GB2497164A

GB2497164A - Security device

Info

Publication number: GB2497164A
Application number: GB1218769.6A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Taiyo Christian Weber; Paul Joseph Weber
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2011-12-02
Filing date: 2012-10-18
Publication date: 2013-06-05
Anticipated expiration: 2032-10-18
Also published as: GB201218769D0; GB2497164B

Abstract

A security device comprises a main hollow tube defining a space and a first fastening arrangement for fastening the main hollow tube to a fixture. The first fastening arrangement comprises a first fastener extending from within the space through the main hollow tube to the fixture. The first fastening arrangement further comprises a locking member on the first fastener. The locking member is arranged within the space. A locking device can co-operate with the locking member within the space to lock the main hollow tube to the first fastening arrangement. A second fastening arrangement is provided for fastening the main hollow tube to an article to be secured.

Description

SECURITY DEVICE

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to security devices. More particularly, but not exclusively, this invention relates to security devices for protecting electronic articles, for example desktop computers.

Background

[0002] There are various security devices to protect articles, such as computers, from theft. However, known such devices have their drawbacks.

Summary

[0003] According to one aspect of this invention, there is provided a security device comprising: a main hollow tube defining a space; a first fastening arrangement for fastening the main hollow tube to a fixture, the first fastening arrangement comprising: a first fastener extending from within the space through the main hollow tube to the fixture; a locking member on the first fastener, the locking member being arranged within the space; and a locking device which can co-operate with the locking member within the space to lock the main hollow tube to the first fastening arrangement; and a second fastening arrangement for fastening the main hollow tube to an article to be secured.

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[0004] The locking device may comprise a body. A locking mechanism may be housed by the body. The locking device may include a shackle having opposite ends.

The shackle may be movable between a locked condition in which both ends are locked in the body by the locking mechanism, and an unlocked condition in which at least one end is released from the body. The security device may comprise a hollow metal tube protected locking system, and may comprise devices for article security.

[0005] The locking device may comprise a padlock.

[0006] The locking member may comprise a loop member, through which a portion of the locking device can extend to lock the main hollow tube to the second fastening arrangement.

[0007] The first fastener may comprise an eyebolt or eyescrew, which may have an elongate portion and the aforesaid loop member on the elongate portion. Threads may be provided on the elongate portion.

[0008] The first fastening arrangement may include a shaped hole washer defining a shaped hole through which the loop member can extend.

[0009] The first fastening arrangement may include a shaped hole spacer defining a shaped hole through which the loop member can extend.

[0010] The locking member may comprise a washer having a main part through which a bolt having a head can extend. The washer may include upstanding folds on the main part. The upstanding folds may be configured to extend over the head of the bolt.

[0011] The first fastening arrangement may comprise an anchor mountable in the fixture. The anchor may be configured to co-operate with the first fastener to secure the first fastener to the fixture. The anchor may comprise a drop-in anchor, which may be configured to receive a portion of the first fastener.

[0012] The second fastening arrangement may comprise a second fastener extending from within the space through the main hollow tube into the article. The second fastening arrangement may comprise a partially capped hollow tube through which the second fastener extends, the partially capped hollow tube being mounted within the space.

[0013] The second fastener may comprise a bolt. The second fastening arrangement may further include a nut, which can be threadably mounted on the bolt to secure the article to the main hollow tube.

[0014] The second fastening arrangement may comprise a further partially capped hollow tube which can be mounted within the article. The second fastener may extend into the further partially capped hollow tube.

[0015] The, or each, partially capped hollow tube may comprise a cap defining a hole through which the second fastener extends. The, or each, partially capped hollow tube may comprise a rim extending around the cap. The main hollow tube may define a first main axis. The partially capped hollow tube may define a second main axis. The first and second main axes may be substantially orthogonal to each other.

[0016] The security device may comprise a manipulating tool for manipulating the first and second fastening arrangements. The manipulating tool may comprise an elongate handle, and a socket on the handle. The socket may be configured to receive a part of the second fastening arrangement. The aforesaid part of the second fastening arrangement may have a polygonal configuration.

[0017] The socket may be fixedly mounted on one end region of the handle. The socket may define a cavity, which may have a polygonal configuration to receive and co-operate with the aforesaid part of the second fastening arrangement. The aforesaid part of the second fastening arrangement may comprise a head of a bolt or a nut.

[0018] The security device may comprise a marking tool for marking the article at a point the first fastening arrangement is to extend through the article. The marking tool may comprise an elongate handle, and a marking point on the elongate handle.

[0019] The manipulating tool may constitute the marking tool. The socket may be provided at one end region of the handle, and the marking point may be provided at the opposite end region of the handle.

[0020] The main hollow tube may comprise a substantially planar first side for engaging the fixture, and a substantially planar second side for engaging the article.

The first side may define at least one first fastening hole through which the first fastener can extend.

[0021] The second side may define at least one second fastening hole through which the second fastener can extend.

[0022] According to another aspect of this invention, there is provided a method of installing a security device as described above, wherein the main hollow tube comprises a first side for engaging a fixture, and a second side for engaging an article, the first side defining a first fastening hole, and the second side defining a second fastening hole, wherein the method comprises: arranging the article in engagement with the second side; securing the article to the main hollow tube at the second side; arranging the first fastening arrangement such that the first fastener extends from within the space through the first fastening hole to the fixture; and arranging a locking device in the space to co-operate with the locking member and lock the main hollow tube to the fixture.

[0023] The step of securing the article to the main hollow tube may comprise providing a marking tool having an elongate handle and a marking point on the handle.

The step of securing the article to the main hollow tube may comprise inserting the marking tool into the space of the hollow tube, such that the marking point is disposed in the space.

[0024] The step of securing the article to the main hollow tube may comprise arranging the marking tool so that the marking point extends through the second fastening hole to engage the article, and marking the article with the marking point through the second hole to provide a marked region on the article. The step of marking the article may comprise scratching the article with the marking point.

[0025] The step of securing the article to the main hollow tube may comprise forming an aperture in the article at the marked region.

[0026] The step of securing the article to the main hollow tube may comprise arranging the article in engagement the first side such that the aperture so formed is in register with the second fastening hole.

[0027] The step of securing the article to the main hollow tube may comprise arranging the second fastening arrangement so that a portion thereof extends through the aperture and the second fastening hole, to secure the article to the main hollow tube.

[0028] The second fastening arrangement may comprise a second fastener in the form of a bolt. The step of arranging the second fastening arrangement to secure the article to the hollow tube may comprise inserting the bolt through the aperture and the second fastening hole, arranging a nut on the bolt, and thereafter tightening the nut and bolt relative to each other.

[0029] The method may comprise providing a partially capped hollow tube comprising a cap defining a hole. The partially capped hollow tube may comprise a rim extending around the cap. The method may comprise inserting the bolt through the hole in the cap before inserting the bolt through the aperture.

[0030] The step of securing the article to the main hollow tube may comprise providing a manipulating tool comprising an elongate handle, and a socket on the handle. The step of securing the article to the main hollow tube may further include disposing the manipulating tool in the main hollow tube. The step of securing the article to the main hollow tube may further include disposing the socket in the partially capped hollow tube to receive the nut or the head of the bolt, and manipulating the nut and bolt to tighten them relative to each other.

[0031] The step of securing the article to the hollow tube may comprise providing respective partially capped hollow tubes for each of the head of the bolt and the nut.

The step of securing the article to the hollow tube may further include arranging the nut and the bolt in the respective partially capped hollow tubes prior tightening them onto each other.

[0032] The method may include providing an anchor, and forming a hole in the fixture. The method may further include inserting the anchor in the hole, and thereafter arranging the first fastener to extend from the main hollow tube into the anchor. The anchor may be a drop-in anchor.

[0033] The locking device may comprise a body. A locking mechanism may be housed by the body. The locking device may include a shackle having opposite ends.

The shackle may be movable between a locked condition in which both ends are locked in the body by the locking mechanism, and an unlocked condition. The step of arranging the locking device to co-operate with the locking member may comprise arranging the shackle in co-operation with the locking member.

[0034] The locking member may comprise a loop member on the first fastener. The method may comprise inserting the shackle through the loop member, and thereafter moving the shackle to the locked condition.

[0035] The locking member may comprise a washer having a main part through which the bolt can extend, and upstanding folds on the main part. The upstanding folds may be configured to extend over the head of the bolt. The method may comprise arranging the shackle between the washer and the first side of the main hollow tube, and thereafter moving the shackle to the locked condition.

Brief DescriQtion of the Drawings

[0036] It is to be understood that the drawings depict only certain preferred embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope; the preferred embodiments will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which: [0037] FIG. I is a front elevation view of an embodiment of the invention in which a personal computer is secured to a Hollow Metal Tube which is in turn secured to a Floor Fastener Device.

