For Holding Plural Diverse Recording Media In The Same Holder Patents (Class 206/307.1)
  • Patent number: 11753232
    Abstract: A tray for holding a plurality of storage drives includes a sheet of material formed to include: a plurality of tray sidewalls, each having a top edge and a bottom edge; a plurality of tray ends walls arranged relative to the plurality of tray sidewalls to define a plurality of corner regions, each tray end wall having a top edge and a bottom edge; at least one side extension included in each of the tray sidewalls; at least one corner extension included in a corner region; and a tray top spanning the tray sidewalls and the tray ends walls. The tray top includes a pair of top-side surfaces that extend inward from the top edge of a respective one of the tray sidewalls, and a central slotted structure spanning the top-side surfaces. The central slotted structure forms a plurality of slots, each configured to receive one of the plurality of storage drives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Kar Foong Yong, Patricio Collantes, Jr., Khai Shiang Tan
  • Patent number: 11006732
    Abstract: A makeup mixing plate and cover product is configured to open and close over a makeup plate to protect and maintain makeup items used intermittently over a duration of time. The makeup mixing plate and cover product includes a makeup plate base and a makeup plate lid that is configured to cover a makeup mixing plate that a makeup artist uses as a workspace while applying makeup to a makeup recipient. The makeup mixing plate and cover product includes several magnets that are attached to the makeup plate base and the makeup plate lid to magnetically connect the makeup plate lid to the makeup plate base in a closed configuration of the makeup mixing plate and cover product, the magnets being disconnected to an open configuration of the makeup mixing plate and cover product.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Inventor: Ashley Jessica Solano
  • Patent number: 10822136
    Abstract: A dual dispenser has two front faces that are made from a hard plastic material thereby retaining its shape and resisting deformation thereof; here, each container is associated with a single front face as the body of the container is heat treated or adhesively attached to an appropriate edge of a corresponding front face. A dual dispenser as taught herein has a first container and a second container that each have a male member and female orifice associated with an appropriate front face of the first and second containers for a total of two male members and two female orifices. The male member of one front face is inserted within the female orifice of the second front face and vice versa so that the two containers engage one another across the front faces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Inventor: Alyse N. Merritt
  • Patent number: 9565616
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for routing telecommunication connections (TC connections) to a mobile communications terminal located in the reception area of a current mobile network that differs from a home network of the mobile communications terminal. The mobile communications terminal firstly has a first SIM card, which is assigned to the home network and to which is assigned a first telephone number.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: TELES AG INFORMATIONSTECHNOLOGIEN
    Inventors: Frank Paetsch, Heiner Berndt
  • Patent number: 9350949
    Abstract: There is presented a method for providing a media content, one embodiment comprising recording a first version of a movie on a first content medium in a first format, encrypting one or more content supplement to the movie, each content supplement having a format different from the first format, embedding at least one encryption key in each content supplement, providing a retrieval code for key data enabling playback of the content supplement, and bundling the content supplement and the retrieval code for distribution with the first content medium. In one embodiment, a flexible format media bundle comprises a first content medium, a first version of a media content recorded on the first content medium in a first format, at least one content supplement having a different format, at least one encryption key, and a retrieval code enabling access to the content supplement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Arnaud Robert, Scott F. Watson
  • Patent number: 9033143
    Abstract: A multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier is about the same size as a thick credit card and fits into a wallet. The multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier has bays that accept flash-memory cards. Larger bays on one side receive SD cards and a Memory Stick Duo card, while micro bays on another side of the carrier receive microSD cards and Memory Stick Micro cards. A carrier spine sandwiched between top and bottom covers has openings forming the bays. Spring-clip tabs on spring-clip fingers fit into notches on the side of the flash-memory cards to secure the flash-memory cards into the multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier to prevent loss. The spring-clip fingers are movable parts of the carrier spine that are deformed during insertion of the flash-memory cards. Both micro and standard flash-memory cards can be carried in the same multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier that can be placed in plastic sleeves for credit cards in a person's wallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: Kingston Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Choon Tak Tang, George K. L. Shiu
  • Patent number: 8967454
