For Holding A Housed Computer Disk (e.g., Floppy Disk) Patents (Class 206/308.3)
  • Patent number: 11063453
    Abstract: One embodiment provides a device, including: a display device disposed in a device housing; a main battery disposed in the device housing; a supplemental battery disposed proximate to the display device; and a processor operatively coupled to the display device. Other aspects are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventors: Bouziane Yebka, Joseph Anthony Holung, Philip John Jakes, Tin-Lup Wong, Joseph David Plunkett
  • Patent number: 11046547
    Abstract: In one example, a bail system for a sheet media tray includes a bail to apply a force to a sheet in the tray, a bias mechanism to counter the force of the bail on the sheet, and a control mechanism to control the degree to which the bias mechanism counters the force of the bail on the sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Leonard Luke Harpster, Daniel Fredrickson
  • Patent number: 10961073
    Abstract: An example system includes an advancement mechanism to drive print media into a stacking region, a movable media guide arrangement and a controller. The movable media guide arrangement includes a pair of opposing media guides to receive opposing edges of a print medium therein and a translation mechanism to move the opposing media guides between at least two positions, the at least two positions including a deployed position and a retracted position. The controller is to actuate the translation mechanism to move the opposing media guides into the deployed position when the advancement mechanism transports a print medium into the stacking region and to actuate the translation mechanism to move the opposing media guides to the retracted position to release the print medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Steve O Rasmussen, Bruce G Johnson, Elliott Downing, Tom McCue, Gene Jones, Todd M Gaasch, Jonathan C Spafford, Anthony W Ebersole
  • Patent number: 10894683
    Abstract: An example system includes an advancement mechanism to drive print medium into a stacking region, a clamping mechanism, and a controller. The clamping mechanism includes a trailing edge clamping arrangement in a trailing edge portion of the stacking region and at least one downstream clamping arrangement in a downstream portion of the stacking region, the downstream portion being downstream of the trailing edge portion. The controller is to sequentially actuate the trailing edge clamping arrangement and the at least one downstream clamping arrangement when the advancement mechanism transports a print medium into the stacking region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Steve O Rasmussen, Bruce G Johnson, Elliott Downing, Robert Scott Beale, Lonny Morgan
  • Patent number: 10526151
    Abstract: In one example, a printing device is described. The printing device may include a transport roller to move a print medium through the printing device, a sensor to detect a trailing edge of the print medium, a processor, and a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions. In one example, the instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to move the print medium toward an output of the printing device via the transport roller after a printing to the print medium, detect the trailing edge of the print medium via the sensor during a movement of the print medium via the transport roller, and hold the print medium in a position in contact with the transport roller, in response to a detection of the trailing edge of the print medium via the sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventor: Keith Jariabka
  • Patent number: 10236928
    Abstract: A protective case for a mobile device having a molded multi-layered construction is disclosed. The case includes a mobile device cavity that is configured to receive and retain the mobile device and a storage cavity that extends internally from an upper portion of the case to a lower portion of the case. The lower and upper portions of the case are hinged to one another to facilitate access to the storage compartment. The exterior back surface of the case is configured to conceal the existence of the storage compartment. Other and various unique aspects relating to the construction, configuration and manufacture of the case are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Incipio, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Tu, Timothy Hemesath
  • Patent number: 10205410
    Abstract: Disclosed is a sheet repositionable that is attracted to a nearby object by electrostatic charges. The sheet requires no pressure sensitive adhesive to stick to the object. The sheet is attracted to the nearby object by electrostatic charges on the sheet. The sheet has a first surface and a second surface. The electrostatic charges may be on the first surface, on the second surface, or on both the first surface and the second surface. The electrostatic charges have both a magnitude and a polarity that can be either positive or negative. The charges on the sheet may be all positive, the charges may be all negative, or the sheet may have regions of positive electrostatic charges and regions of negative electrostatic charges. In each case, the magnitude of the charges is sufficient to attract the sheet to the nearby object. Once the sheet is in contact with the object, electrostatic charges causes the sheet to stick to the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2019