[0038] FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view taken along lines 1-1 of FIG. 1.

[0039] FIG. 3a is a perspective view of an embodiment of the upper portion of the Hollow Metal Tube of the device shown in FIG. 1.

[0040] FIG. 3b is a perspective view of an embodiment of the lower portion of the Hollow Metal Tube of the device shown in FIG. 1.

[0041] FIG. 4a is a side view of the nut and bolt portion of the Fastening Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes embodiment of the device depicted in FIG. 1.

[0042] FIG. 4b is a side view of a cross section of an Upper Hollow Metal Tube Fasteners and Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube with a taller Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube of an embodiment of the device depicted in FIG. 1.

[0043] FIG. 4c is a side view of a cross section of an Upper Hollow Metal Tube Fasteners and Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube with a shorter Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube.

[0044] FIG. 5a is a perspective view of the open portion of an embodiment of the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube.

[0045] FIG. 5b is a perspective view of the partially capped portion of an embodiment of the Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube.

[0046] FIG. 6a is a perspective view of the upper portion of an embodiment of the Socket Probe.

[0047] FIG. 6b is a top side view of the upper portion of an embodiment of the Socket Probe depicted in FIG. 6a.

[0048] FIG. Ta is a perspective view of an embodiment of the Shaped Hole Washer of the device shown in FIG. 1.

[0049] FIG. 7b is a perspective view of an embodiment of the Shaped Hole Spacer of the device shown in FIG. 1.

[0050] FIG. 8 is a side view of an EyeBolt portion of an embodiment of the device depicted in FIG. 1.

[0051] FIG. 9 is a side view of a Drop-In-Anchor portion of an embodiment of the device depicted in FIG. 1.

[0052] FIG. 10 is a side view of an EyeScrew portion of an embodiment of the device.

[0053] FIG. 11 is a side view of a lock portion of an embodiment of the device depicted in FIG. 1.

[0054] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a Bent Square Washer -Button Head Bolt.

[0055] FIG. 13 depicts cross sectional views of various embodiments of Hollow Metal Tube.

[0056] FIG. 14 depicts top views of various embodiments of Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and/or Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube.

[0057] FIG. 15 depicts cross sectional views of incomplete and/or overlapping portions that may be substantially tubular.

[0058] FIG. 16 depicts top views of various embodiments of Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and/or Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube with incomplete or overlapping portions that may be substantially tubular.

[0059] FIG. ha depicts a side view of an embodiment of the Hollow Metal Tube Security System comprising an Auxiliary Anti-Theft Object Holder.

[0060] FIG. lTb depicts a ground level front view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 17a.

[0061] FIG. 17c depicts a side view of an embodiment of an Auxiliary Anti-Theft Object Holder with contained security related objects comprising: alarm/siren, strobe light, battery, motion sensor, global positioning system/cellphone/transmitter, smoke detector.

[0062] FIG. 1 7d depicts a side view of an embodiment of an Auxiliary Anti-Theft Object Holder with contained security related objects comprising: alarm/siren, strobe light, battery, motion sensor, global positioning system/cellphone/transmitter, smoke detector, electrical leads/cable, fiberoptic cable.

Detailed DescriQtion of Preferred Embodiments

[0063] Disclosed herein are embodiments of apparatus, methods, and systems for securing articles, such as electronic articles (for example, desktop computers, servers, gaming computers and the like) for theft deterrence or prevention. In some embodiments, theft deterrence is provided by placing fasteners and/or locking systems in various positions and/or orientations within segments of hollow metal tubing. Water damage mitigation and ventilation enhancement may be possible additional benefits.

[0064] Although many of the embodiments described herein are described as being used to secure desktop computers or other electronic articles, in some embodiments, the security system may be configured to secure filing cabinets or other non-electronic articles, in addition to or as an alternative to electronic articles. It should be understood that any references herein to a personal computer, desktop computer, or other specific electronic article, may be considered to apply, unless otherwise specified, to any other electronic article, such as a stereo system, gaming console, etc., or to any other non-electronic article.

[0065]The following is a partial list of terms used herein which may also be placed into a kit (the Kit therefore comprising the following items): Hollow Metal Tube Security System, Hollow Metal Tube; Hollow Metal Tube Upper Fastening Holes; Hollow Metal Tube Upper Ventilation Holes; Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes; Lock Mechanism Passage Inhibition Holes; Fastening Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes; Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube; Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube; Upper Hollow Metal Tube Fasteners; Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes; Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes; Shaped Hole Washer; Shaped Hole Spacer; Floor Fastening Device; EyeScrew; EyeBolt; Drop-In-Anchor; Padlock; Socket Probe; Bent Square Washer -Button Head Bolt; Auxiliary Anti-Theft Object Holder; Socket Probe.

[0066] FIG. 1 is a front elevation view of an embodiment of the invention in which a personal computer is secured to a main hollow tube in the form of a Hollow Metal Tube which is in turn secured to a first fastening arrangement comprising a Floor Fastener Device. The floor fastening device comprises a first fastener in the form of an eyebolt 801 or eyescrew 1001, a drop-in anchor 901, and a locking device in the form of a locking mechanism 1101, such as a padlock. In the depicted embodiment, the Hollow Metal Tube 102, Floor Fastener Devices EyeBolt 801 and Drop-In-Anchor 901 and portion of locking mechanism 1101 may be used to secure an electronic article 101, as shown in the security device 100 of Figure 1. In said embodiment of the security device 100, the EyeBolt 801 may pass through Shaped Hole Washer 701 and/or Shaped Hole Spacer 705 while locking mechanism 1101 restricts the passage of EyeBolt 801 back through the Shaped Hole Washer or Shaped Hole Washer or Hollow Metal Tube 102 which is a unitary piece of material. In the depicted embodiment, the Hollow Metal Tube 102 is hollow and has a hollow spaces including space 103, with the exception of the space occupied by other pads of the system. Also, in the depicted embodiment, a Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube 408 aids in fastening a portion of the Hollow Metal Tube to a portion of the article 101 to be secured. Locking mechanism 1101 may be used to maintain the location of the Hollow Metal Tube against a surface, such as a floor or furniture, wherein one or more holes in the base portion of an Hollow Metal Tube may be aligned with one or more Floor Fastener Devices which may include but are not limited to EyeBolts, bolts, EyeScrews, screws, nails, rivets, pins, toggles, and mechanical anchors (which may include but are not limited to the interference fit types, thread forming types, and expansion types).

[0067] FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view taken along line 1-1 of the embodiment of FIG. 1. In the depicted embodiment, the sides 310 of the Hollow Metal Tube are continuous, forming a generally or substantially rectangular cross section; the front end 316 of the Hollow Metal Tube is beveled a 45 degree angle. The upper side of the Hollow Metal Tube has slots or holes 307 which may be configured for ventilation, especiallyfor articles that have a mesh bottom; the upper side of the Hollow Metal Tube has Hollow Metal Tube Upper Fastening Holes which may be configured to align with holes or slots in the article 101 to be protected; through said Hollow Metal Tube Upper Fastening Holes, one or more second fastening arrangements, in the form of Upper Hollow Metal Tube Fasteners are provided. The upper hollow metal tube fasteners comprise a Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes 401 and Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes 402 connect the Fastening Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes (which comprise a Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube 403 and a Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube 408); the Fastening Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes binds the Hollow Metal Tube to the article 101 to be secured.

