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US 6,742,366 B1Granted
Locking and securing system for slot bearing products
AssigneeThe Sun Lock Company Ltd.
InventorEric Lai
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Abstract
By providing a uniquely constructed, dual plate, computer engaging and locking member which is quickly and easily inserted into the receiving slot typically formed in a computer, such as a laptop computer, or other valuable product, in combination with an integrated, elongated cable member and padlock, a highly effective computer lock system is attained. One principal component of the locking system of the present invention is the uniquely constructed dual plate, computer engaging member which is easily inserted into a receiving slot when in a first position and securely retained therein when in its second position. In addition, a uniquely constructed combination padlock having a dual locking system is also employed.
Claims18
A locking and securing system for affixing a desired, slot-bearing product in a specific location, said system comprising:
- A. a combination lock assembly incorporating a lockable shackle and a receiving zone constructed for securing at least one endcap therein;
- B. an elongated cable member constructed for being wrapped about a structural support member and comprising at least one endcap affixed to a terminating end thereof and constructed for locked engagement in said combination lock;
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- C. a securement member constructed for being lockingly engageable within a slot formed in a desired product, said member comprising
- a. a movable plate member, positionable between a first extended position and a second fully engaged position, and comprising a substantially flat body portion, a narrow intermediate portion extending from the body portion, and a distal end portion dimensioned to be wider than the intermediate portion and smaller than the body portion;
- b. a holding plate member constructed for partially peripherally surrounding the movable plate, limiting the movement of the movable plate, and incorporating an extension portion integrally formed therewith for cooperating with the distal end portion and intermediate portion of the movable plate to increase the overall width and thickness of the distal end portion and intermediate portion thereof when the movable plate is in its second engaged position, and
- c. said movable plate member and said holding plate member being cooperatively associated to provide longitudinal insertion thereof into the slot formed in the desired product when the movable plate is in its first extended position, and secure locked engagement thereof in the slot when the movable plate and the holding plate are longitudinally moved into the second fully engaged position, wherein the extension portion of the holding plate increases the overall width and thickness of the distal end of the movable plate, thereby preventing the longitudinal removal of the securement member from the slot of the desired product;
- whereby a fully integrated product locking and securing system is attained which is easily affixed to a desired slot-bearing product and lockingly mounted in any location in a simple, longitudinal movement, free from any arcuate rotation.
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A locking and securing system for affixing a desired, slot-bearing product in a specific location, said system comprising:
- A. a combination lock assembly incorporating a lockable shackle and a receiving zone constructed for securing at least one endcap therein;
- B. an elongated cable member constructed for being wrapped about a structural support member and comprising at least one endcap affixed to a terminating end thereof and constructed for locked engagement in said combination lock;
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- C. a securement member constructed for being lockingly engageable within a slot formed in a desired product, said member comprising
- a. a movable plate member, positionable between a first extended position and a second fully engaged position, and comprising
- 1. a substantially flat body portion, a narrow intermediate portion extending from the body portion and a distal end portion dimensioned to be wide and have a greater thickness than the intermediate portion and having a width which is less than the body portion, and
- 2. a ramped side edge and a sloping top surface, both extending between the intermediate portion and the distal end portion for providing the transition between the enlarged thickness and greater width of the distal end portion relative to the intermediate portion, and
- b. a holding plate member constructed for peripherally surrounding the movable plate limiting the movement of the movable plate, and cooperating with the movable plate to increase the overall width and thickness of the distal end portion and intermediate portion thereof when the movable plate is in its second engaged position,
- whereby a fully integrated product locking and securing system is attained which is easily affixed to a desired slot-bearing product and lockingly mounted in any location.
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A locking and securing system for affixing a desired, slot-bearing product in a specific location, said system comprising:
- A. a combination lock assembly incorporating a lockable shackle and a receiving zone constructed for securing at least one endcap therein;
- B. an elongated cable member constructed for being wrapped about a structural support member and comprising at least one endcap affixed to a terminating end thereof and constructed for locked engagement in said combination lock;
- C. a securement member constructed for being lockingly engageable within a slot formed in a desired product, said member comprising
- a. a movable plate member, positionable between a first extended position and a second fully engaged position, and comprising a substantially flat body portion, a narrow intermediate portion extending from the body portion, a distal end portion dimensioned to be wider than the intermediate portion and smaller than the body portion, and a notch formed therein, said notch having abutment stops defining the opposed ends thereof,
- b. a holding plate member constructed for peripherally surrounding the movable plate limiting the movement of the movable plate, and cooperating with the movable plate to increase the overall width and thickness of the distal end portion and intermediate portion thereof when the movable plate is in its second engaged position, and comprising a detent or wall portion formed therein for cooperating with the notch of the movable plate for controlling the longitudinal movement of the movable plate relative to the holding plate, enabling the movable plate to move between the opposed abutment stops thereof, and
- c. the movable plate member and the holding plate member being further defined as comprising apertures formed adjacent one end thereof, with said apertures being positioned for coaxial alignment when the plate members are in the second, fully engaged position, with said apertures being dimensioned for cooperative association with the cable member for restricting movement of the plate members when the cable member extends therethrough;
- whereby a fully integrated product locking and securing system is attained which is easily affixed to a desired slot-bearing product and lockingly mounted in any location.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.