US 2003/0192926 A1 · Portable computer lock and carry strap

Abstract

An information handling system lock and carrying strap provides a carrying mode to transport the portable computer and a security mode to secure the portable computer to a fixed object. A cable has attachment devices coupled to each end and operable to couple to a portable computer so that the cable acts as a carrying strap. The cable further secures the information handling system to a fixed device to prevent theft by attaching one cable end to the information handling system and the other end to a fixed object. In one embodiment, the attachment device include a secured unlocked position to allow convenient use as a carrying strap and a secured locked position to allow locking of the device with a key.

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Dependent claims

A system for securing and carrying a portable computer, the system comprising:

first and second lock receptors integrated with the portable computer;
a carrying strap having first and second ends;
a first locking device coupled to the first carrying strap end;
and
a second locking device coupled to the second carrying strap end;
wherein the first and second locking devices are operable to secure to the first and second lock receptors so that the carrying strap is operable to carry the portable computer.

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Summary1,262 words

#1. Field of the Invention

#The present invention relates in general to the field of information handling systems, and more specifically relates to a system and method for securing and carrying a portable computer.

#2. Description of the Related Art

Brief description of the drawings5 figures

#The present invention may be better understood, and its numerous objects, features and advantages made apparent to those skilled in the art by referencing the accompanying drawings. The use of the same reference number throughout the several figures designates a like or similar element.

#FIG. 1 depicts a side perspective view of a portable computer with a dual mode lock and carrying strap;

#FIG. 2 depicts a blow up view of an attachment point for dual mode lock and carrying strap;

Detailed description1,354 words

#A dual purpose securing cable and carrying strap improves mobility and security for information handling systems. For purposes of this disclosure, an information handling system may include any instrumentality or aggregate of instrumentalities operable to compute, classify, process, transmit, receive, retrieve, originate, switch, store, display, manifest, detect, record, reproduce, handle or utilize any form of information, intelligence, or data for business, scientific, control or other purposes. For example, an information handling system may be a personal computer, a network storage device, or any other suitable device and may vary in size, shape, performance, functionality and price. The information handling system may include random access memory (RAM), one or more processing resources such as a CPU, or hardware or software control logic, ROM and/or other types of nonvolatile memory. Additional components of the information handling system may include one or more disk drives, one or more network ports for communicating with external devices as well as various input and output (I/O) devices, such as a keyboard, a mouse and a video display. The information handling system may include one or more buses operable to transmit communications between the various hardware components.

#Referring now to FIG. 1, one embodiment of the present invention is depicted in use with a portable computer 10 having a liquid crystal display (LCD) 12 rotationally coupled to a housing 14, such as with hinges that allow LCD 12 to rotate to a closed position that covers keyboard 16. An attachment point 18 is depicted as integrated along one side of housing 14 so that it is exposed in both the open and closed position of LCD 12. Another attachment point 20 is depicted as integrated along the upper surface of housing 14 on an opposing end of housing 14 from attachment point 18. In various embodiments, attachment points are disposed at various locations of portable computer 10 for the convenience of the user and to provide balanced carrying points with LCD 12 in open and closed positions. Further, attachment points are disposed at various locations to enhance security of the portable computer, such as by integration with hardware devices, such as the hard drive.

#A cable 22 provides dual roles of securing portable computer 10 and acting as a carrying strap to transport portable computer 10. Each end of cable 22 has an attachment device 24 that attaches to attachment points 18 or 20. One end of cable 22 includes a loop 26 having a diameter of sufficient size to accept the other end through it, including padding 28 that encases cable 22. Padding 28 provides comfort for a user who supports the weight of portable computer 10 with cable 22. For instance, attachment devices 24 are attached to attachment points 18 and 20 allowing a user to carry portable computer 10 by using cable 22 and padding 28 as a shoulder strap or handgrip. In one embodiment, padding 28 is removable, such as with Velcro that secures it around cable 22, so that cable 22 is selectively less bulky.

Facts

Application

10/120,664Filed 11 Apr 2002

Published

16 Oct 2003

Term ends

Not estimatedThe source records don’t support an estimate.

