US20050133677A1 - Apparatus and method for supporting an electronic visual display - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to furniture, and more specifically to an apparatus for supporting television monitors, plasma screens, computer monitors, motorized projection screens and/or other electronic visual displays, wherein the apparatus comprises apertures and channels for managing and concealing electrical cables and wires.
- flat screen monitors usually possess a height much greater than their base, such monitors are typically unstable and, as such, are susceptible to tipping over.
- pedestals specifically designed to support flat screen monitors are available, as are support brackets for wall-mounting flat screen televisions, such support devices have not been incorporated into existing furniture pieces to facilitate accommodation of flat screen displays therewithin.
- the present invention overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages and meets the recognized need for such a device by providing an apparatus for supporting electronic visual displays, wherein the apparatus comprises a plurality of apertures and channels for managing and concealing electrical cables and wires.
- the present invention in its preferred form is an apparatus for supporting television monitors, plasma screens, computer monitors, motorized projection screens and/or other electronic visual displays, wherein an A/V connector plate is provided to integrate auxiliary electronic devices, and wherein apertures and channels are provided to manage and conceal the cables and wires needed to support the electronic visual display.
- the apparatus possesses a first aperture to permit cables and wires to traverse therethrough, wherein a plurality of smaller apertures are formed around the first aperture for receiving mounting screws therein, and wherein the electronic visual display is mounted over the first aperture.
- a horizontally elongated recess is situated on a lower rear portion of the apparatus, wherein a power outlet and audiovisual source, namely a television antenna, satellite dish or cable outlet, are located proximal to the recess when the apparatus is secured to a wall surface.
- the apparatus also possesses an A/V connector plate for connecting auxiliary electronic devices to the electronic visual display, power source, and/or audiovisual source.
- a feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to mount and display an electronic visual display, yet effectively manage and conceal the cables and wires needed to power and support the electronic visual display.
- Another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ease of assembly.
- Another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to permit the integration of auxiliary electronic devices, such as VCRs, DVD players, stereos, cameras, and/or video game consoles, yet effectively manage and conceal associated cables and wires.
- auxiliary electronic devices such as VCRs, DVD players, stereos, cameras, and/or video game consoles
- FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a side view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the rear panel is disengaged from the apparatus.
- the present invention in a preferred embodiment is an apparatus 10 for displaying a television monitor M on a wall surface W; however, it is contemplated in an alternative embodiment that apparatus 10 could be utilized to display other electronic devices and equipment, such as, for exemplary purposes only, plasma screens, computer monitors, motorized projection screens, and/or audio speakers. It is also contemplated that apparatus could be utilized to display a television monitor M on adjacent wall surfaces, on a ceiling surface or on adjacent ceiling and wall surfaces.
- Apparatus 10 generally preferably comprises front panel 20 , middle portion 50 and rear panel 150 .
- front panel 20 preferably comprises front side 21 , rear side 23 , top edge 22 , bottom edge 24 , left edge 26 and right edge 28 , wherein front panel 20 is preferably in the form of a rectangular wooden board with a veneer or laminate finish. It is recognized that front panel 20 could alternatively embody other suitable shapes and could be formed from other suitable materials, such as, for exemplary purposes only, particle board, tin, aluminum, plastic, or other strong, rigid, yet relatively lightweight materials.
- aperture 30 is preferably centrally positioned between left edge 26 and right edge 28 .
- aperture 30 is rectangular-shaped and comprises corners 32 , 34 , 36 and 38 , wherein circular-shaped apertures 40 , 42 , 44 and 46 are disposed proximal to corners 32 , 34 , 36 and 38 , respectively, for receiving mounting screws therein, as more fully described below. It is recognized that apertures 30 , 40 , 42 , 44 and 46 could alternatively embody other suitable shapes and could be situated anywhere on front panel 20 , so long as a mounting bracket may be mounted over aperture 30 for purposes more fully described below.
- middle portion 50 of apparatus 10 is in the form of a rectangular board comprising front side 52 , rear side 54 , top edge 56 , bottom edge 58 , left edge 60 and right edge 62 .
- the width of top and bottom edges 56 and 58 , respectively, of middle portion 50 are approximately equal to the width of top and bottom edges 22 and 24 , respectively, of front panel 20 ;
- the length of left and right edges 60 and 62 , respectively, of middle portion 50 are approximately five inches shorter than the length of left and right edges 26 and 28 , respectively, of front panel 20 ;
- the thickness of middle portion 50 is approximately three times the thickness of front panel 20 .
- Middle portion 50 is preferably formed from recycled cardboard; however, it is contemplated that middle portion 50 could alternatively be formed from other suitable materials, such as, for exemplary purposes only wood, particle board, cork, expanded polystyrene, or other relatively strong, lightweight materials.
- apertures 61 , 63 , 64 , 66 and 68 are substantially identical to apertures 30 , 40 , 42 , 44 and 46 , formed on front panel 20 , and wherein apertures 61 , 63 , 64 , 66 and 68 are substantially aligned with apertures 30 , 40 , 42 , 44 and 46 when top edge 22 of front panel 20 is aligned with top edge 56 of middle portion 50 , as more fully described below.
