Patent ID: 8684760

Claim:
A lockable power cord comprising: a power module configured to enter into a power receptacle of a computing device and to provide power to the computing device; a locking member including at least one arm member biased radially outward from the power module to an expanded state, the locking member being configured to: move radially inward toward the power module in response to the power module entering into the power receptacle; and expand radially away from the power module into a locking cavity of the power receptacle when the power module enters beyond a locking point within the power receptacle; a power cord electrically coupled to the power module; a power supply integrally coupled to the power cord between the power module and a plug; and a loop mechanically coupled to the power cord, the loop including at least a first opening having a width smaller than a width of the power supply and having a shape configured to: receive and encircle at least a portion of the power cord between the power module and the power supply; and prevent the power supply from passing through the first opening.