Security apparatus

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-11892882-B2
Application number	US-202217866885-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Jul 18, 2022
Priority date	Oct 23, 2006
Publication date	Feb 6, 2024
Grant date	Feb 6, 2024

Abstract

A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a locking head having a base and a compressible element supported by the base. The locking head is adjustable between an unlocked configuration, in which the compressible element is uncompressed and insertable into and removable from an opening of the portable electronic device, and a locked configuration, in which the compressible element is compressed and secured within the opening of the portable electronic device.

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 opening, the security apparatus comprising:
a locking head including
a base, and
a compressible element supported by the base,

wherein the locking head is adjustable between an unlocked configuration, in which the compressible element is uncompressed and insertable into and removable from the opening of the portable electronic device, and a locked configuration, in which the compressible element is compressed and secured within the opening of the portable electronic device, and
wherein the compressible element expands radially outward and engages inner walls of the portable electronic device when compressed.

2. The security apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the locking head includes a movable structure and an end structure, and wherein the movable structure moves relative to the end structure to compress the compressible element.

3. The security apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the movable structure moves linearly to compress the compressible element.

4. The security apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the end structure remains stationary as the locking head is adjusted from the locked configuration to the locked configuration.

5. The security apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the movable structure is positioned between the base and the compressible element.

6. The security apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the end structure is positioned on an opposite side of the compressible element from the base.

7. The security apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the base has radially extending stabilizing elements.

8. The security apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a lock mechanism coupled to the locking head, wherein the lock mechanism is operable to adjust the locking head between the unlocked configuration and the locked configuration.

9. The security apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a cable coupled to the locking head, wherein the cable is configured to engage the immovable object.

10. A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object, the portable electronic device having an opening, the security apparatus comprising:
a locking head including
an end structure,
a movable structure, and
a compressible element positioned between the end structure and the movable structure, the compressible element configured to be inserted into the opening of the portable electronic device,

wherein the movable structure is operable to compress the compressible element when the compressible element is inserted into the opening to secure the locking head to the portable electronic device, and
wherein the compressible element expands radially outward when compressed to engage the portable electronic device.

11. The security apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the movable structure moves toward the end structure to compress the compressible element.

12. The security apparatus of claim 11 , wherein the movable structure moves linearly toward the end structure.

13. The security apparatus of claim 10 , further comprising a lock mechanism coupled to the locking head, wherein the lock mechanism is configured to move the movable structure relative to the end structure.

14. The security apparatus of claim 10 , further comprising a cable coupled to the locking head, wherein the cable is configured to engage the immovable object.

15. The security apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the locking head further includes a base that supports the end structure, the movable structure, and the compressible element.

16. The security apparatus of claim 15 , wherein the base has radially extending stabilizing elements.

17. A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object, the security apparatus comprising:
a locking head including
a base,
an end structure supported by the base,
a movable structure supported by the base, and
a compressible element supported by the base between the end structure and the movable structure, the movable structure movable relative to the end structure between an unlocked configuration, in which the compressible element is uncompressed, and a locked configuration, in which the compressible structure is compressed; and

a cable coupled to the locking head, the cable configured to be wrapped around the immovable object.

18. The security apparatus of claim 17 , wherein the movable structure moves linearly toward the end structure from the unlocked configuration to the locked configurations.

Assignees

• Acco Brands Corp

Inventors

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

Classifications

• G06F1/1656 Primary

  Details related to functional adaptations of the enclosure, e.g. to provide protection against EMI, shock, water, or to host detachable peripherals like a mouse or removable expansions units like PCMCIA cards, or to provide access to internal components for maintenance or to removable storage supports like CDs or DVDs, or to mechanically mount accessories (mounting of accessories to a computer display G06F1/1607; display hoods G06F1/1603; cooling arrangements for portable computers G06F1/203) · 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

• E05B73/0005 Primary

  using chains, cables or the like (chain- or cable-locks of the padlock type E05B67/003; lockable clothing hangers or hanger racks E05B69/006) · CPC title

• E05B73/0082

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

• G06F1/16

  Constructional details or arrangements · CPC title