Richard A Vogan

US Patent:

8096153, Jan 17, 2012

Filed:

Sep 29, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/238870

Inventors:

Richard A. Vogan - Derby NY, US

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

E05B 73/00

US Classification:

70 58, 70 14, 70 571

Abstract:

Under the present invention, methods and apparatus for securing equipment at a workstation are provided. Portable security apparatus for preventing unauthorized removal or theft of equipment from a workstation at which such equipment resides are disclosed. The apparatus utilize a hole in a surface of a workstation so as to not require permanent attachment to the workstation. A security cable may be utilized in combination with the security apparatus to secure equipment at a workstation. Construction and installation methods for the apparatus are also disclosed.