The lower side of the Hollow Metal Tube 310 may contain one or more Lock Mechanism Passage Inhibition Holes which may receive a portion of a Floor Fastener Device the EyeBolt 801; the EyeBolt 801 in turn, may receive a portion of the locking mechanism 1101, such as the shackle 1102 attached to a padlock body 1103 (see below). The system is secured to a surface such as a floor by Floor Fastener Device the EyeBolt 801 which is thread bound to the Floor Fastener Device, the Drop-In-Anchor 901. In the depicted embodiment the Hollow Metal Tube Security System comprises a Hollow Metal Tube, Fastening Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes (Fastening Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes which comprises Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube and Upper Hollow Metal Tube Fasteners (Upper Hollow Metal Tube Fasteners which comprises Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes and Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes), Socket Probe, Hollow Metal Tube Upper Fastening Holes, Hollow Metal Tube Upper Ventilation Holes, Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes, Shaped Hole Washer, Shaped Hole Spacer, Locking Mechanism, Floor Fastener Devices (Floor Fastener Devices which comprise EyeBolt and Drop-In-Anchor). In other embodiment the Hollow Metal Tube Security System comprises one or more Hollow Metal Tubes, one or more Fastening Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes (Fastening Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes which comprises Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube and Upper Hollow Metal Tube Fasteners (Upper Hollow Metal Tube Fasteners which comprises Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes and Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes), Socket Probe, Hollow Metal Tube Upper Fastening Holes, Hollow Metal Tube Upper Ventilation Holes, Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes, Shaped Hole Washer, Shaped Hole Spacer, Floor Fastener Devices (Floor Fastener Devices which comprise EyeBolt, EyeScrew, Drop-In-Anchor, mechanical anchors, nails, rivets and the like). In other embodiment the Hollow Metal Tube Security System comprises one or more substantially Hollow Metal Tubes, one or more Fastening Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes (Fastening Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes which comprises Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube and Upper Hollow Metal Tube Fasteners (Upper Hollow Metal Tube Fasteners which comprises Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes and Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes), Socket Probe, Hollow Metal Tube Upper Fastening Holes, Hollow Metal Tube Upper Ventilation Holes, Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes, Shaped Hole Washer, Shaped Hole Spacer, Floor Fastener Devices (Floor Fastener Devices which comprise EyeBolt, EyeScrew, Drop-In-Anchor, mechanical anchors, nails, rivets and the like). Discussions of substantially hollow are elsewhere in the application. In the some embodiments, the Hollow Metal Tube Security System comprises a Socket Probe. In some embodiments, the substantially Hollow Metal Tube Security System comprises a manipulating tool in the form of a Socket Probe. In some embodiments, the EyeBolt or EyeScrew may receive a portion of a locking mechanism comprising a padlock, discus lock, single shaft lock, such as a trailer lock or other types of locks. In some embodiments, the Lock Mechanism Passage Inhibition Hole's shape may be so restrictive as to only allow the passage of a Floor Fastener Device such as an EyeBolt or EyeScrew when it is at a specific angle and restrict the passage of any locking mechanism portion; that type of embodiment of the Hollow Metal Tube would not require usage of either Shaped Hole Washer or Shaped Hole Spacer to restrict lock passage. In some embodiments, one or more bottom Hollow Metal Tube holes, which may be configured to be aligned with a Floor Fastener Device, may be of sufficient diameter to allow the Floor Fastener Device to pass into Hollow Metal Tube from a variety of angles. In some embodiments, one or more bottom Hollow Metal Tube holes, which may be configured to be aligned with a Floor Fastener Device, may be of sufficient diameter to allow the Floor Fastener Device to pass into Hollow Metal Tube from a variety of angles yet not allow the passage of Shaped Hole Washers or Shaped Hole Spacers which in turn restrict locking mechanism portion passage. In an embodiment, the Hollow Metal Tube openings may be spaced sufficiently apart to allow multiple Floor Fastener Device and/or locks to be present in the Hollow Metal Tube at one time. In some embodiments, the use of multiple Floor Fastener Device and locks may prevent spinning the products of the union of the secured article and security device about the Floor Fastener Devices. In embodiments using a single Floor Fastener Device and lock to secure the security device, it may be helpful to secure the Floor Fastener Device within a short distance of a wall or corner to prevent spinning (or unscrewing) the device about the single Floor Fastener Device. Such a short distance' may be under half the horizontal length of the valued article.

[0068] FIG. 3a is a perspective view of an embodiment of the upper portion of the Hollow Metal Tube of the device shown in FIG. 1. In the depicted embodiment, the upper side 301 of the Hollow Metal Tube comprises one or more Hollow Metal Tube Upper Ventilation Holes or slots (such as 306, 307 and 308) measuring 25mm in diameter; such holes may be configured to ventilate (especially electronic articles that have a mesh or non-solid bottom). In the depicted embodiment, the upper side of the Hollow Metal Tube comprises slots or 1cm holes (Hollow Metal Tube Upper Fastening Holes) 302, 303, 304 or 305 that may be configured to align with holes or slots (already existing in to be created) in a side of valued article. In the embodiment depicted in FIG. 3a, the four Hollow Metal Tube Upper Fastening Holes measure 1cm and are spaced along the midline. In other embodiments, Hollow Metal Tube Upper Ventilation Holes may range in size from 1mm to 50mm. In other embodiments, ventilation holes may be present on one of the other sides of the Hollow Metal Tube. In other embodiments, the Hollow Metal Tube Upper Fastening Holes may vary in number from 1 to 500 and be located in any position on the Hollow Metal Tube and measure from 1mm to 100mm.

In some embodiments, the Hollow Metal Tube Upper Fastening Holes may be threaded to match the threads of a fastener thus eliminating the need for a Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube in that system. In some embodiments, the Hollow Metal Tube cross section may be polygonal geometry. In some embodiments, the geometric cross section of the Hollow Metal Tube may be trapezoidal.

[0069] FIG. 3b is a perspective view of an embodiment of the lower portion of the Hollow Metal Tube of the device shown in FIG. 1. The lower side of the Hollow Metal Tube 310 comprises one or more Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes 311. 312, 314a, 314b, which may be configured to receive a portion of a Floor Fastener Device such as an EyeBolt. In the depicted embodiment, one or more different sized or shaped Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes are present on the Hollow Metal Tube and the Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes' openings are configured to be spaced sufficiently apart to allow multiple Floor Fastener Devices and/or locks to be present in the Hollow Metal Tube at one time. The use of multiple Floor Fastener Devices and/or locks may be advantageous when the unit is planned to be installed a distance away from a wall or relatively immovable object; otherwise a would-be-thief may attempt to remove the device by spinning (unscrewing) about a single Floor Fastener Device such as a EyeBolt. In the depicted embodiment, Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes' shape 311 and size may be configured to only allow the passage of an eyebolt eye; a Lock Mechanism Passage Inhibition Hole's shape is configured to be restrictive, allowing only the passage of a portion of an unlocked fastener. In the depicted embodiment, Lock Mechanism Passage Inhibition Holes of the Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes shape 312 is configured to may be so restrictive as to only allow the passage of the threaded portion of a singular button head bolt; the button head bolt is later discussed as pad of the Bent Square Washer embodiment in which Lock Mechanism Passage Inhibition Holes of the Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes measure 25mm in diameter. In the depicted embodiment, two Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes 314a, 314b measuring 35mm in diameter which may be configured so as to inhibit only the passage of internally placed Shaped Hole Spacers and/or Shaped Hole Washers (which are configured to carry their own Lock Mechanism Passage Inhibition Holes). In some embodiments, the Hollow Metal Tube comprises metals, including but not limited to: aluminum, steel, alloys. In one embodiment, the Hollow Metal Tube measures 4 mm thick, with the dimensions of 150mm by 50mm in rectangular cross section and the upper side measures 41 0mm along the major axis. In some embodiments, one or more ends 316 of the Hollow Metal Tube are beveled to an angle of 45 degrees. In other embodiments, one or more ends of the Hollow Metal Tube are beveled to angles between 20 degrees to 9odegrees. In some embodiments: the Hollow Metal Tube wall thickness may vary from 1mm to 10 mm thick; and, each of the cross sectional measurements may vary from 5mm to 500mm and the length of the upper or lower side along the major axis may measure from Scm to 500cm. In some embodiments, the Hollow Tube may be comprised of carbon, organic chemicals, fiberglass, polymers, plastic, wood products, paper, and metals. In yet other embodiments, the Hollow Tube may be comprised of minerals or mineral related products including but not be limited to basalt fiber, silicon, ceramics, cement, and metals.

[0070] FIG. 4a is a side view of the Upper Hollow Metal Tube Fasteners which comprises Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes 401 and Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes 402. The Fastening Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes comprises the Upper Hollow Metal Tube Fasteners in the embodiment of the device depicted in FIG. 1; the Fastening Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes is the hardware that binds the Hollow Metal Tube to the valued article; said Fastening Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes comprises Upper Hollow Metal Tube Fasteners, Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube. In the depicted embodiment, the Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes is a button head high tensile steel bolt with 10mm thread diameter and 25mm thread length; and the Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes is configured to accommodate a 10mm thread diameter bolt. In some embodiments, the Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes may be made of aluminum or zinc or steel or alloy or another metal or plastic. In other embodiments, the Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes thread diameter may vary from 1mm to 20mm; and the total thread length may vary from 5mm to 100mm. In other embodiments, the head of Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes may be button head or flathead or pan head or countersunk or another shape. In some embodiments, the Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes may be made of aluminum or zinc or steel or alloy or another metal or plastic. In other embodiments, the Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes thread capacity diameter may vary from 1mm to 20mm. In other embodiments, the Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes may be plain or have an attached lock washer.

