Patent ID: 6419367
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: G02B,H04N

Abstract:
An attachment for a video monitor frame to reduce glare when observing an LCD screen enclosed by the video monitor frame, provide an element of privacy by limiting observation of the LED screen to only an authorized individual(s) and decrease sun damage to the LED screen, said attachment comprising:a body having an external sidewall mounted between a back and a front, said back being at least partially closed by a back wall, said front being open forming an access opening into an internal chamber, said internal chamber located interiorly of said body; said body being locatable in an at-rest position or a collapsed position, said at-rest position locates said access opening at its maximum size and said collapsed position locates said access opening at its minimum size, said body being constructed of a thin sheet material, said sheet material being flexible permitting movement of said body to said collapsed position; an entry opening formed within said sidewall, whereby when in said at-rest position the video monitor frame is to be inserted through said entry opening to be located within said internal chamber with said sidewall enclosing the video monitor frame preventing the entry of light to the LCD screen except for light that can enter through said access opening; and there being a button access opening formed within said sidewall, whereby said button access opening is to provide access to activating buttons mounted on the video monitor frame.