IP Library › Granted Patent US 8,230,707
Granted Patent B2
US 8,230,707 · App. 12/599,844 · Granted Jul 31, 2012

Security system with lock interface member with multiple apertures

View Patent ↗
Loading inventors, assignments & file history…
Monitor This Case
Get email alerts when status or documents change.
Order Certified Copies
Most orders are placed with the USPTO same day — all within 24 business hours.
Order via The Patent Place →
Pre-filled with this patent's details
Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 8,230,707
App. No.
12/599,844
Granted
Jul 31, 2012
Kind
B2
Abstract

A system is disclosed. It includes a portable electronic device comprising a lock interface member having a first aperture configured to engage with a first security apparatus and a second aperture configured to engage with a second security apparatus. At least one of the first security apparatus and the second security apparatus is engaged with the lock interface member.

Claims (19)

1. A method comprising:

obtaining a portable electronic device comprising a lock interface member having a first aperture configured to engage with a first security apparatus and a second aperture configured to engage with a second security apparatus;

inserting at least a portion of the first security apparatus into the first aperture;

securing the first security apparatus to the lock interface member via using the first aperture; and

locking the first security apparatus.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein the portable electronic device is a computer.

3. The method of claim 1 wherein the first security apparatus comprises a cable.

4. A method comprising:

obtaining a portable electronic device comprising a lock interface member having a first aperture configured to engage with a first security apparatus and a second aperture configured to engage with a second security apparatus;

inserting at least a portion of the first security apparatus into the first aperture; and

securing the first security apparatus to the lock interface member using the first aperture, wherein only one of the first security apparatus and the second security apparatus can engage with the lock interface member at a time.

5. A method comprising:

obtaining a portable electronic device comprising a lock interface member having a first aperture configured to engage with a first security apparatus and a second aperture configured to engage with a second security apparatus;

inserting at least a portion of the first security apparatus into the first aperture;

securing the first security apparatus to the lock interface member using the first aperture;

removing the first security apparatus from the lock interface member;

inserting at least a portion of the second security apparatus into the second aperture; and

securing the second security apparatus to the lock interface member using the second aperture.

6. A chassis for a portable electronic device comprising a lock interface member, wherein the lock interface member comprises a first aperture configured to engage with a first security apparatus, and a second aperture configured to engage with a second security apparatus, wherein the first aperture and the second aperture are spaced sufficiently close together such that only one of the first security apparatus and the second security apparatus can be secured to the lock interface member at a time.

Assignments (11)
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 ASSIGNEE NAMES ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028166 FRAME 0890. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ADDITIONAL ASSIGNEES TO BE ACCO BRANDS USA LLC, GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION, AND ACCO UK LIMITED. 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
Reel/Frame 028503/0272 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE MISSING ASSIGNEES ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028162 FRAME 0122. 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 BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION; ACCO UK LIMITED
Reel/Frame 028499/0854 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 26, 2012
From: ACCO BRANDS USA LLC
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028442/0607 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE MISSING ASSIGNEES ON THE RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 028162 FRAME 0122. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ADDITIONAL ASSIGNEES ARE ACCO BRANDS USA LLC AND GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION. Recorded Jun 9, 2012
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028349/0978 →
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 028166/0890 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 6, 2012
From: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL TRUSTEE
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 028162/0122 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 19, 2011
From: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION; ACCO UK LTD.
To: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH
Reel/Frame 026781/0204 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 19, 2011
From: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION; ACCO BRANDS USA LLC; GENERAL BINDING CORPORATION; ACCO UK LTD.
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 026781/0243 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 12, 2009
From: HUNG, JOHN; WHITE, RYAN
To: ACCO BRANDS USA LLC
Reel/Frame 023507/0473 →