Notebook, laptop or portable computer power adapter with security lock
US9722355B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2200/1639
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power adapter is provided for a computer including a power port and a housing defining an aperture. The power adapter includes a power head, a lock head disposed on the power head and a main housing including a body affixed to a security element, wiring for supplying power to the computer extending through the body to the power head and a lock system selectively actuatable with a key to orient the lock head in first and second orientations. The first orientation is characterized in that the power head is movable relative to the aperture for power head insertion into and removal from the power port. The second orientation is characterized in that the power head is immovable relative to the aperture.
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