Abstract: A data disk holder for electronic data storage disks such as compact disks (CDs), includes two opposed, generally arcuate planar closure members which are joined together along a base portion by a living hinge. One of the closure members includes a circular flange defining a bore for receiving a boss projecting centrally from the disk support surface of the other closure member, the boss being an interference fit in the bore for securing the closure members together to retain a data disk in the holder. The holder may be injection molded of relatively light weight polypropylene or a similar moldable polymer and may include transverse walls and a double living hinge to provide the jewel box construction and thickness of conventional disk holders.

Abstract: A mouse pad (10) is disclosed which can be attached conveniently to a portable computer (12). The pad has a lip (30) which fits over the border (18) of the keyboard on a personal computer and a mounting plate (40) having a planar surface (82) which engages the outer surface (24) of the keyboard to secure the pad on the portable computer. A pad (90) can be provided with keys (92).

Abstract: A data disk holder for electronic data storage disks such as compact disks (CDs), includes two opposed, generally arcuate planar closure members which are joined together along a base portion by a living hinge. One of the closure members includes a circular flange defining a bore for receiving a boss projecting centrally from the disk support surface of the other closure member, the boss being an interference fit in the bore for securing the closure members together to retain a data disk in the holder. The holder may be injection molded of relatively light weight polypropylene or a similar moldable polymer and may include transverse walls and a double living hinge to provide the jewel box construction and thickness of conventional disk holders.

Abstract: A holder for plural data storage disks comprises a box-like enclosure having end walls and a bottom wall with aligned sets of channels to form plural slots for receiving multiple data storage disks supported side-by-side in the enclosure and held spaced apart from each other. The enclosure includes a movable cover member having a closure part to prevent inserting or removing a disk with respect to the enclosure and a selector part having a slot formed therein which may be aligned with a selected disk receiving slot in the enclosure to insert or remove the selected disk. The cover member may be latched in a closed position by a hinged connection between the closure part and the selector part which permits latching the selector part in a position of the closure part covering all of the disk slots in the enclosure.

Abstract: A mouse paid (10) is disclosed which can be attached conveniently to a portable computer (12). The pad has a lip (30) which fits over the border (18) of the keyboard on a personal computer and a spring loaded clamp slide (42) which engages the outer surface (24) of the keyboard to secure the pad on the portable computer. A pad (72) can be provided with keys (74).

Abstract: A computer disk drive slot blocking device for permanent mounting on the computer featuring a rotatable blocking element associated with a base for attachment to be the computer and a housing containing a lock plug where insertion of the key into the lock plug allows the blocking element to be rotated between a slot blocking and slot unblocking positions.

Abstract: A permanent locking device is provided for securing a computer disk drive unit which features a disk drive bezel incorporating a rotatable lock having a shaft extending behind the bezel and a blocking bar connected to the shaft to rotate between a locked position where the bar blocks the slot and engages the computer body to an unlocked position to allow access to the diskette slot.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods involving an attachable and lockable, vented security cover enclosure for the back of a personal computer dimensioned to conform to the computer configuration, cover cabling and cable connectors, and deter unauthorized access to the system components, power switch, and the back of a computer.

Abstract: A portable locking device is provided for securing a computer disk drive unit which incorporates cooperating interlocking unit engaging means, one of which hooks onto the unit through the drive unit and slot, the other being in a pivotal relationship with the first engaging means and both engaging means having complementary locking members to lock the means together.