Patent ID: 7658363
Filing Date: 2010-02-09
Classification: E05B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A device for securing a laptop computer to a support panel when the laptop computer is in an open position, the laptop computer having a laptop width and comprising a display monitor pivotally connectable to a keyboard supportable by the support panel, the display monitor being moveable between the open position and a closed position, the display monitor and keyboard each having a thickness, the security device comprising: a pair of security devices configured to be mountable to the support panel at a spacing greater than the laptop width, each of the security devices comprising: wherein: the security devices being oriented in spaced parallel relation to one another; the pair of prongs extending from respective ones of the vertical members and being oriented in facing relationship to one another; the pair of apertures of each of the security devices being adapted to receive a corresponding pair of mechanical fasteners to secure the security device to the support panel to prevent removal of the laptop computer from the support panel when the security devices are disposed on opposing sides of the laptop computer.