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.

Abstract: An improved structure of a multi-purpose storage packing pocket for storage of data sheets including books, manuals and objects including diskette . . . etc.

Abstract: A flexible book-like storage receptacle for a compact disc and the printed material that typically accompanies such compact discs. The storage receptacle includes a number of clear, pliable panels movable between an open position for easy access to the contents, and a closed position for storage. The storage receptacle includes layered sidewalls designed as pockets for receiving printed material, as well as for providing support to the compact disc. In addition, the receptacle includes one of a number of different retention post structures to securely hold the compact disc in place. Variations for the retention post include a compressible core, a compressible rectangle, a molded cradle, and strategically placed compressible stoppers. Attached to the perimeter of each of the panels of the receptacle is a flexible magnetic seal that serves to maintain the package in a closed position until it is intentionally forced apart to access the stored items.

Abstract: A carrier for securely retaining one or more objects is provided, cut and scored from a unitary blank of paperboard or similar foldable sheet material so that it can be folded into two overlying panels and then manually fastened so that one panel is characteristically bowed away from the other to form an interior space. This bowed panel has at least one u-shaped mouth opening into this interior space, cut through the bowed panel face and large enough to allow an object to be loosely inserted through it with one-hand and retained therein for storage or transport. This carrier can then be integrated into the design of another product. Also, the carrier can be attached to the surface of selected articles with an adhesive strip applied to the back of the carrier or by using a standard pronged fastener that extends through openings provided in the carrier's back panel or by some other suitable attachment device.

Abstract: A data disk container has a hollow file, a retainer device, and a movable plate. The retainer device has a positioning plate and a flap plate connected to the positioning plate. The positioning plate has a bottom notch and an adhered periphery. The flap plate has an adhered bottom edge. The movable plate has a top handle bar and a bottom slide plate having a slot. The flap plate is inserted through the slot of the bottom slide plate. The retainer device is disposed in the hollow file. The adhered periphery of the positioning plate and the adhered bottom edge of the flap plate are adhered on the hollow file.

Abstract: A data disk container has a hollow file, a retainer device, and a movable plate. The retainer device has a positioning plate and a flap plate connected to the positioning plate. The positioning plate has a bottom notch and an adhered periphery. The flap plate has an adhered bottom edge. The movable plate has a top handle bar and a bottom slide plate having a slot. The flap plate is inserted through the slot of the bottom slide plate. The retainer device is disposed in the hollow file. The adhered periphery of the positioning plate and the adhered bottom edge of the flap plate are adhered on the hollow file.

Abstract: This invention relates to a disc storage case adapted to store a hard case type floppy disc used for a personal computer, a word processor and the like, and a minidisc (MD), etc. used for musical minicomponents and the like. The disc storage case according to the present invention is formed by connecting together in one body two substantially triangular case members, each of which has an opened portion and plural partition plates, at one end portion of each thereof so that the case members can be opened and closed freely.

Abstract: A computer disk organizational system for efficiently and effectively organizing a plurality of computer disks. The computer disk organizational system includes an upper body having an upper flap, a lower body attached to the upper body having a lower flap, a receiving slot between the upper body and the lower body, a label removably positioned within the receiving slot, an upper adhesive attached to the upper flap, and a lower adhesive attached to the lower flap. The upper flap is attached to the upper recessed portion of the computer disk and the lower flap is attached to the lower recessed portion of the computer disk. The label is retained so as to be easily viewed from the distal end of the computer disk for efficient organization of the same.

Abstract: A memory device protective carrier is disclosed for protecting small memory devices. The container includes a non-deformable, rigid exterior case having first and second shells and a securing mechanism to adjustably secure the shells in an open or closed position so that a containment chamber is defined between the shells in the closed position. A deformable, resilient receiving insert and a resilient securing insert are secured respectively within the first and second shells. Sealing lips of the inserts are compressed in the closed position to form a fluid seal so that a memory device secured within the containment chamber is protected by the rigid case and resilient inserts against damage from impact injury or fluid contaminants.

