# US 11,898,586 B2 · Securement system and method

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- Number: US 11,898,586 B2
- Document ID: US11898586B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 17/554,020
- Filed: 2021-12-17
- Published: 2022-06-23
- Granted: 2024-02-13
- Earliest claimed: 2020-12-18
- Applicants: Clayton Spoor
- Inventors: Clayton Spoor
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11898586B2

## CPC

- F16B 23/0007: {characterised by the shape of the recess or the protrusion engaging the tool (F16B23/0069 and F16B23/0076 take precedence)}
- F16B 23/0061: {with grooves, notches or splines on the external peripheral surface designed for tools engaging in radial direction (F16B23/003 takes precedence)}
- F16B: DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING (couplings for transmitting rotation F16D)

## Abstract

A system and method for securing an item. Custom connectors which only couple to a custom converter can secure an item, deter its theft, and prevent unauthorized access. The custom connectors have a custom head which has a custom void. The custom void has a unique shape which matches and couples with a custom converter. A custom converter allows the custom connector to be manipulated. If desired, subsequently, when the item is in a more secure location, conventional screws can replace the item.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A method of securing an item, said method comprising the steps of:
obtaining at least one custom connector having at least one head, wherein said head comprises a custom void;
obtaining a custom converter which mates with said custom void;
rotating said custom converter to rotate said custom connector, securing the item in place;
removing at least one custom connector with said custom converter; and
installing conventional screws.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein said item is an electrical panel.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein said custom connector comprises a body.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein said custom connector comprises a plurality of custom connectors.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein said custom converter comprises an adapter, wherein said adapter fits onto a tool, and wherein said tool comprises a conventional shape, and wherein said custom void comprises a non-conventional shape.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein said custom void will not mate with a flat-heat screwdriver.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein said custom connector will not mate with a hex wrench.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein said custom connector will not mate with a Phillips screw driver.