    Assignee: EcoStatic Industries LLC
    Inventors: Kelly Stephen Robinson, Nelson Pizarro, Nelson Pizarro, II
  • Patent number: 10103557
    Abstract: A combination handheld mobile device and rechargeable battery system. The handheld mobile device being portable and configured to wirelessly communicate with a second mobile device; and the rechargeable battery system operably associated with and configured to provide electrical energy to the handheld mobile device. The rechargeable battery system includes a battery having a body with a partial hollow cavity; a power port conductively coupled to the battery and carried within the partial hollow cavity; and a terminal conductively coupled to the battery and carried on an outside surface of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Inventor: Tyler Rhys Waylett
  • Patent number: 10059281
    Abstract: A handle device includes: a housing, a handle unit including a base portion and a handle portion. The base portion includes a first track and is pivotably connected to the housing. The handle portion includes a slider movable along the first track and a retractable first locking unit connected to a first side portion of the housing. The first locking unit is positioned at least partially within the first track in a locking position and positioned outside of the first track in an unlocking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Vic Kong, Peter Zhang, Gary D. Mullen, Yoyo Ma
  • Patent number: 10033204
    Abstract: A charging device can include an input interface for receiving electrical power from a power source and an output interface for outputting electrical power to a mobile electronic device. The charging device can include a supplemental battery. A bypass electrical pathway can couple the input interface to the output interface to pass electrical charge from the power supply through the charging device to the mobile electronic device. A charging electrical pathway can couple the input interface to the supplemental battery. A discharge electrical pathway can couple the supplemental battery to the output interface. The bypass electrical pathway can include a voltage modifier configured to modify the voltage output by the output interface. The charging device can be configured to empirically determine the power capacity of the power supply. The charging device can monitor temperatures and/or battery health information, which can be used to reduce current or disable the charging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: mophie, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Huang, Vannin Gale, Kerloss Sadek
  • Patent number: 10005180
    Abstract: Herein is disclosed a multifunctional tool with replaceable tool tips. The disclosed multifunctional tool may be used as an end-effector on a robotic arm in space. Each tool tip, when in the tool holder, is driven by a common motor. The same motor can also be used to control the orientation of the tool tip about an axis. The tool tips are replaceable in the tool holder by simple and robust means, resulting in a lighter and cheaper multifunctional tool. The tool tips can be variously adapted to perform a variety of functions, including cutting, grasping, drilling, driving, etc. Since the tool may be driven by only one actuator, and the single actuator may be used to drive both the tool and rotation of the tool, mass can be saved. Use of such a multifunctional tool also reduces overall system power requirements, and system complexity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2018
    Assignee: MACDONALD, DETTWILER AND ASSOCIATES INC.
    Inventors: Paul Roberts, Stephen Bratsberg, Giuseppe Rago
  • Patent number: 9950424
    Abstract: Herein is disclosed a multifunctional tool with replaceable tool tips. The disclosed multifunctional tool may be used as an end-effector on a robotic arm in space. Each tool tip, when in the tool holder, is driven by a common motor. The same motor can also be used to control the orientation of the tool tip about an axis. The tool tips are replaceable in the tool holder by simple and robust means, resulting in a lighter and cheaper multifunctional tool. The tool tips can be variously adapted to perform a variety of functions, including cutting, grasping, drilling, driving, etc. Since the tool may be driven by only one actuator, and the single actuator may be used to drive both the tool and rotation of the tool, mass can be saved. Use of such a multifunctional tool also reduces overall system power requirements, and system complexity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Roberts, Stephen Bratsberg, Giuseppe Rago
  • Patent number: 9856049
    Abstract: A first conductive strip connected to a package that interacts with and creates a circuit with a second conductive strip connected to a battery-operated product inside the package is provided. The battery-operated product may be tested while in the package by pressing the first conductive strip against the second conductive strip with an electrical break. The first conductive strip eliminates the electrical break and completes a circuit path with the second conductive strip allowing activation of some or all of the electronic parts of the battery operated product located inside the package. Activation occurs without opening the package allowing it to be returned to shelf for sale in a new condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: ADVINS, INC.