- recess 70 is disposed on lower portion 53 of rear side 54 of middle portion 50 .
- recess 70 is centrally positioned between left edge 60 and right edge 62 of middle portion 50 , and situated approximately 5 inches from bottom edge 58 .
- recess 70 could alternatively embody other suitable shapes and/or sizes, and that any number of recesses 70 could be situated in any suitable configuration on apparatus 10 , so long as recess 70 accommodates for electrical outlets and plugs to pass through and permit apparatus 10 to stand flush against wall surface W, as more fully described below.
- recess 70 is horizontally elongated to increase the lateral area in which apparatus 10 may be positioned on wall surface W to accommodate for outlets and plugs.
- channel 80 is disposed on rear side 54 of middle portion 50 , wherein channel 80 is centrally positioned between left edge 60 and right edge 62 of middle portion 50 , and wherein channel 80 extends from aperture 61 to recess 70 . It is recognized that channel 80 could be alternatively situated at any suitable position on apparatus 10 , so long as cables, wires and/or other similar electrical conductors can extend from aperture 61 , through channel 80 , and into recess 70 , as more fully described below.
- slits 100 and 102 are disposed on rear side 54 of middle portion 50 .
- slits 100 and 102 are disposed through channel 90 , wherein slit 100 is disposed proximate to left edge 60 of middle portion 50 , and wherein slit 102 is disposed proximate to right edge 62 of middle portion 50 .
- Slits 100 and 102 are preferably configured to receive and retain blank plate 110 and A/V connector plate 120 via frictional fit, wherein slit 100 preferably possesses blank plate 110 , and wherein slit 102 preferably possesses A/V connector plate 120 .
- slit 100 could possess blank plate 110 or A/V connector plate 120
- slit 102 could possess blank plate 110 or A/V connector plate 120
- blank plate 110 and A/V connector plate 120 are preferably removably secured to middle portion 50
- blank plate 110 and A/V connector plate 120 could be permanently affixed to middle portion 50 .
- blank plate 110 is provided to cover and seal channel 90 , wherein blank plate 110 is in the form of a rectangular-shaped piece of wood. It is recognized, however, that blank plate 110 could alternatively embody other suitable shapes and/or sizes, and could be formed from other suitable materials, such as, for exemplary purposes only particle board, cardboard, aluminum, tin, or plastic.
- A/V connector plate 120 is preferably a thin rectangular plate possessing a plurality of A/V connection ports, as is known within the art, for connecting auxiliary electronic devices to television monitor M, as more fully described below. It is recognized that A/V connector plate 120 could also possess supplemental power outlets and/or a cable outlet to connect auxiliary electronic devices to a power source and/or an audiovisual source, as more fully described below. It is further contemplated that apparatus 10 could possess any number and configuration of A/V connection ports, cable outlets and/or supplemental power outlets. Although apparatus 10 preferably comprises A/V connector plate 120 disposed on a lower outer portion of apparatus 10 , it is contemplated in an alternate embodiment that apparatus 10 could possess any number of A/V connector plates 120 situated in any suitable configuration on apparatus 10 .
- rear side 54 of middle portion 50 further possesses threaded screw holes 140 , 142 , 144 and 146 for attaching middle portion 50 to rear panel 150 , as more fully described below.
- screw hole 140 is disposed on upper left portion 71 of rear side 54
- screw hole 142 is disposed on upper right portion 73 of rear side 54
- screw hole 144 is disposed on bottom left portion 75 of rear side 54
- screw hole 146 is disposed on lower right portion 77 of rear side 54 .
- middle portion 50 could comprise any number of screw holes, situated in any suitable configuration on rear side 54 , so long as rear panel 150 can be removably secured to middle portion 50 , as more fully described below.
- rear panel 150 is in the form of a rectangular board comprising front side 152 , rear side 154 , top edge 156 , bottom edge 158 , left edge 160 and right edge 162 .
- rear panel 150 is preferably substantially identical to front panel 20 , wherein the width of top and bottom edges 156 and 158 of rear panel 150 are approximately equal to the width of top and bottom edges 22 and 24 of front panel 20 ; however, the length of left and right edges 160 and 162 of rear panel 150 are preferably approximately five inches shorter than the length of left and right edges 26 and 28 of front panel 20 .
- rear panel 150 could alternatively embody other suitable shapes and/or sizes, and that rear panel 150 could be formed from other suitable materials, such as, for exemplary purposes only, particle board, tin, aluminum, plastic, or other strong, rigid, yet relatively lightweight materials.
- apertures 170 , 172 , 174 , 176 and 178 are substantially identical to apertures 30 , 40 , 42 , 44 and 46 , respectively, formed on front panel 20 .
- apertures 170 , 172 , 174 , 176 and 178 , formed on rear panel 150 align with apertures 30 , 40 , 42 , 44 and 46 , respectively, formed on front panel 20 , and apertures 61 , 63 , 64 , 66 and 68 , respectively, formed on middle portion 50 , to form throughholes 180 , 184 , 186 , 188 and 190 , respectively, for purposes more fully described below.
