(12) United States Patent (cid:9)
`Allen (cid:9)
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`(54)
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`PLUNGER SECURITY LOCK AND
`PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE
`CONFIGURED TO BE SECURED BY THE
`PLUNGER LOCK
`
`Inventor: Peter Allen, Oyster Bay Cove, NY (US)
`
`Notice:
`
`Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this
`patent is extended or adjusted under 35
`U.S.C. 154(b) by 173 days.
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`Appl. No.: 12/657,670
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`Filed:
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`Jan. 25, 2010
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`Prior Publication Data
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`US 2010/0284144 Al (cid:9)
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`Nov. 11, 2010
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`Related U.S. Application Data
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`(63) Continuation-in-part of application No. 12/154,561,
`filed on May 23, 2008, now Pat. No. 7,724,520, which
`is a continuation-in-part of application No.
`11/454,433, filed on Jun. 15, 2006, now Pat. No.
`7,443,665, which is a continuation-in-part of
`application No. 11/359,871, filed on Feb. 22, 2006,
`now Pat. No. 7,324,333, and a continuation-in-part of
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`now Pat. No. 7,315,443.
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`(60) Provisional application No. 60/655,270, filed on Feb.
`22, 2005, provisional application No. 60/678,911,
`filed on May 6, 2005, provisional application No.
`60/569,561, filed on May 10, 2004, provisional
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`provisional application No. 60/691,476, filed on Jun.
`17, 2005, provisional application No. 60/725,333,
`filed on Oct. 11, 2005, provisional application No.
`60/757,737, filed on Jan. 10, 2006, provisional
`application No. 60/783,188, filed on Mar. 16, 2006.
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`(51) Int. Cl.
`H05K 5/00
`H05K 7/00
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`(10) Patent No.: (cid:9)
`(45) Date of Patent: (cid:9)
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`US 8,139,356 B2
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`Primary Examiner — Anthony Haughton
`(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm — Alfred M. Walker; John F.
`Vodopia
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`ABSTRACT
`(57) (cid:9)
`A plunger-type security lock includes a slotted, cylindrical
`sliding key receptacle, a ferrule arranged on an outer cylin-
`drical surface of the sliding key receptacle that is configured
`for attachment to a locking member, a cylindrical plunger, a
`sliding key including a hooking end and a plunger-contact
`end that is configured with a key definition and for slidable
`spring-loaded operation within the slotted, cylindrical sliding
`key in cooperation with the cylindrical plunger to extend and
`hook the flexible locking strip and to retract with and lock the
`locking strip in locking state and a locking mechanism that
`defines the locking state in cooperation with the key defini-
`tion.
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`22 Claims, 35 Drawing Sheets
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`PLUNGER SECURITY LOCK AND
`PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE
`CONFIGURED TO BE SECURED BY THE
`PLUNGER LOCK
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`RELATED APPLICATIONS
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`This application is a continuation-in-part ("CIP") of U.S.
`application Ser. No. 12/154,561, filed May 23, 2008 now U.S.
`Pat. No. 7,724,520 ('561 application), which '561 application
`is a CIP application of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/454,433,
`filed Jun. 15, 2006 ('433 application), now U.S. Pat. No.
`7,443,665 which '433 application is a CIP application of U.S.
`application Ser. No. 11/359,871, filed Feb. 22, 2006 ('871
`application), now U.S. Pat. No. 7,324,333 which '871 appli-
`cation is a CIP application that claims priority from a) U.S.
`Provisional Appin. No. 60/655,270, filed Feb. 22, 2005, b)
`Provisional Appin. No. 60/678,911, filed May 6, 2005 and c)
`U.S. application Ser. No. 11/038,591, filed Jan. 19, 2005
`('591 application), now U.S. Pat. No. 7,315,443 which '591
`application claims priority from i) U.S. application Ser. No.
`60/569,561, filed May 10, 2004 and ii) Provisional Appin.
