Locks – Portable
Reexamination Certificate
1999-12-10
2001-05-29
Gall, Lloyd A. (Department: 3627)
Locks
Portable
C070S018000, C070S019000, C070S058000, C248S551000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06237375
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates, in general, to security devices, and, in particular, to a security device for a lap top computer
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
In the prior art various types of security devices have been proposed. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,757,616 to May et al discloses a locking bar for locking a display and system unit together. The device also prevents removal of peripheral devices and disables input from the keyboard and mouse.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,709,110 to Greenfield et al discloses a lap top security system comprising mounting plate affixed to the monitor housing and a cable which attaches to a table or counter top.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,787,738 to Brandt et al discloses a security lock for a computer comprising a blade which passes through the gap between the monitor and keyboard and which is fastened to a fixed object.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,595,074 to Munro discloses a desktop security locking station comprising a box and a clamping mechanism for securing the box to the computer. The box is then secured to a table top.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to a lap top security device which has two adjustable arms and two fixed arms which engage with a lock and which adjust to fit different size computers to lock the computer closed. In addition one of the fixed arms has a loop so the security device can be attached to a fixed object.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved computer security device.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved computer security device which will secure a lap top computer in a closed position.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved computer security device which has provisions to secure the security device to a fixed object.
These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be fully apparent from the following description, when taken in connection with the annexed drawings.
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Gall Lloyd A.
McGlynn Joseph H.
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