Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
361679570 | With security means (i.e., locking structure) | 32 |
20090273899 | COMPUTER LOCK SYSTEM - A computing device including a first computer portion pivotally connected to a second computer portion by a hinge. The computing device further includes an element moveable between a first position, in which the hinge is free to rotate, and a second position, in which the hinge is substantially prevented from rotating. A lock selectively controls movement of the element between the first and second positions. | 11-05-2009 |
20090284914 | NON-POSITIONAL HIGH-LOAD SECURING METHOD FOR MEZZANINE BOARD ASSEMBLIES - A bracket device for securing a mezzanine board assembly includes a brace including a rigid bar and a plurality of connector portions connected to the bar. Each of the plurality of connector portions has a hole. A plurality of pins each configured to respectively pass through the hole in each of the plurality of connector portions and engage an attachment part of the mezzanine board assembly. The bracket device also includes a plurality of mounting brackets movably attached to the plurality of connector portions, each having a guide configured to engage a holder for the mezzanine board assembly. A method for securing a mezzanine board assembly includes inserting a pin into a hole at a connector portion of a brace and movably attaching a mounting bracket to the connector portion. The pin passes through an opening of the connector portion. The method also includes installing a guide of the mezzanine board assembly to a holder for the mezzanine board assembly, engaging a pin with attachment part of the mezzanine board assembly, and extracting the mezzanine board assembly using a bar of the brace. | 11-19-2009 |
20090296344 | PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICE CAPABLE OF BEING DISASSEMBLED EASILY - A portable storage device includes a storage module whereon a hole is formed, and at least one lateral plate disposed on a lateral side of the storage module. A slot is formed on the lateral plate. The portable storage device further includes a fixture disposed on a front side of the storage module. The fixture includes at least one wedging component for wedging in the slot of the lateral plate, and at least one groove is formed on the fixture. The portable storage device further includes a lock mechanism disposed on a side of the fixture. The lock mechanism includes at least one lock including a protrusion for protruding into the groove on the fixture, and an elastic component connected to the lock for providing an elastic force to the lock so that the protrusion wedges in the groove on the fixture. | 12-03-2009 |
20100033924 | TOOL-LESS MULTI-STAGE INSERTION AND SECURING MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC MEZZANINE ASSEMBLIES - A multi-stage mezzanine board mounting assembly within a computer chassis includes a mezzanine tray and mezzanine mounting brackets. The mezzanine tray includes a clamping mechanism. The mezzanine mounting brackets are disposed within the computer chassis and configured to engage with the mezzanine tray when the mezzanine tray is mounted thereon. The clamping mechanism is configured to clamp the mezzanine tray against the mezzanine mounting brackets such that the mezzanine tray is locked in place on the mezzanine mounting brackets. A method of installing a mezzanine board includes disposing mezzanine mounting brackets within a computer chassis; mounting a mezzanine tray onto the mezzanine mounting brackets such that insertion alignment members of the mezzanine tray engage with an engaging portion of the mezzanine mounting brackets; rotating rotatable clamping levers such that the mezzanine tray is locked in place on the mezzanine mounting brackets when the rotatable clamping levers are fully engaged. | 02-11-2010 |
20100277866 | SERVER SYSTEM WITH SECURITY DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THEREOF - A sever system with security device is disclosed, which includes a server chassis having an opening, a blade server disposed in the server chassis, and an electronic lock disposed on the blade server and opposed to the opening. The blade server has a microprocessor, and the electronic lock is connected to the microprocessor. The electronic lock passes through the opening when the electronic lock is locked. | 11-04-2010 |
20100284144 | Plunger security lock and personal electronic device configured to be secured by the plunger lock - A plunger-type security lock includes a slotted, cylindrical sliding key receptacle, a ferrule arranged on an outer cylindrical surface of the sliding key receptacle that is configured for attachment to a locking member, a cylindrical plunger, a sliding key including a hooking end and a plunger-contact end that is configured with a key definition and for slidable spring-loaded operation within the slotted, cylindrical sliding key in cooperation with the cylindrical plunger to extend and hook the flexible locking strip and to retract with and lock the locking strip in locking state and a locking mechanism that defines the locking state in cooperation with the key definition. | 11-11-2010 |
20110007475 | Information Handling System Flexible Security Lock - A security device protects information handling systems from theft with a reduced footprint at the information handling system by interfacing a key receptacle with a lock hook through a flexible member, such as a coaxial cable. Rotation at the key receptacle by a key translates through the flexible member to the lock hook so that the lock hook rotates to a locked position in a lock body integrated with the information handling system chassis. The flexible member avoids or reduces leverage placed on the lock body through the security device. | 01-13-2011 |