`No. 60/626,839, filed Nov. 10, 2004. The '433 application
`further claims priority from A) Provisional Appin. No.
`60/691,476 filed Jun. 17, 2005, B) Provisional Appin. No.
`60/725,333 filed Oct. 11, 2005, C) Provisional Appin. No.
`60/757,737, filed Jan. 10, 2006, and D) Provisional Appin.
`No. 60/783,188, filed Mar. 16, 2006.
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`FIELD OF THE INVENTION
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`The present invention relates to a plunger security lock, and
`to laptop computers, notebook computers and other hand-
`held electronic devices such as cell phones, personal digital 35
`assistants, personal music players (i.e. iPod®), etc., without
`limitation, which are configured for operational use with such
`a plunger security lock.
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`BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION (cid:9)
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`are increasingly used by students at educational institutions.
`They are also used by workers at job sites. Notebook com-
`puters are often referred to as laptop computers, meaning a 45
`portable, foldable computer which can be used while posi-
`tioned upon the user's lap. In some instances, "laptop com-
`puter" refers to the term used in the trade for an older version
`of a larger portable computer. However, with increasing
`streamlining and downsizing of portable computers, com- so
`pact, smaller versions are referred to as "notebook comput-
`ers", but the terms are generally interchangeable.
`Personal electronic devices, such as cell phones, personal
`digital assistants, personal music players (i.e. iPod®), etc.
`without limitation, can be used just about anywhere. (cid:9)
`In order to safeguard the personal electronic device, such as
`a notebook computer or personal music player, it must be shut
`down, closed and transported is by the user.
`However, it is often advantageous for the user of a note-
`book computer or other personal electronic device to take a 60
`break and leave the device/computer open and operable at a
`work station, library study carrel, etc., with other papers and
`books left at their current open position. This leaves the
`personal electronic device, such as a notebook computer,
`vulnerable to theft. (cid:9)
`Moreover, in the commercial retail environment, it is
`advantageous to display consumer electronic devices, such as
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`notebook computers, cell phones or personal digital assis-
`tants in a secure but visually accessible display.
`For that matter, various security devices are known for
`securing personal electronic devices configured for use with
`the known security devices.
`For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,755,056 (the '056 patent),
`discloses a security device (e.g., male lock fitting 100) for
`securing portable equipment having a security slot in the
`chassis of the equipment, and adaptor for adapting electronic
`portable equipment without a slot for use with the security
`device. The security device (100, 100') is tethered to a piece of
`heavy furniture or otherwise immovable structure, typically
`with a braided cable or like means, and includes an attach-
`ment with a slot mating head and an axial movable head
`locking member. This is inserted into the slot in the housing of
`the electronic equipment (or in the adaptor affixed to the
`housing where there is no slot) after the slot mating head to
`prevent rotation and removal of the head from the slot.
`For example, the FIG. 7 security device (100') is inserted
`into a lock fitting receptacle 106 where pin 104 passes
`through the head locking aperture 25 into mounting end 22
`and into slot opening 12. When fully inserted, the housing
`lockably engages the fitting by way of conventional locking
`mechanisms, such as fixed or retractable teeth 108,108' on the
`male lock fitting and teeth engaging notches 110 within the
`receptacle, so the pin is secured in the head locking position.
`One of the shortcomings of the '056 patent, however, is that
`the security provided is only as strong as either the housing
`material and therefore slot integrity, or the adhesive adhering
`the adaptor to the housing. A thin, sheet-metal housing is
`pliable and a plastic housing is frangible, allowing for easy
`removal of the attachment with slot mating head and axial
`moveable head locking member, once in place.
`U.S. Pat. No. 6,513,350 (the '350 patent), discloses a
`physical security system comprising a combination lock for
`connecting specially designed security slots in portable elec-
`tronic devices, such as a notebook computer. Like the '056
`patent, the security device of '350 patent operates with a
`portable computer with a wall 10 having an inner surface 20,
`which wall is configured with a slot 15. A lock interface 25 is
`engageable with wall 10 through slot 15. A locking mecha-
`nism 30 comprising a tethering cable and lock 40 allows that,
`upon inserting lock interface 25 in slot 15 and engaging the
`interface with inner surface 20, the lock interface is then
`attached to a stationary object with lock 40 and cable 40.
