Patent ID: 6839227

Claim:
To enhance the effectiveness of a computer monitor of the type having a pair of primary surfaces, including a front surface and a rear surface, a pair of opposite side surfaces, a top surface and a bottom surface, a monitor utility assembly comprising: a universal mount base structured and disposed to be securely attached to the monitor, a generally rigid top panel, an upper mount assembly structured and disposed to secure said top panel to said mount base, in overlying relation atop the monitor, said upper mount assembly being further structured to overhang said top panel beyond the front surface of the monitor in order to selectively shade and screen a screen on the front surface of the monitor from light and glare, a utility console, said utility console disposed between said universal mount base and said upper mount assembly; said utility console including a front surface accessible by a user; and said top panel including a lip disposed at least on a front edge thereof, said lip being structured and disposed to retain at least one article placed on said top panel.