20110058331 | SECURE MEDIA BAY AND MEDIA MODULE - A media apparatus includes a media bay having a media module slot. A security port is provided in the media bay adjacent the media module slot. A security fastener is provided in the media bay and is accessible via the security port. A security bar is movable between a first position wherein a first portion of the security bar opens the security port and exposes the security fastener, and a second position wherein the first portion closes the security port and conceals the security fastener. A lock plunger port is provided in the media bay adjacent a second portion of the security bar. | 03-10-2011 |
20110080707 | SECURITY APPARATUS INCLUDING LOCKING HEAD - A security apparatus is disclosed. The security apparatus comprises an attachment device comprising a base, and a locking head configured to secure to the base. The attachment device can be small and strong. The locking head can have a securing element and a locking component, associated with a housing. The locking head may be in a secured configuration upon a single motion or movement of the locking head. The locking head may contain one or more gate structures for securing to the attachment device. | 04-07-2011 |
20110170257 | LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC TABLET AND OTHER DEVICES - A locking assembly security apparatus engages with a tablet computer or similar device, which is securely locked to it via a plunger lock. A corner pocket engages one corner of the tablet computer, while another proximal lockable corner pocket engages the diagonally opposite corner of the tablet computer. The security apparatus includes a diagonally extending chassis bar between the opposite set of corner pockets. The base of a proximal pocket extends from the diagonally extending chassis bar to the flanges at the proximal end on the other side of the integral hinge pin housing of the proximal pocket, which flips up to permit a corner of the tablet computer to be inserted or disengaged. | 07-14-2011 |
20110279972 | COMPUTER ENCLOSURE WITH LOCKABLE BEZEL - A computer enclosure includes a front panel, a bezel attached to a front side of the front panel, a locking module attached to the bezel, and a latch member attached to the front panel. An opening is defined in the front panel. The latch member partially extends through the opening of the front panel to engage with the locking module. The locking module is capable of rotating from a first position, where the locking module is engaged with the latch member to lock the bezel in place, to a second position, where the locking module is disengaged from the latch member to unlock the bezel. | 11-17-2011 |
20120008277 | IHS Securing System - A securing system includes a base member. A display member is rotatably coupled to the base member by a shaft. A locking member is operable to move axially relative to the shaft and engage the display member in order to restrict the display member from rotating relative to the base member. The base member and the display member may be part of an information handling system (IHS). A lock including a cable that is coupled to a stationary object may be used to secure the IHS to the stationary object and prevent the use of the IHS by positioning the lock in the base member in order to move the locking member such that it engages the display member. | 01-12-2012 |
20120201000 | Security Slot Attachment for Portable Device Security - A lock includes an assembly of a slot engaging member insertable in a slot of a piece of equipment being locked, such as a portable or desktop computer, a laptop, notebook or other handheld electronic device, a monitor, a television/video screen, a video game, an electronic instrument such as an oscillator or a medical centrifuge or other analytical device, or the like. The slot engaging member is lockable by a dual action rotation and pivoting of an anchor sub-assembly grasping the slot engaging member; whereby the slot engaging member is unlocked by a reverse dual action pivoting and rotation of the anchor sub-assembly for the slot engaging member; wherein the lock is locked without use of a tool. | 08-09-2012 |
20120229975 | SECURITY APPARATUS WITH TETHER - An electronic article surveillance (EAS) security apparatus is comprised of a base, a reel housing containing a reel, a tether joined to the base and the reel housing and disposed on the reel, and an electronics package. The base attaches to an object to be protected and the tether is wrapped around the object as the reel housing is passed around the object. The reel housing is releasably attached to the base by complimentary coupling elements on each. The base has a tether guide, which allows the tether to be redirected in additional directions as it is wrapped around the object. A releasable blocking mechanism keeps the base and reel housing coupled. The electronics package includes at least a passive EAS element and can contain a microprocessor, wireless communication elements, switches, sound generator, a power supply, and the tether if electrically conductive. The blocking mechanism may be magnetically releasable. | 09-13-2012 |
20120275111 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH ANTI-REVERSE ENGINEERING FUNCTION - An exemplary portable electronic device includes a housing, a circuit board, starting module set on the circuit board for starting the portable electronic device, and an assembly module. The assembly module helps assembles the housing and the circuit board together and forms a part of circuitry associated with the starting module. When the assembly module is disassembled from the housing and the circuit board, the starting module cannot start the portable electronic device. | 11-01-2012 |
