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Computer physical security device

DC
  • US 7,121,125 B2
  • Filed: 11/12/1999
  • Issued: 10/17/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/24/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A locking system, comprising:

  • a portable electronic device having a wall defining a security slot; and

    a security device comprisinga housing,a slot engagement member sized to enter into and be removed from said security slot, wherein the slot engagement member is insertable into and removable from the slot when the security device is in an unlocked configuration and wherein said slot engagement member is retained within said security slot when the security device is in a locked configuration,a retractable inhibiting member coupled to said housing, the retractable inhibiting member inhibiting removal of the slot engagement member from the security slot when the security device is in the locked configuration, the retractable inhibiting member being retractable relative to the slot engagement member, anda cable, coupled to said housing, for attaching to an object other than said portable electronic devices,wherein the security slot has dimensions of about 3 mm×

    about 7 mm.

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