- throughholes 180 , 184 , 186 , 188 and 190 , and associated apertures formed on front panel 20 , middle portion 50 and rear panel 150 are positioned at selected distances from one another depending on the location of the mounting screw apertures disposed on the selected associated mounting plate, as more fully described below. It is contemplated in an alternate embodiment that apparatus 10 could possess any number of apertures and throughholes, situated in any suitable configuration on apparatus 10 , so long as apparatus 10 can be mounted to wall surface W and so long as wires and cables can be passed through and out of apparatus 10 .
- Aperture 200 is preferably centrally disposed on lower portion 153 of rear panel 150 , wherein aperture 200 is preferably dimensioned and positioned to engage recess 20 when top edge 156 of rear panel 150 is aligned with top edge 56 of middle portion 50 , as more fully described below.
- Aperture 200 in combination with recess 20 , preferably accommodates for electrical outlets and plugs to pass therethrough and permit apparatus 10 to stand flush against wall surface W.
- rear panel 150 further possesses apertures 210 , 212 , 214 and 216 for attaching rear panel 150 to middle portion 50 , as more fully described below, wherein apertures 210 , 212 , 214 and 216 are dimensioned and positioned to engage screw holes 140 , 142 , 144 and 146 , formed on middle portion 50 , when top edge 156 of rear panel 150 is aligned with top edge 56 of middle portion 50 , as more fully described below. It is recognized that rear panel 150 could comprise any number of apertures, situated in any suitable configuration on rear panel 150 , so long as rear panel 150 can be removably secured to middle portion 50 , as more fully described below.
- Front panel 20 is preferably permanently attached to middle portion 50 , wherein top edge 22 of front panel 20 is preferably aligned with top edge 56 of middle portion 50 .
- Rear side 23 of front panel 20 is preferably glued to front side 52 of middle portion 50 ; although it is recognized that other suitable fasteners could alternatively be utilized, such as, for exemplary purposes only, screws, rivets, bolts, nails, rubber cement, or other suitable adhesives.
- rear panel 150 is preferably removably secured to middle portion 50 , wherein top edge 156 of rear panel 150 is preferably aligned with top edge 56 of middle portion 50 .
- screws are inserted into apertures 210 , 212 , 214 and 216 , formed on rear panel 150 , to removably secure front side 152 of rear panel 150 to rear side 54 of middle portion 50 ; however, it is recognized that other suitable fasteners could be utilized, such as, for exemplary purposes only, a tab and slot engagement.
- notch 220 is preferably disposed on lower rear portion 11 of apparatus 10 , wherein notch 220 preferably accommodates for base trim and or floor molding on wall surface W, if present, to permit apparatus 10 to stand flush against a wall surface.
- a flat screen television monitor or plasma screen mounting plate P is preferably affixed to front panel 20 of apparatus 10 via insertion of mounting screws S through mounting plate P and into throughholes 184 , 186 , 188 and 190 , wherein mounting screws S preferably extend passed apertures 170 , 172 , 174 , 176 and 178 , formed on rear panel 150 , and into wall surface W, thereby anchoring and removably securing apparatus 10 to wall surface W.
- mounting plate P is a conventional attachment plate for mounting a flat screen television monitor or plasma screen to a wall surface, as is known within the art.
- Mounting plate P is typically included with the purchase of a flat screen television monitor or plasma screen.
- television monitor M is preferably removably secured to mounting plate P.
- other suitable fasteners for mounting television monitor M to apparatus 10 and for affixing apparatus 10 to wall surface W could be utilized, such as, for exemplary purposes only, brackets, nails, bolts, rivets, dowels, and the like.
- first wire set C 1 is preferably utilized to connect television monitor M to a power and/or audiovisual source
- second wire set C 2 is preferably utilized to connect television monitor M to A/V connector plate 120
- third wire set C 3 is preferably utilized to connect A/V connector plate 120 to the power and/or audiovisual source.
- first wire set C 1 , second wire set C 2 and third wire set C 3 are preferably appropriately positioned within apparatus 10 , as more fully described below.
- first wire set C 1 is inserted into throughhole 180 , wherein first wire set C 1 is subsequently passed through channel 80 and into recess 70 .
- Television monitor M is preferably mounted proximal to throughhole 180 .
- a power outlet and audiovisual source preferably an antenna, satellite dish or cable outlet, are located proximal to recess 70 when apparatus 10 is secured to wall surface W.
- second wire set C 2 is inserted into throughhole 180 , wherein second wire set C 2 is subsequently passed through channel 80 , recess 70 , channel 130 and into channel 90 .
- third wire set C 3 is inserted into recess 70 , wherein third wire set C 3 is subsequently passed through channel 130 and into channel 90 .
- rear panel 150 is removably secured to middle portion 50 to enclose the wires and cables, wherein screws are inserted into throughholes 210 , 212 , 214 and 216 formed on rear panel 150 .
- apparatus 10 could lack rear panel 150 .
- apparatus 10 could embody a unitary structure possessing apertures and channels for managing and concealing cables and wires therein.
- apparatus 10 could embody other suitable shapes, such as, for exemplary purposes only, pyramidal, diamond, elliptical or semicircle.
