Abstract: A charger guard apparatus is described. The guard is equipped with a sabot, wall plate, and retaining cradle which, when assembled around a mobile device charger or any AC-powered male plug, is configured to prevent unwanted movement, damage, or loss to the charger or similar AC-powered device. The sabot is preferably composed of a top half and a bottom half which are configured to lock together around a male AC plug, including any AC/DC adapter or similar plug protrusion. The sabot is also configured to encapsulate any and all cable extending from an AC/DC adapter disposed within the sabot. The retaining cradle is configured to lock to the wall plate via retaining clips which are designed to mate with clip sockets of the wall plate.

Abstract: A charger guard apparatus is described. The guard is equipped with a sabot, wall plate, and retaining cradle which, when assembled around a mobile device charger or any AC-powered male plug, is configured to prevent unwanted movement, damage, or loss to the charger or similar AC-powered device. The sabot is preferably composed of a top half and a bottom half which are configured to lock together around a male AC plug, including any AC/DC adapter or similar plug protrusion. The sabot is also configured to encapsulate any and all cable extending from an AC/DC adapter disposed within the sabot. The retaining cradle is configured to lock to the wall plate via retaining clips which are designed to mate with clip sockets of the wall plate.

Abstract: Various disclosed embodiments include cover assemblies for an electrical busbar connection, busbar connector assemblies, and battery systems. In an illustrative embodiment, a cover assembly for an electrical busbar connection includes an electrically insulative busbar cover configured to receive therein an end of an electrical busbar. Electrically insulative fastener receptacles extend from the busbar cover, each fastener receptacle being sized to receive therein a fastener assembly, each fastener receptacle defining therein a first opening at a first end distal the busbar cover and a second opening at a second end proximal the busbar cover, the first opening being sized to permit insertion therethrough of a tool to turn a fastener assembly, the first opening being further sized to prevent insertion therethrough of a finger of a human. Electrically insulative retaining tabs extend into an interior of each of the fastener receptacles intermediate the first opening and the second opening.

Abstract: A securement device for electrical plugs, effectively keeping the plug inserted into an outlet without worry of it becoming unplugged. The device is useful for securing an electrical plug to the wall faceplate of an outlet, as well as protecting the connection from debris and moisture. The device is configured as a sleeve that attaches to an electrical plug and rolls over the plug to conform to its shape. When in use, the sleeve is squeezed on either side to create a vacuum and secure the plug connection in place. To release the device, a user again squeezes the sides of the sleeve to release vacuum pressure and removes the plug from the connection. The device can resemble a suction cup, is flexible, and can fit overtop any type of electrical plug.

Abstract: A cable retention system for a power distribution unit includes a tether and a tether mount. The tether has an elongate portion and an attachment portion, and the attachment portion includes a channel therein. The tether mount has a base at a proximal end and a head at a distal end. The base is adapted to attach the proximal end of the tether mount to the power distribution unit. The tether is adapted to be secured to the tether mount by snap-fitting the head of the tether mount into the channel of the attachment portion.

Abstract: A wall plate apparatus including a plate having a rear side and a front side. A power adapter housing can extend from the front side of the plate, the power adapter housing including an internal cavity having an adapter opening oriented towards the rear side of the plate. A cable opening can be defined in the power adapter housing, the cable opening communicating the front side of the plate with the internal cavity of the power adapter housing. The apparatus can include a power adapter having a converter module received within the power adapter housing and a cable connected to the converter module, the cable extending through the cable opening in the power adapter module.

Abstract: A secure provisioning manifest used to authenticate and securely communicate with peripherals attached to a computer is provided with techniques to learn about a new peripheral not authorized to be attached to the computer and possibly gain authorization for the peripheral. A secure I/O module, that is separate from an operating system and transaction software executed by a processor of the computer, uses the secure provisioning manifest to authenticate and establish a secure encrypted session for communicating with each peripheral authorized to be attached to the computer. When an unauthorized peripheral is found, identifying information for the peripheral is transmitted to an enterprise provisioning server with a request to authorize the peripheral.

Abstract: A flash drive includes a housing, a storage module, a plug head, a positioning element and a rotatable cover. The housing has an inner space formed by a front wall and a rear wall for accommodating other elements. The storage module has a metal sheet at one end for connecting a connecting plate including a plurality of metal terminals and a plurality of welding pads at the other end for connecting a plug head. The positioning element positions the storage module in the housing and the plug head protruding from a lateral wall of the housing (the top wall of the housing). The rotatable cover is eccentric-rotatably disposed on the housing to cover or uncover the plug head.

