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US 7,647,796 · App. 11/671,906 · Granted Jan 19, 2010

Computer physical security device with retractable cable

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Patent No.
US 7,647,796
App. No.
11/671,906
Granted
Jan 19, 2010
Kind
B2
Abstract

A device that includes a cable with a locking device/head at the end of the cable. The cable is coupled to a housing and is retractable from an extended position towards the housing for easy storage and portability. The locking device can be stored within a compartment. If keys are used with the lock, the keys may be stored within the housing when the device is not in use.

Claims (21)

1. A method for securing a portable electronic device, the method comprising:

providing a security device comprising a housing that includes a cable and a locking device that are retractable from an extended position towards the housing;

extending the locking device and the cable from the housing of the security device to the extended position;

attaching the locking device to the portable electronic device;

locking the locking device, wherein theft of the portable electronic device is inhibited;

unlocking the locking device; and

retracting the locking device and the cable from the extended position to the housing, and wherein the method further comprises

looping the locking device and cable around a stationary object; and

passing the locking device and cable through a compartment in the housing before attaching the locking device to the portable electronic device.

2. A method for securing a portable electronic device, the method comprising:

providing a security device comprising a housing that includes a cable and a locking device that are retractable from an extended position;

extending the locking device and the cable from the housing of the security device to the extended position;

attaching the locking device to the portable electronic device;

locking the locking device, wherein theft of the portable electronic device is inhibited;

unlocking the locking device; and

retracting the locking device and the cable from the extended position into the housing, and wherein the method further comprises

passing the locking device and cable through a compartment in the housing before attaching the locking device to the portable electronic device.

3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the portable electronic device comprises at least one of a laptop computer, desktop computer, portable digital assistant (PDA), Blackberry device, cellular phone, digital camera, flat screen monitor, television, and portable music player.

4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the housing comprises the dimensions (length, width, thickness) of up to 13 centimeters, 10 centimeters, and 7.25 centimeters.

5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the housing further includes a key compartment for storing a key.

6. The method of claim 5 wherein the housing comprises the dimensions (length, width, thickness) of up to 13 centimeters, 10 centimeters, and 7.25 centimeters.

Assignments (19)
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT RECORDED AT R/F 028217/0360 Recorded May 17, 2013
From: BARCLAYS BANK PLC, AS EXISTING ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, EXISTING SWING LINE LENDER AND EXISTING L/C ISSUER
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS NEW ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT, SWING LINE LENDER AND L/C ISSUER
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE MISSING ASSIGNEE NAMES ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028166 FRAME 0071. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE THE ADDITIONAL ASSIGNEE NAMES ARE ACCO BRANDS USA LLC, ACCO UK LIMITED, AND GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION. Recorded Jul 5, 2012
From: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION; ACCO UK LIMITED
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CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE THE MISSING ASSIGNEES ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028168 FRAME 0713. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNEES ACCO BRANDS USA LLC AND GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION ARE ADDITIONAL ASSIGNEES. Recorded Jul 3, 2012
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028487/0671 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE MISSING ASSIGNEES ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028168 FRAME 0738. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNEES ACCO BRANDS USA LLC, AND GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION ARE ADDITIONAL ASIGNEES. Recorded Jul 3, 2012
From: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANK, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028488/0056 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE MISSING ASSIGNEES ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028162 FRAME 0110. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ADDITIONAL ASSIGNEES ARE ACCO UK LIMITED, ACCO BRANDS USA LLC AND GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION. Recorded Jul 3, 2012
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
To: ACCO UK LIMITED; ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028499/0747 →
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 7, 2012
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028168/0713 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 7, 2012
From: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028166/0071 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 7, 2012
From: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028168/0738 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 6, 2012
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028162/0110 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jun 15, 2010
From: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 024529/0686 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jun 15, 2010
From: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
To: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH
Reel/Frame 024529/0699 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 30, 2009
From: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; DAY-TIMERS INC.; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION; ACCO INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.; GBC INTERNATIONAL, INC.; ACCO BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC.; ACCO EUROPE FINANCE HOLDINGS, LLC; ACCO EUROPE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LLC; BOONE INTERNATIONAL, INC.; POLYBLEND CORPORATION; SWINGLINE, INC.
To: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH
Reel/Frame 023449/0180 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Oct 20, 2009
From: ACCO BRANDS, INC.
To: ACCO BRANDS USA LLC
Reel/Frame 023390/0733 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 20, 2009
From: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; DAY-TIMERS INC.; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION; ACCO INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.; GBC INTERNATIONAL, INC.; ACCO BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC.; ACCO EUROPE FINANCE HOLDINGS, LLC; ACCO EUROPE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, LLC; BOONE INTERNATIONAL, INC.; POLYBLEND CORPORATION; SWINGLINE, INC.
To: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 16, 2009
From: FRANCKE, JUSTIN
To: ACCO BRANDS, INC.
Reel/Frame 023379/0624 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 2, 2009
From: CITICORP NORTH AMERICA, INC.
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; BOONE INTERNATIONAL, INC.; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 023312/0784 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 2, 2009
From: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; DAY-TIMERS INC.; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION; ACCO INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.; GBC INTERNATIONAL, INC.; ACCO BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC.; ACCO EUROPE FINANCE HOLDINGS, LLC; ACCO EUROPE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS LLC; BOONE INTERNATIONAL, INC.; POLYBLEND CORPORATION; SWINGLINE, INC.
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 023312/0902 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 5, 2009
From: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION
To: CITIBANK NORTH AMERICA, INC., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
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