Supports – Pipe or cable – Brackets
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-28
2001-05-08
King, Anita M. (Department: 3632)
Supports
Pipe or cable
Brackets
C248S074100, C248S068100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06227502
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to devices for securing small portable equipment from theft, and more particularly to a gripping device for securing electrical cords or cables that are attached to portable electrical equipment.
2. Background
Wire rope security cables are often used to secure small portable electrical equipments. In a typical application, the wire rope cable may have a bulbous free end and requires a lock to secure the cable. Equipment data cords and power cords with connector or prong plug ends, have also been used together with various locking devices to secure the equipment from theft or unauthorized use. In each case, a separate lock attachment is generally needed for each equipment.
It would therefore be useful to have a device that can be used to grip a multiple number of electrical cords or security cables at the same time, and need only a single lock attachment.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The device is a gripper made of rigid material and comprises two members that are connected by interlocking surfaces that permit relative sliding apart of the two members. A locking opening through both device members and the interlocking surfaces is provided for use by a separate locking device to prevent sliding action of the gripper. Cut-outs are made in the sliding edges of a top member to allow a wire rope cable or electrical cord to be placed therein when the top member is disengaged from the bottom member. The bottom member can then be re-engaged and slid in place. After this, the locking opening is used to cooperate with a single locking device such as a cable, shaft or padlock, to retain the inserted cables or electrical cords. The gripping device is small, simple to use and inexpensive.
It is therefore a prime object of this invention to provide a simple method of securing a multiple number of security cables, power or data cords that are connected to portable electrical equipment, and using a single locking device.
An advantage of this invention over other gripping type devices is its simplicity and relative ease of use.
Further objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent from studying the following portion of the specification, the claims and the attached drawings.
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King Anita M.
Koslover Monty
Sy Holly N.
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