Abstract: A security device for laptop- or notebook-type portable computers is provided for the securing of such a computer to a surface. The device comprises, in general a retainer for engaging the computer's display; positioning structure for moving the retainer into and out of engagement with the display; and a mounting structure therefor which is securable to the surface. The device includes a locking mechanism which functions to fix the position of the retainer a predetermined distance above the surface to trap the computer against the surface and, hence, prevent its removal. The device is adapted to quickly engage and disengage the computer and to provide a minimum of inconvenience with respect to the task of locking and unlocking the computer. When not in use, the device moves substantially out of the way so as to minimize obstruction of the surface on which the device is employed.

Abstract: The invention relates to security apparatus for computer equipment and, more particularly, to a device for securing a computer casing and its contents, i.e. the CPU and/or docking station, to a surface to prevent its theft and/or to prevent tampering with or pilfering of its internal components. In one embodiment, the device comprises an open-ended base (12) which is mountable on a surface by fasteners such that the unfastening elements therefor are contained generally within the base. A containment structure (14) comprising a frame (18) and a plurality of connecting members (20a, 20b, 20c, 20d) is fastenable to the base by fasteners whose unfastening elements therefor are likewise contained within the base.