Patent ID: 6076905
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A system for securing an input device comprising:a base having a base plate for supporting the input device; anda cover slideably and removably engageable with the base and configured to enclose the input device, wherein said cover further comprises a shell portion including a top panel, a first sidewall including a first sidewall lower marginal edge and a first sidewall upper marginal edge, the first sidewall upper marginal edge attached to the top panel at a first side marginal edge, a second sidewall including a second sidewall lower marginal edge and a second sidewall upper marginal edge, the second sidewall upper marginal edge attached to the top panel at a second side marginal edge, a front panel attached to the top panel at a front marginal edge and a face panel attached at and above a rear marginal edge of the top panel, the shell portion configured to position over the base and the input device; anda base engaging portion including a first sidewall flange attached to the first sidewall lower marginal edge and extending inward from the first sidewall, and a second sidewall flange attached to the second sidewall lower marginal edge and extending inward from the second sidewall, wherein said base further comprises an upright which attaches to the base plate at a juncture at a rear marginal edge of the base plate extending above and substantially perpendicular to the base plate and means for securing the upright to the face panel.