Patent · US Expired

Security system for a lap-top computer

US5709110A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 7, 1996
Grant dateJan 20, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 7, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/5867
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A security system (28) for a lap-top computer (30) with a monitor housing (32) hinged thereto. The system (28) comprises a low profile mounting plate (34). A component (36) is for affixing the low profile mounting plate (34) to the monitor housing (32). An elongated flexible retainment cable (38) is provided. A first assembly (40) is for locking in a swiveled manner, a first end of the cable (38) to a table/counter top (41). A second assembly (42) is for locking in a universal articulated manner a second end of the cable (38) to the low profile mounting plate (34). The monitor housing (32) of the lap-top computer (30) can be moved from a closed position to a vertical opened position, without interference from the cable (38) for full freedom of movement and positioning thereof.

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