Abstract: A label laminate includes a small sheet laminated to a large sheet in a two-ply lamination, with a portion of the large sheet remaining single ply. The lamination has an exposed front side and an exposed back side. The front side includes an annular disk label in the two-ply lamination, and a rectangular first case insert in the single-ply portion. The back side includes a rectangular second case insert in the two-ply lamination behind the disk label.

Abstract: The present invention includes a postcard for carrying a disk medium, such as a compact disk or digital video disk, through the mails. In a preferred embodiment, the postcard includes a first sheet, which contains, on its front side, an area for an image or message, and a means for attaching a disk medium. The means for attaching a disk medium is preferably a clear plastic pocket. The postcard includes a filler card and optionally an insert sheet, which are placed next to the first sheet. The postcard is covered by a transparent plastic layer preferably applied by a shrink wrap process enclosing the first sheet, filler card, and insert, if any. The area for providing postal information is preferably a paper label applied adhesively to the back side of the postcard over the transparent plastic layer.

Abstract: A disc package for retaining a disc includes a retention panel having a first surface in substantial contact with a face of the disc when the disc is inserted within the package, and a cover panel which is contiguous with the retention panel and which shares with the retention panel a common edge. The common edge includes a fold line about which the cover panel is folded so as to be substantially superposed with the retention panel. The disc package also includes a disc retainment section positioned proximate a second edge of the retention panel and overlaying at least a portion of the first surface of the retention panel. At least a portion of the disc retainment section is attached to the first surface of the retention panel to enable at least a portion of the disc to be positioned between the retention panel and the engagement section to retain the disc in the disc package.

Abstract: An anti-pilferage device for securing an optical disc within an optical disc case. The anti-pilferage device functions as a secondary engagement device to engage an optical disc which has been demounted from the mounting hub of the optical disc case.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a case for containing a disk cartridge, in which the disk cartridge is inherently provided with at least one recess formed on a bottom surface thereof, the case comprising an upper case member, a lower case member, a pivoting mechanism, a fastening mechanism and cartridge retaining means. The cartridge retaining means have at least one arm resiliently biasing upward, the at least one arm have two opposing ends with one end thereof extending from the bottom plate of the lower case member and the other end provided with a protrusion. When the disk cartridge is completely inserted into the chamber of the case, the protrusion is adapted to be allocated in the recess formed on the bottom surface of the disk cartridge, whereby securely positioning the disk cartridge in the case.

Abstract: An improved method of shipping and installing a new hard drive in a computer comprising the steps of packaging a new hard drive in an improved static dissipation bag having a conductive coating on its exterior surface; boxing the packaged new hard drive in a shock-absorbing medium within a transportation box, connecting the new hard drive to the computer, transferring the data from the computer to the new hard drive, disconnecting the new hard drive from the computer, grounding the static dissipation bag to the computer and to an operator, removing the new hard drive from the bag and transportation box, and installing it in the computer.

Abstract: A cartridge envelope for removably accommodating a disc cartridge includes an envelope structure including top and bottom envelope panels 8 and 9, left and right side walls 10 and 11 and a rear wall 12, all molded together to define a cartridge chamber that opens outwardly in a direction counter to the rear wall through an insertion opening 13. At least one cartridge retaining member 17 including a flexible finger is formed in one of the walls 8 to 12 forming the envelope structure for removably retaining the disc cartridge 1 securely inside the cartridge chamber once the disc cartridge 1 has been inserted thereinto.