    Abstract: Packaging systems, such as envelopes and folders, with digital media storage are disclosed. In some embodiments, an envelope may include a unitary planar material folded along first and second transverse folds forming a first end panel, a second end panel, and a middle panel disposed between the first end panel and the second end panel, along the second transverse fold to form a closure for the document receptacle, and a lateral projection on one of the first and second end panels folded along a longitudinal fold onto another portion of the one of the first and second end panels and affixed along an edge of the lateral projection opposite the longitudinal fold to the another portion of the one of the first and second end panels to form a pocket between the lateral projection and the another portion of the one of the first and second end panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventor: Jeffrey N Olsen
  • Patent number: 8813403
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for an information card holder. A base is formed in a rectangular shape with a front side and a back side. The front side has a first edge opposite a second edge. A card retainer mechanism including a first lip adjacent to the first edge of the front side of the base and a second lip is adjacent to the second edge of the front side of the base. The first and second lips may be configured to receive an edge of an information card therein (e.g. a business card). A depression is formed into the base that forms a storage compartment configured to house electronic memory storage devices (e.g. an SD card). The storage compartment is configured such that an information card retained by the first lip and second lip spans the storage compartment and retains an electronic memory storage device housed therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Inventor: Tyson Weinert
  • Patent number: 8662295
    Abstract: Each of areas surrounded by a plurality of main holders of a first case panel faces an area surrounded by each holder of a second case panel, at least partially. Each main holder includes a wall projecting toward the second case panel to prevent separation of a memory card placed in the holder. This structure enables a storing case to stably hold a plurality of memory card without enlarging the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
    Inventors: Ikuo Kubota, Takamasa Araki, Atsushi Watanabe
  • Publication number: 20130193012
    Abstract: A package for holding a plurality of jewel cases for optical discs is provided, comprising a shell member having a first compartment and a second compartment, a cover sealably attachable to the shell member, and one or more mask areas on the shell member. Each of the mask areas are sized and positioned to obscure bar code indicia on the individual jewel cases contained within the shell member. In a preferred embodiment, the package is transparent, and it may contain a CD jewel case and a DVD jewel case. A third compartment contains an informational insert with a bar code or other point-of-sale indicia so that the package can be sold as a single unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: Anderson Merchandisers L.P.
    Inventor: Anderson Merchandisers L.P.
  • Patent number: 8413649
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooking oven door including at least one door frame and at least one door panel. The door frame includes a U-shaped part with a center portion and two legs. The U-shaped part is formed as a one-piece plastic part. The door panel is inserted within the U-shaped part. The U-shaped part encloses three circumferential sides of the door panel. The U-shaped part comprises support elements on its inner side in order to hold the door panel in a predetermined position. At least one fixing element is attached or attachable on at least one free end portion of the leg in order to secure the door panel within the U-shaped part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Electrolux Home Products Corporation N.V.
    Inventor: Mirko Capacci
  • Patent number: 8397908
    Abstract: A storage device for multiple optical discs in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention includes a front cover, a back cover, and a spine rotatably connecting the front cover and the back to allow for rotation between a closed position and an open position. A tray is rotatable coupled to the spine between the front and back covers and includes a first hub on a first surface operable to retain a first disc, and a second hub on a second surface operable to hold a second disc. The second hub is offset from the first hub such that the first disc does not overlap the second hub and the second disc does not overlap the first hub. A second tray may be rotatably coupled to the spine between the front and back covers, adjacent to the first tray. The second tray preferably includes a third hub on a first surface operable to retain a third disc and a fourth hub on a second surface operable to retain a fourth disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Viva Onetime Limited
    Inventor: Agjah I. Libohova
  • Publication number: 20130001114
    Abstract: System, methods, and components includes an improved universal disk container for use in transporting, storing and processing data storage disks or other disk-shaped articles; a disk shipping system and method for shipping disks that allows stocking a minimal number of components while still allowing packaging and shipment of different thickness of disks and different capacities of disks in a container, and components that present universality while still minimizing particulate generation, disk damage and providing ease of assembly. A universal disk cassette with slots having a narrowed lower portion configured for handling different disks of the same diameter but different thicknesses while preventing disk to disk contact when the disks are tilted. A universal top cover configured for cassettes loaded with different thicknesses of disks, i.e., a cassette loaded with 0.025 inch disks, or the same cassette loaded with 0.050 inch disks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: ENTEGRIS, INC.
    Inventors: Garry Anderson, Saiful Hailri, Gian Ping (Vincent) Chua
  • Publication number: 20120241340
    Abstract: A package for holding a plurality of jewel cases for optical discs is provided, comprising a shell member having a first compartment and a second compartment, a cover sealably attachable to the shell member, and one or more mask areas on the shell member. Each of the mask areas are sized and positioned to obscure bar code indicia on the individual jewel cases contained within the shell member. In a preferred embodiment, the package is transparent, and it may contain a CD jewel case and a DVD jewel case. A third compartment contains an informational insert with a bar code or other point-of-sale indicia so that the package can be sold as a single unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Jay Coile, Michael Lee England, Jeff King, Bill Lardie
  • Patent number: 8157088
    Abstract: A media storage apparatus includes a frame, a shaft, and a plurality of retainers for retaining a plurality of portable planar storage media. The plurality of retainers is supported by the shaft and rotatable about the shaft from a selectable position to a selected position. The apparatus further includes a retainer selection mechanism, coupled to the frame, that traverses the frame to cause selected ones of the plurality of retainers traversed by the retainer selection mechanism to rotate in sequence from the selectable position to the selected position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: CD3, Inc.
    Inventors: Tod Alan Barrett, Ronald Eugene Hunt, Verlon Eugene Whitehead
  • Patent number: 8132668
    Abstract: A package made from a biodegradable material, such as paperboard, utilizes multi-layered sheets of relatively thin material which can be cut to desired shapes relatively inexpensively and folded into adjacent layers which are adhesively attached to one another to form the package. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the package defines a book-like package having an outer envelope with one side defining a sleeve for receiving a disk and an opposite side which receives a laminated multi-layered holder having a pocket in the shape of a memory chip/card or other electronic component to be held therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: The John Henry Company
    Inventor: Jerald Daniel Davis
  • Patent number: 8132337
    Abstract: A compact low-maintenance moving air modular cabinet wood particles/sawdust dryer having a serpentine path for heated air to move injected wood particles/sawdust through the cabinet, drying it as it goes, together with a system for providing controllable heated airflow and a regulated supply of wood particles/sawdust to be dried.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Inventor: Robert Batey
  • Patent number: 8047363
    Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes a memory card holder and organizer for holding and organizing a plurality of portable memory cards. The memory card holder and organizer includes a card body having first and second memory card covering members defining first and second opposite-facing surfaces and first and second opposite-facing lateral edges. The card body defines a plurality of memory card insertion and holding slots for insertion and holding of a plurality of portable memory cards in an interior region defined by the card body. The memory card insertion and holding slots are laterally accessible through apertures in the first and second lateral edges. The first surface defines a plurality of notches adjacent to the first lateral edge for allowing removal of portable memory cards inserted in the memory card insertion and holding slots accessible via the first lateral edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: SanDisk Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Yaron Sheba, Philip Lee Ly
  • Patent number: 7954116
    Abstract: A combination compact disk player and jewelry box is disclosed having a housing, a compact disk (CD) player internally mounted in the housing with built-in compact disk storage. Mechanism for playing the CDs is provided and at least one slide out drawer is provided for holding jewelry and other trinkets therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Disney Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventors: Po Yi Ng, Chris Heatherly, Mikal Barry Greaves, Jonathan Guerra
  • Patent number: 7950116
    Abstract: A cantilevered clip is provided for holding a stack of at least one tray and tray cover. Stack compressive forces applied by the clip are substantially limited to tray and cover edge portions. The clip has a channel base with left and right side walls attached for restricting movement of a stack in left and right directions. Pressure members are positioned orthogonal to at least one wall. An aperture is located adjacent to each pressure member and partially extends into each wall. Protrusions above the base extend inward towards the walls of the channel for captivating the stack in an upward direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Peak Plastic & Metal Products (Int'l) Ltd.
    Inventors: James D. Pylant, Scott C. Bradley, Alan Waber
  • Patent number: 7938863
    Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system for securing data on a removable memory device, which is removably coupled to and accessible by a computing apparatus, are disclosed. Upon an attempt by a user to access the removable memory device, a manual key is recovered by a manual key interface device. This manual key is used to authenticate the identity of the user. Upon the authentication where the user identity corresponds to authorized access to the memory device, the access is enabled. Upon the authentication, where the user identity does not correspond to authorized access to the memory device, the access is prohibited.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Compnay, L.P.
    Inventors: David Norton Skinner, Yancy Chen
  • Publication number: 20110089062
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for media storage is described. In one embodiment, an apparatus for storing media units has a housing having a lid and a base. The base has a plurality of receptacles. Each of the plurality of receptacles has a plurality of walls. A first writing surface is coupled to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Robert Alan Dold, Elizabeth Thomas Dold
  • Patent number: 7841470
    Abstract: A small article package has a card front member having a card front member blister receiving opening, a button snap performed on the card front member, a card rear member attached to the card front member, and the card rear member has a card rear member blister receiving opening. A button depression releasably engages the button snap in interference fit and the blister package has a front panel, a rear panel, and a flange protruding from the blister package. The flange extends between the card front member and the card rear member. The blister package fits within the blister receiving opening which is sized to receive the blister package. The front panel is hinged to the rear panel. A rear panel plateau on the blister package extends upward from the flange. A depression is formed on the rear panel plateau for receiving a small article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Kam Chin
  • Patent number: 7843432
    Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a carrying case for computer and electronic accessories containing a foldable mouse pad 90. The foldable mouse pad includes a perimeter extending around the mouse pad 130, wherein the perimeter contains a fastener 120, so that when the mouse pad folds it can form a storage pouch. Other embodiments of the present invention provide a mouse pad 200 having a pocket 220 for storage of computer and electronic accessories and a mouse pad comprising a perimeter of piping 180 to prevent a mouse from sliding off the mouse pad on an uneven surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Barry Sween, Maaike Evers, Mike Simonian
  • Patent number: 7842205
    Abstract: The present invention provides a manufacturing method by which a substrate (typically, a TFT substrate) can be installed directly in a treatment apparatus by using a transfer container without shifting the substrate from the transfer container to another container. It is possible to use the container efficiently and transfer different substrates in size with one container. A manufacturing method in which a substrate is directly installed in an electrostatic-protected transfer container by a substrate supplier, and then the container is directly installed in a treatment apparatus by a substrate demander after transferring can be realized, thereby making it possible to transfer substrates such as a TFT substrate. A contamination of a substrate due to particles and electrostatic discharge damage of a TFT substrate can be avoided because a transferring operation is not needed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shunpei Yamazaki, Noriyuki Matsuda
  • Publication number: 20100258459
    Abstract: A multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier is about the same size as a thick credit card and fits into a wallet. The multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier has bays that accept flash-memory cards. Larger bays on one side receive SD cards and a Memory Stick Duo card, while micro bays on another side of the carrier receive microSD cards and Memory Stick Micro cards. A carrier spine sandwiched between top and bottom covers has openings forming the bays. Spring-clip tabs on spring-clip fingers fit into notches on the side of the flash-memory cards to secure the flash-memory cards into the multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier to prevent loss. The spring-clip fingers are movable parts of the carrier spine that are deformed during insertion of the flash-memory cards. Both micro and standard flash-memory cards can be carried in the same multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier that can be placed in plastic sleeves for credit cards in a person's wallet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Applicant: Kingston Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Choon Tak TANG, George K.L. Shiu
  • Patent number: 7766160
    Abstract: A container for a plurality of discs, comprising a containment body which defines at least one recess for accommodating at least two discs, the recess defining a first region for accommodating at least one first disc and at least one second region for accommodating at least one second disc which is arranged at a higher level than the first region, elements for the central retention of each of the discs being further provided in order to retain them detachably in the recess, the elements for the central retention of the second disc being arranged at the upper level and being superimposed on and spaced from at least one peripheral portion of the first region for accommodating the first disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Pozzoli S.p.A.
    Inventor: Aldo Pozzoli
  • Patent number: 7757847
    Abstract: A multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier is about the same size as a thick credit card and fits into a wallet. The multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier has bays that accept flash-memory cards. Larger bays on one side receive SD cards and a Memory Stick Duo card, while micro bays on another side of the carrier receive microSD cards and Memory Stick Micro cards. A carrier spine sandwiched between top and bottom covers has openings forming the bays. Spring-clip tabs on spring-clip fingers fit into notches on the side of the flash-memory cards to secure the flash-memory cards into the multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier to prevent loss. The spring-clip fingers are movable parts of the carrier spine that are deformed during insertion of the flash-memory cards. Both micro and standard flash-memory cards can be carried in the same multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier that can be placed in plastic sleeves for credit cards in a person's wallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Kingston Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Choon Tak Tang, George K. L. Shiu
  • Publication number: 20100038269
    Abstract: The memory card holder disclosed is a portable, credit card sized storage device that can be conveniently placed in a wallet, purse or carrying case that includes an outer portion or cover consisting of top, bottom and rear segments, the front and sides of the memory card holder which includes notches of variable sizes to accept different sized memory cards, a core organizer within the interior of the card holder that provides support for the outer portions of the card holder and defines specific apertures to accept a plurality of different sized memory cards, removable sleeves, nesting adapters and mini-wallet inserts that will allow users to configure the storage device to be compatible with their specific needs. The memory card holder can store a plurality of memory cards as many as nineteen in all and provides a secure means to store and protect memory cards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2009
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventor: Jimmy Picard
  • Publication number: 20100012535
    Abstract: A package for holding a plurality of jewel cases for optical discs is provided, comprising a shell member having a first compartment and a second compartment, a cover sealably attachable to the shell member, and one or more mask areas on the shell member. Each of the mask areas are sized and positioned to obscure bar code indicia on the individual jewel cases contained within the shell member. In a preferred embodiment, the package is transparent, and it may contain a CD jewel case and a DVD jewel case. A third compartment contains an informational insert with a bar code or other point-of-sale indicia so that the package can be sold as a single unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Jay Coile, Michael Lee England, Jeff King, Bill Lardie
  • Publication number: 20090301909
    Abstract: A multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier is about the same size as a thick credit card and fits into a wallet. The multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier has bays that accept flash-memory cards. Larger bays on one side receive SD cards and a Memory Stick Duo card, while micro bays on another side of the carrier receive microSD cards and Memory Stick Micro cards. A carrier spine sandwiched between top and bottom covers has openings forming the bays. Spring-clip tabs on spring-clip fingers fit into notches on the side of the flash-memory cards to secure the flash-memory cards into the multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier to prevent loss. The spring-clip fingers are movable parts of the carrier spine that are deformed during insertion of the flash-memory cards. Both micro and standard flash-memory cards can be carried in the same multi-standard flash-memory-card carrier that can be placed in plastic sleeves for credit cards in a person's wallet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: KINGSTON TECHNOLOGY CORP.
    Inventors: Choon Tak Tang, George K.L. SHIU
  • Patent number: 7574784
    Abstract: A clip is provided for holding a stack of at least one tray and tray cover. Stack compressive forces applied by the clip are substantially limited to tray and cover perimeter rail portions. The clip has a channel base with left and right side retaining walls attached for restricting movement of a stack in left and right directions. Left and right rods protrusions above the base extend inward towards the walls of the channel from the left and right side walls respectively for captivating the stack in an upward direction. Spring protrusions extend upward from the base on input and output ends of the channel, and are configured for applying an upward spring force on opposing bottom edge areas of the stack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Peak Plastic & Metal Products, (Int'l) Ltd.
    Inventors: James D. Pylant, Scott C. Bradley, Alan Waber
  • Publication number: 20090014344
    Abstract: A memory card case for holding memory cards includes an outer casing and a memory holder. The memory holder is connected to the outer casing, and includes a pocket for holding a memory card therein. Methods of making and using the memory card case are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: FEY INDUSTRIES INC.
    Inventors: Joan E. Altman, Ryan J. Baumgartner, Timothy S. Mitchell
  • Patent number: 7456745
    Abstract: A security device for holding cylindrical items of merchandise includes a cylindrical housing having a pivotably mounted lid moveable between open and closed positions. The lid includes an outer shell pivotally attached to the housing and an inner slide member mounted within the outer shell and rotatable between locked and unlocked positions to prevent unauthorized removal of the cylindrical item. An EAS tag is contained in the lid together with a spring biased locking finger activated by a magnetic field for movement of the slide member to an unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Marsilio, Christopher J. Fawcett
  • Patent number: 7440270
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device that defines a locking hole in a sidewall thereof, includes a bracket for holding the data storage device, a first locking member, and a second locking member. The bracket includes a side wall. The side wall defines a through-hole therein. The first locking member is pivotably mounted to the side wall of the bracket. A locking portion protrudes from the first locking member for being inserted through the through-hole of the bracket to engage in the locking hole of the data storage device. The second locking member is pivotably mounted to the side wall of the bracket, and releasably mounted to the first locking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ji-Wei Zheng, Wei Zhang, Qin Guo, Guang-Yao Lee, Chun-Chi Liang
  • Publication number: 20080241811
    Abstract: A method is described for preserving memories of a child's growth by making annual videos of interviews with the child and permanently storing the videos. The interview is preferably conducted on or near the child's birthday using a list of questions directed to the same subject matter, thereby recording the evolution of the child's views and attitudes over time. Preferably, the interviews are conducted and recorded using a kit that includes a storage container, such as a covered box with indicia indicative of its purpose, a booklet of questions, a list of tips or suggestions, labels, and a sample of an interview.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventor: Susan L. Fieldstein
  • Publication number: 20080073230
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing, retrieving and organizing disk-like data recording medium and a manufacture method of the apparatus are disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes an apparatus that comprises a base cover, a top cover, a middle slide for carrying one or more disks and a control component for operating the apparatus. The top and base cover include a set of clasping elements and a set of stacking elements that allows the top cover and the base to clasp into each other to form a containing case and allows one case stack onto another in vertical direction or sideway. The control component is spring automated to allow the case to be opened via a light press on a button located at a front cover connected to the disk-carrying middle slide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: Global Parts Enterprise (GPE) LLP
    Inventor: Gary Chiu
  • Publication number: 20080053849
    Abstract: A system configured to hold a plurality of discs comprises a plurality of disc holders. The plurality of disc holders have a region with a snap-fit structure that is configured to receive a disc. The plurality of disc holders also have a plurality of hinges with protruding portions positioned along a disc holder binding edge. The plurality of disc holders comprise polystyrene. The system further comprises a flexible binder having a plurality of slots formed therein. The slots are positioned over the protruding portions on the disc holder binding edges. The flexible binder comprises at least polypropylene. The flexible binder is bonded to the plurality of disc holders using a heat treatment technique.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2006
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Inventor: Ara Alan Sarkis Sabounjian
  • Publication number: 20080029410
    Abstract: A kit for securing records comprising a case, a binder attached to the case and a plurality of sections attached to the binder. Each section comprises a class of similar records to be secured and includes a color-coded divider that identifies the section. Each section further comprises at least one record protector, at least one preprinted color-coded label corresponding in color to color-coded divider with the label attached to the record protector and instructions for assembling and maintaining records associated with the section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: Sherie Dodsworth
  • Publication number: 20080017532
    Abstract: A disk holding structure for holding disks includes a base which has a main body and an anchor portion coupling with the main body. The main body has a plurality of connecting pleated portions extended from two sides to form an extensible holding area. The holding area has a confining portion on an outer end. The anchor portion has a positioning portion insertable between the confining portion and the pleated portions to form an anchoring relationship. At least one holding pouch is provided on the main body through a coupling means between two corresponding pleated portions. The holding pouch has an open trough to hold the disks. The folding and pleated structure thus formed can be fabricated at a lower cost. The extensible holding area can reduce carrying and holding space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventor: Shu-Chi Hong
  • Publication number: 20080017533
    Abstract: A disk container for holding disks includes a base which has a post to run through the disks and a hood mounting onto the base. The post has an anchor end. The hood has a retaining zone which has an opening insertable by the anchor end. The retaining zone holds a movable member through a coupling means. The movable member has a latch notch engageable with the anchor end to form an anchoring relationship at a first position. The movable member may be moved to a second position where the latch notch escapes the anchor end to release the anchoring relationship. Thereby the hood can be anchored or removed easily through a simple operation. Use convenience improves. The entire container is formed with the same diameter. Transportation and storing are easier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventor: Shu-Chi Hong
  • Publication number: 20080017534
    Abstract: A multiple optical disc storage case includes a upper cover, a lower supporting plate, an outer fastener, and a plurality of inner hooks. The upper cover is hollow, and the lower supporting plate is used to assemble with the upper cover. The outer fastener is positioned at one of the upper cover and a lower supporting plate, and has at least one outer hook, at least one stop block and a plurality of resilient block. The outer hooks and the stop blocks are positioned at one side of the outer fastener, and the resilient blocks are equally separated and positioned at the other side of the outer fastener. The outer fastener also has a plurality of inner hooks positioned at the other of the upper case and the lower supporting plate so that the inner hooks are hooked up with the outer hooks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Ming-Chien Lo, Chin-Chi Chang, Hsun-Cheng Chan, Hui-Chi Huang
  • Patent number: 7320133
    Abstract: Apparatus to hold discs and other objects having interior holes are disclosed. An apparatus, in one aspect, may include a base, a top that is dimensioned smaller than a diameter of an interior hole of a data storage disc to allow the top to pass through the hole, sides connecting the top with the base, and a disc support surface of the sides to support the disc if the top is passed through the hole and the disc is rested on the sides. An apparatus, in another aspect, may include a disc holder including an electrically conductive material, and a conductive line coupled at a first end thereof with the electrically conductive material of the disc holder to conduct static electricity away from the conductive material. Methods of using the apparatus to hold the discs and other objects having interior holes are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Inventor: Joseph Eric Watson
  • Publication number: 20080006545
    Abstract: In a CD storage device, the combination comprising an upstanding post to receive CD's in a stack, and via openings therethrough, a carrier for each CD having circularly spaced retainers to retain the periphery of each CD at spaced locations, an identification zone associated with a retainer, for each CD, and cam surfaces on said carriers for inter-engagement in response to selected CD rotation, for locally elevating the carrier of a selected CD for retrieval off the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventor: Andrez Gutierrez
  • Patent number: 7296677
    Abstract: A package includes a stack of hinged trays for holding media discs, having a flexible hinge member affixed to the hinge edges of the trays, mounted in a protective container having a base, a spine and a cover. The bottom tray in the stack is mounted in the base for pivotal movement about the tray edge opposite the hinge edge, whereby, as trays are pivoted about the flexible hinge member from the stack onto a second stack, the hinge edge of the bottom tray pivots away from the base when the second stack contains at least one more tray than the original stack. Pivotal mounting is achieved by providing a slot on the bottom tray which engages slot receiving means mounted on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Meadwestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Ken Freitag, James Kostyun, Ralph S. Peterson
  • Patent number: 7293647
    Abstract: A case for retaining and transporting small electronic media storage devices. The case includes a first portion and a second portion, connected by a hinge or hinge member about which the two portions may be opened and closed. Each portion of the media case forms a recess preferably configured to securely hold a plurality of media storage device of different size and type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Spyder Navigations L.L.C.
    Inventors: Patrick Wong, Jeff Crampton, Ken Young
  • Patent number: 7262699
    Abstract: A security device for holding cylindrical items of merchandise includes a cylindrical housing having a pivotably mounted lid moveable between open and closed positions. The lid includes an outer shell pivotally attached to the housing and an inner slide member mounted within the outer shell and rotatable between locked and unlocked positions to prevent unauthorized removal of the cylindrical item. An EAS tag is contained in the lid together with a spring biased locking finger activated by a magnetic field for movement of the slide member to an unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Alpha Security Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Marsilio, Christopher J. Fawcett
  • Patent number: 7160514
    Abstract: A rack for holding specimen slides. The rack has a frame with opposed support bars having opposed openings for supporting opposite ends of the specimen slides. The support bars have edges connected to sides of the frame, so that the support bars are resiliently deflectable with respect to the frame. The rack of specimen slides is containable in a slide case for purposes of transportation. The slide case has a base with a first latch portion, and the rack has a second latch portion. As the rack is positioned adjacent the base, the first and second latch portions are placed in juxtaposition to releasably secure the rack in the base. A cover is positionable over the base such that the base and cover fully enclose the rack of specimen slides. As the cover is closed over the base, the cover pushes the specimen slides against the opposed support bars, thereby deflecting the support bars and securing the specimen slides in the slide case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2007
    Assignee: Erie Scientific Company
    Inventors: Richard J. Chouinard, N. Guy Cosby, David J. Moore
  • Patent number: 7117992
    Abstract: A storage package for multiple recording media includes a plurality of paper board panels arranged end to end and separated from each other by spline strips which allow the panels to be folded upon one another to resemble a closed book. First and second plastic, recording medium-holding latching trays are attached to the inside face of the last panel to be folded and to the panel face opposite the inside face in the folded configuration. Upstanding wall portions on one of the latching trays nest within the corresponding wall portions of the other latching tray when the latching trays are assembled together. Additional trays for holding recording media are attached to panel faces which are in the interior of the package in the closed configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2006
    Assignee: Meadwestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: Travis Westmeyer, David L. Bolognia, Larry D. Durham, Ken Freitag, George F. Rufo, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7102516
    Abstract: A waterproof, portable storage container for storing financial/legal documents and financial/legal help documents has an upper case molding having a top wall and four sidewalls defining an upper case cavity and a bottom case molding having a bottom wall and four sidewalls defining a bottom case cavity. A financial/legal document retention device is selectively secured to one of the upper case molding and the bottom case molding, for storing financial and legal documents, said financial/legal document retention device having a plurality of folders to store a plurality of classes of documents, and being a generally rectangular accordion-like file folder system wherein each of the folders is moveably flippable. The storage container further includes a computer-readable-medium holder, selectively secured to the bottom case molding, which stores at least one computer-readable medium having encoded thereon financial/legal help documents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignees: Hay House, Inc.
    Inventor: Suze Orman