Locking Mechanisms and Locking Caps for USB Connectors

A locking mechanism for a portable storage device, the locking mechanism comprising:

• a hook;
• a hook bracket at least partially inserted within the hook to form a first assembly;
• a holder, the holder enclosing at least a portion of the first assembly to form a second assembly;
• and
• a release mechanism, the release mechanism associated with at least a portion of the second assembly to form the locking mechanism.

A locking cap for a portable storage device, the locking cap comprising:

• a hook;
• a hook bracket at least partially inserted within the hook to form a first assembly;
• a holder, the holder enclosing at least a portion of the first assembly to form a second assembly;
• a button, the button enclosing at least a portion of the second assembly to form the locking mechanism;
• a spring fitted around a protruding portion of the hook bracket, the protruding portion extending outwardly from the first assembly;
• a screw attaching the first assembly to the holder to form the second assembly;
• and
• a cap, the cap enclosing at least a portion of the button to form the locking cap.