- apparatus 10 possesses a decorative trim, wherein the decorative trim is disposed on a top wall, a left sidewall and a right sidewall of apparatus 10 .
- apparatus 10 could be configured to display more than one electronic visual display.
- apparatus 10 could possess mounting plates or apertures for audio speakers.
- apparatus 10 could possess appendages such as shelves and cabinets.
- apparatus 10 could possess any number and configuration of channels for managing and concealing cables and wires.
- apparatus 10 could possess any number and configuration of A/V connector plates and associated channels for connecting the electronic visual display to auxiliary electronic devices.
- apparatus 10 could be configured to stand or hang without the support of a wall surface.
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An apparatus for supporting television monitors, plasma screens, computer monitors, motorized projection screens and other electronic visual displays, wherein an A/V connector plate is provided to integrate auxiliary electronic devices, and wherein apertures and channels are provided to manage and conceal the cables and wires needed to support the electronic visual display.
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- The present invention relates generally to furniture, and more specifically to an apparatus for supporting television monitors, plasma screens, computer monitors, motorized projection screens and/or other electronic visual displays, wherein the apparatus comprises apertures and channels for managing and concealing electrical cables and wires.
- With recent innovations and advancements in technology, electronic visual displays, such as televisions and computer monitors, are becoming increasingly thinner and more affordable. Because such ultra-thin visual displays have become more prevalent, the need for furniture specifically adapted to support such displays has grown accordingly. Unfortunately, conventional entertainment units are generally unsuitable to support such thin screen media, as the sheer depth and size of such entertainment units are typically more suited for accommodating conventional tube televisions and the like.
- Additionally, because flat screen monitors usually possess a height much greater than their base, such monitors are typically unstable and, as such, are susceptible to tipping over. Although, pedestals specifically designed to support flat screen monitors are available, as are support brackets for wall-mounting flat screen televisions, such support devices have not been incorporated into existing furniture pieces to facilitate accommodation of flat screen displays therewithin.
- Furthermore, current support mechanisms do not provide a sufficient means for managing and/or concealing the numerous electrical cables and wires needed to power and support the audiovisual display. Unfortunately, the integration of audiovisual accessories significantly exacerbates the problem. For example, to wall mount a flat screen, holes must typically be drilled into the wall to conceal power, cable, DVD, VCR, stereo, camera and/or video game console wires and cables. Moreover, several such holes may be necessary to receive wiring and cabling from additional electronic devices.
- Therefore, it is readily apparent that there is a need for an apparatus for supporting an electronic visual display, and for managing and concealing the numerous cables and wires associated therewith. Furthermore, there is a need for such an apparatus that enables easy installation and integration of electronic accessories and their associated wire connections.
- Briefly described, in a preferred embodiment, the present invention overcomes the above-mentioned disadvantages and meets the recognized need for such a device by providing an apparatus for supporting electronic visual displays, wherein the apparatus comprises a plurality of apertures and channels for managing and concealing electrical cables and wires.
- According to its major aspects and broadly stated, the present invention in its preferred form is an apparatus for supporting television monitors, plasma screens, computer monitors, motorized projection screens and/or other electronic visual displays, wherein an A/V connector plate is provided to integrate auxiliary electronic devices, and wherein apertures and channels are provided to manage and conceal the cables and wires needed to support the electronic visual display.
- More specifically, the apparatus possesses a first aperture to permit cables and wires to traverse therethrough, wherein a plurality of smaller apertures are formed around the first aperture for receiving mounting screws therein, and wherein the electronic visual display is mounted over the first aperture. A horizontally elongated recess is situated on a lower rear portion of the apparatus, wherein a power outlet and audiovisual source, namely a television antenna, satellite dish or cable outlet, are located proximal to the recess when the apparatus is secured to a wall surface. The apparatus also possesses an A/V connector plate for connecting auxiliary electronic devices to the electronic visual display, power source, and/or audiovisual source.
- A first channel is disposed on the apparatus to connect the recess to the first aperture, thereby permitting wires and cables to connect the electronic visual display to the power source and/or audiovisual source disposed on the wall surface. A second channel is disposed on the apparatus to connect the recess to the A/V connector plate, thereby permitting wires and cables to connect selected auxiliary electronic devices to the electronic visual display, power source, and/or audiovisual source disposed on the wall surface.
- Accordingly, a feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to mount and display an electronic visual display, yet effectively manage and conceal the cables and wires needed to power and support the electronic visual display.
- Another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ease of assembly.
- Another feature and advantage of the present invention is its ability to permit the integration of auxiliary electronic devices, such as VCRs, DVD players, stereos, cameras, and/or video game consoles, yet effectively manage and conceal associated cables and wires.
- These and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent to one skilled in the art from the following description and claims when read in light of the accompanying drawings.
