A nonlocking tether-anchor assemblage to protect laptop computers and similar devices from theft while used in. public, one embodiment comprised of an elongated means that horizontally extends the width of a computer laptop, said means having a cut in in the interior space of the means to create an opening that allows the means to be placed over a laptop computer display assembly and slid down to a resting position at the base of the assembly, firmly surrounding and holding the laptop computer inside of the opening. This elongated means connects to a tether that is wrapped around a relatively immovable object and attached using a nonlocking fastener at the end of the tether to secure the laptop computer to a localized area defined by the length of the tether. A second embodiment combines the elongated means and the tether into one piece of material that accomplishes the function of each as explained in the first embodiment. A third embodiment employs an attachment to the laptop computer that wraps around the base of the laptop computer display assembly like a belt. A fourth embodiment combines the belt and tether into one piece and allows an adjustment mechanism to manipulate a secure fit around the display assembly base.

A locking assembly for locking a portable electronic device to a work surface. The locking assembly comprises a clamp assembly including an elongated bar that extends between a first end and a second end. The clamp assembly further includes a first jaw and a second jaw movable along the elongated bar for clamping to a work surface between the first and second jaws. A connector extends from a first connector end that is pivotally connected to the locking assembly to a second end that can be connected to the portable electronic device. The connector securing the portable electronic device to the work surface while permitting it to pivot with respect to the locking assembly.

A fastening structure includes a first casing, an ejection mechanism, a second casing, and a switch mechanism disposed at the second casing. The first casing has a slot where the ejection mechanism is disposed in. The switch mechanism includes a switch component pivotally connected to the second casing along a first axis, a first spring connected to the second casing and switch component, and a hook pivotally connected to the switch component along a second axis. When the hook rotates towards the first casing around the second axis, the hook drives the switch component to move to stretch the first spring, so the hook is engaged with the slot and presses against the ejection mechanism. When the switch component rotates with respect to the second casing, the switch component drives the hook to be separated from the slot, and the ejection mechanism pushes the hook out of the first casing.

This disclosure is directed to product merchandising systems that and designed to prevent brute force attempts to steal a product on display. The merchandising systems include security features that enhances the strength of the connection between a puck assembly and a base assembly and between the base assembly and a display surface. The merchandising systems are suited for withstanding brute force pulling attacks on the puck assembly and the base assembly.

An information handling system, including a chassis; a bottom door coupled to the chassis; an assembly, including a bracket coupled to the chassis, the bracket including an opening; a slider moveably coupled within the bracket, the slider including a cavity at least partially in superimposition with the opening; a nut positioned within the cavity, the nut including a threaded opening; and a fastener positioned through an opening of the bottom door and within the threaded opening of the nut to position the bottom door such that the bottom door abuts the chassis, wherein when the slider is in a first positional state with respect to the bracket, the nut is constrained within the cavity, wherein when the slider is in a second positional state with respect to the bracket, the nut is rotatable within the cavity.

An anti-theft device for protecting a portable electronic device from theft or unauthorized removal in a retail environment is provided. A shroud may at least partially enclose a portable electronic device. A dock may releasably engage the shroud such that the shroud and portable electronic device are locked to the dock when engaged with the dock. A key may engage activate a lock mechanism to release the shroud and the portable electronic device from the dock.

Apparatuses for physically securing a portable electronic device to a tabletop of a display table or to another display surface are disclosed. In an embodiment an apparatus includes a main body, a plurality of arms that are extendable and retractable relative to the main body, and a plurality of braces attached to the plurality of arms, each brace configured to be secured to the portable electronic device. The apparatus includes one or more ratcheting buttons, located in corresponding holes in the main body or in arms, each ratcheting button configured to be upwardly movable within the corresponding hole with a ratchet mechanism to prevent downward movement of the ratcheting button within the corresponding hole. One or more fasteners is/are attachable to a tabletop to secure the apparatus and the portable electronic device to the tabletop.

Apparatuses for physically securing a portable electronic device to a tabletop of a display table or to another display surface are disclosed. In an embodiment an apparatus includes a main body with left, right, front, and upper arms that are retractable and extendable relative to the main body. A first circular gear engages the left arm and the right arm. A second circular gear engages the lower arm and the upper arm. A lock mechanism is provided to lock the first circular gear to the second circular gear and prevent independent rotation of the first circular gear and the second circular gear.

A security apparatus for securing a portable electronic device to an immovable object includes a locking head having a base and a plurality of pillar structures extending from the base. The plurality of pillar structures is configured to be inserted into an aperture of the portable electronic device. The locking head also has a ball positioned within each of the plurality of pillar structures. The ball is extendable outwardly from a corresponding pillar structure to inhibit the locking head from being removed from the aperture. The locking head further has a linear movable structure positioned within each of the plurality of pillar structures and operable to selectively extend outwardly each ball from the plurality of pillar structures. The security apparatus also includes a security device attached to the locking head and configured to engage the immovable object.

A cooler and freezer access control system locks a cooler or freezer when occurrence of an event is detected that requires limiting access to the inside of the cooler or freezer. Examples of such events include the loss of power to the cooler or freezer for a predetermined period of time, the opening of the cooler or freezer door for longer than an allowed time, the loss of functionality of a temperature probe and others. In an embodiment, a service mode is supported wherein the door is left unlocked despite the occurrence of such an event, to allow a stocker or other personnel to leave the cooler or freezer door open while stocking the cooler or freezer with product.