Patent ID: 7471508
Filing Date: 2008-12-30
Classification: E05B,E05C,G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer comprising: a cover defining a front edge and a rear edge; a base hingedly coupled to the cover along the rear edge; first and second latch arms juxtaposed with the front edge and reciprocating generally parallel thereto, each latch arm defining an interior end, the interior ends facing each other and defining a space therebetween, each latch arm defining a respective latch end configured for releasably engaging a respective receptacle to hold the cover in a closed configuration relative to the base, each latch arm being releasable from its receptacle to permit the front edge of the cover to be pivoted up away from the base; a lock hole formed in the cover and/or in the base at or near the rear edge; and an elongated latch block bar extending substantially perpendicularly to the front and rear edges and being movable along the long axis defined by the latch block bar, the latch block bar being biased to a first position, wherein a front end of the latch block bar is not disposed in the space between the latch arms, such that movement of the latch arms is not impeded by the latch block bar, the latch block bar being movable to a second position by a locking mechanism advanced into the lock hole against a rear end of the latch block bar, wherein the front end of the latch block bar is disposed in the space between the latch arms to impede at least some movement of the latch arms.