Patent Application
20200214415
The present disclosure generally relates to security device and more particularly, to a container for a laptop or other valuable device, having an integrated security slot for securing the container via a cable lock.
A lock can be used on the casing of a laptop computer to prevent it from being removed or stolen while the user is away. Such locks include various cable locks also known as “laptop security locks” or “laptop cable locks”, which can be secured around a stationary object at one end and locked to the laptop computer casing at the other end. However, some laptop computers do not feature any ways to attach the lock directly to the casing. Therefore, there remains a need in the art for new devices and methods for securing laptop computers and similar electronic devices.
The disclosure provides a device, such as a laptop case, bag, backpack, and the like, i.e. a “container,” which includes an integrated security slot for a laptop lock, which is typically a cable-lock type design. The design is such that when the container is closed and the lock is inserted into and engaged with the security slot, the container cannot be opened to access the contents inside. Further, the lock can optionally secured to a stationary object or a permanent fixture. The device construction includes materials that are cut and/or tear resistant so the enclosed device is safely secured.
Thus, in one embodiment the disclosure provides a device for securing an electronic device, which includes a container having an opening with a closable access flap; and an integrated security slot in the container, wherein the closable access flap includes an access hole for accessing the integrated security slot.
In another embodiment, the disclosure provides a method of securing an electronic device, which includes locking the electronic device into a security device; and securing the security device to a stationary object, wherein the security device includes: a container having an opening with a closable access flap; and an integrated security slot in the container, wherein the closable access flap includes an access hole for accessing the integrated security slot.
In another embodiment, the disclosure provides a system for securing an electronic device, which includes a container having an opening with a closable access flap; an integrated security slot in the container; an access hole in the closable access flap for accessing the integrated security slot; and a cable lock attachment, with a proximal locking end and a distal securing end, wherein the distal securing end can be attached to any permanent or semi-permanent fixture for securing the container.
The present disclosure, in accordance with one or more various embodiments, is described in detail with reference to the following figures. The drawings are provided for purposes of illustration only and merely depict exemplary embodiments of the disclosure. These drawings are provided to facilitate the reader's understanding of the disclosure and should not be considered limiting of the breadth, scope, size, or applicability of the disclosure. It should be noted that for clarity and ease of illustration these drawings are not necessarily made to scale.
The following description is presented to enable a person of ordinary skill in the art to make and use embodiments described herein. Descriptions of specific devices, techniques, and applications are provided only as examples. Various modifications to the examples described herein will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other examples and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the examples described herein and shown, but is to be accorded the scope consistent with the claims.
It should be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the process disclosed herein is an example of exemplary approaches. Based upon design preferences, it is understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the processes may be rearranged while remaining within the scope of the present disclosure. Any accompanying method claims present elements of the various steps in a sample order, and are not meant to be limited to the specific order or hierarchy presented.
Normally, a cable laptop lock is connected to an immovable object, such as a desk or a pole, and then locked to a laptop using the laptop's security slot. However, many laptops do not have a security slot, and therefore cannot be easily used with a cable laptop lock.
In one embodiment, the disclosure provides another way for a user to secure their electronic devices, e.g. laptops, etc., and other valuable devices and/or goods by enabling the usage of a cable laptop lock to secure the container that contains their belongings. A single cable laptop lock can both secure the contents of the container from unauthorized access and be secured normally to another object.
In different embodiments, the container can be made of any material including but not limited to leather, plastic, fabric, and combinations thereof. The container may be reinforced throughout the container or only in certain areas using similar types of materials, especially around the integrated security slot. The container can also include fastening devices, e.g. hook-and-loop fasteners such as VELCRO® straps and the like, a button, and/or a magnetic device, which help to secure the inside of the access flap to the outside of the container.
While the inventive features have been particularly shown and described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those in the art that the foregoing and other changes may be made therein without departing from the spirit and the scope of the disclosure. Likewise, the various diagrams may depict an example architectural or other configuration for the disclosure, which is done to aid in understanding the features and functionality that can be included in the disclosure. The disclosure is not restricted to the illustrated example architectures or configurations but can be implemented using a variety of alternative architectures and configurations. Additionally, although the disclosure is described above in terms of various exemplary embodiments and implementations, it should be understood that the various features and functionality described in one or more of the individual embodiments are not limited in their applicability to the particular embodiment with which they are described. They instead can be applied alone or in some combination, to one or more of the other embodiments of the disclosure, whether or not such embodiments are described, and whether or not such features are presented as being a part of a described embodiment. Thus, the breadth and scope of the present disclosure should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments.
This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C § 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/580,799, titled “SLEEVE CONTAINER WITH INTEGRATED SECURITY SLOT,” filed on Nov. 2, 2017, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62580799 | Nov 2017 | US |