- The present invention will be better understood by reading the Detailed Description of the Preferred and Selected Alternate Embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawing figures, in which like reference numerals denote similar structure and refer to like elements throughout, and in which:
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FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a side view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention; and -
FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the rear panel is disengaged from the apparatus. - In describing the preferred and selected alternate embodiments of the present invention, as illustrated in
FIGS. 1-3 , specific terminology is employed for the sake of clarity. The invention, however, is not intended to be limited to the specific terminology so selected, and it is to be understood that each specific element includes all technical equivalents that operate in a similar manner to accomplish similar functions. - Referring now to
FIGS. 1-3 , the present invention in a preferred embodiment is anapparatus 10 for displaying a television monitor M on a wall surface W; however, it is contemplated in an alternative embodiment thatapparatus 10 could be utilized to display other electronic devices and equipment, such as, for exemplary purposes only, plasma screens, computer monitors, motorized projection screens, and/or audio speakers. It is also contemplated that apparatus could be utilized to display a television monitor M on adjacent wall surfaces, on a ceiling surface or on adjacent ceiling and wall surfaces.Apparatus 10 generally preferably comprisesfront panel 20,middle portion 50 andrear panel 150. More specifically,front panel 20 preferably comprisesfront side 21,rear side 23,top edge 22,bottom edge 24,left edge 26 andright edge 28, whereinfront panel 20 is preferably in the form of a rectangular wooden board with a veneer or laminate finish. It is recognized thatfront panel 20 could alternatively embody other suitable shapes and could be formed from other suitable materials, such as, for exemplary purposes only, particle board, tin, aluminum, plastic, or other strong, rigid, yet relatively lightweight materials. - Preferably formed on
upper portion 25 offront panel 20 isaperture 30, whereinaperture 30 is preferably centrally positioned betweenleft edge 26 andright edge 28. Preferably,aperture 30 is rectangular-shaped andcomprises corners shaped apertures corners apertures front panel 20, so long as a mounting bracket may be mounted overaperture 30 for purposes more fully described below. - Preferably,
middle portion 50 ofapparatus 10 is in the form of a rectangular board comprising front side 52,rear side 54,top edge 56,bottom edge 58, left edge 60 andright edge 62. Preferably, the width of top andbottom edges middle portion 50 are approximately equal to the width of top andbottom edges front panel 20; the length of left andright edges 60 and 62, respectively, ofmiddle portion 50 are approximately five inches shorter than the length of left andright edges front panel 20; and the thickness ofmiddle portion 50 is approximately three times the thickness offront panel 20.Middle portion 50 is preferably formed from recycled cardboard; however, it is contemplated thatmiddle portion 50 could alternatively be formed from other suitable materials, such as, for exemplary purposes only wood, particle board, cork, expanded polystyrene, or other relatively strong, lightweight materials. - Referring now to
FIG. 3 , preferably formed on upper middle region 51 ofmiddle portion 50 areapertures apertures apertures front panel 20, and whereinapertures apertures top edge 22 offront panel 20 is aligned withtop edge 56 ofmiddle portion 50, as more fully described below. - Preferably disposed on
lower portion 53 ofrear side 54 ofmiddle portion 50 is substantially rectangular-shaped recess 70. Preferably,recess 70 is centrally positioned between left edge 60 andright edge 62 ofmiddle portion 50, and situated approximately 5 inches frombottom edge 58. It is recognized thatrecess 70 could alternatively embody other suitable shapes and/or sizes, and that any number ofrecesses 70 could be situated in any suitable configuration onapparatus 10, so long asrecess 70 accommodates for electrical outlets and plugs to pass through and permitapparatus 10 to stand flush against wall surface W, as more fully described below. Preferably,recess 70 is horizontally elongated to increase the lateral area in whichapparatus 10 may be positioned on wall surface W to accommodate for outlets and plugs. - Preferably,
channel 80 is disposed onrear side 54 ofmiddle portion 50, whereinchannel 80 is centrally positioned between left edge 60 andright edge 62 ofmiddle portion 50, and whereinchannel 80 extends fromaperture 61 to recess 70. It is recognized thatchannel 80 could be alternatively situated at any suitable position onapparatus 10, so long as cables, wires and/or other similar electrical conductors can extend fromaperture 61, throughchannel 80, and intorecess 70, as more fully described below. - Preferably, horizontal channel 90 is disposed on
lower portion 53 ofrear side 54 ofmiddle portion 50, wherein channel 90 extends from left edge 60 toright edge 62. It is recognized in an alternate embodiment that channel 90 could be situated at any suitable position onapparatus 10, so long as cables and wires can extend from channel 90 toaperture 61, as more fully described below. - Preferably disposed on
rear side 54 ofmiddle portion 50 arevertical slits slits slit 100 is disposed proximate to left edge 60 ofmiddle portion 50, and whereinslit 102 is disposed proximate toright edge 62 ofmiddle portion 50.Slits blank plate 110 and A/V connector plate 120 via frictional fit, wherein slit 100 preferably possessesblank plate 110, and wherein slit 102 preferably possesses A/V connector plate 120. It is recognized thatslit 100 could possessblank plate 110 or A/V connector plate 120, andslit 102 could possessblank plate 110 or A/V connector plate 120. Moreover, it is recognized that althoughblank plate 110 and A/V connector plate 120 are preferably removably secured tomiddle portion 50,blank plate 110 and A/V connector plate 120 could be permanently affixed tomiddle portion 50. - Preferably,
