Patents Assigned to Business Machines Security, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7481410
    Abstract: A security apparatus connects an electronic device to a structure. The security apparatus includes a structural mount, a security enclosure, and a swivel mechanism. The structural mount extends from the structure. The security enclosure has a tray that can mount a variety of electronic devices externally to the security enclosure. The security enclosure also has a security housing that slidably receives the tray. The tray and the security housing define a substantially secure fastening volume wherein at least one electronic device fastener is located. The swivel mechanism, which is at least partially located within the fastening volume, engages the security housing and orients the security enclosure and the electronic device attached thereto with respect to the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: Business Machines Security, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Umberg
  • Patent number: 6193207
    Abstract: An elastomeric mounting pad is adhered to a curved surface of a portable device. Embedded in the mounting pad is a flat piece of metal having a boss extending outside the mounting pad. One end of a fastener is connected to the boss with the other end of the fastener adapted to be connected to an non-portable object to prevent theft of the portable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2001
    Assignee: Business Machine Security, Inc.
    Inventor: John R. Umberg
  • Patent number: 5839303
    Abstract: A device and method are provided for securing and selectively locking a portable item to a supporting surface. A generally flat attachment plate is connected to a generally flat base plate containing a lock barrel and a lock cylinder. The attachment plate fastens to a device being secured. A securing stud fastens to the underside of the supporting surface such that the shaft of the securing stud protrudes through a hole in the support surface and base plate to extend into threaded engagement with the lock cylinder barrel. The securing stud has a thin flat head which when adhesively attached to the supporting surface prevents the securing stud from being rotated or removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignee: Business Machine Security, Inc.
    Inventors: John Umberg, Greg Umberg, Tanfirio J. Palmese