[0071] FIG. 4b is a side view of a cross section of a Fastening Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes (wherein the Fastening Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes comprises Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube 403 and Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube 408 with a taller Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube 403) of an embodiment of the device depicted in FIG. 1. In the depicted embodiment, a taller' Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube 403 may be configured to provide increased shielding of the head of bolt 401 from tampering than a shorter' Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube (for example, when the article is a desktop computer and sufficient space is present near the side of the computer to be secured to the Hollow Metal Tube). In the depicted embodiment, the Fastening Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes' Upper Hollow Metal Tube Fasteners (comprising Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes 401 and Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes 402), are configured to maintain the location of the article and Hollow Metal Tube between the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube 403 and Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube 408; one or more holes in the base portion of the valued article may be configured to be aligned with one or more Hollow Metal Tube Upper Fastening Holes in the upper side of the Hollow Metal Tube to allow passage of the Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes 401 which may bind the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube 403 to the Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube 408. In the depicted embodiment, Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube 403 is made of steel alloy and has a hollow space 404 and rim 414 and partially capped (blocked off) portion 411; the partial cap portion 411 may possess a hole 505 for Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes 401 to pass through the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and then through a portion of the article to be protected and then through the Hollow Metal Tube Upper Fastening Holes and finally through the Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube 408 which contains securing Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes 402. The Upper Hollow Metal Tube Fasteners may create pressure between the Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube 408 and the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube 403 in turn compresses the article to be secured and the Hollow Metal Tube together between caps 411 and 412. In the depicted embodiment, Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube 408 is made of steel alloy and has hollow portion 409 and rim 415 and partially capped (blocked off) portion 412. In the depicted embodiment, the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube (which is intended to hold the bolt head) is a smaller diameter than the Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube (which is intended to hold the nut plus a nut delivering device). Also in the depicted embodiment, the taller' Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube has a vertical dimension of 12mm and an outer diameter of 21mm and a wall thickness of 3mm and a cap opening of 9mm. In the depicted embodiment, the Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube has a vertical dimension of 16mm and an outer diameter of 28mm and a wall thickness of 3mm and a cap opening of 9mm. However, in some embodiments the Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube may have a range of dimensions: vertical (2mm to 60mm), outer diameter (5mm to 60mm), waIl thickness (0.3mm to 50mm), and a cap opening (1mm to 25mm). In some other embodiments, the taller' Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube may have a range of dimensions: vertical (6mm to 60mm), outer diameter (4mm to 50mm), wall thickness (0.2mm to 50mm), and a cap opening (1mm to 20mm). In other embodiments, Upper Hollow Metal Tube Fasteners comprise bolts, security head bolts, security head screws, mechanical anchors, wood screws, pins, hooks and rivets. In some embodiments, the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and/or Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube comprise a variety of metals and/or alloys. In some embodiments the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and/or Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube may comprise metals, minerals, carbon, plastic, or organic chemical materials; metals may include but may not be limited to steel or alloys, minerals may include but may not be limited to basalt fiber. In some embodiments, washers may be placed inside the hollow portions of the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and/or Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube that may effectively alter the passageway dimensions for a fastener or other object inside the hollow of either the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and/or the Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube; this in turn may allow placement of fasteners of a range of dimensions (for example only, a smaller diameter bolt may be used whose head might ordinarily pass through the hole in the capped portion of the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube). In some embodiments, larger washers may be placed between the capped portions of the Fastening Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes outside of either the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and/or Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube; in such cases, washers with larger diameters than the capped portions of the Fastening Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes may redistribute the forces generated by the fastener over a greater surface area which may be helpful, especially for desktop computers with mesh bottoms.

[0072] FIG. 4c is a side view of a cross section of Fastening Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes containing a shorter' Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube 405 and Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube 408. A shorter' Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube 403 may be configured to provide some level of shielding of the head of bolt 401 to inhibit some level of tampering (for example, in cases where the article is a desktop computer and limited space is present near the side of the computer to be secured to the Hollow Metal Tube). In the embodiment depicted, the shorter' Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube 405 has hollow space 406 and a rim and partially capped (blocked off) portion; the partial cap portion's hole configured for Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes 401 to pass through the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube. In the depicted embodiment, the shorter' Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube has vertical dimension of 6mm and an outer diameter of 21mm and a wall thickness of 3mm and a cap opening of 9mm. However, in some embodiments the shorter' Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube may have a range of dimensions: vertical (1mm to 6mm), outer diameter (3mm to 50mm), wall thickness (0.2mm to 50mm), and a cap opening (1mm to 20mm). In some embodiments, lines, bands, straps, meshes, tethers or the like may be configured to be inserted and tightened into place between portions of the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and the drilled side of the inside of the valued article; such tethers, and the like, may also be configured at some points along their length or terminus, to have one or more fixation points (to be fastened another point on the inside of the valued article) in which fastener (s) (including but not limited to rivets, screws, bolts, pins, or latches) may aid fixation to possibly enhance security.

[0073] FIG. 5a is a perspective view of the hollow portion of an embodiment of the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube 403. In the depicted embodiment, Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube 403 comprises a hollow space and rim 414 and partially capped (blocked off) portion 411; the partial capped portion 411 defines a hole 505 (which is why the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube is not termed completely capped') which may be configured for Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes to pass through the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube.

[0074] FIG. 5b is a perspective view of the partially capped portion of an embodiment of the Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube 408. In the depicted embodiment, the Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube 408 comprises a hollow space and rim (as seen from this view as a crescent through hole 510) and partially capped (blocked off) portion 412. The partial cap portion 412 may define a hole 510 which may be configured for an Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes to pass through the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube.

[0075] FIG. 6a is a perspective view of the upper portion of an embodiment of the Socket Probe. In the depicted embodiment the Socket Probe comprises an elongate handle in the form of a shaft 601, socket 602, a geometrically shaped cavity 603, and a marking point 604; the Socket Probe socket cavity is configured to capacitate the Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes portion of the Upper Hollow Metal Tube Fasteners; as well the Socket Probe may be configured to allow a Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube to fit over the socket portion. In the depicted embodiment, the Socket Probe has a shaft length of 360mm and a width of 15mm and a thickness of 3mm and a socket outer diameter of 18mm with a minimum inner diameter rim of 13mm with a hexagonal shape and a socket height of 16mm. In the depicted embodiment, the Socket Probe comprises a shaft and socket with a cavity capable of holding a Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes. As well in the depicted embodiment, the Socket Probe may be configured to facilitate placement of the Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes and Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube within the Hollow Metal Tube in alignment with the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube within the valued article; the Socket Probe may be configured to hold fast the Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes while the Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes is screwed or fastened into the Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes. The Socket Probe may be configured to navigate the limited space and indirect orientation within the Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube and Hollow Metal Tube; very few tools can hold fast the Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes if a would be thief were to attempt to use a driver or Allen key to rotate the Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes bound within the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube within the valued article. In some embodiments, the Socket Probe may be configured to be key-'Iike'. In some embodiments, security shaped head bolts may be configured to restrict the ability of common tools to un-fasten a bolt. In the depicted embodiment, the Socket Probe may be configured to receive nuts that accommodate 10mm thread diameters. In the depicted embodiment, the socket is steel alloy welded to a shaft of steel. In an embodiment, a 10mm hole 606 may be drilled in the bottom of the socket through the shaft to accommodate longer Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes as such bolts pass through a contained Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes. However, in some embodiments the Socket Probe may have a range of dimensions: shaft (10mm to 600mm), width (3mm to 50mm), thickness (0.2mm to 50mm), socket inner diameter (1mm to 40mm) and socket outer diameter (1mm to 40mm). In some embodiments the socket may capacitate nuts in metric or imperial ranging from 1mm to 50mm in diameter. In other embodiments, the Socket Probe is comprised of various metals and alloys.

[0076] FIG. 6b is a top side view of the upper portion of an embodiment of the Socket Probe depicted in FIG. 6a. In the depicted embodiment, the Socket Probe comprises the shaft 601, outer edge of the socket 602. The socket 602 defines a hole 606 drilled in the bottom of the socket 602 through the shaft 601 (the hole 606 may be configured to accommodate longer Bolt For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes as such bolts pass through a contained Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes).

