Tamper proof cable lock

{
  "publication_number": "US9957735B2",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B2",
  "title": "Tamper proof cable lock",
  "abstract": "Provided is a cable lock including a locking clasp including first and second clasp components having first and second security cable connection arms. The locking clasp includes at least one groove. The at least one groove is configured to receive at least one device cable. The cable lock includes a security cable having a wire rope and a vinyl coating. The wire rope includes a plurality of wire strings arranged in a plurality of clusters. The first and second security cable connection arms of the locking clasp are coupled to a first end of the security cable. First and second stop sleeves are disposed on opposite sides of the first and second security cable connection arms. A device connection means is disposed at a second end of the security cable opposite the first end of the security cable.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A cable lock, comprising: a locking clasp comprising a first clasp component comprising a first security cable connection arm and a second clasp component comprising a second security cable connection arm, wherein the locking clasp comprises at least one groove disposed between the first and second clasp components, and wherein the at least one groove is configured to receive at least one device cable: a security cable comprising a wire rope and a vinyl coating surrounding the wire rope, wherein the wire rope comprises a plurality of wire strings arranged in a plurality of clusters, and wherein the first and second security cable connection arms of the locking clasp are rotatably coupled to a first end of the security cable; first and second stop sleeves disposed respectively on opposite sides of the first and second security cable connection arms, the first and second stop sleeves being of substantially the same size and shape, wherein the first and second stop sleeves are each coupled directly to the wire rope of the security cable through a metal to metal connection at respective gaps formed in the vinyl coating of the securing cable where the wire rope of the cable contacts a respective stop sleeve; wherein each of the respective gaps are of substantially the same size as each of the respective stop sleeves: and a device connection means disposed at a second end of the security cable opposite the first end of the security cable.",
    "2. The cable lock of claim 1, wherein the first clasp component and the second clasp component are secured together by a screw disposed at an end of the first and second clasp components opposite to the security cable.",
    "3. The cable lock of claim 2, wherein the screw comprises a counter sunk head disposed in the first or second clasp components of the locking clasp.",
    "4. The cable lock of claim 1, further comprising a first water disposed between the first stop sleep and the first security cable connection arm and a second washer disposed between the second stop sleeve and the second security cable connection arm, wherein each of the first and second washers is disposed on the vinyl coating of the security cable, and wherein the first and second washers are configured to allow the first and second security cable connection arms of the locking clasp to rotate around the vinyl coating of the security cable.",
    "5. The cable lock of claim 4, wherein each of the wire strings comprises galvanized steel or stainless steel.",
    "6. The cable lock of claim 5, wherein the stop sleeves are coated in liquid vinyl.",
    "7. The cable lock of claim 1, wherein the wire rope comprises seven clusters, and wherein each of the seven clusters comprises seven wire strings.",
    "8. The cable lock of claim 1, wherein the wire rope comprises seven clusters, and wherein each of the seven clusters comprises nineteen wire strings.",
    "9. A cable lock, comprising: a locking clasp comprising a first clasp component comprising a first security cable connection arm and a second clasp component comprising a second security cable connection arm, wherein the locking clasp comprises at least one groove disposed between the first and second clasp components, and wherein the at least one groove is configured to receive at least one device cable; a security cable comprising a wire rope, wherein the wire rope comprises a plurality of first wire strings arranged in a central cluster, and a plurality of surrounding clusters positioned around a perimeter of the central cluster, and wherein each of the surrounding clusters of the plurality of surrounding clusters comprise a plurality of second wire strings, wherein the first and second security cable connection arms of the locking clasp are rotatably coupled to a first end of the security cable; first and second stop sleeves disposed on opposite sides of the first and second security cable connection arms, wherein the first and second stop sleeves are fixedly coupled directly to the plurality of surrounding clusters of the security cable through a metal to metal connection; and a device connection means disposed at a second end of the security cable opposite the first end of the security cable.",
    "10. The cable lock of claim 9, wherein each of the wire strings comprise galvanized steel or stainless steel.",
    "11. The cable lock of claim 9, wherein the wire rope comprises seven clusters, and wherein each of the seven clusters comprises seven wire strings.",
    "12. The cable lock of claim 9, wherein the wire rope comprises seven clusters, and wherein each of the seven clusters comprises nineteen wire strings.",
    "13. The cable lock of claim 9, wherein the device connection means comprises a cable loop.",
    "14. The cable lock of claim 9, wherein the device connection means comprises a mounting bracket comprising a security cable connection arm and a screw hole.",
    "15. The cable lock of claim 14, wherein the device connection means further comprises a screw comprising a counter sunk head disposed in the mounting bracket.",
    "16. The cable lock of claim 9, wherein the device connection means comprises a mobile monitor mount body, and wherein the mobile monitor mount body is coupled to the security cable through a wire terminal coupled to the security cable.",
    "17. The cable lock of claim 9, wherein the first clasp component and the second clasp component are secured together by a screw disposed at an end of the first and second clasp components opposite to the security cable.",
    "18. The cable lock of claim 9, further comprising a first washer disposed between the first stop sleep and the first security cable connection arm and a second washer disposed between the second stop sleeve and the second security cable connection arm.",
    "19. The cable lock of claim 9, wherein the stop sleeves are coated in liquid vinyl."
  ],
  "description_excerpt": "Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to a cable lock for electrical cables and more particularly to a tamper proof cable lock for electrical and device cables associated with medical devices.\n\nMedical facilities, such as hospitals, commonly use roving medical devices and medical equipment that can be transported to various locations in the medical facility. For example, emergency departments triage and deliver medical care for a wide array of medical problems requiring different medical devices and equipment. Similarly, operating rooms in medical facilities perform a multitude of surgeries requiring, for example, different electronic monitors and electrical leads for the monitors. Roving medical devices, such as bed side monitors, defibrillators and mobile vital signs monitors may be attached to portable stands that allow the devices to be quickly moved in and out of various locations in the medical facility. Each medical device may require a unique combination of one or more electrical cables or leads for the device to be powered and operate correctly. Medical devices may also require unique combinations of electrical cables to perform a desired combination of tasks based on the medical needs or issues of a particularly patient. However, electrical cables are generally easily removable from the device that they are associated with. This results in a common and expensive problem of loss of electrical cables and device leads that may cost an individual medical facility upwards of millions of dollars annually.",
  "cpc": [
    "E05B 73/0005",
    "F16B 2/10",
    "Y10T 24/31"
  ],
  "ipc": [
    "E05B 73/00",
    "E05C 19/18",
    "F16B 2/10"
  ],
  "assignees": [
    "JAWORSKI STEVEN JOSEPH"
  ],
  "inventors": [
    "JAWORSKI STEVEN JOSEPH"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2015-05-14",
  "publication_date": "2018-05-01",
  "grant_date": "2018-05-01",
  "priority_date": "2014-05-15",
  "application_number": "US-201514712352-A",
  "family_id": "54538075",
  "citations": [
    "US165223A",
    "US4750898A",
    "US5406809A"
  ]
}