Patent ID: 8223488
Filing Date: 2012-07-17
Classification: E05B,H01L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A locking assembly for securing a portable electronic device having at least one housing to a substantially immovable object, the locking assembly comprising: a captive security rod or spike having a locking end and an anchoring end, the anchoring end of the captive security rod or spike configured for anchoring to the portable electronic device through the at least one housing; a locking device configured to lock to the captive security rod or spike upon insertion of the cable into a lock opening to actuate a locking mechanism therein locking the locking device to the captive security rod or spike; and a the cable attached to the locking device and configured for fastening to the substantially immovable object prior to locking the locking device to the captive security rod or spike, wherein the locking end of the captive security rod or spike comprises a small knob, wherein the small knob is axially located on a distal end of the captive security rod or spike, wherein the captive security rod or spike is stored in a recess in the at least one housing during non-use, and the small knob protrudes from the at least one housing during non-use.