Computer monitor cover

Abstract

A cover for a computer monitor housing having a visual display screen is disclosed. The cover includes a containment member having a top panel and a pair of side panels attached thereto. The containment member is substantially constructed of fabric material and is adapted to receive at least a portion of the computer monitor housing. Coupled to the top panel and the side panels of the containment member is a front panel adapted to overlay the screen of the computer monitor housing. Further, a plurality of appendages are attached to the containment member.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A cover for a computer monitor having a visual display screen, the cover comprising: 
 a top panel and a pair of side panels cooperatively forming a containment member adapted for receiving the computer monitor, said top panel and side panels substantially constructed of a pliable material; and    a plurality of appendages extending from said containment member, said appendages cooperating to form an image.    
     
     
         2 . The cover of  claim 1  including a front panel coupled to the top panel and the side panels, the front panel adapted to overlay a screen of the monitor, wherein the appendages are attached to the containment member.  
     
     
         3 . The cover of  claim 2  wherein said appendages are attached to said containment member proximate to the front panel.  
     
     
         4 . The cover of  claim 2  wherein the pliable material is a plush fabric.  
     
     
         5 . The cover of  claim 2  wherein the top panel includes a plurality of ventilating apertures.  
     
     
         6 . The cover of  claim 2  wherein the top panel includes a front portion and a back portion, and the back portion is constructed of a permeable material for cooperative ventilation with vents in the monitor.  
     
     
         7 . The cover of  claim 6  including a back panel attached to the top panel and the side panels, wherein a portion of said back panel is constructed of a permeable material for cooperative ventilation with vents in the monitor.  
     
     
         8 . The cover of  claim 2  including a back panel attached to the top panel and the side panels.  
     
     
         9 . The cover of  claim 2  including a back panel partially constructed of a permeable material for cooperating with vents in the monitor.  
     
     
         10 . The cover of  claim 2  including a pocket attached to one of the panels.  
     
     
         11 . The cover of  claim 2  including a pocket attached to one of the side panels.  
     
     
         12 . The cover of  claim 2  wherein the appendages consist of stuffed anatomically shaped members.  
     
     
         13 . The cover of  claim 12  wherein the stuffed anatomically shaped members resemble portions of a cow.  
     
     
         14 . The cover of  claim 12  wherein the stuffed anatomically shaped members resemble portions of a dinosaur.  
     
     
         15 . The cover of  claim 12  wherein the stuffed anatomically shaped members resemble portions of a lion.  
     
     
         16 . The cover of  claim 12  wherein the stuffed anatomically shaped members resemble portions of a mouse.  
     
     
         17 . The cover of  claim 12  wherein the stuffed anatomically shaped members resemble portions of a bear.  
     
     
         18 . The cover of  claim 12  wherein the stuffed anatomically shaped members resemble portions of a tiger.  
     
     
         19 . The cover of  claim 12  wherein the stuffed anatomically shaped members resemble portions of a dog.  
     
     
         20 . The cover of  claim 12  wherein the stuffed anatomically shaped members resemble portions of a person.  
     
     
         21 . The cover of  claim 2  wherein the front panel includes a door.  
     
     
         22 . The cover of  claim 21  including a pair of mutually attachable doors.  
     
     
         23 . The cover of  claim 2  including means for removably securing the front panel from the top and side panels.  
     
     
         24 . The cover of  claim 1  wherein the front panel is visually transparent.  
     
     
         25 . The cover of  claim 1  wherein said appendages are imprinted on the outer surface of the containment member.  
     
     
         26 . The cover of  claim 2  wherein the front panel is substantially transparent.  
     
     
         27 . The cover of  claim 26  wherein the front panel includes a glare screen.  
     
     
         28 . The cover of  claim 2  wherein the front panel is a flap and the appendages are attachable to the flap.  
     
     
         29 . The cover of  claim 2  including rigid supports attached to the side panels.  
     
     
         30 . The cover of  claim 2  wherein the cover includes a keyboard cover having a complementary image.  
     
     
         31 . The cover of  claim 2  wherein the cover includes a keyboard cover having a complementary image.  
     
     
         32 . A cover for a computer monitor having a visual display screen, the cover comprising: 
 a containment member having a planar top panel and a pair of side panels attached thereto, the containment member adapted for receiving the computer monitor and constructed of a pliable material;    a planar front panel coupled to the top panel and the side panels, the front panel adapted to overlay the screen of the computer housing monitor;    a planar back panel attached to the top panel and the side panels of the containment member; and    a plurality of stuffed anatomically shaped members attached to the containment member.    
     
     
         33 . The cover of  claim 32  wherein said material is a plush fabric.  
     
     
         34 . The cover of  claim 32  including a pocket.  
     
     
         35 . The cover of  claim 34  wherein said pocket is attached to one of the panels.  
     
     
         36 . The cover of  claim 34  wherein said pocket is attached to one of the panels.  
     
     
         37 . The cover of  claim 32  wherein the stuffed anatomically shaped members resemble portions of a cow.  
     
     
         38 . The cover of  claim 32  wherein the stuffed anatomically shaped members resemble portions of a bear.  
     
     
         39 . The cover of  claim 32  wherein rigid supports are attached to the side panels.  
     
     
         40 . The cover of  claim 32  wherein the cover includes a keyboard cover having a complementary image.  
     
     
         41 . The cover of  claim 32  wherein the cover includes a mouse cover having a complementary image.  
     
     
         42 . A cover for a computer monitor having a visual display screen, the cover comprising: 
 a containment member having a planar top panel and a pair of side panels attached thereto, the containment member adapted for receiving the computer housing monitor and constructed of a fabric material;    a planar front panel attached to the top panel, the front panel adapted to overlay the screen ofthe computer housing monitor when in a closed position and to expose the screen of the computer monitor when in an open position;    a planar back panel attached to the top panel and the side panels of the containment member; and    a plurality of straps attached to the containment member proximate to the front panel means for maintaining the front panel in said open position.    
     
     
         43 . The cover of  claim 42  wherein said maintaining means maintains said front panel in a rolled-up position.  
     
     
         44 . The cover of  claim 42  wherein the cover includes a keyboard cover having a complementary image.  
     
     
         45 . The cover of  claim 42  wherein the cover includes a mouse cover having a complementary image.  
     
     
         46 . The cover of  claim 42  wherein the top panel includes a plurality of ventilating apertures.  
     
     
         47 . The cover of  claim 42  wherein said means for maintaining the front panel in a rolled-up position comprises a plurality of straps attached to the containment member proximate to the front panel.