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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7954783 | Folding bracket for light bar A two part bracket for mounting a light bar to an environmental surface. The bracket may comprise two mirror image platforms or members hinged to one another to move from an open condition to a closed or folded condition. Each platform may have a plurality of holes ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7385522 | Portable alarming security device A portable security device for displaying articles of merchandise in a retail environment has a base formed with a plurality of holes arranged in predetermined patterns for mounting the device on a plurality of different support structures. A housing containing an a... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7370840 | Laptop computer security retainer device A retainer device for securing a displayed electronic device with a hinged member and a base portion to a support includes a grooved track secured to the support. First and second retainers are positionable in the track to define a space for the electronic device an... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7339475 | Portable alarm system A monitoring system includes a portable alarm having a base unit with an electronic package. At least one sensor is associated with the electronics to transmit signals to the electronics in the event of a breach. The electronic package in turn signals a central moni... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7324333 | Lock for notebook computer or other personal electronic device A notebook/laptop computer or other personal electronic device locking assembly includes a locking base secured to a working surface. The locking base locks the notebook computer or other personal electronic device securely in place to a work surface such as a desk ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7315443 | Notebook computer locking base A notebook/laptop computer locking assembly includes a locking base secured to a working surface. The locking base has a first rear wall to receive a keyboard portion of the notebook computer, with a screen portion of the notebook computer in the open position resti... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7299668 | Combined clamp and lock A combined clamp and lock includes: a lower clamp member having a lower abutment plate, a wall projecting upwardly from the lower abutment plate, and a lock-mounting hole extending through the wall; an upper clamp member having an upper abutment plate, and at least ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7299667 | Vault assembly A vault assembly generally comprises a lock box, an anchor bracket, and a locking member. The lock box includes a mounting wall having a plurality of outward extending hooks arranged in a spaced pattern and a locking opening. The anchor bracket includes a panel for ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7273203 | Locking device support An accessory device mounting platform includes a substantially rigid frame and a substantially rigid mating tray that are slidably interconnected along a first direction, the frame and tray include a tongue-and-groove slide mechanism arranged therebetween for slidin... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7249474 | Laptop lock A laptop lock assembly is provided. The assembly includes a lock body configured to be coupled to a laptop, the lock body having a locking portion; a cable plug slidably coupled to the lock body, the cable plug including an arm; and a lock positioned at the lock bod... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7243514 | Method and device for securing an electronic instrument to a bracket A method and device helps to prevent theft of sonar devices and GPS units from the brackets they are normally installed on or mounted to. The present invention provides for a unique locking device having a threaded end. The locking device is capable of alternatively... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7216449 | Safety device for firearms A firearm safety device for a firearm having a trigger and trigger guard. The firearm safety device includes first and second assemblies adapted to be secured to the firearm on opposite sides of the trigger guard to prevent access to and actuation of the trigger. Th... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7203952 | Passive program completion status indicator for an electronic program guide A line indicating the current time is displayed across at least a portion of an electronic program guide (EPG). The line is perpendicular to the time axis of the EPG and bisects at least one program element of the EPG into an elapsed portion and a remaining portion,... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7174752 | Equipment security device A security device that can be used to secure devices, such as laptop computers, of varying sizes, and includes two securing members that are telescopically connected together and which have opposed restraining members for securing a device there between. ... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7174751 | Method of using a kingpin lock holder The present invention is a method of using a durable, cylinder-like device that is inserted within the main cylinder part of a kingpin lock. One preferred embodiment, of several, has an outside diameter in close tolerance to the inside diameter of a kingpin lock dev... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7163428 | Outboard engine cowling A cowling for an outboard marine engine includes an upper motor cover and a lower motor cover that cover an engine, and a gear case that houses a drive mechanism. The upper motor cover detachably mates with the lower motor cover along corresponding edges. At least o... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7159423 | Helmet locking device A motorcycle helmet lock securely grasps a metal strap ring (or D ring) of a helmet strap to prevent helmet theft. The helmet lock includes a groove suitable to accept the strap ring and a locking bolt to advance through the strap ring to secure the helmet. The lock... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7143614 | Computer physical security device An apparatus which inhibits the theft of equipment such as personal computers is disclosed. The equipment must have an external wall provided with a specially designed, approximately rectangular slot having preselected dimensions. An attachment mechanism includes a ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7108237 | Mounting bracket for a gaming machine A mounting bracket for a slot machine is disclosed herein, where the slot machine is slid onto the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket insures proper alignment of the slot machine onto the platform and secures the slot machine into position. ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7088587 | Computer enclosure with power supply bracket A computer enclosure includes a cage (40) and a bracket (50). The cage includes a rear panel (10) having a pair of catches (13), a bottom panel (20) having a bent strip (25) defining a cutout (27) therein, and side pa... