Patents by Inventor John R. Umberg

John R. Umberg has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • 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
  • Publication number: 20030234335
    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: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    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