`FIG. 6 shows an alternative locking system 600, including
`a housing 605 and slot engagement member 610 with locking
`member 615 and retaining member 620. Engagement mem-
`ber 610 is coupled to the housing 605 so that it moves between
`an extended and retracted position. Two pins 625 extend from
`the housing 605 and are located on opposing sides of a shaft
`of engagement member 610. The housing 605 includes a
`combination lock mechanism 630 for interacting with the
`engagement member 610 and retaining in the retracted posi-
`tion until the correct combination coed is dialed in to the lock
`mechanism.
`Also like the '056 patent, however, the security provided by
`the '350 patent is only as strong as the housing material and
`therefore slot integrity. Moreover, and as is readily apparent
`in FIG. 6, there does not appear to be a means for effecting
`retraction and extension of pins 625 to/from housing 605, or
`means for comfortably grasping the lock mechanism to
`articulate slot engagement member in the slot 660 in wall 650
`(FIG. 6).
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`OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE
`INVENTION
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`It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide
`a plunger-type security lock, and an electronic device config-
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`FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view of a further
`type security lock comprising a combination lock and locking
`mechanism in a housing, a connector connecting perma- 5 embodiment, showing handheld electronic accessories dis-
`nently connecting the locking housing to a tether, a plunger (cid:9)
`played upon respective shelves, added to the front side of the
`locking base of FIG. 3;
`operational in cooperation with locking mechanism and a
`FIG. 3B is a close-up of one type of key lock used with the
`sliding key operate to lock the tether to a one end of a locking
`strip, which end extend part way through the electronic (cid:9)
`notebook computer lock of the present invention;
`device. The other end of the locking strip comprises wedge 10 (cid:9)
`FIG. 4 is a side view of alternate embodiment for a note-
`book computer lock of FIG. 3, showing dual locking flanges;
`stop, to prevent the locking strip from passing all the way
`FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a transparent locking panel
`through the housing, for example, a hinge gap between upper
`and lower housings. (cid:9)
`of the alternate embodiment shown in FIG. 4;
`FIG. 6 is a side edge view of the transparent locking panel
`The plunger-type security lock operates by grasping the
`housing, dialing in a correct combination and pushing the 15 showing a locking flange, taken along in the direction of
`plunger to extend the sliding key from a housing in order to (cid:9)
`arrow "6" of FIG. 5;
`FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the transparent locking panel
`engage a portion of the locking member. Once engaged, and
`upon release of the pushing force, the sliding key retracts the (cid:9)
`showing a padlock hole in the locking flange, taken along in
`the direction of arrow "7" of FIG. 6;
`engaged portion of the locking member at least partially into
`the housing, and maintains it until the combination locking 20 (cid:9)
`FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the addi-
`mechanism is unlocked. (cid:9)
`tion of an optional battery pack housing cage feature to the
`locking apparatus of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1,
`In another embodiment, the invention comprises an elec-
`tronic device configured for allowing a locking member to (cid:9)
`although it can be used with any of the embodiments herein;
`FIG. 9 is a side view of the locking apparatus of FIG. 8 used
`pass partially through, but not completely through some part
`of the electronic device chassis or housing, a locking member 25 on a notebook computer showing the housing cage feature;
`FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a further alternate swing
`and a plunger-type security lock configured for lockingly
`arm embodiment using a swinging arm, such as a telescoping
`engaging some part of the locking member once passed
`through the chassis or housing part. (cid:9)
`bar, to secure a typical notebook computer;
`FIG. 11 is a top plan view of a clad steel cable used as a
`Other objects which become apparent from the following
`description of the present invention. (cid:9)
`30 locking element for the further alternate swinging arm
