Abstract: A stand for a small, portable device which requires visual observation includes a base section, adapted to sitting on a support surface, connected through an adjustable friction swivel joint to a support member on which the portable device rests. A lock is provided for locking the portable device to the support surface through the swivel connector, the lock including a cable attached to the portable device and removable from the portable device only if the cable is first moved relative the support surface a predetermined distance. A padlock or nut prevents such movement of the cable, and thus prevents theft of the portable device.

Abstract: A desk-top stand for a small hand-held calculator includes a base section, adapted to sitting on a desk top, connected through an adjustable friction swivel joint to a platform member on which the calculator rests. A lock is provided for locking the calculator to the desk top through the swivel connector, the lock including a cable attached to the calculator and removable from the calculator only if the calculator is lifted from its support platform by a predetermined distance. A padlock prevents lifting the calculator this predetermined distance when the calculator is in a locked configuration.