20120307448 | LOCKING ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC TABLET AND OTHER DEVICES - A security apparatus is configured for securing a non-foldable, rectangular, hand-held electronic device having four sides extending between lower and upper device surfaces in cooperation with a locking device. The security apparatus includes an elongated chassis member comprising detachably connectable first and second portions, where an end of each of the first and second portions is formed with complementary connectors for interconnecting the first and second portions and first and second corner holders pivotably attached respectively to ends of the first and second portions that are opposite the ends formed with the connectors, the corner holders constructed for receiving diagonally opposed corners of a hand-held electronic device to be secured. Upon positioning the elongated chassis member on the hand-held electronic device such that the opposed corners are received in the first and second corner holders, the locking device is locked to the connecting means thereby securing the device to be secured. | 12-06-2012 |
20130021748 | Anti-theft Device and Method and Related Computer System - The present invention discloses an anti-theft device for a computer system includes a lock; a slot formed on a housing of the computer system for fixing the lock; and a switching module for cutting off power supply for a plurality of external interfaces of the computer system when the lock is fixed to the slot. | 01-24-2013 |
20130308268 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS - A hinge portion connects between first and second casings. The second casing includes a thickness direction along a first axis direction. The hinge portion supports the first casing with respect to the second casing to be rotatable between a first state in which the hinge portion is opposed to the second casing and a second state in which the hinge portion is rotated around a second axis orthogonal to the first axis direction by a predetermined angle. A connection module is provided in the second casing and is electrically connectable to an external apparatus in the second state. A conversion mechanism is provided between the first and second casings and converts a thickness of the connection module along the first axis direction from a first thickness into a second, larger thickness in conjunction with rotation of the first casing from the first state to the second state. | 11-21-2013 |
20140029198 | DATA CENTER EQUIPMENT CABINET INFORMATION CENTER - The cabinet information center integrates an array of electronic sensors and controls to both standard and purpose built data center equipment cabinets to improve operational efficiencies, reduce costs and protect assets typically installed within standard equipment cabinets utilized in data centers by providing a common point of information display and cabinet interaction without the need to physically access assets and vital sensory components internal to the equipment cabinet itself. Equipment can include any standard rack mount devices such as servers, storage arrays and networking devices. | 01-30-2014 |
20140071619 | LOCKING APPARATUS FOR A PORTABLE ELECTRON DEVICE - A locking apparatus for a portable electron device has a main frame, a casing, an inserting element and a lock. The main frame has two clamping segments, a mounting segment and a limiting hole. The casing is mounted around the mounting segment and has a mounting opening and at least one operating opening. The inserting element is mounted movably in the casing and is screwed with and mounted through the limiting hole. The lock mounted securely on the casing and has a body, a controlling element and an extending element. The controlling element is mounted movably in the body, aligns with and selectively abuts the inserting element to limiting the movement of the inserting element. The extending element is securely connected to the body and has a mounting end. | 03-13-2014 |
20140204530 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND SECURE SWITCH MODULE THEREOF - A secure switch module to allow only authorized keyholders to power on an electronic device includes a lock, a key matching the lock, and a power switch. The lock includes a first lock pin electrically connected to a ground pin of a motherboard of the electronic device, and a second lock pin. The power switch includes a button, a first elastic conductive sheet electrically connected to the second lock pin, and a second elastic conductive sheet electrically connected to a power on pin of the motherboard. When the is engaged with the lock and the button is pressed, the first lock pin is electrically connected to the second lock pin, the first elastic conductive sheet is electrically connected to the second elastic conductive sheet, the power on pin receives a low level signal, and the electronic device is turned on. | 07-24-2014 |
20140247553 | SECURITY APPARATUS - A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a head having a base. The head also includes a plurality of engagement elements extending from the base and configured to be inserted into an aperture of the portable electronic device. The plurality of engagement elements is movable relative to the body while inserted into the aperture to engage a portion of the portable electronic device. The head further includes a linear element positioned between the plurality of engagement elements. The linear element is movable relative to the plurality of engagement elements to push the plurality of engagement elements radially outward. The security apparatus also includes a security device attached to the head and configured to engage the immovable object. | 09-04-2014 |
20140268559 | PCB MOUNTED COVER ACTIVATED INTRUSION DETECTION SWITCH - An intrusion detection switch is attached directly to a printed circuit board and utilized within an enclosure. Wires are not used to extend the switch to the top of the enclosure. An extension mechanism is used to extend a triggering portion of the intrusion detection switch to an engaging surface at the top of the enclosure. When the enclosure lid is properly shut, the engaging service is directed downward, thereby pushing an activation switch of the intrusion detection switch down. Switches may be assembled to an internal main printed circuit board where the switch is completely protected. Therefore, routing and maintaining of wiring to a switch is eliminated. A linkage system or mechanism can be mounted to the main chassis of the enclosure and act as an interface to an enclosure top cover. This eliminates potential damage to switches and wires and provides for a more reliable switch. | 09-18-2014 |
