IP Library Patent Application 15159918
Patent Application
App. No. 15/159,918

PORT BLOCKER ASSEMBLY

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App. No.
15/159,918
Abstract

A port blocker assembly for a port on an electronic device includes a body and a first lock finger movably coupled to the body. The first lock finger is configured to be inserted into the port. The port blocker assembly also includes a second lock finger movably coupled to the body. The second lock finger is configured to be inserted into the port. The port blocker assembly further includes a wedge positioned between the first and second lock fingers and movably coupled to the body. The wedge is movable between a first position, in which the first and second lock fingers are disengaged from the port, and a second position, in which the first and second lock fingers engage the port. The port blocker assembly also includes an actuator coupled to the wedge. The actuator is operable to move the wedge between the first and second positions.

Claims (7)

1 . A port blocker assembly for a port on an electronic device, the port block assembly comprising:

a body;

a first lock finger movably coupled to the body, the first lock finger configured to be inserted into the port;

a second lock finger movably coupled to the body, the second lock finger configured to be inserted into the port;

a wedge positioned between the first and second lock fingers and movably coupled to the body, the wedge movable between a first position, in which the first and second lock fingers are disengaged from the port, and a second position, in which the first and second lock fingers engage the port; and

an actuator coupled to the wedge, the actuator operable to move the wedge between the first and second positions.

2 . The port block assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a rubber boot positioned around the first and second lock fingers, wherein the rubber boot is configured to be inserted into the port with the first and second lock fingers.

Assignments (2)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 2, 2017
From: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 041160/0359 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 20, 2016
From: DEMEULENAERE, WILLIAM; OTSUKA, MIKE; BAUTISTA, BRIAN; KAO, JAMES; BRINKERHOFF, MARK; ALDENBROOK, ERIC
To: ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 038655/0001 →