Abstract: A flash drive includes a housing comprising a front wall, a rear wall and an inner space formed by the front wall and the rear wall; a storage module disposed in the inner space; a plug head mounted at one end of the storage module; a positioning element positioning the storage module in the inner space of the housing in such a manner that the plug head protrudes from one end of the housing; and a cover pivoted to the front wall and the rear wall through an eccentric-rotation structure to cover or uncover the plug head.

Abstract: A flash drive and protective cover mounting structure includes a flash drive consisting of a casing, a memory module, a electrical connector and a positioning member, and a protective cover including a substantially U-shaped and relatively larger outer cover component having a smooth outer surface and a substantially U-shaped and relatively smaller inner cover component mounted in the outer cover component pivotally connected to the casing and biasable relative to the casing between an open position to expose the electrical connector and a closed position to shield the electrical connector.

Abstract: Electrical outlet safety devices are adapted for positionally capturing a plug head associated with an appliance cord relative to a receptacle of the outlet. The safety device includes a body plate having front and rear sides and opposed lateral edges, the body plate being adapted for removable connection relative to a cover plate associated with the electrical outlet. At least one elongate open-ended blind channel extends from one toward another of the opposed lateral edges. The channel thus defines an opposed pair of parallel edges to sandwich the plug head associated with the electrical appliance between the body plate and the cover plate of the electrical outlet, whereby the plug head is positionally captured relative to the receptacle.

Abstract: The present disclosure is an apparatus for retaining a plug within a receptacle. The apparatus for retaining a plug within a receptacle may include a receptacle body and a retention device. The retention device may include a face portion and at least one prong, each prong of the at least one prong including a barb. The retention device is configured to retain a plug inserted within the receptacle body by contact with a shroud of the plug from the barb of each prong of the at least one prong of the retention device.

Abstract: A safety device prevents the terminal of an electrical plug from being disengaged from or engaged with an electrical receptacle. When the terminal is engaged with the receptacle, a tubular lock-in member slides over the plug to obstruct the release of a plug securing means that secures the plug to the receptacle. A retainer member attaches to the lock-in member and engages the receptacle or a part attached to the receptacle to limit the movement of the lock-in member. When the terminal is disengaged from the receptacle, a lock-out member obstructs contact between the terminal and the receptacle and engages the plug securing means. The lock-in member obscures the plug securing means and is secured to the lock-in member by the retainer member and the keyed lockable means.

Abstract: A female connector (F) is formed such that a block-shaped terminal accommodating portion (21) accommodating female terminal fittings (24) is surrounded by a substantially rectangular tubular fitting (35). A male connector (M) includes a rectangular tubular receptacle (11) to be fit into a clearance between the terminal accommodating portion (21) and the tubular fitting (35) and tabs (13) at the leading ends of male terminal fittings (12) are surrounded by the receptacle (11). Bulges (51, 52 and 53) are formed on four wall portions (37, 38 and 39) of the tubular fitting 35 and bulge outward of the tubular fitting (35) from an opening edge part at a front side of the tubular fitting (35).

Abstract: A charge port lock assembly for use with a charge receptacle on a vehicle having a rechargeable battery. The charge port lock assembly may include an actuator assembly including an actuator energizable to retract the post to a retracted position and to move to an extended rest position and a partially retracted rest position; a charge port door that covers the charge receptacle and a has a door ejection spring; a charge door lock assembly that releases the charge port door when the post is in the fully retracted position and retains the charge port door in the closed position when the post is in the other positions; a cord lock assembly that retains a charge cord assembly in the charge receptacle when the post is in the extended rest position and releases the charge cord assembly in the other positions. The controller energizes the actuator.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing, a latch arranged relative to the housing in a first direction, and a securing member arranged between the housing and the latch. The latch includes an engagement element configured to be movable in the first direction when not blocked. The securing member includes a supporting surface and a counter-engagement element. The supporting surface is configured to support the latch in the first direction. The engagement and counter-engagement elements are configured such that when the engagement and counter-engagement elements are engaged with each other, a displacement of the securing element in and against a second direction relative to the housing is constrained, and when the engagement and counter-engagement elements are disengaged from each other, the securing element is adjustable relative to the housing along the second direction.