blank plate 110 is provided to cover and seal channel 90, whereinblank plate 110 is in the form of a rectangular-shaped piece of wood. It is recognized, however, thatblank plate 110 could alternatively embody other suitable shapes and/or sizes, and could be formed from other suitable materials, such as, for exemplary purposes only particle board, cardboard, aluminum, tin, or plastic. - A/
V connector plate 120 is preferably a thin rectangular plate possessing a plurality of A/V connection ports, as is known within the art, for connecting auxiliary electronic devices to television monitor M, as more fully described below. It is recognized that A/V connector plate 120 could also possess supplemental power outlets and/or a cable outlet to connect auxiliary electronic devices to a power source and/or an audiovisual source, as more fully described below. It is further contemplated thatapparatus 10 could possess any number and configuration of A/V connection ports, cable outlets and/or supplemental power outlets. Althoughapparatus 10 preferably comprises A/V connector plate 120 disposed on a lower outer portion ofapparatus 10, it is contemplated in an alternate embodiment thatapparatus 10 could possess any number of A/V connector plates 120 situated in any suitable configuration onapparatus 10. - Preferably,
channel 130 is disposed onrear side 54 ofmiddle portion 50, whereinchannel 130 is centrally positioned between left edge 60 andright edge 62 ofmiddle portion 50, and whereinchannel 130 extends from channel 90 to recess 70. It is contemplated in an alternate embodiment that channel 130 could be situated at any suitable position onapparatus 10, so long as cables and wires can extend from channel 90 to recess 70, as more fully described below. Furthermore, althoughapparatus 10 preferably compriseschannels apparatus 10 could comprise any number of channels, situated in any suitable configuration withinapparatus 10, so long as wires and/or cables are able to traversechannels connecting recess 70 toaperture 61 and/or A/V connector plate 120, and so long as wires and/or cables are able to traversechannels connecting aperture 61 to A/V connector plate 120. - Preferably,
rear side 54 ofmiddle portion 50 further possesses threaded screw holes 140, 142, 144 and 146 for attachingmiddle portion 50 torear panel 150, as more fully described below. Preferably,screw hole 140 is disposed on upper left portion 71 ofrear side 54,screw hole 142 is disposed on upper right portion 73 ofrear side 54,screw hole 144 is disposed on bottom left portion 75 ofrear side 54, and screwhole 146 is disposed on lower right portion 77 ofrear side 54. It is recognized thatmiddle portion 50 could comprise any number of screw holes, situated in any suitable configuration onrear side 54, so long asrear panel 150 can be removably secured tomiddle portion 50, as more fully described below. - Preferably,
rear panel 150 is in the form of a rectangular board comprising front side 152,rear side 154,top edge 156,bottom edge 158, leftedge 160 andright edge 162. Preferably,rear panel 150 is preferably substantially identical tofront panel 20, wherein the width of top andbottom edges rear panel 150 are approximately equal to the width of top andbottom edges front panel 20; however, the length of left andright edges rear panel 150 are preferably approximately five inches shorter than the length of left andright edges front panel 20. It is recognized thatrear panel 150 could alternatively embody other suitable shapes and/or sizes, and thatrear panel 150 could be formed from other suitable materials, such as, for exemplary purposes only, particle board, tin, aluminum, plastic, or other strong, rigid, yet relatively lightweight materials. - Preferably formed on upper
middle portion 151 ofrear panel 150 areapertures apertures apertures front panel 20. Preferably, whentop edge 156 ofrear panel 150 is aligned withtop edge 22 offront panel 20 andtop edge 56 ofmiddle portion 50, as more fully described below,apertures rear panel 150, align withapertures front panel 20, andapertures middle portion 50, to formthroughholes throughholes front panel 20,middle portion 50 andrear panel 150, are positioned at selected distances from one another depending on the location of the mounting screw apertures disposed on the selected associated mounting plate, as more fully described below. It is contemplated in an alternate embodiment thatapparatus 10 could possess any number of apertures and throughholes, situated in any suitable configuration onapparatus 10, so long asapparatus 10 can be mounted to wall surface W and so long as wires and cables can be passed through and out ofapparatus 10. - Aperture 200 is preferably centrally disposed on lower portion 153 of
rear panel 150, wherein aperture 200 is preferably dimensioned and positioned to engagerecess 20 whentop edge 156 ofrear panel 150 is aligned withtop edge 56 ofmiddle portion 50, as more fully described below. Aperture 200, in combination withrecess 20, preferably accommodates for electrical outlets and plugs to pass therethrough andpermit apparatus 10 to stand flush against wall surface W. - Preferably,
rear panel 150 further possesses apertures 210, 212, 214 and 216 for attachingrear panel 150 tomiddle portion 50, as more fully described below, wherein apertures 210, 212, 214 and 216 are dimensioned and positioned to engagescrew holes middle portion 50, whentop edge 156 ofrear panel 150 is aligned withtop edge 56 ofmiddle portion 50, as more fully described below. It is recognized thatrear panel 150 could comprise any number of apertures, situated in any suitable configuration onrear panel 150, so long asrear panel 150 can be removably secured tomiddle portion 50, as more fully described below. -
