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US 8,842,422 · App. 12/446,560 · Granted Sep 23, 2014

Security apparatus

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Patent No.
US 8,842,422
App. No.
12/446,560
Granted
Sep 23, 2014
Kind
B2
Abstract

A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus is used with a lock interface member attached to a housing of a portable electronic device. The security apparatus may include an engagement element as well as a stabilizing element. The engagement element and the stabilizing element may secure the security apparatus to the lock interface member, and therefore to the housing of the portable electronic device.

Claims (22)

1. A security apparatus for use with a lock interface member having an aperture and a protrusion, the security apparatus comprising:

a head comprising

a body,

an engagement element extending from the body and adapted to be inserted into the aperture of the lock interface member, the engagement element being movable relative to the body while inserted in the aperture to engage the protrusion of the lock interface member, and

a stabilizing element extending from the body and adapted to be inserted into the aperture of the lock interface member with the engagement element, the stabilizing element being fixed to the body to inhibit the head from being moved relative to the lock interface member while the engagement element is inserted in the aperture, thereby inhibiting the engagement element from being removed from the aperture; and

a security device attached to the head.

2. The security apparatus of claim 1 wherein the engagement element comprises two cross-members and a shaft portion between the two cross-members.

3. The security apparatus of claim 2 wherein the protrusion is received between the two cross-members.

4. The security apparatus of claim 1 wherein the head further comprises a locking mechanism coupled to the body, wherein the locking mechanism is movable between a locked state, in which the engagement element is not movable relative to the body, and an unlocked state, in which the engagement element is movable relative to the body.

5. The security apparatus of claim 1 wherein the engagement element comprises a plurality of lobes, wherein the lobes within the plurality of lobes have different axial lengths.

6. The security apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the stabilizing element inhibits the head from being rotated relative to the lock interface member while the engagement element is inserted in the aperture.

7. The security apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the head includes a plurality of engagement elements extending from the body and adapted to be inserted into the aperture of the lock interface member, and wherein each engagement element is movable relative to the body while inserted in the aperture.

8. The security apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of engagement elements is movable radially outward relative to the body.

9. The security apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the head further includes a linear element positioned between the plurality of engagement elements, and wherein the linear element is movable relative to the plurality of engagement elements to push the plurality of engagement elements radially outward.

10. The security apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the linear element includes a flared end that pushes the plurality of engagement elements radially outward.

11. The security apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the stabilizing element is spaced apart from the engagement element on the body.

12. The security apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the stabilizing element is a first stabilizing element, wherein the head further includes a second stabilizing element, and wherein the second stabilizing element extends from the body and is adapted to be inserted into the aperture of the lock interface member with the engagement element and the first stabilizing element.

13. The security apparatus of claim 12 , wherein the first and second stabilizing elements are circumferentially spaced around the engagement element.

14. The security apparatus of claim 13 , wherein the first and second stabilizing elements are positioned on opposing sides of the engagement element.

15. The security apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the engagement element is rotatable relative to the body.

16. The security apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the security device includes a cable configured to engage an immovable object.

17. The security apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the lock interface member is associated with a portable electronic device.

Assignments (13)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 20, 2014
From: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 034307/0014 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 12, 2014
From: ACCO BRANDS USA LLC
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 032867/0523 →
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
Reel/Frame 030427/0574 →
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 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 →
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: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028168/0738 →
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 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 9, 2010
From: HUNG, JOHN; WHITE, RYAN; ANDRES, GUILLERMO; DOBSON, DAVID THOMAS; GAGNE, JACQUE
To: ACCO BRANDS USA, LLC
Reel/Frame 025482/0307 →
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 →
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 Jun 8, 2009
From: ACCO BRANDS USA LLC
To: CITICORP NORTH AMERICA, INC., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 022783/0903 →