Security System and Related Devices and Methods

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20080110217A1
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11940211

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Disclosed are embodiments of systems for securing physical devices, such as portable computers or other electronic devices, to provide theft deterrence or prevention. In one embodiment of a system according to the invention, a security member is provided on an electronic device. A locking mechanism is then provided, which is configured to be releasably secured to the security member. In some embodiments, a lock sensor may also be provided to detect the presence of the locking mechanism. Embodiments of adapters for allowing pre-existing lock devices to operate and be used in conjunction with electronic devices configured with a security member are also disclosed.

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TARGUS GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC1211 NORTH MILLER ST ANAHEIM CA 92806

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  • 2007 Application Filing Year
  • E05B Class
  • 409 Applications Filed
  • 205 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 50.13 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
ANDREWS, Anthony Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 13 561
CHOO, Eugene Placentia, CA 1 29
DEL, ROSARIO Josefino Cruz Long Beach, CA 1 29
MICHELLE, Deborah L Mission Viejo, CA 3 66

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  • 29 Citation Count
  • E05B Class
  • 75.23 % this patent is cited more than
  • 17 Age
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