[0077] FIG. 7a is a perspective view of an embodiment of the Shaped Hole Washer 701 of the device shown in FIG. 1. In the depicted embodiment, the Shaped Hole Washer comprises outer edge 702 of 3mm thickness and inner shaped hole 703. In the depicted embodiment, inner shaped hole 703 may be configured to act as a Lock Mechanism Passage Inhibition Hole which may accommodate certain portions of a Floor Fastener Device and yet restrict passage of a portion of a locking mechanism (once a Floor Fastener Device such as an EyeBolt is locked into the locking mechanism). The Shaped Hole Washer in the depicted embodiment may be configured to occupy additional space around the EyeBolt Floor Fastener Device because a portion of a chosen locking device (for example shackle) may be so small as to leave extra space within the eye portion of an EyeBolt or EyeScrew; the extra space may allow for more movement if a would be thief were to lift the Hollow Metal Tube; more than one Shaped Hole Washer may thus be used with or without a Shaped Hole Spacer to take up space along a Floor Fastening Device between a portion of the Hollow Metal Tube and the locking mechanism. In the depicted embodiment, the Shaped Hole Washer is steel, 50mm square, 3mm thick and has an inner shaped hole of 35mm in maximum diameter byl 5mm width (and may be configured to capacitate passage of the eye' portion of an industrial EyeBolt). The Shaped Hole Washer depicted in the embodiment of FIG 1 is configured to be used by placing the Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes over an EyeBolt type of Floor Fastener Device followed by placing a Shaped Hole Spacer within the Hollow Metal Tube over said EyeBolt followed by an Shaped Hole Washer; a locking mechanism is then placed through the remaining open orifice of the EyeBolt. One or more Shaped Hole Washer or Shaped Hole Spacer (with diameter(s) or other measurements exceeding the size of the Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes) may be configured to not allow passage of any portion of the locking mechanism northemselves (Shaped Hole Washer or Shaped Hole Spacer), thus keeping the Hollow Metal Tube locked in place. In other embodiments, an EyeScrew may be the Floor Fastener Device over which the Shaped Hole Washer and/or Shaped Hole Spacer is passed, which are then followed by the locking mechanism. In some embodiments the Shaped Hole Washer may have a range of dimensions and shapes: outer diameter or width (5mm to 500mm), thickness (0.2mm to 50mm), and maximum inner diameter (1mm to 400mm). In other embodiments one or more Shaped Hole Washer inner holes may capacitate EyeBolt or EyeScrew or other shaped Floor Fastener Device in metric or imperial ranging from 1mm to 500mm in diameter. In some embodiments, the Shaped Hole Washer comprises steel, aluminum, alloys, other metals, plastic, polymer, rubber, wood, paper, cardboard, other wood product, basalt, cement, other mineral, other organic chemical.

In some embodiments, the Shaped Hole Washer comprises a combination of the aforementioned materials.

[0078] FIG. 7b is a perspective view of an embodiment of the Shaped Hole Spacer 705 of the device shown in FIG. 1. The depicted embodiment, the polymer Shaped Hole Spacer comprises outer edge 706 of 10mm thickness and the inner shaped hole 707. In the depicted embodiment, the inner shaped hole 707 acts as a Lock Mechanism Passage Inhibition Hole which may be configured to accommodate a Floor Fastener Device while restricting the passage of a portion of a locking mechanism (once a Floor Fastener Device such as an EyeBolt is locked into the locking mechanism).

The Shaped Hole Spacer in the depicted embodiment may also be configured to occupy additional space along the EyeBolt type of Floor Fastener Device between the locking device and a portion of the Hollow Metal Tube; extra space may undesirably allow for more movement if a would-be-thief were to lift the Hollow Metal Tube. In the depicted embodiments of Figures 7a and 7b, the Shaped Hole Spacer may be configured to be thicker than a Shaped Hole Washer; thus a Shaped Hole Washer may take up more space between a portion of the Hollow Metal Tube and a portion of the locking mechanism. In the depicted embodiment, the Shaped Hole Spacer is polypropylene, 50mm square, 10mm thick and has an inner shaped hole of 35mm in maximum diameter byl 5mm to 25mm width (the 25mm central width is configured to capacitate passage of the eye' portion and a portion of the collar' of an industrial EyeBolt). The Shaped Hole Spacer depicted in the embodiment of FIG 1 is configured to be used after placing the Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes over an installed Floor Fastener Devices (such as an EyeBolt in Drop-In-Anchor) followed by placing a Shaped Hole Spacer within the Hollow Metal Tube over said EyeBolt followed by an Shaped Hole Washer; a locking mechanism is then placed through the remaining open orifice of the EyeBolt. The Shaped Hole Washer and/or Shaped Hole Spacer with diameter(s) or other measurements exceeding the size of the Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes are configured to prevent passage through said holes of the lock and Shaped Hole Washer or Shaped Hole Spacer, thus helping maintain the Hollow Metal Tube being locked to an object such as a floor via a Floor Fastener Device. In other embodiments, an EyeScrew may be the Floor Fastener Device over which the Shaped Hole Washer and/or Shaped Hole Spacer is passed, which are then followed by the locking mechanism. In some embodiments, the Shaped Hole Spacer may have a range of dimensions and shapes: outer diameter or width (5mm to 500mm), thickness (0.2mm to 50mm), and maximum inner diameter (1mm to 400mm). In other embodiments one or more inner holes may capacitate EyeBolt or EyeScrew or other shaped Floor Fastener Device in metric or imperial ranging from 1mm to 500mm in diameter. In some embodiments, the Shaped Hole Spacer comprises steel, aluminum, alloys, other metals, plastic, polymer, rubber, wood, paper, cardboard, other wood product, basalt, cement, other mineral, organic chemical; in some embodiments, the Shaped Hole Spacer comprises a combination of the aforementioned materials. In some embodiments, a number of Shaped Hole Washer may be configuied to be used with or in place of a Shaped Hole Spacer depending upon the width and composition of each Shaped Hole Washer or Shaped Hole Spacer.

[0079] FIG. 8 is a side view of an EyeBolt portion 801 of an embodiment of the device depicted in FIG. 1. The depicted embodiment the EyeBolt comprises an elongate portion having threads 804, collar 807, a loop member having an outer edge 802, and inner rim 803 demarcating the central eye' hole 806 which may be configured to accommodate the passage of a portion locking mechanism such as shackle 1102 of the locking mechanism 1101. In the depicted embodiment, the threaded section 804 may be configured to be used to secure the EyeBolt to the matching threads of a Drop-In-Anchor. In other embodiments a variety of standard industrial fasteners may accommodate the threads of an EyeBolt. In the depicted embodiment, the EyeBolt comprises steel alloy and has a 32mm outer diameter, 15mm maximum hole diameter, 12mm diameter thread width, 19mm thread length, and 55mm overall length.

However, in some embodiments the EyeBolt may have a range of dimensions and shapes: outer diameter (1mm to 500mm), maximum hole diameter (1mm to 400mm), thread width (1mm to 50mm), thread length (2mm to 50mm) and overall length (4mm to 600mm). In the depicted embodiment, the EyeBolt may be configured to be attached to a Drop-In-Anchor type of Floor Fastener Device; then, a chosen Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes of the security device (the device is first secured to the valued article) is passed over the EyeBolt; a Shaped Hole Spacer is passed over the EyeBolt within the Hollow Metal Tube followed by a Shaped Hole Washer; a locking mechanism (such as a padlock shackle) is then passed into the remaining space in the eye of the EyeBolt and locked.

[0080] FIG. 9 is a side view of a Drop-In-Anchor portion 901 of an embodiment of the device depicted in FIG. 1 which is configured to allow placement of the Hollow Metal Tube over a concrete surface such as flooring. In the depicted embodiment, the Drop-In-Anchor comprises orifice 902, and expansion area 903 (which contacts and holds fast to a corresponding drilled area such as a concrete floor). In the depicted embodiment, the threaded section lies internally and proximal to the orifice 902 and may be configured to secure an EyeBolt of 12mm matching threads. In the depicted embodiment, the Drop-In-Anchor is comprised of steel alloy and measures 16mm outer diameter, 12mm thread accommodation diameter, and 50mm overall length. In other embodiments, a variety of standard industrial fasteners may be used instead of a Drop-In-Anchor, including but not limited to threaded inserts, and toggles. However, in some embodiments, the Drop-In-Anchor may have a range of dimensions and shapes: outer diameter (1mm to 100mm), thread accommodation diameter (1mm to 90mm), and overall length (4mm to 500mm). In the depicted embodiment, an EyeBolt is configured to be threaded into the Drop-In-Anchor type of Floor Fastener Device as per the aforementioned discussion of FIG. 8. In some embodiments, Drop-In-Anchor may be configured to be applied to concrete surfaces, including but not limited to, flooring, roads, walls, furniture, fixtures, and decorations or other surfaces comprising minerals.

[0081] FIG. 10 is a side view of an embodiment of an EyeScrew 1001 which may be configured to allow use of the security device on wooden or plastic surfaces such as flooring or furniture. In the depicted embodiment, the EyeScrew comprises threads 1004, a loop member comprising an outer edge 1002, and inner rim 1003 demarcating the central eye' hole 1006 which may be configured to accommodate the passage of a portion locking mechanism such as the shackle 1102 of a locking mechanism 1101 such as a padlock. In the depicted embodiment, the threaded section 1004 may be configured to be used to secure the EyeBolt into wood. In other embodiments, EyeScrew may be directly (or indirectly via metal sheaths or polymer sheaths) fastened into plastics, polymers, rubber, wood products, concrete, rock, and metal. In the depicted embodiment, the EyeScrew comprises steel alloy 34mm outer diameter, 20mm maximum hole diameter, 10mm diameter thread width, 35mm thread length, and 80mm overall length. However, in some embodiments the Eyescrew may have a range of dimensions and shapes: outer diameter (1mm to 500mm), maximum hole diameter (1mm to 400mm), thread width (1mm to 50mm), thread length (2mm to 200mm) and overall length (4mm to 600mm). In an embodiment, the EyeScrew is screwed into a hole in a surface; a chosen Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes of the security device (the device is first secured to the valued article) is passed over the EyeScrew; a Shaped Hole Spacer is passed over the EyeScrew within the Hollow Metal Tube followed by a Shaped Hole Washer; a portion of a locking mechanism (for example, the shackle of a Padlock) is then passed into the remaining space in the eye of the EyeScrew and locked.

