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Protective case for physically securing a portable electronic device

US8869573B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 19, 2012
Grant dateOct 28, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T70/5009
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In some embodiments of the invention, a security apparatus for a portable electronic device is provided. The security apparatus may include a plurality of shell portions, each shaped to wrap around part of a perimeter of the portable electronic device. The security apparatus may further include a connecting portion that engages at least one of the plurality of shell portions and to thereby couple the plurality of shell portions to each other. At least one of the connecting portion and one or more of the plurality of shell portions may include an attachment device, the attachment device being configured to engage with a locking head, thereby locking relative positions of the plurality of shell portions and the connecting portion.

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