    Inventor: Arthur Seymour
  • Patent number: 9825466
    Abstract: A power supply device includes a power supply unit that wirelessly supplies power, a communication unit that communicates with an electronic device, and a control unit that controls the communication unit to transmit a predetermined data to the electronic device based on whether or not the electronic device is connected to an external device supplying power to the electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: Canon Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Yudai Fukaya
  • Patent number: 9794381
    Abstract: The present invention embodiment provides a terminal cover body and a terminal, said terminal cover body being used for covering the device body of the terminal and encapsulating electronic components on the device body. The terminal cover body comprises: a casing body, wherein a slide-groove is provided in the casing body and a slide-block is provided in the slide groove; a lock engagement component which comes into contact with the slide-block; pushing the slide-block causes the lock engagement component to move between a first state and a second state, wherein, in the first state the lock engagement component is engaged with the device body and the casing body is tightly connected to the device body; in the second state, the lock engagement component is detached from the device body and the casing body can be separated from the device body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: XI'AN ZHONGXING NEW SOFTWARE CO. LTD.
    Inventor: Haoming Wu
  • Patent number: 9676096
    Abstract: Herein is disclosed a multifunctional tool with replaceable tool tips. The disclosed multifunctional tool may be used as an end-effector on a robotic arm in space. Each tool tip, when in the tool holder, is driven by a common motor. The same motor can also be used to control the orientation of the tool tip about an axis. The tool tips are replaceable in the tool holder by simple and robust means, resulting in a lighter and cheaper multifunctional tool. The tool tips can be variously adapted to perform a variety of functions, including cutting, grasping, drilling, driving, etc. Since the tool may be driven by only one actuator, and the single actuator may be used to drive both the tool and rotation of the tool, mass can be saved. Use of such a multifunctional tool also reduces overall system power requirements, and system complexity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: MACDONALD, DETTWILER AND ASSOCIATES INC.
    Inventors: Paul Roberts, Stephen Bratsberg, Giuseppe Rago
  • Patent number: 9472909
    Abstract: A mobile device case is generally described. In some examples, the mobile device case may include a retracting mechanism. In some examples, the retracting mechanism may be coupled to a cable. The cable may be effective to allow the cable to be extended away from the mobile device case, lock the cable into place at a length of extension, and retract the cable into the mobile device case. In some examples, the cable may be electrically coupled to a connector piece formed within the mobile device case. In various examples, the cable may be effective to provide power or sync data to a mobile device installed within the mobile device case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Inventor: Ezra J. Ginsberg
  • Patent number: 9415962
    Abstract: A printing apparatus according to one aspect of this invention includes a sheet holding unit configured to hold an envelope, and a detection unit configured to detect an opening width between guides for guiding an envelope held by the sheet holding unit. The printing apparatus further includes an identifying unit configured to identify a flap size of the envelope based on the opening width detected by the detection unit and a size set for the envelope held by the sheet holding unit, and a printing unit configured to print an image on the envelope by shifting image data based on the flap size identified by the identifying unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Masayuki Yamada
  • Patent number: 9288295
    Abstract: In preferred embodiments, an expandable and modular protective mobile device case apparatus comprises a protective shell configured to receive a mobile device; a circuit board located within the protective shell said circuit board comprising a USB hub and a mode selection switch, wherein the USB hub is in electrical communication with the mode selection switch; and a male plug member in electrical communication with the mode selection switch and configured to transfer electrical signals from the mode selection switch to the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Inventors: Vladimir Ivanovski, Oliver Sandovski
  • Patent number: 9192965
    Abstract: The vision sort system provides a semi-automated sort system that requires no other action from the user other than picking up a box and placing on a skid. The vision sort system is most effective in a manual sort system. The vision sort system integrates various operational technologies in order to provide staff with information to ensure the packages are sorted to the correct destination. Validation feedback is provided to ensure no missorts occur. Information is collected on the package and final destination for tracking purposes. Benefits of the vision sort system include sort accuracy, package visibility, and reduced requirement for sort knowledge by operator and revenue recovery (cube and reweigh) on all packages. This application is perfect for pick and pack systems that are in-motion and any transportation sortation facility. This is applicable for any product including mail or non packaged items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Logical Turn Services Inc.
