Patent ID: 7029079

Claim:
A recess-computer furniture unit, for housing a general-purpose computer, wherein the Computer comprises a computer housing, a flat panel monitor, and a computer keyboard; the recess-computer furniture unit comprising: (a) a topside comprising; (i) an upper panel; (ii) an upper access panel adapted to securably support the flat panel monitor; wherein the upper access panel rotates relative to the upper panel from a closed position substantially flush with the upper panel to at least a substantially vertical position in which the flat panel monitor mounted thereon is visible to a user; and (iii) one or more fasteners adapted to detachably attach the flat panel monitor to the upper access panel; and (b) a front side comprising: (i) a front panel;and (ii) a front access panel unit adapted to securably support the computer keyboard; wherein the front access panel rotates between a closed position substantially flush with the front panel, and a substantially horizontal position in which the keyboard is ergonomically accessible; (c) a lower surface displaced from the top side so as to form a cavity adapted to receive the computer housing; and (d) side partitions, including a left-side partition and a right-side partition defining the sides of the cavity that receives the computer housing, wherein one or more speakers arc mounted in the side partitions; wherein the computer housing, flat panel monitor, and computer keyboard are protectively concealed within the recess-computer furniture unit when the upper access panel and front access panel are seated in a closed position.