] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the invention.

[0009] FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of another embodiment of the invention.

[0010] Referring to the drawings in detail wherein like elements are indicated by like numerals, there is shown a computer monitor picture frame 1 constructed according to the principles of the present invention. The invention 1 is comprised of a picture frame 30 attachable to a base 10. The base 10 is attachable to a computer monitor 2 or any other type of surface whether vertical, horizontal or oblique.

[0011] The base 10 is comprised of an elongated, cylindrical member 11 with two ends, one end a free end 12 and the other end 13 terminating in a generally flat member 14. The elongated member ends 12, 13 define its longitudinal axis. The elongated member longitudinal axis is perpendicular to the plane of the flat member 14. The flat member 14 has two surfaces, a first surface 15 joined to the elongated member 11, and a second, opposite surface 16 to which an adhesive coating 17 is attached. In this embodiment of the invention a section of paper 18 removably covers the adhesive coating 17. An inverted frustum section 20 is formed about the elongated element terminating end 13. The frustum section “top” 21 abuts the flat member first surface 15. The frustum section “base” 22 lies in a radial plane parallel coincident with the radial axis of the elongated member 11. The frustum section 20 has a central axis defining a central length, said central length being defined by the frustum section's top 21 and base 22. The central length of the frustum section 20 in this embodiment of the invention is approximately one-third of the length of the elongated member 11 along the elongated member's central, longitudinal axis.

[0012] The picture frame 30 has a generally rectangular shape, and has a front surface 31, a rear surface 32, a top 33, a bottom 34 and two sides 35. The picture frame 30 has a generally rectangular interior cavity 36. The top 33 has an elongated, open channel 37 formed therein opening into the frame interior 36. The frame front surface 31 has a substantial rectangular aperture 38 formed therein, said aperture 38 opening into the frame interior 36. A thin, transparent, sheet-like element 3 having length and width dimensions slightly less than the length and width dimensions of the interior cavity 36 is inserted into the interior cavity 36 through the top channel 37. A picture 4 may then be inserted into the frame interior 36 behind the transparent sheet 3 so that the sheet 3 is between the picture 4 and the front surface aperture 38. The transparent sheet 3 may be made from transparent plastic, glass or other desired transparent material.

[0013] The frame rear surface 32 has three partial ring-like elements 40 fixedly attached thereto. The elements 40 are positioned one at each side 35 midpoint and one at the bottom 34 midpoint. Each element 40 has a generally flat proximal end 41 and a generally flat distal end 42. The proximal ends 41 are the element ends closest to a center point 39 on the rear surface 32.

[0014] The distal ends 42 abut either the sides 35 or the bottom 34. The partial ring-like elements 40 each have a cylindrical interior aperture 43 formed therein, said apertures 43 opening onto the element proximal 41 and distal 42 ends. The apertures 43 each have a radial diameter slightly greater than the diameter, of the base elongated member 11.

[0015] In operation, the base 10 is attached to a computer monitor 2 or other desired surface. The picture frame 30 is attached to the base 10 by manipulating any one of the rounded element apertures 43 onto the base elongated member 11 over the elongated base member free end 12. The frustum base 22 provides a “stop” for the frame 30 against the base 10. The picture frame 30 may be adjusted by twisting the frame rounded element 40 about the base elongated member 11.

[0016] It is understood that the above-described embodiments are merely illustrative of the application. Other embodiments may be readily devised by those skilled in the art which will embody the principles of the invention and fall within the spirit and scope thereof.