    Inventors: Kirk Serjeantson, David Patrick Short, Adam Stevenson, Jim McLellan
  • Patent number: 9162841
    Abstract: An approach is provided to cause an operation comprising one or more of a substrate tamping process, a substrate offset process, and a mechanism actuation process. The approach involves determining an instruction to cause the operation. The approach also involves causing a movement of one or more of a slide element and a shaft based on the instruction. The slide element and the shaft are configured to move in a first direction and a second direction along a length of the shaft. The movement in the first direction and the second direction of one or more of the slide element and the shaft corresponds to the operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: Brian J. Dunham, Carlos Manuel Terrero
  • Patent number: 9108816
    Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a printer section configured to print image data to a paper according to a print job, a control panel configured to receive instructions regarding the print job, a first discharging tray configured to receive the printed paper, and an second discharging tray configured to be opened and closed, to receive the printed paper when opened, and guide the printed paper to the first discharging tray when closed. The image forming apparatus further includes a detection section configured to detect whether the second discharging tray is open or closed, and a control section configured to control execution of the print job including controlling the printer section based on the instructions received in the control panel and the detection result of the detection section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignees: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA, TOSHIBA TEC KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Masaaki Sei
  • Patent number: 9102496
    Abstract: There is provided a recording medium discharging apparatus including: a support tray; a discharging mechanism configured to discharge the recording media; a detector configured to detect a specific state in which a position of an uppermost surface of the recording media is not lower than a predetermined position; and a controller configured to control the discharging mechanism. When executing a job for continuously discharging the recording media on the support tray at a predetermined discharge interval, the controller is configured to control the discharging mechanism to pause discharge of the recording media on the support tray under a condition that the detector keeps detecting the specific state until a predetermined number of pieces of the recording medium is discharged on the support tray since the detector has detected the specific state, and is configured to set the predetermined number to be greater as the discharge interval is shorter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Brother Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Tadao Kyotani
  • Patent number: 9048665
    Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electronic device is provided. The protective enclosure includes a hard shell that includes a front shell formed to a rigid shape of a front portion of the electronic device and a back shell formed to a rigid shape of a rear portion of the electronic device. The protective enclosure also includes a stretchable cushion layer over the hard shell that has a sufficient elasticity to conform to the hard shell and provide cushioning to the protective enclosure. The protective enclosure also includes a battery and electrical circuitry configured to receive electronic communications from the electronic device and distribute electrical current received from an external power source among the battery and the electronic device based on the received electronic communications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC
    Inventors: James John Wojcik, Adam Douglas Center, Todd Eichinger, Abhishek Joshi, Adam Benzion, William Travis Smith, Jonathan Rayeski
  • Publication number: 20140238878
    Abstract: One embodiment of a durably made cylindrical or round capsule (24) housing a flash drive (8) or similar digital media retained by a threaded capsule body (10) and capsule closure (12) for ready removal or return of media. In addition, a capsule holder (26) housing a single or plurality of capsules is provided for further protection and keepsake presentation. The capsule holder comprises a base (30) and cover (32). Both capsule (24) and capsule holder (26) have means identification (22) and (40). Other embodiments are described and shown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventor: GERARD STEPHEN HENWOOD
  • Publication number: 20140097108
    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: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffrey N. Olsen
  • Patent number: 8455070
    Abstract: A carriage case, in which electronical parts are received for transportation, is provided as being capable of securely holding such parts therein and preventing them from being damaged and hampering dust from attaching on them with the removal of electrostatic charge and reducing gas detrimental to such parts to the minimum. The carriage case comprises: a case body having a base member and a cover member; and a sheet member that is made from an adhesive material of curable composition essentially consisting of component (A): a polyoxyalkylene based polymer having more than one alkenyl groups in one molecule, component (B): a compound having at least two hydrosilyl groups in one molecule and component (C): a hydrosilylation catalyst. The sheet member is applied on an inner bottom side surface of the base member and on the sheet member. The parts are attached so as to be securely positioned in the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Sakase Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Ken Nagai, Takashi Shimada, Yoshiyuki Nakajima