Abstract: An MD cartridge storage case 1 is constituted by a storage case body 3 and a cover 15 openably/closably provided on the storage case body 3. An index sheet 40 inserted into the storage case body 3 with the cover 15 opened is brought into contact with a stepped portion 4b provided at the front edge of a bottom wall portion 4 of the storage case body 3 so that index sheet 40 is disposed in a predetermined position. The index sheet 40 is fixedly held when the cover 15 of the storage case body 3 is closed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a superior disk cartridge storage case in which not only an index sheet can be easily disposed in the storage case, but also the index sheet can be prevented from easily coming off therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention provides a canvass accessory device or “PC Saddlebag” that fits over the top of the computer tower and drapes down both sides of the tower. Both sides of the saddlebag have an inner and an outer side panels with pocket assemblies forming storage compartments for retaining a number of CDs in each assembly. The inner panels are integral with a top panel placed over the computer tower. The outer panels are integral with the bottom edge of the inner panels and fold upward to fasten at the top panel with fasteners in a closed configuration or vertical storage position. In the vertical storage position the outer panels can have exterior satchels and pouches accessible for document and disk storage.

Abstract: A soft enclosure for an external data storage device or other electronic devices in their storage, carrying and operating mode comprises a soft outside enclosure and a soft inside enclosure. The soft outside enclosure is made of a durable fabric, polymeric or leather material. The soft outside enclosure is easily opened and closed with a variety of means such as zipper or velcrel without tool. To ease the quick interconnect with a variety of data storage devices having an equivalent electrical interface, the soft enclosure comprises two compartments wherein a physically flexible mechanical connector interchanger is disposed inside a first compartment separated from a second compartment enclosing the data storage device. Additional expansion compartments can also be integrated onto the soft enclosure for the direct connection of additional electronic modules or other accessories to the data storage device.

Abstract: An improved method of installing a new hard drive in a computer comprising packaging a new hard drive with a connected hard drive connector assembly having a hard drive PCMCIA connector in a static dissipation bag having a conductive coating on its exterior surface; grounding the static dissipation bag by connecting the bag to the computer and to an operator, extending the PCMCIA connector outside the bag, connecting the new hard drive via the PCMCIA connector to the PCMCIA or equivalent port of a computer, transferring the data on the computer to the new hard drive, disconnecting the PCMCIA connector from the computer, removing the new hard drive from the static dissipation bag, disconnecting the hard drive connector assembly from the new hard drive, and installing the new hard drive in the computer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a case for containing a disk cartridge, in which the disk cartridge is inherently provided with at least one recess formed on a bottom surface thereof, the case comprising an upper case member, a lower case member, a pivoting mechanism, a fastening mechanism and cartridge retaining means. The cartridge retaining means have at least one arm resiliently biasing upward, the at least one arm have two opposing ends with one end thereof extending from the bottom plate of the lower case member and the other end provided with a protrusion. When the disk cartridge is completely inserted into the chamber of the case, the protrusion is adapted to be allocated in the recess formed on the bottom surface of the disk cartridge, whereby securely positioning the disk cartridge in the case.

Abstract: A media holder mouse pad having an upper half casing and a bottom half casing that when sandwiched together forms a storage compartment therebetween for storing 3.5 inch floppy diskettes, CDs, DVDs, mini DVDs, and the like. In the diskettes/disk storage mode, the casing can be but not limited to triangular, rectangular, and polygonal shapes and can easily be placed in the mail and/or stored similar to traditional diskette/disc cases. The upper half casing and the bottom half casing can be completely separated and has connectors on their respective sides for allowing each half to be attached in a side by side arrangement so that it can be used as a work surface for supporting mouse pads, and the like. The arrangement is expandable so that other casing halves can be attached side by side so that a larger workplace surface can be formed for supporting other objects such as laptop computers and the like.

Abstract: A storage device for a plurality of generally planar storage members for compact discs or other flat articles comprises a base member formed from synthetic plastics material and having integral upstanding locating members disposed at spaced locations adjacent an edge of the base member, the locating members being adapted for engagement by complementary apertures formed adjacent an edge of each of the storage members, whereby to retain the storage members on the base member in a manner in which they may pivot about an axis generally parallel to the said edge of the base member, each locating member including a stalk or body portion defined by forming spaced cuts in the base member extending generally parallel to the said edge of the base member, the cut closer to the edge being shorter than the cut remote from the edge whereby to facilitate twisting movement of the locating members relative to the base member on pivotal movement of compact disc holders located in the device about an axis essentially parallel t

Abstract: A multi-sleeve booklet for holding flat objects comprises a plurality of sleeves joined in series and folded upon each other in an accordion fashion, and a spine panel forming a spine of the booklet and hingedly interconnecting all the sleeves together. Each sleeve has a pair of front and back panels hingedly connected together. The front and back panels are secured in face to face contacting relationship while the spine panel is joined to one of the opposed outermost sleeves and secured to the other of the outermost sleeves.

