US4600250A
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Security stand
Assignee: WINDHAM BOB E
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Filing: 1983-12-23
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Granted: 1986-07-15
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Expires: 2003-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A security stand having a horizontal mounting surface, first and second sides of a width lesser than the depth of the horizontal mounting surface, a top surface extending between the two sides and a lipped shelf extending between the first and second sides and between the horizontal mounting surface and the top surface. The shelf with the lipped edge is mounted in a secure fashion such that equipment mounted or resting therein cannot be removed without removing the shelf. The horizontal mounting surface has means for attaching a computer keyboard prior to mounting the horizontal mounting surface onto a table such that the keyboard may not be removed. Additionally, secure mounting means may be provided in the top surface for mounting a Cathode Ray Tube before insertion of the lipped shelf and equipment therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Bob E. Windham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:33
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B73/0082; A; A47; A47B; A47B21/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
274 words
A security stand for a computer system including a keyboard, disc drive, and CRT comprising: a horizontal mounting surface for attachment to a table top, having a plurality of slots and holes for attaching a computer keyboard to the top of the horizontal mounting surface by attachment means inserted through the slots and holes from the bottom of the horizontal mounting surface through to the computer keyboard and which keyboard attachment means are not accessible when the horizontal mounting surface is attached to a table top; a first side extension, having a width less than the depth of the horizontal mounting surface, connected to and extending vertically from a first edge of the horizontal mounting surface; a second side extension connected to and extending vertically from a second edge of the horizontal mounting surface parallel to and opposite the first side extension; a top horizontal surface connected between the remaining ends of the first and second side extensions to form a front and rear open-sided enclosure and to support a CRT attached to the top horizontal surface by attachment means extending through the top horizontal surface from underneath the top horizontal surface; a separately installed horizontal support attached between the first and second side extensions and beneath the top surface, by attachment means which are not readily unattached, to support one or more disc drives and to prevent access to the CRT attachment means and the rear portion of the keyboard attached to the horizontal mounting surface; and a lip extending vertically from the front and rear edges of the horizontal support to prevent removal of the disc drives without removing the horizontal support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
274 words
A security stand for a computer system including a keyboard, disc drive, and CRT comprising: a horizontal mounting surface for attachment to a table top, having a plurality of slots and holes for attaching a computer keyboard to the top of the horizontal mounting surface by attachment means inserted through the slots and holes from the bottom of the horizontal mounting surface through to the computer keyboard and which keyboard attachment means are not accessible when the horizontal mounting surface is attached to a table top; a first side extension, having a width less than the depth of the horizontal mounting surface, connected to and extending vertically from a first edge of the horizontal mounting surface; a second side extension connected to and extending vertically from a second edge of the horizontal mounting surface parallel to and opposite the first side extension; a top horizontal surface connected between the remaining ends of the first and second side extensions to form a front and rear open-sided enclosure and to support a CRT attached to the top horizontal surface by attachment means extending through the top horizontal surface from underneath the top horizontal surface; a separately installed horizontal support attached between the first and second side extensions and beneath the top surface, by attachment means which are not readily unattached, to support one or more disc drives and to prevent access to the CRT attachment means and the rear portion of the keyboard attached to the horizontal mounting surface; and a lip extending vertically from the front and rear edges of the horizontal support to prevent removal of the disc drives without removing the horizontal support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
112 words
The Security Stand of claim 1 further comprising: a series of holes and slots near the front and rear edges of the horizontal mounting surface for attachment to a table; standoffs attached to the bottom of the horizontal mounting surface to prevent scratches and cuts to the table on which the horizontal mounting surface is attached; an air vent in at least one of the vertical side extensions and into which a fan may be installed; holes or slots in the top horizontal surface for mounting the CRT; and, attachment means for the horizontal support comprising one-way security screws to securely attach the horizontal support between the first and second vertical extensions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-07-14 | 1990-01-13 | 1990-07-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-07-14 | 1994-01-13 | 1994-07-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-07-14 | 1998-01-13 | 1998-07-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |