Computer component cover

Abstract

A computer cover designed to generally cover the front side of a computer component, or the side that is closest to the computer user when the computer is in use, with a cover, and in doing so to limit access to the knobs and slots found on that front side. To achieve this purpose, a cover is disclosed which is removably attached to the component, and shields the front side of the component, including all knobs and slots located on that side. Various means are disclosed for removably affixing the cover to the computer component.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A protective cover for use on a computer component such that it restricts young children and other inadvertent access to the knobs and slots located on the computer component comprising: 
 a cover;    said cover of sufficient size to allow for covering of the knobs and slots on the computer component;    said cover made of a suitably inflexible material to restrict access to the knobs and slots on the computer component; and,    a means for removable attachment of said cover on to and off of the computer component.    
     
     
         2 . A protective cover as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said cover has one or more hinges across the breadth or width of said cover allowing for removable attachment at various locations on to, and for varying sizes of, computer component while still covering the knobs and slots of the computer component.  
     
     
         3 . A protective cover as claimed in  claim 2  wherein said one or more hinges across the breadth or width of said cover is a repeatably bendable crease in said cover material.  
     
     
         4 . A protective cover as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said cover has some portion being transparent such that a user, when using the computer cover on a computer component that includes a display screen, can see the computer component display screen.  
     
     
         5 . A protective cover as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said cover material is entirely transparent, allowing the user to see the computer component in its entirety when said cover is in place.  
     
     
         6 . A protective cover as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said means for removable attachment is Velcro, Dual Lock, Double Stick or similar products, mesh, netting, suction devices, or straps.  
     
     
         7 . A protective cover as claimed in  claim 1  wherein said cover has one or more small openings through said cover, such that, when using the computer cover on a computer component that includes a sound output device, said one or more small openings allow for the sound to travel from the sound output device through said cover.  
     
     
         8 . A protective cover as claimed in  claim 1  further including a means to allow access to the knobs and slots located on the computer component.  
     
     
         9 . A protective cover as claimed in  claim 8  wherein said means to allow access to the knobs and slots is an access panel such as a zippered panel or flap, which provides for access to the knobs and slots located on the computer component.  
     
     
         10 . A protective cover as claimed in  claim 9  wherein said access panel is attached to said cover by a hinge to allow access to the knobs and slots located on the computer component.  
     
     
         11 . A protective cover as claimed in  claim 8  wherein said access panel includes fasteners to hold said access panel in position to limit access to the knobs and slots located on the computer component.  
     
     
         12 . A protective cover as claimed in  claim 11  wherein said fasteners provide for access to the knobs and slots wherein such access is limited by the strength and dexterity of the user attempting to gain access to the knobs and slots.  
     
     
         13 . A protective cover as claimed in  claim 9  wherein said hinge is a repeatably bendable crease in said cover material.