Lockable computer tower unit housing

Claim 1

A tower unit housing for a computer system, which housing may be secured from unauthorized access by a single lock, comprising: a generally rectangular, box-shaped chassis including bottom, front and rear panels, first and second sides and a top forming a box-like interior adapted to mount standard computer components therein; said rear chassis panel having a security tab extending therefrom, said rear panel security tab having an opening; and a U-shaped assembly having an open front and rear and an open bottom, said assembly including a hood and a side cover and being fastened to said chassis independent of the single lock, wherein: said hood includes a top hood face and a side face, said hood mounting over said chassis top and first side, said hood including a security tab extending to a position adjacent to said chassis rear panel security tab with said hood mounted onto said chassis, said hood security tab having an opening which aligns with said opening in said rear panel security tab; and said side cover positioned to mount over said second chassis side, said side cover having a security tab extending to a position adjacent to one of said hood and chassis security tabs, said side cover security tab having an opening which aligns with said openings in said hood and chassis security tabs so that the lock may be inserted through said aligned tab openings to secure said hood and side panels to said chassis and prevent unauthorized access to the interior of said tower unit.