Classification15 codes

A45F 3/14
Travelling or camp articles ; Sacks or packs carried on the body: carrying-straps; Pack-carrying harnesses
A45C 13/20
Devices to prevent theft or loss of purses, luggage or hand carried bags: chains or bands
E05B 73/0005
Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices: using chains, cables or the like
A45F 2003/142
Carrying-straps; Pack-carrying harnesses: carrying-straps

Timeline

11 Apr 2002Application filedUS 10/120,664
19 Jun 2002Assigned to Dell Products, L.P.assignment of assignor's interest
16 Oct 2003Published
2 Jan 2014Assigned to Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., AS First Lien Collateral Agentpatent security agreement (notes)
2 Jan 2014Assigned to Bank of America, N.A., AS Administrative Agentpatent security agreement (abl)
2 Jan 2014Assigned to Bank of America, N.A., AS Collateral Agentpatent security agreement (term loan)
13 Sep 2016Assigned to Dell Marketing L.P., Asap Software Express, Inc., Appassure Software, Inc., Compellant Technologies, Inc., Credant Technologies, Inc., Dell Inc., Dell Products L.P., Dell USA L.P., Dell Software Inc., Force10 Networks, Inc., Perot Systems Corporation, Secureworks, Inc., Wyse Technology L.L.C.release of security interest
14 Sep 2016Assigned to Dell Marketing L.P., Asap Software Express, Inc., Appassure Software, Inc., Compellent Technologies, Inc., Credant Technologies, Inc., Dell Inc., Dell Products L.P., Dell USA L.P., Dell Software Inc., Force10 Networks, Inc., Perot Systems Corporation, Secureworks, Inc., Wyse Technology L.L.C.release of security interest
14 Sep 2016Assigned to Dell Marketing L.P., Asap Software Express, Inc., Appassure Software, Inc., Compellent Technologies, Inc., Credant Technologies, Inc., Dell Inc., Dell Products L.P., Dell USA L.P., Dell Software Inc., Force10 Networks, Inc., Perot Systems Corporation, Secureworks, Inc., Wyse Technology L.L.C.release of security interest
21 Sep 2016Assigned to Credit Suisse AG, Cayman Islands Branch, AS Collateral Agentsecurity agreement
21 Sep 2016Assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., AS Notes Collateral Agentsecurity agreement
21 Mar 2019Assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.security agreement
22 Apr 2020Assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.security agreement
3 Nov 2021Assigned to Asap Software Express, Inc., Aventail LLC, Credant Technologies, Inc., Dell USA L.P., Dell International, L.L.C., Dell Marketing L.P., Dell Products L.P., Dell Software Inc., Dell Systems Corporation, Emc Corporation, Emc IP Holding Company LLC, Force10 Networks, Inc., Maginatics LLC, Mozy, Inc., Scaleio LLC, Wyse Technology L.L.C.release of security interest
26 Apr 2022Assigned to Dell Marketing Corporation (Successor-In-Interest To Asap Software Express, Inc.), Dell Marketing L.P. (On Behalf of Itself and AS Successor-In-Interest To Credant Technologies, Inc.), Dell USA L.P., Dell International L.L.C., Dell Products L.P., Dell Marketing Corporation (Successor-In-Interest To Force10 Networks, Inc. and Wyse Technology L.L.C.), Emc Corporation (On Behalf of Itself and AS Successor-In-Interest To Maginatics LLC), Emc IP Holding Company LLC (On Behalf of Itself and AS Successor-In-Interest To Mozy, Inc.), Scaleio LLCrelease of security interest in patents previously recorded at reel/frame (040136/0001)
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23 Jun 2022Assigned to Dell Marketing L.P. (On Behalf of Itself and AS Successor-In-Interest To Credant Technologies, Inc.), Dell International L.L.C., Dell Products L.P., Dell USA L.P., Emc Corporation, Dell Marketing Corporation (Successor-In-Interest To Force10 Networks, Inc. and Wyse Technology L.L.C.), Emc IP Holding Company LLCrelease of security interest in patents previously recorded at reel/frame (053546/0001)

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