  • Patent number: 8390255
    Abstract: A battery case for a mobile device is provided comprising a case, electrical components, a port, and an aperture size to contain at least one rechargeable battery. Also provided is a charger including a mount to receiving a rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery may be configured to fit inside of the battery case. The charger may be figured to fit inside of the battery case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Incipio Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Andy Fathollahi
  • Patent number: 8079470
    Abstract: A themolaminating film for receiving a blister portion in the construction of a reusable package is described. A base blister portion configured to receive some form of media or material is molded from a formable heat sealable polymer such as PETG. A film consisting of a first layer of an amorphous polyester such as APET for heat sealing to the PETG, a second layer of a polyester such as PET, and an adhesive layer is used to laminate a graphical paper based cover thereby allowing the laminated cover to be heat sealed to the blister portion. In a preferred embodiment, the PET and APET are preferably coextruded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Inventor: Anthony Trajkovich
  • 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: 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
  • Patent number: 7753199
    Abstract: A USB device securement apparatus is disclosed. The USB device securement apparatus includes a dock that includes a device side and an attachment side. The device side of the dock receives the USB device and the attachment side of the dock is coupled to a surface. This arrangement provides proper securement of the USB device during retail, transportation, and storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: US Digital Media, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher S. Pignotti
  • Patent number: 7401739
    Abstract: An inventive card-type portable information processing device case permits a user to select a mode in which a card-type portable information processing device is taken out of the case with a cap attached thereto or a mode in which the card-type portable information processing device is taken out of the case with the cap detached therefrom and engaged with the first cover. The inventive case includes a cap engagement portion (15) provided in a first cover (1). By moving the card-type portable information processing device (30) in a direction A, the card-type portable information processing device (30) is taken out of the case with the cap (40) attached thereto. By moving the card-type portable information processing device (30) in a direction C, only the card-type portable information processing device (30) is taken out of the case with the cap (40) engaged in the cap engagement portion (15) of the first cover (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Chikanori Miyawaki, Mikiya Ueda, Yoshiaki Akutagawa
  • Patent number: 7318524
    Abstract: A package includes a non-thermoformed thermoplastic pouch including a first and second panel; and an optical data storage medium disposed in the pouch; wherein the pouch comprises an oxygen barrier material, and an oxygen scavenger. Two methods of making a package include (1) providing a web; providing an optical data storage medium; forming a non-thermoformed pouch from the thermoplastic web, the pouch comprising a first and second panel; placing the optical data storage medium in the pouch; and sealing the pouch; wherein the web includes an oxygen barrier material and an oxygen scavenger; or (2) providing a first and second web; providing an optical data storage medium; forming a non-thermoformed pouch from the webs; placing the optical data storage medium in the pouch; and sealing the pouch; wherein at least one of the webs includes an oxygen barrier material, and at least one of the webs includes an oxygen scavenger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2008
    Assignee: Cryovac, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen F. Compton, Drew V. Speer, Brian L. Butler, Janet W. Rivett, Scott W. Beckwith, Frank B. Edwards, Thomas D. Kennedy, Ronald L. Cotterman
  • Patent number: 7306159
    Abstract: A protective case (10) for six different sized memory cards (20, 34, 50, 62, 75, 90) having distinct exterior dimensions of length, width and/or thickness includes a base (12) and a top (14) hinged to the base (12) for opening and closing. The base (12) includes securing means (18, 32, 48, 60) for securing a first small sized memory card (20) and first, second and third large sized memory cards (34, 50, 62). The top (14) includes a second small sized memory card securing means (74) for securing second and third small sized memory cards (75, 90). The securing means define rectangular alignments (26, 42, 56, 70, 80) approximating exterior length and width dimensions of the six cards (20, 34, 50, 62, 75, 90) and the rectangular alignments (26, 42, 56, 70, 80) overlie each other resulting in a very small case (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Inventor: Donald R. Rochelo
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20070175780