Abstract: A memory card reader assembly for a device having a GPS component includes a housing having an exterior wall and defining two interior compartments. A jack for a memory card is secured within one compartment, and the housing includes a slot for enabling insertion of a memory card through the housing wall and into the jack. That compartment, including the slot, is sealed to prevent fluid entry into the compartment.

Abstract: A circuit breaker assembly includes a housing, an electrical bus structure within the housing, a number of first plug-in members coupled to the bus structure, and a number of insulative retainers coupled to the bus structure. A corresponding one of the number of insulative retainers is operatively associated with a corresponding number of the number of first plug-in members. Each of a number of circuit breakers includes a manual operator and a number of second plug-in members disposed opposite the manual operator. The number of second plug-in members electrically engage a number of the number of first plug-in members. The corresponding one of the number of insulative retainers is disposed about the corresponding number of the number of first plug-in members, in order to insulate the corresponding number of the number of first plug-in members, and to retain the number of second plug-in members.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for receiving, at least partially, an electric/electronic component in an internal housing area, in particular for commercial vehicles. A first housing component at least partially forms the internal housing area and a cover at least partially surrounds the internal housing area. The cover is designed such that at least one electrically conductive connecting element for electrically coupling the electric/electronic component to at least one additional electric/electronic component provided outside of the internal housing area is fixed by the cover. A method for assembling the apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A connector, comprises a connector assembly; a main housing having an internal chamber for receiving therein the connector assembly; and a housing cover which mates with the main housing to cover the internal chamber. The main housing includes an opening at one end of the main housing with a removable and retractable cover permitting access to the internal chamber. A mating connector is connected to the connector assembly, the mating connector including a fastening tab; and the fastening tab including a main tab that is interlocked with the removable cover to prevent the mating connector from unintentionally disconnecting from the connector assembly. A protective housing assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connector having a plurality of contact housings and a lock housing. The plurality of contact housings are vertically positioned upon each other. Each contact housing having a first end, a second end, and a step portion disposed between the first end and the second end. The lock housing includes a cover plate extending across an upper side of the plurality of contact housings and a lock arm extending from the cover plate and engageable with at least one of the plurality of contact housings. The lock arm includes an end portion engageable with the step portion.

Abstract: A charging port cover including a cover body closing an open part formed between an opening-closing body and a vehicle body in a state where the opening-closing body is opened when a charging gun is attached to a charging inlet and charging for a vehicle-mounted battery is performed, the opening-closing body capable of opening and closing an opening portion which is provided in the vehicle body and includes the charging inlet. The cover body includes a cover-side engaging member and a cover-side engaged member which engage respectively with an engaged member and an engaging member configured to engage with the engaged member, the engaged member and the engaging member being configured to engage and lock the closed opening-closing body with the vehicle body. The cover-side engaging member and the cover-side engaged member are integrated with each other by a joining member.

Abstract: A slot mechanism for an electronic device is adapted to receive a card therein. The slot mechanism includes a slot disposed within the electronic device. A pivotally moveable tab is spring biased to protrude within an interior of the slot. A spring biased card release mechanism includes a first arm disposed within the interior of the slot and a second arm disposed exterior to the slot. The second arm is configured to prevent movement of the pivotally moveable tab by the card when the card is inserted in an incorrect orientation, thereby preventing complete insertion of the card. The first arm is configured to allow movement of the pivotally moveable tab by the card when the card is inserted in a correct orientation, thereby allowing complete insertion of the card.

Abstract: A card edge connector (100) includes an elongated housing (1) and a plurality of contacts (2). The housing (1) has two side walls (103) and a central slot (109) between the two side walls (103) for receiving a memory module (9). The card edge connector (100) includes a latching mechanism (5) mounted on the two side walls (103) for resisting the memory module (9) downwardly. The latching mechanism (5) can prevent the memory module (9) from moving upwardly, thereby the memory module (9) could be stably connected with the card edge connector (100).

Abstract: A female connector (F) is formed such that a block-shaped terminal accommodating portion (21) accommodating female terminal fittings (24) is surrounded by a substantially rectangular tubular fitting (35). A male connector (M) includes a rectangular tubular receptacle (11) to be fit into a clearance between the terminal accommodating portion (21) and the tubular fitting (35) and tabs (13) at the leading ends of male terminal fittings (12) are surrounded by the receptacle (11). Bulges (51, 52 and 53) are formed on four wall portions (37, 38 and 39) of the tubular fitting 35 and bulge outward of the tubular fitting (35) from an opening edge part at a front side of the tubular fitting (35).

