Support device
OwnerDavid A. H. Newmaninventor
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Abstract
A support device, for the monitor and keyboard of a personal computer, enables the personal computer to be used by a person lying on a bed. The support device has a support body adapted for mounting over a person on a bed. The support body has first and second shelves. Each shelf is inclined forwardly and downwardly towards the user, and the second shelf can be inclined at a greater angle. The monitor and keyboard are mounted on the first and second shelf respectively. Retaining members are provided for holding the monitor and keyboard on the shelves. The support body can be mounted on the bed itself, or on a base running on wheels beneath the bed.
Claims24
A support device for a personal computer having a monitor and a separate keyboard, the support device comprising a support body adapted for mounting over a person lying on their back, a first shelf means, for a monitor mounted on the support body and inclined forwardly and downwardly, a first retaining means for retaining a monitor on the first shelf means, a second shelf means for a keyboard, in front of the first shelf means, and inclined forwardly and downwardly, and a second retaining member for retaining a keyboard on the second shelf means, whereby, with a monitor and a keyboard mounted and retained on the first and second shelf means respectively, a person lying on their back with the upper part of their body in front of the support device can use the monitor and keyboard.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.