    Abstract: A cartridge storage case includes: a first cartridge storage case having a substantially rectangular shape, and including a first projection, a first recess and a first divided compartment holding a group of cartridges; a second cartridge storage case having a substantially rectangular shape, and including a second projection, a second recess and a second divided compartment having a substantially identical shape with the first divided compartment; and a hinge connecting a side of the first cartridge storage case with a side of the second cartridge storage case being opposite to the side of the first cartridge storage case, wherein the first and second cartridge storage case comprise an elongated handle through hole, respectively, which is provided in a side location which is opposite to a side where the hinge is provided in the first and second cartridge storage case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventor: Masaki Yukawa
  • Publication number: 20070175777
    Abstract: A case 100 for accommodating cartridges 27 each of which incorporates a magnetic tape reel 25 is provided with plural partitioned rooms 33 for holding respective cartridge groups in each of which plural cartridges 27 are arranged side by side in their thickness direction so as to assume a block form, and a partition 33 (grooves 53a) formed between partitioned rooms 33 arranged in the axial direction of the magnetic tape reels 25.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventor: Fumihito Imai
  • Publication number: 20070175778
    Abstract: A cardboard packing box for packing a cartridge container which has a case shell including two mating case shell halves identical in dimensions with each other and forming a plurality of compartments for receiving sets of a specified number of flat tape cartridge units therein, respectively, each mating case shell half having a pair of bottom fitting frames different in size so that one of the bottom fitting frames of one mating case shell half is fitted in another mating case shell half by insertion so as thereby to be able to couple the cartridge container to another, comprises a cardboard box identical in internal dimension with a horizontal projection of the case shell of the cartridge container; and a pair of cardboard backing pads each of which has a pair of openings in which the bottom fitting frames of each mating case shell halves are fitted respectively by insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: FUJIFILM CORPORATION
    Inventor: Fumihito Imai
  • Publication number: 20070175779
    Abstract: A cartridge container for storing a plurality of flat tape cartridges having tape reels, respectively, therein, on which electromagnetic tapes are wound, respectively, comprises a cartridge case shell made up two mating case shell halves identical in shape and structure which are coupled to each other to provide at least one compartment for receiving a set of a plurality of the tape cartridges arranged closely side by side in an interior of the cartridge container. The cartridge container is provided with crushable flanges formed at its opposite sides and openings formed as handgrips in the crushable flange, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: August 2, 2007
    Applicant: FUJIFILM CORPORATION
    Inventor: Fumihito Imai
  • Patent number: 7225922
    Abstract: The invention relates to a case (10) for disk cartridges comprising a containing part (1) adapted to contain the disk cartridges (D), and a lid part (2) which is provided on an opening (1a) of the containing part (1) via a hinge part (3) and adapted to be freely opened and closed. There are provided at least one pair of locking portions (6a), (6b) which are adapted to be engaged with each other in areas near corners (c) of both side faces of the opening (1a) of the containing part (1) and an opening (2a) of the lid part (2). Therefore, the invention has made it possible to provide the case which can be simply manufactured and can obtain sufficient lock holding force required for practical use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2007
    Assignee: Fujifilm Corporation
    Inventor: Satoshi Aramaki
  • Patent number: 7191899
    Abstract: A disc cartridge storage case has a clam-shell type construction with front and back panels and a middle panel connected between the front and back panels by integral hinges. The front and back panels are pivotable relative to the middle panel between respective open and closed positions. A holder is provided on the middle panel for holding a disc cartridge perpendicular to the middle panel. The holder has a rigid support and a flexible support with a slot therebetween for receiving the disc cartridge. Pins with beveled ends are provided on the flexible support and extend into the slot for engaging corresponding holes in the disc cartridge. The flexible support allows the pins to be flexed outwardly away from the first rigid support to facilitate inserting and removing the disc cartridge from the slot. The back panel prevents the flexible support from flexing outward when the case is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2007
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Jose Pascual Garcia, Jr., Michael John Brown
  • Patent number: 7147397
    Abstract: A storage system for holding entertainment-content storage devices such as CDs comprises one or more pages that are combined to form a book of pages, where each of the pages is adapted to store a plurality of such storage device, as well as associated descriptive matter media, such as pictures booklets, etc. More particularly, at least one side of each page includes a plurality of distinct places for inserting and, thereby storing, the storage devices, and physically proximate means for storing descriptive matter media. In one embodiment, for example, the places for inserting and storing storage devices in each page comprises four generally circular cavities having their centers lying on a circle that is centered on a page, and a covering that partially covers the circular cavities. Each circular cavity is dimensioned to hold a CD (or DVD) and the partial covering of the circular cavity is adapted to insure that a CD will rest securely in the circular cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Inventor: Jonathan M Polk
