Abstract: A security device for attaching laptop computers and the like to a desk includes a body portion which is to be received in an aperture of the work surface of a work station or desk. The body portion includes a grommet which fits within the aperture with a flange at the top. A lock plate bears against the underside of the work surface to hold the grommet in place. A combination of pawls and lock teeth hold the lock plate in place. Within the grommet there is a cable lock to which the computing device is attached.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 2, 2001
Date of Patent:
February 10, 2004
Assignees:
Roblinc Solutions Inc., Kerr & Company Inc.
Inventors:
Lynda Vaughan, Chris Robertson, Helen Kerr, Tysen Lee, Graham Sharples, Sophie Nicol, Johnny Lim, Thang Tran