IP Library Granted Patent US 7,204,106
Granted Patent B2
US 7,204,106 · App. 10/849,397 · Granted Apr 17, 2007

Portable electronic device physical security

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Patent No.
US 7,204,106
App. No.
10/849,397
Granted
Apr 17, 2007
Kind
B2
Abstract

An apparatus for attaching to a first wall that defines a security aperture. The apparatus comprises a housing defining a longitudinal axis and a locking flange extending from the housing on a shaft and having a profile that is complimentary to the security aperture, such that the locking flange has a first orientation relative to the security aperture for insertion into and removal from the security aperture, and a second orientation relative to the security aperture for retention within the security aperture. The locking flange is transformable between the first orientation and the second orientation. The apparatus further includes a locking member that is coupled to the housing and is cooperative with the locking flange for inhibiting transformation of the locking flange from the second orientation to the first orientation. The apparatus further comprises at least one leg that is parallel to the first wall. The leg is coupled to the housing with a first coupler that is movable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position.

Claims (11)

1. An apparatus for attaching to a first wall defining a security aperture, comprising:

a housing defining a longitudinal axis;

a locking flange extending from said housing on a shaft and having a profile that is complimentary to the security aperture such that the locking flange has a first orientation relative to the security aperture for insertion into and removal from the security aperture and a second orientation relative to the security aperture for retention within the security aperture, the locking flange being transformable between the first orientation and the second orientation;

a locking member, coupled to the housing and cooperative with the locking flange, for inhibiting transformation of the locking flange from the second orientation to the first orientation; and

at least one leg that is parallel to the first wall, the leg being coupled to the housing with a first coupler, and wherein the apparatus further comprises a second leg coupled to the housing with a second coupler that is movable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position.

2. An apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein the second coupler is shorter than the first coupler.

3. An apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein the locking member comprises a first pin parallel to the shaft that extends into the security slot when the apparatus is in use.

4. An apparatus in accordance with claim 3 wherein the pin is retractable.

5. An apparatus in accordance with claim 3 comprising a second pin parallel to the shaft that extends into the security slot when the apparatus is in use, the first and second pins being located on opposite sides of the shaft.

6. An apparatus in accordance with claim 5 wherein the pins are retractable.

7. An apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein the locking flange engages the first wall when in the second orientation.

Assignments (5)
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE ASSIGNEE NAME ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028184 FRAME 0256. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE CORRECT ASSIGNEE IS ACCO BRANDS USA LLC. Recorded Jul 5, 2012
From: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: ACCO BRANDS USA LLC
Reel/Frame 028496/0558 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE ASSIGNEE NAME ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028176 FRAME 0970. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE CORRECT ASSIGNEE IS ACCO BRANDS USA LLC. Recorded Jun 9, 2012
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
To: ACCO BRANDS USA LLC
Reel/Frame 028349/0457 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded May 16, 2012
From: ACCO BRANDS USA LLC
To: BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 028217/0360 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 9, 2012
From: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028184/0256 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 8, 2012
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028176/0970 →