Front panel 20 is preferably permanently attached tomiddle portion 50, whereintop edge 22 offront panel 20 is preferably aligned withtop edge 56 ofmiddle portion 50.Rear side 23 offront panel 20 is preferably glued to front side 52 ofmiddle portion 50; although it is recognized that other suitable fasteners could alternatively be utilized, such as, for exemplary purposes only, screws, rivets, bolts, nails, rubber cement, or other suitable adhesives. - After the appropriate wires and cables are set into place, as more fully described below,
rear panel 150 is preferably removably secured tomiddle portion 50, whereintop edge 156 ofrear panel 150 is preferably aligned withtop edge 56 ofmiddle portion 50. Preferably, screws are inserted into apertures 210, 212, 214 and 216, formed onrear panel 150, to removably secure front side 152 ofrear panel 150 torear side 54 ofmiddle portion 50; however, it is recognized that other suitable fasteners could be utilized, such as, for exemplary purposes only, a tab and slot engagement. - Referring back to
FIG. 2 , and with continued reference toFIG. 3 , notch 220 is preferably disposed on lower rear portion 11 ofapparatus 10, wherein notch 220 preferably accommodates for base trim and or floor molding on wall surface W, if present, to permitapparatus 10 to stand flush against a wall surface. - Now referring back to
FIG. 1 , with continued reference toFIG. 3 , after the appropriate wires and cables are set into place, as more fully described below, a flat screen television monitor or plasma screen mounting plate P is preferably affixed tofront panel 20 ofapparatus 10 via insertion of mounting screws S through mounting plate P and intothroughholes apertures rear panel 150, and into wall surface W, thereby anchoring and removably securingapparatus 10 to wall surface W. Preferably, mounting plate P is a conventional attachment plate for mounting a flat screen television monitor or plasma screen to a wall surface, as is known within the art. Mounting plate P is typically included with the purchase of a flat screen television monitor or plasma screen. Subsequently, television monitor M is preferably removably secured to mounting plate P. It is contemplated in an alternative embodiment that other suitable fasteners for mounting television monitor M toapparatus 10 and for affixingapparatus 10 to wall surface W could be utilized, such as, for exemplary purposes only, brackets, nails, bolts, rivets, dowels, and the like. - To operate
apparatus 10, first wire set C1 is preferably utilized to connect television monitor M to a power and/or audiovisual source, second wire set C2 is preferably utilized to connect television monitor M to A/V connector plate 120, and third wire set C3 is preferably utilized to connect A/V connector plate 120 to the power and/or audiovisual source. Prior to attachingrear panel 150 tomiddle portion 50, and prior to mountingapparatus 10 to wall surface W, first wire set C1, second wire set C2 and third wire set C3 are preferably appropriately positioned withinapparatus 10, as more fully described below. - Preferably, to connect television monitor M to a power and/or audiovisual source, first wire set C1 is inserted into
throughhole 180, wherein first wire set C1 is subsequently passed throughchannel 80 and intorecess 70. Television monitor M is preferably mounted proximal tothroughhole 180. Preferably, a power outlet and audiovisual source, preferably an antenna, satellite dish or cable outlet, are located proximal to recess 70 whenapparatus 10 is secured to wall surface W. - Preferably, to connect television monitor M to A/
V connector plate 120, second wire set C2 is inserted intothroughhole 180, wherein second wire set C2 is subsequently passed throughchannel 80,recess 70,channel 130 and into channel 90. Preferably, to connect A/V connector plate 120 to the power and/or audiovisual source disposed on wall surface W, third wire set C3 is inserted intorecess 70, wherein third wire set C3 is subsequently passed throughchannel 130 and into channel 90. - It is contemplated that any number and configuration of cables and/or wires could be utilized to connect and integrate the various electronic devices, or that
apparatus 10 could possess built-in cables and wires to connect the various electronic devices. Preferably,rear panel 150 is removably secured tomiddle portion 50 to enclose the wires and cables, wherein screws are inserted into throughholes 210, 212, 214 and 216 formed onrear panel 150. - In an alternate embodiment,
apparatus 10 could lackrear panel 150. - In another alternate embodiment,
apparatus 10 could embody a unitary structure possessing apertures and channels for managing and concealing cables and wires therein. - In yet another alternate embodiment,
apparatus 10 could embody other suitable shapes, such as, for exemplary purposes only, pyramidal, diamond, elliptical or semicircle. - In yet still another alternate embodiment,
apparatus 10 possesses a decorative trim, wherein the decorative trim is disposed on a top wall, a left sidewall and a right sidewall ofapparatus 10. - In yet still another further alternate embodiment,
apparatus 10 could be configured to display more than one electronic visual display. - In still another alternate embodiment,
apparatus 10 could possess mounting plates or apertures for audio speakers. - In still a further alternate embodiment,
apparatus 10 could possess appendages such as shelves and cabinets. - In still another alternate embodiment,
apparatus 10 could possess any number and configuration of channels for managing and concealing cables and wires. - In yet a further alternate embodiment,
apparatus 10 could possess any number and configuration of A/V connector plates and associated channels for connecting the electronic visual display to auxiliary electronic devices. - In still a further alternate embodiment,
apparatus 10 could be configured to stand or hang without the support of a wall surface. - Having thus described exemplary embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted by those skilled in the art that the within disclosures are exemplary only, and that various other alternatives, adaptations, and modifications may be made within the scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments illustrated herein, but is limited only by the following claims.
