Cable/computer peripheral lock
Patent 4669281 Issued on June 2, 1987. Estimated Expiration Date: 
October 9, 2004. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
October 9, 2004. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2377397 2643787 3279519 3624317 Modular telephone jack lock Portable security container for an electrical cord and attached plug Patent #: 4488764 InventorApplicationNo. 06/658971 filed on 10/09/1984US Classes:70/57, SPECIAL APPLICATION439/133, WITH UNAUTHORIZED CONNECTION PREVENTER, E.G., KEY OR COMBINATION LOCK439/304, Including lock for retaining means (e.g., key or combination lock or requiring "special" tool)439/362, Parallel to connection70/163RemovableExaminersPrimary: Wolfe, Robert L.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesE05B 73/00 (20060101)H01R 13/639 (20060101) AbstractAn apparatus is presented which protects the cabling system on a computer. The apparatus allows only bona fide users to electro/mechanically connect or disconnect cables to a computer system. The apparatus essentialy comprises a first structure and a locking cover. The first structure is attached to a first cable terminal and prevents other terminals from being electro/mechanically connected to the first cable terminal. The locking cover then prevents the first structure from being removed from the first cable terminal. In the preferred embodiment the first structure is attached to the first cable terminal by one or more screws and the locking cover prevents access to the screw(s). | |