Abstract: An electronic device using a cover mechanism to cover a hole is described. The cover mechanism includes a base member, a cover member and a retaining member. The cover member is fixed with the retaining member and moves between a closed position and an opened position. In the closed position, the cover member is elastically, partially deformed to lock to the base member. In the opened position, the cover member can be elastically bent to expose the hole while still being physically attached to the base member.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems, apparatus and related methods for making weather, fire, or water-proofed wire-to-wire electrical connections.

Abstract: A locking device that locks a power feeding plug to a power receiving connector and locks a lid covering the power receiving connector. The locking device includes a lock bar that locks a hook, which is arranged on the power feeding plug, to a catch, which is arranged on the power receiving connector. A hook restriction member permits and restricts movement of the lock bar. A lid restriction member permits and restricts opening of the lid. A motor moves the hook and lid restriction members.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-proofing joint connector capable of electrically interconnecting a plurality of terminals, with a simple structure, irrespective of the number of the terminals. The water-proofing joint connector includes a connection conductor, a housing and a cap member. The connecting conductor has a plurality of fitting portions to be fitted with respective terminals, preliminarily held within the housing. The housing includes a plurality of terminal insertion portions and a cap-member insertion portion which opens to an opposite side of the terminal insertion portions. The cap member has a cap portion to close the cap-member insertion portion and a fit detection portion to come into contact with the terminal locking portion elastically displaced by the terminals failing to be fully fitted, to thereby prevent the cap member from being attached to the cap-member insertion portion.

Abstract: A cap which is made difficult to come off a connector by suppressing deformation of the cap. The cap includes an insertion portion that has a hollow cylindrical shape and is inserted in a shell body of a shell of a receptacle connector, and a cover portion which is continuous with the insertion portion and covers an opening of the shell body. Ribs are formed inside the insertion portion, for suppressing deformation of the insertion portion.

Abstract: A cap which is made difficult to come off a connector by suppressing deformation of the cap. The cap includes an insertion portion that has a hollow cylindrical shape and is inserted in a shell body of a shell of a receptacle connector, and a cover portion which is continuous with the insertion portion and covers an opening of the shell body. Ribs are formed inside the insertion portion, for suppressing deformation of the insertion portion.

Abstract: RJ-45 style communications jacks include a housing having a plug receiving cavity that is defined, at least in part, by opposed upper and lower surfaces. A first guide protrudes from the upper surface into the plug receiving cavity. A first channel is formed in the lower surface. The width of this first channel is greater than the width of a housing of an RJ-11 style communications plug but less than a width of a housing of an RJ-45 style communications plug. Moreover, the length of the first channel is sufficient to allow the RJ-11 style communications plug to be fully inserted within the plug receiving cavity.

Abstract: An electric connector assembly includes a plug having primary contacts and a base having secondary contacts capable of interacting with the primary contacts. The connector assembly also includes a closure flap fixed to the base and capable of pivoting between a closed position in which it closes off an axis to the secondary contacts and an open position in which it frees an access to the secondary contacts to make it possible to connect the plug to the base, and an annular sleeve fixed to an electric cable connected to the plug and capable of being moved between two extreme positions, a bottom position in which it covers the closure flap when the plug and the base are connected and a top position in which it frees an access to the plug.

Abstract: An embedded seat slot structure is disposed at a device having an opening. The embedded seat slot structure includes a cover, an interlocking portion, and a base. The cover covers the opening. The interlocking portion is pivotally connected with the device via a first pivot. An end of the interlocking portion close to the first pivot is connected with the cover. The base is pivotally connected with the device via a second pivot. An end of the base far away from the second pivot is close to the interlocking portion. The base has a connector facing the opening. When the cover is opened, the interlocking portion is driven to rotate, an end far away from the first pivot pushes the base, and then the base is rotated to make the connector exposed at the opening.

Abstract: Portable data storage apparatus includes a housing having a front wall, and an opening in the front wall. A circuit board is located within the housing. A connector is electrically connected to the circuit board and extends outwardly therefrom for movement therewith. A cap is pivotally connected to the housing for movement relative to the housing between a first position and a second position. An operating mechanism operatively connects the cap and the circuit board for moving the circuit board and the connector with the movement of the cap. The circuit board and the connector are in a retracted position when the cap is in the first position, and are in an extended position when the cap is in the second position.

