Abstract: A device for protecting a computer peripheral against unauthorized removal includes a signal cord-holding portion having a signal cord holding passage. The signal cord holding portion is transformable between an open condition for receiving the signal cord in the signal cord holding passage or releasing the signal cord and a signal cord holding condition for preventing removal of the signal cord without dismounting from a connector or peripheral. A connecting structure is provided for connecting the device to an object. The signal cord holding portion and the connecting structure are interconnected for securing the signal cord holding portion in the signal cord holding condition if the connecting structure is connected to an object. A device for protecting a computer peripheral against unauthorized removal is also described.

Abstract: A device for protecting a computer peripheral against unauthorized removal includes a signal cord-holding portion (23; 84, 85; 173) having a signal cord holding passage (26; 76, 126). The signal cord holding portion (23; 84, 85; 173) is transformable between an open condition for receiving the signal cord (11, 12; 111, 112) in the signal cord holding passage (26; 76, 126; 176) or releasing the signal cord (11, 12; 111, 112) and a signal cord holding condition for preventing removal of the signal cord (11, 12; 111, 112) without dismounting from a connector or peripheral (9, 10, 27, 28; 127, 128). A connecting structure (25; 75; 142, 143; 175) is provided for connecting the device to an object. The signal cord holding portion (23; 84, 85) and the connecting structure (25; 75) are interconnected for securing the signal cord holding portion (23; 84, 85) in the signal cord holding condition if the connecting structure (25; 75; 142, 143; 175) is connected to an object (2; 30).

Abstract: A desktop stand for a docking station and a portable computer having a keyboard member and a display panel projecting from a rear end portion of the keyboard member. A fastener structure is provided for fastening the docking station to a support structure for supporting at least a portion of the keyboard member. An abutment for engaging the end of the keyboard member remote from the display is located at a distance of and faces the fastener structure when in operative position for fastening the docking station to the support structure. When in fixed condition, the fastener structure or the abutment is releasably fixed and, when in a released condition, allows adjustment of the distance from the abutment to the fastener structure.

Abstract: Support for a portable computer having a display flap which is pivotable relative to a keyboard portion. For supporting the keyboard portion, there is provided a support structure. A bearing structure projects downwards from the support structure for keeping the display of the computer at a distance above a face on which the support stands. A document support supports a document extending above the support structure. A display of a portable computer can thereby be placed at an ergonomically favorable height above the worktop, while loss of space for documents is limited and documents to be consulted can be supported at an ergonomically favorable height above the worktop. A method for the use of a portable computer is likewise described.