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7083051 | Cable management assembly, system and method A cable management assembly, and method related thereto, including a riser panel having an interface portion and a plurality of cable management devices. The interface portion having a plurality of shaped apertures. The cable management devices having attachments th... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7079385 | Docking station lock and its link assembly The present invention discloses a docking station lock and its link assembly capable of fixing a cable onto the docking station as well as working jointly with another locking mechanism installed on a multibay to lock all installed peripherals to the docking station... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7077373 | Mount for TV monitor A mount for an appliance such as a TV monitor which includes a box-like frame having a catch part at the top of the frame. A swivel part which may be attached to either the ceiling or the wall is provided. The catch part has a slot into which the swivel part is fitt... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7048246 | Universal camera mount The present invention is directed to camera mounting systems and, in particular, a universal camera mount apparatus incorporating a security device for use in theft prevention. The apparatus comprises an electronic anti-theft assembly in combination with a universal... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7032872 | Universal laptop computer mount A universal laptop computer mount for mounting a laptop thereon includes a mounting surface member and at least one hold down member which is pivotably mounted, slidably mounted or both pivotably and slidably mounted on the mounting surface member for securing the l... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7029345 | Preventive theft installation on a boat The invention pertains to a theft preventive installation on a boat. Particularly, it is directed to prevent a theft of the drive for the boat at its connection to a housing containing the drive shaft from the motor. It is commonly known that up to six bolts connect... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7007912 | Merchandise display and anti-theft system A merchandise display and anti-theft system, for use in displaying an electronic device such as a laptop computer, comprising a base plate and a rail. The rail is mounted transversely onto a merchandise display shelf. The electronic device is selectively attached to... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6997426 | Grounded holding device and method of use A support component comprising: a front portion; a back portion; a top surface joining the front and back portions; and a securing element, wherein the securing element comprises at least one horizontal tab, a first set of vertical tabs, or a combination comprising ... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6941469 | Method and apparatus for an integrated security system for electronic components A security system for electronic devices such as computers that advantageously combines a conventional chassis assembly with an entrapment system that integrally inhibits unauthorized removal of not only the device, but also its internal components. The integrated s... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6935083 | Skirting for manufactured and modular homes A skirting system for placement around a manufactured or modular home is provided wherein said system comprises a plurality of panels with upper and lower ends wherein the panels abut each other side to side to form a perimeter around the home. A plurality of base p... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6920771 | Lock-down device for an all-terrain vehicle A lock-down device for use on an all-terrain vehicle, comprised of a rectangular base which mounts to a surface such as a garage floor or bed of a pick-up truck, four sockets mounted at each corner of the base, a flat rear panel with two bolts pivotally articulating... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6886377 | Tree stand lock and associated method of use A device and method for locking an object to a tree. The device includes an eyebolt. The eyebolt is set into the tree proximate the object to be protected. A protective bracket is placed over both the eyebolt and the object. A hole is disposed in the protective brac... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6816974 | Method and arrangement for limiting the use of a display device Use of an especially small-sized and valuable display device (b 31) is limited to persons knowing a password, not by any requirement that a password (33) always be entered when the display device (31) is switched on, but rather detecting, the detachmen... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6788543 | Information processing apparatus with front cover An information processing apparatus comprises a main unit and a cover. The main unit has a slot formed in its surface and a cover mounting portion formed on the surface. An electronic device can be inserted into the main unit through the slot. The cover is located o... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6763690 | Equipment security device A security device for securing an equipment component, such as a laptop computer, having opposite corner portions. The security device includes a first securing member including a first restraining member for engaging a first corner of the component, and an elongate... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6763688 | Multifunctional computer lock A computer lock includes a lock body, a cover, a lock core, an action body, an action shaft, and a locking block. Thus, the computer lock is used for securing the notebook computer to an article, such as a fixed upright or leg, thereby providing an anti-theft functi... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6757166 | System and method for multistage security of portable computing device and attachable expansion device The present technique provides a multistage security system and method for physically securing a portable computing device and an attachable expansion device together or separately to an external fixture, such as a desk. A security structure, such as an internal loc... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6711009 | Top cover of a computer system housing A server housing, comprising a top cover and a base frame, is provided. The top cover has a top piece and parallel first side and second side. The two parallel sides are coupled with two opposite sides of the top piece. Each of the top piece and the two parallel sid... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6705133 | Laptop lock A laptop lock for securing portable computers and the like against theft with an entrapment mechanism for securing one or more cables, cords, wires, or the like, which is adaptable for locking the one or more cables, cords, wires, or the like to a base. ... | 03/16/2004 |
| 6622979 | Stem and scan locking hooks A locking hook assembly is provided for securely displaying merchandise on a vertical support. The locking hook assembly generally comprises a mounting bracket structured for connection to the vertical support. A hook of generally circular cross-section h... | 09/23/2003 |