20140347815 | ATTACHMENT DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND LOCKING MECHANISM - An attachment device includes a casing, a fastener member provided in the casing and movable between an attachable and detachable position where an electronic device is attachable to or detachable from the casing and a fastening position where the electronic device is fastened to the casing, a lock member provided in the casing and configured to restrain the fastener member from moving from the fastening position to the attachable and detachable position, and a stop member provided in the casing and configured to stop the lock member from restraining the movement of the fastener member, the stop member stopping the lock member until the fastener member fastens the electronic device to the casing. | 11-27-2014 |
20150022969 | COMPUTER CASE WITH RECORDED OPEN AND CLOSED STATES - A computer case includes a backplane, a trigger switch, a first connector, a motherboard, a second connector on the motherboard, and a first cable. The trigger switch is used to detect whether a cover of the computer case is open or closed and outputs different signals accordingly. The first cable transmits the different signals from the trigger switch to the motherboard. | 01-22-2015 |
20150138728 | CONTROLLING ACCESS TO COMPONENTS IN A SERVER HOUSING TO ENFORCE USE OF A GROUNDING STRAP - A method includes sensing ambient conditions in a datacenter containing a server, and determining whether the ambient conditions exceed predetermined threshold conditions representing risk of electrostatic discharge. A lid to the server is locked in a closed position in response to the ambient conditions exceeding the predetermined threshold conditions. However, the lid to the server is unlocked in response to a grounding strap being connected to the server. Optionally, the grounding strap may be identified and the server lid will only unlock if the identified grounding strap is associated with authorization to unlock the server lid. | 05-21-2015 |
20160011634 | ADJUSTABLE OR SWIVELABLE SETUP FOR SECURING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | 01-14-2016 |
20160054760 | POWER SYSTEM INCLUDING A COUPLING MECHANISM - In one general aspect, an apparatus can include a base component including a keyed mount receptacle, and a power component including a keyed mount configured to be inserted into the keyed mount receptacle. The power component can be configured to be lockably coupled to the base component when the power component is rotated with respect to the base component. | 02-25-2016 |
20160070309 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE - An electronic device enclosure includes a cover, a base, a locking member mounted to the cover, a sensing member mounted to the base, and a control device mounted to the base. The base defines a receiving portion. The locking member is capable of being received in the receiving portion after the cover rotates toward the base. The sensing member is triggered after being received in the receiving portion. The control device controls the locking member to lock in the receiving portion after the sensing member is triggered, thereby preventing the cover from rotating away from the base. | 03-10-2016 |
20160081212 | PCB MOUNTED SECURITY SLOT - A portable communication or computing device with security against theft, includes a PC mounted security slot which is accessible through an outer wall via an access opening therein. The security slot is defined in a rigid material which is either soldered with pins or connected with screws to a printed circuit board or the like inside the portable device. The security system includes a detector for detecting any instance of the cable of the lock associated with the security slot having been cut. | 03-17-2016 |
20160123043 | SYSTEM FOR PHYSICALLY SECURING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A system includes an electronic device having a housing with an opening formed therein, a processor positioned within the housing, a motor positioned within the housing and coupled to the processor, and a latch positioned within the housing adjacent the opening. The latch is driven by the motor to move relative to the housing. The system also includes a security member securable to an immovable object. The security member includes a lock head that is insertable into the opening in the housing. The lock head has a recess into which the latch extends to secure the security member to the electronic device. The motor is operable to move the latch out of the recess in the lock head to release the security member from the electronic device. | 05-05-2016 |
20160192529 | MODULAR ELEMENTS EMPLOYING LATCHES WITH FLEXURE BEARINGS - Modular elements employing latches with flexure bearings are disclosed. A modular element may include a chassis body supporting electronic components. The body is in communication with a latch and a control member of the modular element. The modular element is removable from or secured to an enclosure using the latch. The latch may engage the enclosure and may remain engaged by being secured by interfacing with a catch of an arm of the control member. By connecting the arm to the control body with a flexure bearing, the flexure bearing may urge the catch into a detent of the latch to secure the latch and keep the modular element secured to the enclosure. The latch may be disengaged from the control member by removing the catch from the detent. In this manner, the modular element is efficiently secured and removed from the enclosure. | 06-30-2016 |