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A lock that may be inserted into a standardized locking aperture, such as a standard Kensington key lock slot in the cover of a computer or other electronic device to secure the cover to the chassis of the computer or device in order to prevent unauthorized access to the internal components of the c

A lock that may be inserted into a standardized locking aperture, such as a standard Kensington key lock slot in the cover of a computer or other electronic device to secure the cover to the chassis of the computer or device in order to prevent unauthorized access to the internal components of the computer or electronic device. The lock may be easily installed by the end user rather than having the locking mechanism installed during the manufacture of the computer with the additional cost of a locking mechanism added to all computers. Further, the locking mechanism may be removably attached to the outer cover of the computer or electronic device by means of an adhesive, double sided tape, Velcro, a hook or magnet, so that the locking mechanism may be removed and reused with a different computer or electronic device as the device is replaced, upgraded, etc. or as security needs change.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A lock for securing electronic devices within a cover having a slot with a predetermined size and shape, said lock comprising:a tumbler chamber having a first end and a second end;a face plate on said first end of said tumbler chamber;an anti-rotation protrusion on said f

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A lock for securing electronic devices within a cover having a slot with a predetermined size and shape, said lock comprising:a tumbler chamber having a first end and a second end;a face plate on said first end of said tumbler chamber;an anti-rotation protrusion on said face plate of said tumbler chamber, said anti-rotation protrusion being a predetermined size and shape to correspond with said slot on said cover;a rotating shaft having a first end and a second end, said first end of said rotating shaft extending from said face plate on said tumbler chamber;a locking protrusion on said second end of said rotating shaft, said locking protrusion having a predetermined size and shape such that said locking protrusion may be inserted through said slot on said cover until said anti-rotation protrusion engages said slot in said cover; when said lock is inserted into said slot in said cover and in a locked position, said locking protrusion prevents said lock from being removed from said slot in said cover unless said lock is unlocked;wherein when said lock is inserted into said slot on said cover, said anti-rotation protrusion matingly engages said slot in said cover until said face plate comes into contact with an area of said cover surrounding said slot in said cover; andwherein said face plate adheres to said area surrounding said slot in said cover.