Abstract: A connector protecting cover and a circuit board module using the same are provided. The circuit board module includes a circuit board, a plurality of electronic devices, a connector, and a connector protecting cover. The electronic devices are disposed on the circuit board. The connector is disposed on the circuit board and includes a plurality of connecting terminals connected to the circuit board. The connector protecting cover includes a top wall, a circular side wall connected to the top wall, and a partition. The partition is connected to the circular side wall. The top wall, the circular side wall, and the partition define a plurality of accommodation spaces. The partition and the circular side wall are together used for clipping the connecting terminals, such that the connecting terminals are located in the accommodation spaces.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided for connecting to an external device. The electronic device includes a main body, a connector at a proximal end of the main body, a bottom case coupled to the main body at a distal end, and a top case slidably located opposite to the bottom case. The electronic device further includes a first cantilever locking arm and a second cantilever retaining arm on at least one side of the main body. The top case is slid towards the bottom case to expose the connector and the top case is slid towards the connector to cover the connector. The first cantilever locking arm includes an open locking mechanism and a close locking mechanism for maintaining the top case in an open state and a closed state respectively. The second cantilever retaining arm retains the top case on the main body.

Abstract: A sealed connector system and components thereof is disclosed. The sealed connector system has a sealed cable assembly and a printed circuit board header assembly. The sealed cable assembly has a cable housing and a cable terminated thereto. A cover, as described above, is overmolded over a portion of the cable housing and a portion of the cable. The cover is one continuous member that acts as a seal to prevent contaminants from entering the cable housing. A printed circuit board header assembly is mated to the cable housing. The header assembly has recesses provided proximate a circuit board mounting surface, with the recesses being configured to provide additional space on a circuit board on which the header assembly is mounted. Legs or ribs may be provided proximate the ends of the circuit board contact area. The ribs provide stability to the printed circuit board connector and prevent the printed circuit board connector from being rotated relative to the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An outlet attachment system for efficiently securing an electrical plug to an outlet. The outlet attachment system generally includes an inner support structure including at least one channel and at least one stopper member, wherein the channel(s) extends through the inner support structure. The channel(s) includes a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the front portion extends from the rear portion. The stopper member(s) extends partially within the channel(s) between the front portion and the rear portion. The inner support structure is secured adjacent an outlet(s), wherein the rear portion of the channel(s) aligns with the outlet(s). An outer support structure may also be utilized to secure the present invention adjacent the outlet, wherein the inner support structure is secured within the outer support structure.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a connector having a housing and a receptacle for mating with a mating connector. The assembly also includes a cover configured to attach to the housing, and a tether linking the housing to the cover. The tether includes a housing mount for installing the tether onto the housing, a cover mount for installing the tether onto the cover, and a link connecting the housing mount to the cover mount. The link is non-metallic.

Abstract: A jack port locking device includes a base having side longitudinal slots. A protrusion extends upwardly into the slot. The base's top is compressible between a released and a compressed position. A ramp slopes upward from the front end. A stop higher than the ramp is positioned rearward of the ramp. A front portion of the device in the compressed position is dimensioned for insertion into a port so that the ramp is retained within the port when the device is in the released position. When the device is retained within the port, the protrusion prevents sufficient compression to remove the device from the port, and the stop is positioned to prevent access into the port. Preferably, the device is removable only by destroying the device's integrity. The device may have an electronically pollable sensor for detecting the device's presence in a port over a network.

Abstract: A weather-resistant cover for an electrical connection box is constructed of a resilient elastomeric material. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the elastomeric cover is immovably sandwiched between an outlet face plate and an electrical receptacle and the box to which the receptacle is secured. The cover prevents moisture and airborne particles from getting into the connection box. Self-closing slots cut into the elastomeric cover are in alignment with the prong opening in the electrical receptacle. An electric plug may be plugged into the receptacle by inserting the plug's prongs through the slots in the cover and into the receptacle. When an electric appliance is plugged into the device, a seal is formed between the face of the plug and the elastomeric cover. When the plug is removed, the slots in the cover automatically close due to the elastic memory of the resilient material of which the cover is made.

