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Security device for business machines
Assignee: Secure IT Inc
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Filing: 1987-07-09
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Granted: 1988-04-19
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Expires: 2007-07-09
Abstract
Abstract A security device for business machines, such as personal computers, typewriters and the like comprising a two piece clamp which has one end releasably affixable to said business machine and the other end thereof engagable with a locking cable or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 John H. Themistos
- 👤 William P. Brady
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:01
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B73/0082; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/30; Y10S24/31; Y10S24/35; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45267; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A security device for business machines comprising an upper member and a lower member, said lower member having forwardly facing hook means extending upwardly therefrom disposed at one end thereof and an upwardly extending protuberance disposed at the other end thereof, said upper member having a first aperature disposed adjacent one end thereof for receiving said forward facing hook means of said lower member, a second aperature disposed adjacent the other end thereof for receiving said protuberance of said lower member and rearwardly facing hook means extending upwardly therefrom diposed adjacent said first aperature whereby said forwardly facing hook means and said rearward facing hook means provides clamping means for said attachment of said device to said business machines and said protuberance when received by said second aperature provides cable locking means to prevent removal of said device from said machine.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A security device for business machines comprising an upper member and a lower member, said lower member having forwardly facing hook means extending upwardly therefrom disposed at one end thereof and an upwardly extending protuberance disposed at the other end thereof, said upper member having a first aperature disposed adjacent one end thereof for receiving said forward facing hook means of said lower member, a second aperature disposed adjacent the other end thereof for receiving said protuberance of said lower member and rearwardly facing hook means extending upwardly therefrom diposed adjacent said first aperature whereby said forwardly facing hook means and said rearward facing hook means provides clamping means for said attachment of said device to said business machines and said protuberance when received by said second aperature provides cable locking means to prevent removal of said device from said machine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The security device of claim 1 wherin said forwardly facing hook means comprises a vertical portion and a horizontal portion substantially parallel to the top surface of said lower member and said rearwardly facing hook means comprises a vertical portion and a horizontal portion substantially parallel to the top surface of said upper member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
The security device of claim 2 wherein said clamping means is attached to said business machine by extending said forwardly facing hook means and said rearwardly facing hook means into an aperature in the bottom surface of said machine and pivoting said lower member into registration with said upper member whereby said protuberance extends through said second aperature of said upper member.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-04-19 | 1991-10-19 | 1992-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-04-19 | 1995-10-19 | 1996-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-04-19 | 1999-10-19 | 2000-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |