Asset Shield

Abstract

The invention includes an enclosure that can hold an asset in an inaccessible position within the enclosure. A tether connects a security device to the asset and connects the asset to the enclosure. The security device, in a secure position, holds the tether in a position that keeps the asset within the enclosure so that the asset is inaccessible, even while hanging in a security box. The security device is also movable to an authorized position that allows the tether to move relative to the enclosure to make the asset accessible to an authorized user.

1 . An asset shield comprising:
 an enclosure making the asset inaccessible when the asset is within the enclosure;   a tether connecting a security device to the asset and connecting the asset to the enclosure;   the security device in a secure position holding the tether in a guard position that keeps the asset within the enclosure; and   the security device being movable to an authorized position allowing movement of the tether relative to the enclosure to make the asset accessible.   
     
     
         2 . The shield of  claim 1  wherein the tether includes a ring passing the through the asset, the security device, and the enclosure. 
     
     
         3 . The shield of  claim 2  wherein the ring is movable along slots in the enclosure when the security device is in the authorized position. 
     
     
         4 . The shield of  claim 1  wherein the asset is a key. 
     
     
         5 . The shield of  claim 1  wherein the asset is a card. 
     
     
         6 . The shield of  claim 1  wherein the security device is a key that is pivotal between the secure position and the authorized position. 
     
     
         7 . An asset shield comprising:
 an enclosure that denies access to the asset when the asset is within the enclosure;   a security device having a secure position and an authorized position;   the security device in the secure position blocking movement of the asset out of the enclosure;   the security device in the authorized position allowing movement of the asset out of the enclosure;   a tether connected to the security device to allow the security device to move between the secure and authorized positions; and   the tether being connected to the asset and to the enclosure to allow the asset to move from the enclosure when the security device is in the authorized position and to block movement of the asset out from the enclosure when the security device is in the secure position.   
     
     
         8 . The shield of  claim 7  wherein the tether includes a ring. 
     
     
         9 . The shield of  claim 8  wherein the ring is movable along slots in the enclosure when the security device is in the authorized position. 
     
     
         10 . The shield of  claim 8  wherein the asset is a key. 
     
     
         11 . The shield of  claim 8  wherein the asset is a card. 
     
     
         12 . The shield of  claim 8  wherein the security device is a key. 
     
     
         13 . An asset shield comprising:
 a security device;   an enclosure shaped to make the asset inaccessible when the asset is within the enclosure;   a tether connected to the security device, the asset, and the enclosure;   the tether permitting the security device to move between secure and authorized positions;   when the security device is in the secure position the tether holds the asset within the enclosure so that the asset remains inaccessible; and   when the security device is in the authorized position, the tether is movable relative to the enclosure to allow the asset to move at least partially out of the enclosure to become accessible.   
     
     
         14 . The shield of  claim 13  wherein the tether includes a ring. 
     
     
         15 . The shield of  claim 14  wherein the ring is movable along slots in the enclosure. 
     
     
         16 . The shield of  claim 13  wherein the asset is a key. 
     
     
         17 . The shield of  claim 13  wherein the asset is a card. 
     
     
         18 . The shield of  claim 13  wherein the security device is a key.