Abstract: A wire cover (60) is mounted on a rear part of a housing main body (21) to cover wires (50) drawn out from the rear surface of the housing main body (21). Cover locks (72) are provided on side walls (62) of the wire cover (60), and cover engaging portions (33) are provided on side surfaces of the housing main body (21). The cover locks (72) and the cover engaging portions (33) resiliently engage each other as the side walls (62) are resiliently deformed to hold the wire cover (60) on the housing main body (21). Detachment preventing pieces (76) are provided in parallel with the cover locks (72) on the side walls (62). The detachment preventing pieces (76) are accommodated in the receptacle when the housings (10, 20) are connected properly.

Abstract: A technique is disclosed for preventing un-authorized attachment of computer peripherals to a computer or computer network. Illustrative embodiments comprise two mating keyed-adapters between network/host computer ports and peripheral ports. One or both adapters can contain hardware for enabling and disabling communications to and from peripherals under software control from a host computer. The peripheral-side adapter contains a first hardware for storing a unique identifier corresponding to the attached peripheral. The host computer retrieves this stored identifier and compares it to a database of authorized identifiers. If a match is found, then communication to and from the peripheral is enabled either in a second hardware within the adapter or software within the host computer. If a match is not found, then communication to and from the peripheral is not permitted.

Abstract: A device for protecting an electric component for a compressor is provided, where the device is equipped with a bracket formed with an insert portion and a locking part having a locking hole, facing each other; and a cover formed with a clamp for clamping the distal end of the insert portion, and a ratchet fastened to the locking hole, and where the insert portion is formed of a plurality of projections with different length of projected portions in insert direction. This makeup enables only one ratchet to fix the cover securely to the bracket, as well as makes the cover to be resistant to fracture owing to a small distortion of the cover when detaching.

Abstract: A weather-resistant cover for an electrical connection box is constructed of a resilient elastomeric material. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the elastomeric cover is immovably sandwiched between an outlet face plate and an electrical receptacle and the box to which the receptacle is secured. The cover prevents moisture and airborne particles from getting into the connection box. Self-closing slots cut into the elastomeric cover are in alignment with the prong opening in the electrical receptacle. An electric plug may be plugged into the receptacle by inserting the plug's prongs through the slots in the cover and into the receptacle. When an electric appliance is plugged into the device, a seal is formed between the face of the plug and the elastomeric cover. When the plug is removed, the slots in the cover automatically close due to the elastic memory of the resilient material of which the cover is made.

Abstract: A jack port locking device includes a base having side longitudinal slots. A protrusion extends upwardly into the slot. The base's top is compressible between a released and a compressed position. A ramp slopes upward from the front end. A stop higher than the ramp is positioned rearward of the ramp. A front portion of the device in the compressed position is dimensioned for insertion into a port so that the ramp is retained within the port when the device is in the released position. When the device is retained within the port, the protrusion prevents sufficient compression to remove the device from the port, and the stop is positioned to prevent access into the port. Preferably, the device is removable only by destroying the device's integrity. The device may have an electronically pollable sensor for detecting the device's presence in a port over a network.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved cover for covering over an electric fixture on the wall. The cover includes a housing dimensioned to completely contain the electric fixture, the housing having a top portion, two parallel side portions and a flat back portion. The top portion and side portions of the housing define a front opening dimensioned to be larger than the electrical fixture. The flat back portion has at least one aperture which is dimensioned and configured to permit a mounting bolt to pass there trough to bolt the flat back portion directly to the electric fixture so that the flat back portion contacts the wall. The flat back portion also has at least one opening for accessing the electric fixture.

Abstract: A housing is provided for covering an object on a building wall. The housing includes sidewalls and a front cover supported relative to the sidewalls. The sidewalls and front cover function to form an interior space generally within the sidewalls and front cover to house the object on the building wall within the interior space. The front cover is movable between an open position exposing the interior space and a closed position enclosing the interior space. A back section is generally open to permit positioning around objects of varying sizes and shapes on the building wall so as to enable such objects to be housed within the interior space.

Abstract: A physical latching mechanism prevents access to or tampering with an I/O port of a computer system. In the preferred embodiment, a display monitor cable of an unattended workstation being operated remotely is disconnected and latched to prevent re-connection and display of remote activity. The latch includes a first latch which locks the cable to the workstation system unit, and a second latch which blocks the open end of the cable. Each latch preferably a pair of L-shaped members which engage each other in a nested fashion, one being attached to a cable coupling while the other is connected to the system unit or is used to block the cable open end. The members are locked by engagement means at one end and a padlock at the other.