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A locking device for a connector that can be readily adapted to an existing electronics enclosure such as personal computer. Preferably the locking device has one or more sheathing members that form a hollow space for at least partially retaining a connector. The sheathing member has one or more ope

A locking device for a connector that can be readily adapted to an existing electronics enclosure such as personal computer. Preferably the locking device has one or more sheathing members that form a hollow space for at least partially retaining a connector. The sheathing member has one or more openings connecting the hollow space inside the sheathing member with the space outside of the sheathing member. The openings are adapted to permit the connector to be connected to a mating connector and to provide for at least partial entry of a cable that is associated with the connector. Finally, the sheathing member has one or more projecting members for securing the connector locking device to the electronics enclosure.

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1. A locking system for a connector comprising: a sheathing member having: a hollow space for at least partly retaining the connector,first and second openings connecting the hollow space with space outside the sheathing member, the first opening providing for attachment of the connector to an elect

1. A locking system for a connector comprising: a sheathing member having: a hollow space for at least partly retaining the connector,first and second openings connecting the hollow space with space outside the sheathing member, the first opening providing for attachment of the connector to an electronic device and the second opening providing for at least partial entry of a cable associated with the connector, andat least one projecting member projecting outwardly and away from the sheathing member for securing the sheathing member to the electronic device. 2. The locking system of claim 1 wherein the sheathing member comprises first and second portions and a hinge portion connecting the first and second portions. 3. The locking system of claim 1 wherein the projecting member comprises an aperture configured to receive there through a post member attached to the electronic device. 4. The locking system of claim 3 wherein the projecting member comprises first and second projection portions and wherein the aperture of the projecting member comprises a third opening in the first projecting portion and a fourth opening in the second projecting portion. 5. A locking system for a connector comprising: a sheathing member having: a hollow space for at least partly retaining the connector,first and second openings connecting the hollow space with space outside the sheathing member, the first opening providing for attachment of the connector to an electronic device and the second opening providing for at least partial entry of a cable associated with the connector, at least one projecting member for securing the sheathing member to the electronic device; the at least one projecting member having first and second projection portions and wherein the aperture of the projecting member comprises a third opening in the first projecting portion and a fourth opening in the second projecting portion and an open position and a closed position wherein the third and fourth openings are substantially concentric in the closed position. 6. The locking system of claim 1 wherein the entire portion of the connector extending outwardly from the electronic device is enclosed by the hollow space. 7. The locking system of claim 1 wherein the projecting member is secured to the electronic device by a locking post member. 8. The locking system of claim 3 wherein post member further comprises a locking portion. 9. A locking system for a connector comprising: a sheathing member having: a hollow space for at least partly retaining the connector,an opening connecting the hollow space with space outside the sheathing member, the opening providing for attachment of the connector to an electronic device and configured to provide for at least partial entry of a cable associated with the connector, andat least one projecting member for securing the sheathing member to the electronic device. 10. The locking system of claim 9 wherein the projecting member comprises an aperture configured to receive there through a post member attached to the electronic device. 11. The locking system of claim 9 wherein the entire portion of the connector extending outwardly from the electronic device is enclosed by the hollow space. 12. The locking system of claim 9 wherein the projecting member is secured to the electronic device by a locking post member. 13. The locking system of claim 10 wherein post member further comprises a locking portion. 14. A locking system for a connector comprising: a sheathing member having an open position and a closed position; the open position comprising a spaced-apart first and second sheathing portions to allow at least one cable associated with the connector to pass there through, each sheathing portion comprising a first end portion and second end portion, the first end portion configured to allow at least one connector cable there through and the second end portion configured to allow the connector to connect to an electronic device,the closed po sition comprising a closed first and second sheathing portions, each sheathing portion comprising a first end portion and second end portion, the first end portion configured to allow at least one connector cable there through and to prevent the connector from passing there through and the second end portion configured to allow the connector to connect to an electronic device, and at least one projecting member for securing the sheathing member to the electronic device. 15. The locking system of claim 14 wherein the sheathing member comprises first and second portions and a hinge portion connecting the first and second portions. 16. The locking system of claim 14 wherein the projecting member comprises an aperture configured to receive there through a post member attached to the electronic device. 