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US 7,614,266 · App. 11/872,394 · Granted Nov 10, 2009

Security apparatus with reset mechanism

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Patent No.
US 7,614,266
App. No.
11/872,394
Granted
Nov 10, 2009
Kind
B2
Abstract

A security apparatus, a security system that uses the security apparatus, and a method of using the securing apparatus to secure a portable electronic device to an immovable object. The security apparatus comprises a combination locking mechanism with dials and tumblers, a body coupled to the dials, a reset device coupled to the tumblers, and a reset key configured to interact with the reset device to allow the user to reset the combination associated with the combination locking mechanism.

Claims (52)

1. A security apparatus for use with a portable electronic device having a first aperture, comprising:

a combination locking mechanism having a plurality of tumblers and a plurality of dials corresponding to the plurality of tumblers;

a first biasing element coupled to the plurality of tumblers, wherein the first biasing element is compressed when the plurality of tumblers is in a reset position;

a bar that is linearly moveable within the plurality of dials when the combination locking mechanism is in an unlocked position;

a second biasing element wherein the second biasing element is compressed when the bar is in a forward position;

a body coupled to the plurality of dials;

a reset device coupled to the plurality of tumblers; and

a reset key configured to interact with the reset device to allow a user to change a combination associated with the combination locking mechanism.

2. The security apparatus of claim 1 ,

wherein the reset key interacts with the reset device to disengage the plurality of tumblers from the plurality of dials to allow the user to change the combination; and

wherein the reset key interacts with the reset device to reengage the plurality of tumblers with the plurality of dials to reset the combination locking mechanism to the changed combination.

3. The security apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the reset key is further configured to keep the reset device in a reset position while the user changes the combination.

4. The security apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an attachment device coupled to the body, the attachment device configured to interact with the first aperture of the portable electronic device to prevent the attachment device from being removed from the first aperture when the combination locking mechanism is in a locked position.

5. The security apparatus of claim 1 ,

wherein the reset key has one or more tines; and

wherein the reset device has one or more slots for accepting the one or more tines of the reset key.

6. A method of using the security apparatus of claim 1 with a portable electronic device having a first aperture, the method comprising:

interfacing the reset key with the reset device; and

changing the combination associated with the combination locking mechanism.

7. The method of claim 6 ,

wherein changing the combination includes:

pushing the reset device to a reset position with the reset key to disengage the plurality of tumblers from the plurality of dials;

changing the plurality of dials to a new combination; and

setting the new combination by returning the reset device to an initial position to engage the plurality of tumblers with the plurality of dials by withdrawing the reset key.

8. The method of claim 6 , further comprising engaging an attachment device with the first aperture of the portable electronic device to prevent the attachment device from being removed from the first aperture when the combination locking mechanism is in a locked position.

9. A method of using a security apparatus with a portable electronic device having a first aperture, the security apparatus comprising a combination locking mechanism having a plurality of tumblers and a plurality of dials corresponding to the plurality of tumblers, a body coupled to the plurality of dials, a reset device coupled to the plurality of tumblers, and a reset key configured to interact with the reset device to allow a user to change a combination associated with the combination locking mechanism, the method comprising:

interfacing the reset key with the reset device;

changing the combination associated with the combination locking mechanism, wherein changing the combination includes

pushing the reset device to a reset position with the reset key to disengage the plurality of tumblers from the plurality of dials,

changing the plurality of dials to a new combination, and

setting the new combination by returning the reset device to an initial position to engage the plurality of tumblers with the plurality of dials by withdrawing the reset key; and

rotating the reset device to a rotational position with the reset key to engage the reset device with a body coupled to the combination locking mechanism.

10. The method of claim 7 , further comprising compressing a first biasing element coupled to the plurality of tumblers when the reset device is in the reset position.

11. A security system, comprising:

an immovable object;

a portable electronic device having a first aperture; and

a security apparatus coupled to the immovable object, the security apparatus having:

a combination locking mechanism having a plurality of tumblers and a plurality of dials corresponding to the plurality of tumblers;

a first biasing element coupled to the plurality of tumblers, wherein the first biasing element is compressed when the plurality of tumblers is in a reset position;

a bar that is linearly moveable within the plurality of dials when the combination locking mechanism is in an unlocked position;

a second biasing element wherein the second biasing element is compressed when the bar is in a forward position;

a body coupled to the plurality of dials;

a reset device coupled to the plurality of tumblers; and

a reset key configured to interact with the reset device to allow a user to change a combination associated with the combination locking mechanism.

12. The security system of claim 11 ,

wherein the reset key interacts with the reset device to disengage the plurality of tumblers from the plurality of dials to allow a user to change the combination; and

wherein the reset key interacts with the reset device to reengage the plurality of tumblers with the plurality of dials to reset the combination locking mechanism to the changed combination.

13. The security system of claim 12 , wherein the reset key is further configured to keep the reset device in a reset position while the user changes the combination.

14. The security system of claim 11 , wherein the security apparatus further comprises an attachment device coupled to the body, the attachment device configured to interact with the first aperture of the portable electronic device to prevent the attachment device from being removed from the first aperture when the combination locking mechanism is in a locked position.

15. The security system of claim 11 ,

wherein the reset key has one or more tines; and

wherein the reset device has one or more slots for accepting the one or more tines of the reset key.

Assignments (15)
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
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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
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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
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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
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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 →
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
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 28, 2007
From: WHITE, RYAN; HUNG, JOHN
To: ACCO BRANDS USA LLC
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