  • Patent number: 7108903
    Abstract: A magnetic disc medium comprising: a magnetic sheet in the form of a disk; a case encasing the magnetic sheet so as to be capable of rotating; and a nonwoven liner fastened on an inner face of the case so as to face the magnetic sheet, wherein the magnetic sheet comprises a support, a substantially nonmagnetic lower layer, and a magnetic layer containing hexagonal ferrite powder dispersed in a binder and having central plane average surface roughness of from 1 nm to 4 nm, and the liner comprises polyethylene terephthalate in an amount of 20% by weight or more.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shinji Saito, Hitoshi Noguchi, Hideaki Shiga
  • 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
  • Patent number: 6938759
    Abstract: A package for storing discs includes at least one section having a first panel and a second panel together forming a dual disc storage area, the first and second panels each including at least one disc receiving opening in communication with the dual disc storage area, the dual disc storage area having a first storage space between the second panel and an intermediate panel integral with the second panel at one end, and a second storage space formed between the first and a portion of the intermediate panel, the intermediate panel having a lower portion with a slot therein defined by a flap covering a portion of the disc when the disc is positioned in the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Tri-Plex Packaging Corporation
    Inventors: Ken Golden, Andrew Napolitane
  • Patent number: 6886689
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for containing and displaying a plurality of objects, such as compact discs and/or digital video discs for example, that may include a back cover and a tray front coupled with the back cover in a hinged relation so that the back cover and tray front may be articulated between an open position and a closed position. A tray seated in a hinged relation within a base portion of the tray front may be provided wherein the tray may be articulated between a first position and a second position when the apparatus is in the open position. A cartridge may be included that may be removably inserted within the tray. The cartridge may include a base portion have a first plurality of slots for receiving a lower edge of a plurality of respective discs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: Magnetix Corporation
    Inventors: William Allin Hohns, Joseph Edgar Sherman, III
  • Patent number: 6886687
    Abstract: A storage package for a recording medium configured to resemble a book includes a paper board panel releasably attached to first and second plastic, recording medium-holding components, each including a planar surface having means on one face for holding a recording. Upstanding wall portions on one of the components nest within the corresponding wall portions of the other component when the components are assembled together. The paper board panel is uncreased, unscored and unfolded and includes first and second panel areas for adhesive attachment of the plastic components. During assembly, the paper board panel is tautly stretched about and adhesively bonded to the assembled plastic components along the faces of the planar surfaces opposite the recording medium holding faces and along a transverse spline edge of the assembled, the creases defining the spline of the book being formed in the paper board panel during adhesive bonding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: MeadWestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Bolongia, Larry D. Durham, Ken Frietag, George F. Rufo, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6877603
    Abstract: The present application discloses a storage case/hanger combination that enables a storage case for storing relatively thin articles to be hung for display while still enabling the case to be opened for permitting users to inspect the case. The combination comprises a storage case including a pair of cover portions interconnected for movement relative to one another between a closed position closing an interior space of the case and an open position opening an interior space of the case. A plurality of pages are mounted within the interior space of the case. Each of these pages includes at least one pocket for receiving a relatively thin article therein. The pages may be configured to receive various thin articles, including but not limited to, CDs, DVDs, floppy disks, collectible cards (e.g., sports cards), stamps, etc. The combination also includes a hanger for hanging the case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2005
    Assignee: Fellowes, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul F. Qualkenbush
  • Patent number: 6845864
    Abstract: A dual pocket or envelope for CDs or DVDs is formed of two standard letter size sheets of 8½?×11? or A-4 size paper, which are bonded together around the edges of the sheets and centrally to divide the sheet assembly into two pockets which are substantially square to hold the discs. One of the sheets is die cut to form the upper edge of the pockets, with a closure flap also being formed above each pocket. Each closure flap may be held in the closed position by mechanical interlinking with the pocket, or by exposed pressure sensitive adhesive, which is enabled and exposed by the removal of a release coated slip of paper from one of the two sheets. An index tab may be die cut from said sheets above the open edge of each pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Assignee: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Daisy S. Taw, Mark R. Mannon, Brian R. McCarthy