[0082] FIG. 11 is a side view of a body portion 1103 of the locking mechanism 1101 in the form of the Padlock of an embodiment of the device depicted in FIG. 2. In the depicted embodiment, the locking mechanism 1101 comprises body 1103 and shackle 1102. In the depicted embodiment, the body 1103 is brass and measures 15mm maximum thickness by 35mm tall by 39mm wide; the shackle 1102 is steel alloy and 7mm of thickness, and 34mm wide, and protrudes a maximum of 34mm from the Padlock body. In the depicted embodiment, the Padlock has a body width of 39mm which may be configured so the Padlock body can be fully turned about its shackle within a Hollow Metal Tube that is internally 42mm maximum height (calculation: 50mm external height minus twice a 4mm wall thickness). In the depicted embodiment, the Padlock may be attached to an EyeBolt which is attached to a Drop-In-Anchor type of Floor Fastener Device; a chosen Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes of the device (the device is first secured to the article needing protection) is passed over the EyeBolt; a Shaped Hole Spacer is then passed over the EyeBolt within the Hollow Metal Tube followed by a Shaped Hole Washer; a shackle of a Padlock is then passed into the remaining space in the eye of the EyeBolt and locked. In some embodiments, the Padlock may have a range of any the aforementioned dimensions between 1mm and 400mm.

[0083] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a combination of a Bent Square Washer 1201 and Button Head Bolt 1204 which may be configured to pass through smaller holes (for example 25mm holes) in the Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes. The 12mm Button Head Bolt head measures 20mm in diameter and thus would pass through a 25mm Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes. In the depicted embodiment, the high tensile steel bolt comprises threads 1203, button head 1204 and washer folds 1202. In the depicted embodiment, the bolt is high tensile steel alloy with a button head, 12mm diameter of thread width, and 40mm of thread length.

In the depicted embodiment, the Bent Square Washer is steel, 3mm thick with a 50mm width and a 14mm central hole width; four bends protrude their tips 15mm above the main plane. In other embodiments, the Bent Square Washer is made from various materials including but not limited to: steel, alloys, aluminum, other metals, polymers, wood products, minerals and plastics. In other embodiments, the Bent Square Washer may vary in dimensions in the following ranges: thickness (0.3mm to 20mm), width (5mm to 300mm), central hole width (1mm to 100mm); any number of bends may protrude their tips (from 1mm to 100mm) above the main plane. In some embodiments, the bolt may have a range of shapes (including but not limited to button head, flathead, pan head, countersunk and other heads) and dimensions such as the following: thread width (1mm to 50mm), thread length (2mm to 200mm). In an embodiment, installation may take place as follows: the Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes placed over a Floor Fastener Device such as a Drop-In-Anchor; a Button Head Bolt is fed through a Bent Square Washer and the threaded portion of the Button Head Bolt placed in the Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes and hand screwed into the Drop-In-Anchor; a Padlock is then placed under the Bent Square Washer and locked around the Button Head Bolt; the Bent Square Washer, in turn, rises blocking access to the a portion of the Button Head Bolt. Thus in some embodiments, smaller holes may be made in the Hollow Metal Tube if the Bent Square Washer -Button Head Bolt apparatus is used; no washers are needed other than the Bent Square Washer.

[0084] FIG. 13 depicts cross sectional views of various possible embodiments of Hollow Metal Tube. In the depicted embodiments, the cross sections of the Hollow Metal Tube may comprise square, rectangular, rhomboid, trapezoidal, polygonal, concave polygonal, and convex polygonal or a combination thereof. In some of the depicted embodiments, a portion of the cross section may be curved. In some of the depicted embodiments, a portion of the cross section may be geometric. In the depicted embodiments, some of the cross sectional hollow tube shapes are closed.

[0085] FIG. 14 depicts top views of various embodiments of Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and/or Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube. In some embodiments, the cross sectional shape (when viewed from the top) of the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and/or Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube comprise oval, ellipsoidal, square, rectangular, rhomboid, trapezoidal, polygonal, concave polygonal, and convex polygonal or a combination thereof. In some of the depicted embodiments, a portion of the said cross sections may be curved. In some of the depicted embodiments, a portion of said cross sections may be geometric. In some embodiments, the cross sectional hollow tube shapes are closed. In some of the depicted embodiments, the shape of hole in the cap (when viewed from the top) of the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and/or Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube comprises oval, ellipsoidal, square, triangular or rectangular. In some embodiments the hole in the cap (when viewed from the top) of the Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and/or Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube may be rhomboid, trapezoidal, polygonal, concave polygonal, and/or convex polygonal or a combination thereof.

[0086] FIG. 15 depicts cross sectional views of various embodiments of some substantially hollow tubular cross sectional structures with a similar range of geometries to those described in the paragraphs associated with FIG. 13, however, those depicted in FIG. 15 and the like may have incomplete and/or overlapping portions. It is requested that such variations cross sections and the like may be considered substantially tubular.

[0087] FIG. 16 depicts top views of various embodiments of Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and/or Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube of some substantially hollow tubular cross sectional structures with a similar range of geometries to those described in the paragraphs associated with FIG. 14, however, those depicted in FIG. 16 and the like may have incomplete and/or overlapping portions. It is requested that such variations of cross sections and the like may be considered substantially tubular.

[0088] FIG. 1 7a depicts a side view of an embodiment of the Hollow Metal Tube Security System comprising an Auxiliary Anti-Theft Object Holder 1716 (dashed lines) which allows for placement of various anti-theft measures within the Hollow Metal Tube 1702. In the depicted embodiment, the Auxiliary Anti-Theft Object Holder 1716 may be configured to lie between two Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube 1701; depending upon the size and shape of the Auxiliary Anti-Theft Object Holder, which in the depicted embodiment is sufficiently large, the Auxiliary Anti-Theft Object Holder 1716 may be restricted from moving beyond either of the Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube 1701.

In the depicted embodiment, the Auxiliary Anti-Theft Object Holder comprises plastic and measures 35mm high by 80mm by 110mm. In other embodiments the Auxiliary Anti-Theft Object Holder comprises: metal, mesh, plastic, organic chemical, fiberglass polymers, alloys, wood, wood products, and paper. In other embodiments, the Auxiliary Anti-Theft Object Holder comprises minerals or mineral related products including but not be limited to basalt fiber, silicon, ceramics and cement. In yet other embodiments, the Auxiliary Anti-Theft Object Holder comprises just the casing of the Auxiliary Anti-Theft Device. In some embodiments, the measurements of the Auxiliary Anti-Theft Object Holder may range from 10mm to any dimension smaller than the internal dimensions or internal capacity of the Hollow Metal Tube (and attendant hardware) that the Auxiliary Anti-Theft Object Holder is intended to be placed within. It is requested that the presence of such objects, including but not limited to, the Auxiliary Anti-Theft Object Holder, other Auxiliary Anti-Theft Objects, not be considered rendering the Hollow Metal Tube not hollow', as the presence of various objects within the Hollow Metal Tube may still leave enough space to maneuver the hardware and parts to complete the aforementioned assembly.

[0089] FIG. 17b depicts a ground level front view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1 Ta revealing positioning of the Auxiliary Anti-Theft Object Holder 1716 within the Hollow Metal Tube 1702 and displaying the remaining available space.

[0090] FIG. 17c depicts a side view of an embodiment of an Auxiliary Anti-Theft Object Holder 1717 wherein the various contained Auxiliary Antitheft Objects comprise: alarm/siren 1706, strobe light 1707, battery 1708, motion sensor 1709, smoke detector 1710, global positioning system/cellphone/transmitter 1711. Other possible (not depicted here) Auxiliary Antitheft Objects comprise: tear gas emitter, smoke emitter, colored smoke emitter, TASER, microphone, recording device, isolated global positioning monitor, electro-shock device (for incapacitating a thief or for destroying data contained of an electronic article.

