Security apparatus

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-10656682-B2
Application number	US-201916687847-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Nov 19, 2019
Priority date	Oct 23, 2006
Publication date	May 19, 2020
Grant date	May 19, 2020

Abstract

A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a locking head having a base and a first linear element extending from the base. The first linear element is configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device. The locking head also has a movable engagement element coupled to an end of the first linear element opposite from the base. The movable engagement element is configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device with the first linear element. The movable engagement element is movable to a position in which the movable engagement element is perpendicular to the first linear element to secure the locking head to the portable electronic device. The security apparatus also includes a security device attached to the locking head and configured to engage the immovable object.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object, the portable electronic device having an aperture, the security apparatus comprising:
a locking head including
a base,
a first linear element extending from the base, the first linear element configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device, and
a movable engagement element coupled to an end of the first linear element opposite from the base, the movable engagement element configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device with the first linear element, the movable engagement element movable to a position in which the movable engagement element is perpendicular to the first linear element to secure the locking head to the portable electronic device; and

a security device attached to the locking head and configured to engage the immovable object.

2. The security apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the movable engagement element is movable from a position in which the movable engagement element is parallel to the first linear element to the position in which the movable engagement element is perpendicular to the first linear element.

3. The security apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the movable engagement element is rotatable between the position in which the movable engagement element is parallel to the first linear element and the position in which the movable engagement element is perpendicular to the first linear element.

4. The security apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the movable engagement element is coupled to the end of the first linear element via a hinge.

5. The security apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the locking head further includes a second linear element extending from the base and connected to the movable engagement element, and wherein the second linear element is actuatable to cause movement of the movable engagement element.

6. The security apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the second linear element actuates in an axial direction out of the base to cause the movable engagement element to be perpendicular to the first linear element.

7. The security apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the second linear element actuates in an axial direction into the base to cause the movable engagement element to be parallel to the first linear element.

8. The security apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the second linear element extends parallel to the first linear element.

9. The security apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the second linear element is connected to the movable engagement element via a hinge.

10. The security apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a lock mechanism coupled to the locking head, wherein the lock mechanism is operable to move the movable engagement element relative to the first linear element.

11. The security apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the security device includes a cable.

12. A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object, the portable electronic device having an aperture, the security apparatus comprising:
a locking head including
a base,
a first linear element extending from the base, the first linear element configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device,
a movable engagement element coupled to the first linear element, the movable engagement element configured to be inserted into the aperture of the portable electronic device with the first linear element, and
a second linear element extending from the base and connected to the movable engagement element, the second linear element actuatable relative to the base to move the movable engagement element relative to the first linear element; and

a security device attached to the locking head and configured to engage the immovable object.

13. The security apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the second linear element is actuatable relative to the base to move the movable engagement element between a first position, in which the movable engagement element is parallel to the first linear element, and a second position, in which the movable engagement element is perpendicular to the first linear element.

14. The security apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the second linear element actuates in an axial direction into the base to move the movable engagement element toward the first position, and in an axial direction out of the base to move the movable engagement element toward the second position.

15. The security apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the movable engagement element is rotatable relative to the first linear element.

16. The security apparatus of claim 12 , further comprising a lock mechanism coupled to the lock head, wherein the lock mechanism is operable to actuate the second linear element relative to the base.

17. The security apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the security device includes a cable.

18. A system comprising:
a portable electronic device having an aperture; and
a security apparatus including
a locking head having
a base,
a first linear element extending from the base, the first linear element being insertable into the aperture of the portable electronic device,
a movable engagement element coupled to the first linear element, the movable engagement element being insertable into the aperture of the portable electronic device with the first linear element, and
a second linear element extending from the base and connected to the movable engagement element, the second linear element actuatable relative to the base to move the movable engagement element between a first position, in which the movable engagement element is parallel to the first linear element and is insertable into the aperture, and a second position, in which the movable engagement element is perpendicular to the first linear element to secure the locking head to the portable electronic device, and

a security device attached to the locking head and configured to engage an immovable object to secure the portable electronic device to the immovable object.

19. The system of claim 18 , wherein the security apparatus further includes a lock mechanism coupled to the lock head, and wherein the lock mechanism is operable to actuate the second linear element relative to the base.

20. The system of claim 18 , wherein the security device includes a cable.

Assignees

• Acco Brands Corp

Inventors

• Hung John
• White Ryan
• Andres Guillermo
• Dobson David Thomas
• Gagne Jacque

Classifications

• E05B73/0082

  for office machines, e.g. PC's, portable computers, typewriters, calculators · CPC title

• Y10T70/50

  Special application · CPC title

• E05B73/00

  Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices {(motorcycle helmets A42B3/0413; supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening helmets B62J11/24; gun racks A47B81/005; showcases with theft protection A47F3/002; anti-theft means for peg-boards, grids or rods for hanging merchandise A47F5/0861; show stands, hangers, shelves with provision against unauthorised removal A47F7/024; for self-service hand-carts A47F10/04; locking skis A63C11/004; locking bolts, nuts or pins F16B41/00)} · CPC title

• Y10T70/5009

  For portable articles · CPC title

• Y10T70/8973

  Mounting aids, guides and assistors · CPC title