EP1028212A3 - Computer physical security device - Google Patents

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EP1028212A3
EP1028212A3 EP00106042A EP00106042A EP1028212A3 EP 1028212 A3 EP1028212 A3 EP 1028212A3 EP 00106042 A EP00106042 A EP 00106042A EP 00106042 A EP00106042 A EP 00106042A EP 1028212 A3 EP1028212 A3 EP 1028212A3
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housing
locking
arm
security device
physical security
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EP1028212B1 (en
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Arthur H. Zarnowitz
Steward R. Carl
William R. Murray, Jr.
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Acco Brands Inc
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    • 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

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Computer Hardware Design (AREA)
  • Casings For Electric Apparatus (AREA)
  • Burglar Alarm Systems (AREA)
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Abstract

A locking device for attaching to a security slot (652) in a portable object, comprising: a housing (620); a moveable locking arm (646) extending from said housing (620) and having a locking member (648) at an end of said arm that extends outside of said housing (620), said locking member (648) having a shape for insertion into and removal from the security slot (652), said locking arm (646) moveable between locking position and an unlocked position; a pin (634), coupling the housing (620) to the security slot (652) when said locking arm (646) is in said locked position, for inhibiting transition of said locking arm (646) to said unlocked position; and a cable, coupled to said housing, for attachment to an object other than to the portable object.
EP00106042A 1994-11-15 1994-11-15 Computer physical security device Expired - Lifetime EP1028212B1 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

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EP00106042A EP1028212B1 (en) 1994-11-15 1994-11-15 Computer physical security device

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PCT/US1994/013212 WO1996015347A1 (en) 1994-11-15 1994-11-15 Computer physical security device
EP00106042A EP1028212B1 (en) 1994-11-15 1994-11-15 Computer physical security device

Related Parent Applications (3)

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EP95903542A Division EP0791123B1 (en) 1994-11-15 1994-11-15 Computer physical security device
EP95903542A Division-Into EP0791123B1 (en) 1994-11-15 1994-11-15 Computer physical security device
EP95903542.9 Division 1996-05-23

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EP1028212A2 EP1028212A2 (en) 2000-08-16
EP1028212A3 true EP1028212A3 (en) 2002-12-18
EP1028212B1 EP1028212B1 (en) 2012-08-01

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EP95903542A Expired - Lifetime EP0791123B1 (en) 1994-11-15 1994-11-15 Computer physical security device
EP00106042A Expired - Lifetime EP1028212B1 (en) 1994-11-15 1994-11-15 Computer physical security device

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EP95903542A Expired - Lifetime EP0791123B1 (en) 1994-11-15 1994-11-15 Computer physical security device

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EP (2) EP0791123B1 (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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US8223488B2 (en) 2004-05-10 2012-07-17 Think Products, Inc. Locking assembly for electronic tablet and other devices
US8139356B2 (en) 2004-05-10 2012-03-20 Peter Allen Plunger security lock and personal electronic device configured to be secured by the plunger lock
US8837144B1 (en) 2004-05-10 2014-09-16 Think Products, Inc. Locking assembly for electronic tablet and other devices
US8456836B2 (en) 2004-05-10 2013-06-04 Think Products, Inc. Spring loaded security slot attachment for portable device security
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US7500371B2 (en) 2005-11-18 2009-03-10 Acco Brands Usa Llc Locking device with passage
WO2008051919A2 (en) 2006-10-23 2008-05-02 Acco Brands Usa Llc Security apparatus
GB0716879D0 (en) * 2007-08-30 2007-10-10 Autosafe Internat Ltd Security attachment for use in a security slot, e.g. in a laptop computer
CA2763143A1 (en) 2009-05-29 2010-12-02 Robert Mahaffey Security apparatus including attachment device
USD651889S1 (en) 2011-04-19 2012-01-10 Acco Brands Usa Llc Security apparatus
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US2677261A (en) * 1948-01-16 1954-05-04 Briggs & Stratton Corp Door handle lock
US5117661A (en) * 1991-07-31 1992-06-02 Kensington Microwave Limited Disk drive lock
WO1993015295A1 (en) * 1992-01-24 1993-08-05 Kensington Microware Limited Computer physical security device
US5327752A (en) * 1992-06-01 1994-07-12 Kensington Microwave Limited Computer equipment lock
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EP0791123A4 (en) 1998-04-08
CA2205171A1 (en) 1996-05-23
DE69432085D1 (en) 2003-03-06
DE69432085T2 (en) 2003-10-09
CA2205171C (en) 2009-09-22
AU1256295A (en) 1996-06-06
ATE231943T1 (en) 2003-02-15
JP3607295B2 (en) 2005-01-05
WO1996015347A1 (en) 1996-05-23
EP1028212B1 (en) 2012-08-01
JPH10508917A (en) 1998-09-02
EP1028212A2 (en) 2000-08-16
ES2191697T3 (en) 2003-09-16
EP0791123B1 (en) 2003-01-29
EP0791123A1 (en) 1997-08-27

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