CA2205171A1 - Computer physical security device - Google Patents

Computer physical security device

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Publication number
CA2205171A1
CA2205171A1 CA002205171A CA2205171A CA2205171A1 CA 2205171 A1 CA2205171 A1 CA 2205171A1 CA 002205171 A CA002205171 A CA 002205171A CA 2205171 A CA2205171 A CA 2205171A CA 2205171 A1 CA2205171 A1 CA 2205171A1
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Canada
Prior art keywords
slot
housing
crossmember
shaft
dimensions
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Granted
Application number
CA002205171A
Other languages
French (fr)
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CA2205171C (en
Inventor
William R. Murray, Jr.
Stewart R. Carl
Arthur H. Zarnowitz
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Acco Brands USA LLC
Original Assignee
Kensington Microware Limited
William R. Murray, Jr.
Stewart R. Carl
Arthur H. Zarnowitz
Acco Usa, Inc.
Acco Brands, Inc.
Acco Brands Usa Llc
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Application filed by Kensington Microware Limited, William R. Murray, Jr., Stewart R. Carl, Arthur H. Zarnowitz, Acco Usa, Inc., Acco Brands, Inc., Acco Brands Usa Llc filed Critical Kensington Microware Limited
Publication of CA2205171A1 publication Critical patent/CA2205171A1/en
Application granted granted Critical
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Classifications

    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B73/00—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices
    • E05B73/0005—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices using chains, cables or the like
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B73/00—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices
    • E05B73/0082—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices for office machines, e.g. PC's, portable computers, typewriters, calculators
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B17/00—Accessories in connection with locks
    • E05B17/0054—Fraction or shear lines; Slip-clutches, resilient parts or the like for preventing damage when forced or slammed
    • E05B17/0062—Fraction or shear lines; Slip-clutches, resilient parts or the like for preventing damage when forced or slammed with destructive disengagement

Abstract

An apparatus (fig. 11) for preventing theft of portable equipment like computers is disclosed. The equipment must be provided with a special rectangular slot (fig. 5). An attachment mechanism includes a housing (36) for a spindle (46) having a first portion rotatable within the housing, a shaft (52) extending outwardly from the housing, and a crossmember (54) at the end of the shaft (52) having dimensions conforming to those of the slot. An abutment mechanism (60) also emanates from the housing (36). The combined dimensions of the abutment mechanism (60) and the shaft (52) closely conform to the dimensions of the slot. The crossmember (54) is aligned with the abutment mechanism (60) so that the crossmember (54) can be inserted through the slot with the shaft (52) and the abutment mechanism occupying the slot.
The spindle (46) is then rotated 90 degrees to misalign the crossmember (54) with the slot to attach the mechanism. A cable (18) is secured to the housing and to an immovable object.
CA002205171A 1994-11-15 1994-11-15 Computer physical security device Expired - Lifetime CA2205171C (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/US1994/013212 WO1996015347A1 (en) 1994-11-15 1994-11-15 Computer physical security device

Publications (2)

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CA2205171A1 true CA2205171A1 (en) 1996-05-23
CA2205171C CA2205171C (en) 2009-09-22

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CA002205171A Expired - Lifetime CA2205171C (en) 1994-11-15 1994-11-15 Computer physical security device

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EP (2) EP1028212B1 (en)
JP (1) JP3607295B2 (en)
AT (1) ATE231943T1 (en)
AU (1) AU1256295A (en)
CA (1) CA2205171C (en)
DE (1) DE69432085T2 (en)
ES (1) ES2191697T3 (en)
WO (1) WO1996015347A1 (en)

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DE69432085D1 (en) 2003-03-06
EP1028212A2 (en) 2000-08-16
WO1996015347A1 (en) 1996-05-23
JPH10508917A (en) 1998-09-02
CA2205171C (en) 2009-09-22
AU1256295A (en) 1996-06-06
EP0791123A1 (en) 1997-08-27
EP1028212B1 (en) 2012-08-01
JP3607295B2 (en) 2005-01-05
EP1028212A3 (en) 2002-12-18
EP0791123B1 (en) 2003-01-29
ATE231943T1 (en) 2003-02-15
DE69432085T2 (en) 2003-10-09
ES2191697T3 (en) 2003-09-16
EP0791123A4 (en) 1998-04-08

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