Locks – Special application – For portable articles
Patent
1998-03-26
2000-03-21
Pham, Teri
Locks
Special application
For portable articles
70 14, 70158, E05B 6900
Patent
active
060388919
ABSTRACT:
A device and method for fastening to equipment subject to theft and provided with a security slot. The device is inserted in the security slot located in the shell of the equipment. The device includes of two similarly-shaped plates having a hooked tang protruding from one edge. The plate tangs are inserted through the security hole so that the hooks grip the hole edges and the plates are wedged in back-to-back. The device further includes a locking mechanism such as a tab defining an aperture, through which a cable or lock is passed to hold the plates together in place. The device may include a saddle to cover the plates, or may include one plate bearing a locking member to rotatably engage the equipment to secure it against theft.
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Derman Jay S.
Zeren Greg
ACCO Brands Inc.
Pham Teri
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