Abstract: A case 1 for containing a disk type recording medium 2 provided with a center bore 5, a clamped part 3 and a recording part 4 comprises a cartridge 6 and a protective case 7 which is detachably mounted on the cartridge. The cartridge 6 consists of a lid body 11 including a center opening 27 and a first annular projection 28 formed around the center opening 27, and a cartridge body 12 including a center opening 16 and an opening 17. The clamped part 3 of the disk type recording medium 2 is adapted to be exposed through the center openings 16 and 27. The protective case 7 includes a plate part 29, a second annular projection 33 and an engaging portion 34. The second annular projection 33 enters into the center opening 16. The disk type recording medium 2 is positioned between the annular projections 28 and 33 with the engaging portion 34 engaged with the center bore 5.

Abstract: A container for at least one information carrier, particularly for CDs. Each information carrier has opposed major surfaces substantially defining a plane therebetween, and also has an outer edge which includes perimeter portions of both the major surfaces. The container comprises a first cover portion and a second cover portion rotatable relative to the first cover portion between a closed position and an open position. When the second cover portion is in the closed position, the first and second cover portions define a substantially enclosed information carrier storage volume. At least one information carrier holder is disposed within this storage volume, the holder comprising clamping elements on either side of a slot. The slot is capable of receiving a portion of the edge of the information carrier, so that the clamping elements releasably grip the information carrier along each of its major surfaces.

Abstract: The invention is a memory card protective carrier for carrying memory cards and for protecting data transfer ports of the cards. The carrier includes a back frame secured adjacent a front frame having at least one memory card sleeve between the back and front frames. The card sleeve includes a top strut opposed to a bottom strut, an inside strut positioned between the top and bottom struts, wherein the top, bottom and inside struts cooperate to define a card slot dimensioned to house a memory card so that top and bottom edges of the card are adjacent the top and bottom struts. The front frame includes a window perimeter that defines a card window and includes a positioning guide adjacent the top strut in the shape of an asymmetrical corner dimensioned to correspond to an asymmetrical corner of the memory card. The back frame defines a compression tap aperture opposed to the card window, and includes at least one compression tab projecting into the card slot.

Abstract: A cartridge holder is shown which comprises a back portion which has at an inner surface a plurality of cartridge gripping parts by which one sides of cartridges are gripped, a pair of lid portions which are pivotally connected to opposed sides of the back portion through respective major hinge portions; catching and caught portions which are provided at free ends of the lid portions and lock the lid portions when the lid portions are pivoted toward their closed position; and a plurality of extra hinge portions which are defined by the back portion. By roundly flexing the back portion at the major hinge portions, the cartridge gripping parts, that is, the cartridges gripped by these cartridge gripping parts are opened like a fan. Thus, upper ends of the cartridges are separated thereby facilitating handling of the upper ends of the cartridges by the fingers of a user.

Abstract: A carrier for securely retaining one or more objects is provided, cut and scored from a unitary blank of paperboard or similar foldable sheet material so that it can be folded into two overlying panels and then manually fastened so that one panel is characteristically bowed away from the other to form an interior space. This bowed panel has at least one u-shaped mouth opening into this interior space, cut through the bowed panel face and large enough to allow an object to be loosely inserted through it with one-hand and retained therein for storage or transport. This carrier can then be integrated into the design of another product. Also, the carrier can be attached to the surface of selected articles with an adhesive strip applied to the back of the carrier or by using a standard pronged fastener that extends through openings provided in the carrier's back panel or by some other suitable attachment device.