[0091] FIG. lTd depicts a side view of an embodiment of an Auxiliary Anti-Theft Object Holder 1717 with various contained Auxiliary Antitheft Objects comprising: alarm/siren 1706, strobe light 1707, battery 1708, motion sensor 1709, smoke detector 1710, global positioning system/cellphone/transmitter 1711. In the depicted embodiment, the Auxiliary Anti-Theft Object Holder comprises electrical, fiberoptic cable/leads/lines 1720. Such cables/leads/lines may be configured to carry energy or information to or from the Auxiliary Antitheft Objects to deter theft. Other (not depicted here) Auxiliary Antitheft [0092] Objects comprise: tear gas emitter, smoke emitter, colored smoke emitter, TASER, microphone, recording device, isolated global positioning monitor, electro-shock device (for incapacitating a thief or for destroying data contained of an electronic article.

[0093] The following is a method for using or assembling the Hollow Metal Tube Security System: [0094] If a Desktop is the valued article requiring security device installation, for the purposes of the following installation discussion section only, the term Desktop' will stand for Desktop Computer.

[0095] If using only one point of Floor Fastener Device, it is usually best to install the Hollow Metal Tube Security System within 20cm of a wall or permanent structure to prevent removal by spinning/unscrewing about the point of the Floor Fastener Device.

If locating the Hollow Metal Tube Security System within 20cm is not possible, using 2 Floor Fastener Devices and 2 locking mechanisms is advised to prevent removal by spinning/unscrewing.

[0096] For placement on a concrete floor, several options exist after drilling a proper sized hole using a masonry drill-bit, select matching Threaded Drop-In Anchors whose corresponding threads fit 12mm threads on Eyebolts. After estimating the final resting place for the base of the Hollow Metal Tube Security System, the appropriate area is marked to provide a marked region for masonry bit drilling. Drill the appropriate sized hole to receive the Drop-In Anchor; the drill bit is best marked with tape to prevent drilling deeper than the length of the Drop-In Anchor. After the proper drilling depth is reached, it is critical that all debris be blown out of the drill hole to snugly fit the Drop-In-Anchor; then the Drop-In Anchor may then be rotated or tapped into place. Position an anchor setting tool over the wedge in an anchor and struck with a hammer until the anchor is immoveable. The anchor may be load tested after screwing a 12mm eyebolt into the anchor. Poor quality cement or improperly securing the anchor may cause Drop-In-Anchor failure. If the quality and tightness of the fit are satisfactory, leave the Eyebolt in place within the Drop-In-Anchor type of Floor Fastener Device. If the fit is unsatisfactory, repeat the process; if the repeated attempt is unsatisfactory consider consulting a professional and/or epoxy.

[0097] For attachment to wooden floors or wooden objects, just substitute a large EyeScrew in place of the Drop-In-Anchor & Eyebolt. Hardwood or dense composite materials will provide a stronger fit than softwoods and some composites.

If a Desktop is the article to be secured, with the access door removed, place the Desktop, upside down if possible, on an elevated surface (such as a table or counter).

Place the longer side of the Hollow Metal Tube against the bottom of the Desktop (if the bottom is the desired point of attachment) and align the rear portion of the Hollow Metal Tube exactly to match the rear portion of the Desktop. Align the sides of the Desktop with the sides of the Hollow Metal Tube in a symmetrical fashion. Should the existing combination of Hollow Metal Tube Upper Fastening Holes and potential desktop casing hole drill sites not be sufficient to align with the available spaces within the Desktop, new Hollow Metal Tube Upper Fastening Holes that better suit the available spaces may be drilled. Once the alignment of edges and potential drill sites is satisfactory prepare to mark the Desktop casing (usually the bottom side).

[0098] Mark the Desktop casing using the sharp scratch marking' point on the Socket Probe which may be passed through any open end of the Hollow Metal Tube; the Socket Probe should reach at least two convenient pre-drilled holes (Hollow Metal Tube Upper Fastening Holes). Again, from previous inspection re-select the Hollow Metal Tube Upper Fastening Holes that appear to have a clear opposing side within the Desktop. The underside (bottom) of the Desktop casing is then marked for drilling by etching/scratching into the paint or color coating using the sharp marking point on the Socket Probe. Try to etch full circular marks in the base while the Hollow Metal Tube is being pressed firmly against the base of the Desktop to prevent slippage (several long pieces of heavy duty duct tape may be helpful).

[0099] The Socket Probe may be considered a bit of a key-like tool since it may allow critical fasteners (such as the 8mm bolt and locknut) within the system to be positioned and oriented deep at angles that may be very inconvenient for would-be- thieves or tamperers to efficiently access inside a 4mm thick Hollow Metal Tube. Hack- sawing along the length of a 4mm thick Hollow Metal Tube may also frustrate a would-be-thief. There may be few tools, outside of the Socket Probe can efficiently navigate the internal dimensions of the Hollow Metal Tube while reaching into perpendicularly oriented tubes deep within the Hollow Metal Tube capable of removing a well tightened locknut. If however, concerns may exist that the capabilities of the Socket Probe could be efficiently duplicated by other tools, security style bolts are available to substitute in place of standard 8mm socket drive (usually Allen key capable) high tensile bolts (that are usually used to bind the valued article to the Hollow Metal Tube).

[00100] Once marked, the casing of Desktop may now be drilled at the etched locations. Now turn the Desktop on its side with the open side facing down so drill tailings may fall out more easily. It may be preferable to initially drill 2-3mm pilot' holes prior to drilling the final 10mm sized holes in the casing. Gently drill the casing; possibly a collar of clear flexible plastic tubing may be placed around the drill bit to prevent inadvertent deep drilling into Desktop. Once the holes are drilled and reamed, and the Desktop is free of debris (consider compressed air and an anti-static fabric wipe), turn the Desktop upright, set it upon the upright Hollow Metal Tube, and align the Desktop's drilled casing holes with the Hollow Metal Tube Upper Fastening Holes. By hand, test that both 8mm bolts can easily occupy both slots simultaneously. Remove the 8mm bolts. Having drilled 10mm diameter holes into the casing and while also having 10mm diameter Hollow Metal Tube Upper Fastening Holes for use with smaller 8mm diameter should provide good tolerance for easier hole matching.

[00101] If not already there, position the Desktop over the Hollow Metal Tube on a table top conveniently to continue the mounting procedure. Now, insert each 8mm bolt through each Upper Partially Capped Hollow Tube and guide the protruding bolt through a chosen hole from the inside of the Desktop and through each Hollow Metal Tube Upper Fastening Hole. Next, load the socket portion of the Socket Probe with an 8mm-thread-Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes which is then followed by loading/placing a Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube over Nut For Complex of Partially Capped Hollow Tubes -containing socket portion of the Socket Probe. Insert this fully loaded' Socket Probe into an opening in the Hollow Metal Tube. Occasionally, angling may be necessary to maneuver the hole in the Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube (and nut-loaded Socket Probe) directly beneath a respective protruding 8mm bolt. Use a socket drive Allen key or ratchet spanner with a hex driver bit (or security bolt driver key) to tighten the bolt into the loaded nut while holding the Socket Probe in place. A piece of clothing such as an old T-shirt may be forced between the opening of the Hollow Metal Tube and the underside of the Socket Probe so the Socket Probe does not even have to be held. Once the 8mm bolt is tight, (remove any clothing from the Hollow Metal Tube) and wiggle the Socket Probe free of the nut and Lower Partially Capped Hollow Tube. Repeat the process for the second (or any other) bolt and nut combination. Once these steps are completed, the access door may be placed back on the Desktop.

[00102] Select an appropriate Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes on the underside of the prepared system. Maneuver the Hollow Metal Tube Lower Fastening Holes directly over the awaiting eyebolt(s) at the desired final position; lower into place.

Depending on whether or not there is carpet or another floor surface covering present, test the potential play' in the system by inserting the lock shackle into the EyeBolt (or EyeScrew if wooden floor) and lifting the system. Determine the number of Shaped Hole Washer and/or a Shaped Hole Spacer available. Place the Shaped Hole Spacer over the eye first and then the Shaped Hole Washer if sufficient play' needs to be reduced.

If the floor covering is carpet (or compressible/spongy), it may be necessary to press down on the Desktop or Hollow Metal Tube to pass the shackle through the eye. It is usually best to use a lock with a body width that is less than the smallest internal dimension of the Hollow Metal Tube so that the lock body can turn about the shackle and may be more easily positioned for lock the shackle inside the limited space. The rotated open padlock shackle is then placed into the remaining open portion of the eye.

Once the shackle is in position to be closed/locked into the lock body, compress the lock body and shackle against a finger or portion of the EyeBolt/EyeScrew for final locking. If you are in good physical condition pull on the Hollow Metal Tube to test the installation.

[00103] If servicing of the Desktop is necessary. The entire Desktop-Hollow Metal Tube Security System may be quickly and easily removed together for servicing. Just rotate the end of the lock into position, insert the key to click open the shackle, rotate the lock body, and remove the shackle (possibly while pressing the Hollow Metal Tube if on a compressible floor surface).