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1. An apparatus for supporting an electronic visual display, said apparatus comprising:
a first side for removably mounting the electronic visual display thereon;
a second side for removably securing said apparatus to a surface; and
at least one aperture for managing and concealing electrical conductors therethrough.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one channel in communication with said at least one aperture to facilitate the management and concealment of the electrical conductors therethrough.
3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said at least one channel permits electrical conductors to removably connect the electronic-visual display to a first source disposed on the surface.
4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first source is selected from the group consisting of power outlets, antenna outlets, cable outlets and satellite dish outlets.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one audiovisual connector port to permit the electronic visual display to be removably connected to selected auxiliary electronic accessories.
6. The apparatus of claim 5 , further comprising at least one second channel to permit the electrical conductors to removably connect said at least one audiovisual connector port to the electronic visual display.
7. The apparatus of claim 6 , further comprising at least one third channel to permit the electrical conductors to removably connect said at least one audiovisual connector port to a second source disposed on the surface.
8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the second source is selected from the group consisting of power outlets, antenna outlets, cable outlets and satellite dish outlets.
9. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one recess disposed on a lower rear portion of said apparatus, said recess adapted to accommodate electrical outlets and plugs to permit said apparatus to sit flush against the surface.
10. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one notch disposed on a bottom rear portion of said apparatus, said at least one notch adapted to accommodate for base trim on a wall surface to permit said apparatus to stand flush against the wall surface.
11. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the surface is selected from the group consisting of wall surfaces, ceiling surfaces, adjacent wall surfaces, and adjacent ceiling and wall surfaces;
12. An apparatus for supporting an electronic visual display, said apparatus comprising:
a first side for removably mounting the electronic visual display thereon;
a second side for removably securing said apparatus to a surface;
at least one aperture for managing and concealing electrical conductors therethrough; and
at least one channel in communication with said at least one aperture.
13. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein said at least one channel permits the electrical conductors to removably connect the electronic visual display to a first source disposed on the surface.
14. The apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the first source is selected from the group consisting of power outlets, antenna outlets, cable outlets, and satellite dish outlets.
15. The apparatus of claim 12 , further comprising at least one audiovisual connector port to permit the electronic visual display to be removably connected to selected auxiliary electronic accessories.
16. The apparatus of claim 15 , further comprising at least one second channel to permit electrical conductors to removably connect said at least one audiovisual connector port to the electronic visual display.
17. The apparatus of claim 16 , further comprising at least one third channel to permit electrical conductors to removably connect said at least one audiovisual connector port to a second source disposed on the surface.
18. The apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the second source is selected from the group consisting of power outlets, antenna outlets, cable outlets, and satellite dish outlets.
19. The apparatus of claim 12 , further comprising at least one recess disposed on a lower rear portion of said apparatus, said recess adapted to accommodate electrical outlets and plugs to permit said apparatus to sit flush against the surface.
20. The apparatus of claim 12 , further comprising at least one notch disposed on a bottom rear portion of said apparatus, said at least one notch adapted to accommodate for base trim on a wall surface to permit said apparatus to stand flush against the wall surface.
21. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the surface is selected from the group consisting of wall surfaces, ceiling surfaces, adjacent wall surfaces, and adjacent ceiling and wall surfaces.
22. A method for displaying an electronic visual display, said method comprising the steps of:
a. obtaining an apparatus for supporting an electronic visual display, wherein said apparatus comprises at least one aperture and at least one channel for managing and concealing at least one first set of electrical conductors therethrough;
b. removably mounting the electronic visual display on a front side of said apparatus; and
c. removably connecting the electronic visual display to a first source disposed on a surface via the at least one first set of electrical conductors.
23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the first source is selected from the group consisting of power outlets, antenna outlets, cable outlets, and satellite dish outlets.
24. The method of claim 22 , further comprising the step of passing the at least one first set of electrical conductors through said at least one aperture.
25. The method of claim 24 , further comprising the step of passing the at least one first set of electrical conductors through said at least one channel.
26. The method of claim 22 , further comprising the step of removably connecting the at least one electronic visual display to at least one audiovisual connector port disposed on said apparatus via at least one second set of electrical conductors.
27. The method of claim 27 , further comprising the step of passing the at least one second set of electrical conductors through said at least one aperture and said at least one channel.
28. The method of claim 27 , further comprising the step of removably connecting said at least one audiovisual connector port to a second source disposed on the surface via at least one third set of electrical conductors.
29. The method of claim 28 , further comprising the step of passing the at least one third set of electrical conductors through said at least one channel.
30. The method of claim 22 , wherein the surface is selected from the group consisting of wall surfaces, ceiling surfaces, adjacent wall surfaces, and adjacent ceiling and wall surfaces.
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