ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 27 -- United States Patent no. 12,774,618, issued on Oct. 27, was assigned to Two Ton Technology LLC (Ridgefield, Conn.).

"Modular security apparatus" was invented by Todd H. Becker (Ridgefield, Conn.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A modular security apparatus may be configured with a controller module and one or more fastener modules. A first fastener module may secure a portable item with, for example, one or more cables forming loops external to a housing of the module and retained by a one-way locking mechanism disposed within the housing. A second fastener module may anchor the modular security apparatus to an anchor surface or other fixed object. The controller mod...