ADJUSTABLE SECURITY DEVICE FOR LAPTOP COMPUTER
First Claim
1. An adjustable security device for engaging and securing an item of merchandise, comprising:
- a pair of opposed arms each having a retaining member configured for engaging the item of merchandise, the retaining members operable to simultaneously secure the item of merchandise against removal from the device in a lateral direction as well as a vertical direction, while at the same time permitting a potential purchaser to examine the item of merchandise.
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Abstract
An adjustable security device is configured for engaging and securing items of merchandise having various widths and thicknesses. The security device includes an adjustment mechanism that manipulates in a lateral direction a pair of opposed arms having retaining members for engaging the opposed sides and top of the item. The retaining members are operable to simultaneously engage and secure the item against removal from the security device in the lateral direction as well as a vertical direction, while at the same time permitting a potential purchaser to examine and operate a demonstration model of the item. Each of the retaining members may be pivotally mounted or slidably mounted to one of the opposed arms and at least one of the opposed arms is configured for extending and retracting movement relative to the base in the lateral direction. The security device may further include a lock for locking the opposed arms in a desired lateral position.
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20 Claims
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1. An adjustable security device for engaging and securing an item of merchandise, comprising:
a pair of opposed arms each having a retaining member configured for engaging the item of merchandise, the retaining members operable to simultaneously secure the item of merchandise against removal from the device in a lateral direction as well as a vertical direction, while at the same time permitting a potential purchaser to examine the item of merchandise. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An adjustable device for engaging and securing an item, comprising:
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a base dimensioned for housing at least an inner portion of a pair of opposed arms, at least one of the opposed arms being configured for extending and retracting movement relative to the base in a lateral direction; and a lock for locking the opposed arms in a desired lateral position relative to the base. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. An adjustable device for engaging and securing an item, comprising:
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a base; a pair of opposed arms operably coupled with the base wherein at least one of the opposed arms is adapted for extending and retracting movement relative to the base in a first direction; and a retaining member disposed at a distal end of each of the opposed arms, the retaining members movably mounted on the opposed arms and configured for simultaneously engaging and securing the item in the first direction and a second direction different than the first direction. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. An adjustable security device for engaging and securing an item, comprising:
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a base; a first pair of opposed arms extending outwardly from the base and movable relative to the base in a first direction; a first pair of retaining members movably mounted on the first pair of opposed arms; an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the position of at least one of the first pair of opposed arms in the first direction relative to the base within a predetermined range of adjustment; and lock means for locking the first pair of opposed arms in a desired position relative to the base against movement in the first direction. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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