17. The locking system of claim 16 wherein the projecting member comprises first and second projection portions and wherein the aperture of the projecting member comprises a first opening in the first projecting portion and a second opening in the second projecting portion. 18. A locking system for a connector comprising: a sheathing member having an open position and a closed position: the open position comprising a spaced-apart first and second sheathing portions to allow at least one cable associated with the connector to pass there through, each sheathing portion comprising a first end portion and second end portion, the first end portion configured to allow at least one connector cable there through and the second end portion configured to allow the connector to connect to an electronic device,the closed position comprising a closed first and second sheathing portions, each sheathing portion comprising a first end portion and second end portion, the first end portion configured to allow at least one connector cable therethrough and to prevent the connector from passing therethrough and the second end portion configured to allow the connector to connect to an electronic device, and at least one projecting member for securing the sheathing member to the electronic device, the at least on projecting member having an aperture configured to receive therethrough a post member attached to the electronic device, the projecting member comprising a first and second projection portions, wherein the aperture of the projecting member comprises a first opening in the first projecting portion and a second opening in the second projecting portion, wherein the first and second openings are substantially concentric in the closed position. 19. The locking system of claim 14 wherein the entire portion of the connector extending outwardly from the electronic device is enclosed by the hollow space. 20. The locking system of claim 14 wherein the projecting member is secured to the electronic device by a locking post member. 21. The locking system of claim 16 wherein post member further comprises a locking portion. 22. An electronics device having a connector locking system comprising: a sheathing member for at least partially retaining a first connector, wherein the sheathing member has an opening to permit connecting the first connector to a second mating connector; and at least one projecting member projecting outwardly and away from the sheathing member for securing the sheathing member to the electronic device. 23. The electronics device having a connector locking system of claim 22, wherein the projecting member is secured to the electronics enclosure with a locking device that has a locked state and an unlocked state. 24. The electronics device of claim 22 wherein the sheathing member and the projecting member are integrated into the body of the first connector. 25. The electronics device of claim 22 wherein the locking device is located inside the electronics enclosure. 26. A connector having a locking system comprising: a body, a projecting member connected to the body, the projecting member having two spaced apart sides; and an ape rture through the two spaced apart sides, wherein the projecting member and aperture are configured to receive a post member there through and to allow the attachment of a locking device to the post member, the locking device having a locked state and an unlocked state. 27. The connector of claim 26 wherein the locking device is a keyed lock. 28. The connector of claim 26 wherein the locking device is a combination lock. 29. The connector of claim 26 wherein the locking device is located on the inside of the electronics enclosure. 30. A locking system for an electronic connector comprising: means for sheathing a connector, and means for securing the means for sheathing the connector to an electronics enclosure; wherein means for securing the means for sheathing the connector to an electronics enclosure includes at least on projecting member projecting outwardly and away from the means for sheathing connector. 31. The locking system of claim 30 wherein the means for securing the means for sheathing the connector to an electronics enclosure comprises a locking device that has a locked state and an unlocked state. 32. The locking system of claim 30 wherein the means for sheathing the connector has an open position and a closed position. 33. The locking system of claim 30 wherein the means for sheathing the connector has a hollow space for at least partially retaining the connector and an opening connecting the hollow space with the space outside the sheathing to provide for the attachment of the connector to an electronic device and to provide for at least partial entry of a cable associated with the connector. 34. The locking system of claim 30 wherein the means for sheathing the connector has a projecting member for securing the means for sheathing the connector the electronics enclosure. 35. The locking system of claim 34 wherein the projecting member is secured to a post member that is secured to the electronics enclosure. 36. A locking system for a connector comprising: a sheathing member having: a hollow space for retaining the connector, first and second openings connecting the hollow space with space outside the sheathing member, the first opening providing for attachment of the connector to an electronic device and the second opening providing for at least partial entry of a cable associated with the connector, and at least one projecting member for locking the sheathing member to the electronic device, the locking system having a locked state and an unlocked state wherein changing the locked state to an unlocked state requires one of a key, a key card, an access code, a password, or access an internal space of the electronic device. 37. A locking system for a connector comprising: a sheathing member having: a hollow space for retaining the connector, first and second openings connecting the hollow space with space outside the sheathing member, the first opening providing for attachment of the connector to an electronic device and the second opening providing for at least partial entry of a cable associated with the connector, at least one projecting member for securing the sheathing member to the electronic device and; third opening in the projecting member configured to receive therethrough a post member.