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`embodiment;
`FIG. 12 is a top plan view of a chain inside a flexible tube
`personal electronic device is secure from being taken away
`from the surface to which it is locked. Furthermore, taking (cid:9)
`as an alternate locking element in the embodiment of FIG. 10;
`FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of
`advantage of software and/or software/biometric security
`systems, the computer or other personal electronic device will 35 a notebook computer lock using a separate "over the table"
`locking base and a computer lock using a captive swinging
`also be unusable by unauthorized individuals when its owner
`locking bar, which fits across lower portion of the display;
`is away from the area for a break, telephone call, or other
`FIG. 13A is a front elevation of a clamp detail of the
`short-term pursuits. With a few keystrokes, the owner of the
`locking base shown in FIG. 13, taken along the ellipse 13A of
`computer or other personal electronic device can resume
`activity in exactly the same place as when activity had been 40 FIG. 13;
`FIG. 13B is a clamp bracket side elevational view thereof,
`suspended. This is especially useful for leaving an active
`showing use of a key lock;
`computer or other personal electronic device on a study desk
`or library carrel. (cid:9)
`FIG. 14 is a side edge view of the locking base of FIG. 13,
`shown attached to a work surface;
`FIG. 15 is a top plan view of the computer lock of FIG. 13,
`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
`secured within a locking base, also showing the position of
`The present invention can best be understood in connection (cid:9)
`the notebook computer with dashed lines;
`with the accompanying drawings. It is noted that the inven- (cid:9)
`FIG. 16 is a perspective view of one embodiment for a
`tion is not limited to the precise embodiments shown in draw- (cid:9)
`width adjustable notebook computer lock;
`ings, in which: (cid:9)
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`FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a locking base and locking (cid:9)
`a discrete width adjustable notebook computer lock;
`FIG. 18 is a perspective view of an integrated locking
`collar of one of the embodiments for a notebook computer
`base/computer lock embodiment;
`lock of this invention;
`FIG. 19 is a top plan view of another integrated locking
`FIG. 2 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 1, taken
`along in the direction of arrow "2" of FIG. 1, showing a 55 base/computer lock with two pivot links;
`typical notebook computer locked with a locking base and
`FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment
`locking collar to a work surface with a padlock;
`for a low profile notebook computer, shown attached by fas-
`FIG. 2A is a partial fragmentary view of the locking base as (cid:9)
`teners, such as screws, down to the work surface;
`in FIG. 2, taken along in the direction of arrow "2A" of FIG. (cid:9)
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`2; (cid:9)
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`book computer locked in place between the locking base and
`FIG. 22 is a detail side view of the clamp screw subassem-
`locking collar of FIG. 2;
`bly used in
`FIG. 2C is a partial front elevational view of the locking
`FIG. 21, shown in the ellipse "22" of FIG. 21;
`base and locking collar as in FIG. 2; (cid:9)
`FIG. 23 is an exploded perspective view of the components
`FIG. 2D is a side elevational view of the notebook com- (cid:9)
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`US 8,139,356 B2
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`FIG. 46 is a side elevation of the handle portion of the
`alternate embodiment clamp of FIG. 44;
`FIG. 47 is a bottom view (in the direction of arrow "47" in
`FIG. 46) of the handle of FIG. 46;
`FIG. 48 is a top plan view of a further alternate embodiment
`for a locking strip of this invention;
`FIG. 49 is a perspective view of the locking strip of FIG. 48
`secured to a stud attached to the work surface by the use of a
`padlock;
`FIG. 50 is a perspective of an alternate method of securing
`the locking strip of FIG. 48 by the use of a secure cable and a
`cable lock;
`FIG. 51 is a perspective view of yet another method of
`5 securing the locking strip of FIG. 48 by virtue of a free cable
`with attached stop member;
`FIG. 52 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a
`plunger-type security lock of the invention;
`FIG. 53 is a plan view of another embodiment of a plunger-
`() type security lock of the inv