Security lock for laptop and notebook computers

Details Security lock for laptop and notebook computers Security lock for laptop and notebook computers

1999-10-25

2001-02-06

Barrett, Suzanne Dino (Department: 3627)

Locks

Special application

For portable articles

C070S014000, C248S551000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06182481

ABSTRACT:

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This present invention relates to a novel security lock for notebook or laptop computers, and more specifically to a security lock which seals shut a laptop or notebook computer, may also anchor the laptop computer to a stationary base and which may act as a transportation handle.
2. Background
Notebook computers are easily tampered with, data may be accessed without authorization and corrupted or stolen. A security lock is therefore needed which will secure, via a mechanical seal, a wide variety of different size notebook and laptop computers and which may also anchor and prevent the removal of the computer.
Prior art computer security locks, teach mounting anchors some easily attached to various laptop configurations others narrowly specific to the type of lap top the will engage with.
In U.S. Pat. No. 5,351,508, by Kelley, a combination handle and anchor for a cable locking system is taught, which will replace extended feet formed as part of a particular computer model and can form a mounting anchor for a cable lock. Not taught or envisioned is a lock which prevents the opening of the laptop and thereby keeps the machine turned off and data secure.
In U.S. Pat. No. 5,787,738 issued to Brandt, a small locking plate with a catching end and a free end may be extended between the keyboard and monitor of a laptop computer and a cable lock affixed to the free end. Such a lock catches the bottom edge of the monitor and may damage the monitor and does not prevent unauthorized access to the computers data.
Prior art does not provide a simple device for securing the data within the laptop computer, by prohibiting the opening of the laptop computer, nor does prior art provide a combination security lock which seals the notebook computer shut and an anchor mount to affix the laptop in an open or sealed position to a stationary object.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide a novel security lock for notebook computers.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide a novel security lock which maintains the closure of a notebook computer.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide a novel security lock which maintains the closure of a notebook computer and provides for a secondary anchor mount for a lock to a stationary object.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide a novel security lock which maintains the closure of a notebook computer and provides for a secondary anchor mount for a lock to a stationary object and a carrying handle.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide a novel security lock which maintains the closure of a notebook computer and provides a motion sensing alarm.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide a novel security lock which maintains the closure of a notebook computer and provides a motion sensing alarm and a carrying handle.
The features of the invention believed to be novel are set forth with particularity in the appended claim. The invention itself, however, both as to configuration, and method of operation, and the advantages thereof, may be best understood by reference to the following descriptions taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.


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