[00104] The methods for use and assembly in embodiments, wherein the Hollow Metal Tube is substantially tubular, similar to those mentioned in the aforementioned paragraphs.

[00105] It will be obvious to those having skill in the art that many changes may be made to the details of the above-described embodiments without departing from the underlying principles of the invention. The scope of the present invention should, therefore, be determined only by the claims.

Claims

<claim-text>Claims 1. A security device comprising: a main hollow tube defining a space; a first fastening arrangement for fastening the main hollow tube to a fixture, the first fastening arrangement comprising: a first fastener extending from within the space through the main hollow tube to the fixture; a locking member on the first fastener, the locking member being arranged within the space; and a locking device which can co-operate with the locking member within the space to lock the main hollow tube to the first fastening arrangement; and a second fastening arrangement for fastening the main hollow tube to an article to be secured.</claim-text> <claim-text>2. A security device according to claim 1, wherein the locking device comprises a body, a locking mechanism housed by the body, and a shackle having opposite ends, the shackle being movable between a locked condition, in which both ends are locked in the body by the locking mechanism, and an unlocked condition, in which at least one end is released from the body.</claim-text> <claim-text>3. A security device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the locking device comprises a padlock.</claim-text> <claim-text>4. A security device according to any preceding claim, wherein the lacking member comprises a loop member, through which a portion of the locking device can extend to lock the main hollow tube to the second fastening arrangement.</claim-text> <claim-text>5. A security device according to claim 4, wherein the first fastener comprises an eyebolt or eyescrew having an elongate portion and the aforesaid loop member on the elongate portion.</claim-text> <claim-text>6. A security device according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the first fastening arrangement includes a shaped hole washer defining a shaped hole through which the loop member can extend.</claim-text> <claim-text>7. A security device according to claim 4, 5 or 6, wherein the first fastening arrangement includes a shaped hole spacer defining a shaped hole through which the ioop member can extend.</claim-text> <claim-text>8. A security device according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the locking member comprises a washer having a main pad through which a bolt having a head can extend, and upstanding folds on the main part, the upstanding folds being configured to extend over the head of the bolt.</claim-text> <claim-text>9. A security device according to any preceding claim, wherein the first fastening arrangement comprises an anchor mountable in the fixture, the anchor being configured to co-operate with the first fastener to secure the first fastener to the fixture.</claim-text> <claim-text>10. A security device according to claim 9, wherein the anchor comprises a drop-in anchor, configured to receive a portion of the first fastener.</claim-text> <claim-text>11. A security device according to any preceding claim, wherein the second fastening arrangement comprises a second fastener extending from within the space through the main hollow tube into the article, and a partially capped hollow tube through which the second fastener extends, the partially capped hollow tube being mounted within the space.</claim-text> <claim-text>12. A security device according to claim 11, wherein the second fastener comprises a bolt, and the second fastening arrangement further includes a nut threadably mounted on the bolt to secure the article to the main hollow tube.</claim-text> <claim-text>13. A security device according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the second fastening arrangement comprises a further partially capped holiow tube which can be mounted within the article, the second fastener extending into the further partially capped hollow tube.</claim-text> <claim-text>14. A security device according to claim 11, 12 or 13, wherein the, or each, partially capped hollow tube comprises a partial cap portion defining a hole through which the second fastener extends, and a rim extending around the partial cap portion.</claim-text> <claim-text>15. A security device according to claim 14, wherein the main hollow tube defines a first main axis, and the partially capped hollow tube defines a second main axis, the first and second main axes being substantially orthogonal to each other.</claim-text> <claim-text>16. A security device according to any preceding claim, comprising a manipulating tool for manipulating the first and second fastening arrangements, the tool comprising an elongate handle, a socket on the handle, the socket being configured to receive a part of the second fastening arrangement, said part having a polygonal configuration.</claim-text> <claim-text>17. A security device according to claim 16 wherein the socket is fixedly mounted on one end region of the handle, and defines a cavity having a polygonal configuration to receive and co-operate with said part of the second fastening arrangement.</claim-text> <claim-text>18. A security device according to claim 16 or 17 wherein the aforesaid part of the second fastening arrangement comprises a head of a bolt or a nut.</claim-text> <claim-text>19. A security device according to any preceding claim comprising a marking tool for marking the article at a point the first fastening arrangement is to extend through the article, the marking tool comprising an elongate handle, and a marking point on the elongate handle.</claim-text> <claim-text>20. A security device according to claim 19 when dependent upon any of claims to 18, wherein the manipulating tool constitutes the marking tool, the socket being provided at one end region of the handie, and the marking point being provided at the opposite end region of the handle.</claim-text> <claim-text>21. A security device according to any preceding claim, wherein the main hollow tube comprises a substantially planar first side for engaging the fixture, and a substantially planar second side for engaging the article, the first side defining at least one first fastening hole through which the first fastener can extend.</claim-text> <claim-text>22. A security device according to claim 21 when dependent upon any of claims 11 to 14, wherein the second side defines at least one second fastening hole through which the second fastener can extend.</claim-text> <claim-text>23. A method of installing a security device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the main hollow tube comprises a first side tor engaging a fixture, and a second side for engaging an article, the first side defining a first fastening hole, and the second side defining a second fastening hole, wherein the method comprises: arranging the article in engagement with the second side; securing the article to the main hollow tube at the second side; arranging the first fastening arrangement such that the first fastener extends from within the space through the first fastening hole to the fixture; and arranging a locking device in the space to co-operate with the locking member and lock the main hollow tube to the fixture.</claim-text> <claim-text>24. A method according to claim 23, wherein the step of securing the article to the main hollow tube comprises: providing a marking tool having an elongate handle and a marking point on the handle; inserting the marking tool into the space of the hollow tube, such that the marking point is disposed in the space; arranging the marking tool so that the marking point extends through the second fastening hole to engage the article, and marking the article with the marking point through the second hole to provide a marked region on the article; forming an aperture in the article at the marked region; thereafter arranging the article in engagement the first side such that the aperture so formed is in register with the second fastening hole; arranging the second fastening arrangement so that a portion thereof extends through the aperture and the second fastening hole, to secure the article to the main hollow tube.</claim-text> <claim-text>25. A method according to claim 24, wherein the step of marking the article comprises scratching the article with the marking point.</claim-text> <claim-text>26. A method according to claim 23, 24 or 25, wherein the second fastening arrangement comprises a second fastener in the form of a bolt, and the step of arranging the second fastening arrangement to secure the article to the hollow tube comprises inserting the bolt through the aperture and the second fastening hole, arranging a nut on the bolt, and thereafter tightening the nut and bolt onto each other.</claim-text> <claim-text>27. A method according to claim 26, comprising providing a partially capped hollow tube comprising a cap defining a hole, and a rim extending around the cap, and the method comprises inserting the bolt through the hole in the cap before inserting the bolt through the aperture.</claim-text> <claim-text>28. A method according to claim 27, wherein the step of securing the article to the main hollow tube comprises providing a manipulating tool comprising an elongate handle and a socket on the handle, disposing the manipulating tool in the main hollow tube, disposing the socket in the partially capped hollow tube to receive the nut or the head of the bolt, and manipulating the nut and bolt to tighten them onto each other.</claim-text> <claim-text>29. A method according to claim 28, wherein the step of securing the article to the hollow tube comprises providing respective partially capped hollow tubes for each of the head of the bolt and the nut, and arranging the nut and the bolt in the respective partially capped hollow tubes prior tightening them onto each other.</claim-text> <claim-text>30. A method according to any of claims 23 to 29, comprising providing an anchor, and the method comprises forming a hole in the fixture, inserting the anchor in the hole, and thereafter arranging the first fastener to extend from the main hollow tube into the anchor.</claim-text> <claim-text>31. A method according to claim 30, wherein the anchor is a drop-in anchor.</claim-text> <claim-text>32. A method according to claim 30 or 31, wherein the locking device comprises a body, a locking mechanism housed by the body, and a shackle having opposite ends, the shackle being movable between a locked condition, in which both ends are locked in the body by the locking mechanism, and an unlocked condition, and the step of arranging the locking device to co-operate with the locking member comprises arranging the shackle in co-operation with the locking member.</claim-text> <claim-text>33. A method according to claim 32, wherein the locking member comprises a loop member on the first fastener, and the method comprises inserting the shackle through the loop member, and thereafter moving the shackle to the locked condition.</claim-text> <claim-text>34. A method according to claim 32, wherein the locking member comprises a washer having a main part through which the bolt can extend, and upstanding folds on the main part, the upstanding folds being configured to extend over the head of the bolt, and the method comprises arranging the shackle between the washer and the first side of the main hollow tube, and thereafter moving the shackle to the locked condition.</claim-text>