Jacket Or Folder Patents (Class 206/312)
  • Patent number: 7111729
    Abstract: A low-profile CD/DVD disk case has base and lid portions and spaced apart integrally formed living hinge members that extend between portions of a spine structure, the spine structure forming a rigid enlargement of the base portion. Preferably, the length and width of the base portion, including that of the spine structure, correspond to like dimensions of a standard jewel case, and an overall open length of the base and lid portions also correspond to that of the standard jewel case for automated handling and loading using existing jewel case machinery. Also, the thickness of the case can be only 5.2 mm, about half that of the standard jewel case, and there can be clearance openings for receiving standard storage posts, rings, or the like. Moreover, the case can be configured to hold two conventional disks within the same 5.2 mm thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Finest Industrial Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kwok Din Lau
  • Patent number: 7104396
    Abstract: A media storage container has at least one media storage tray connected to a flexible cover with a mechanical connection. One embodiment of the media storage container includes two media storage trays connected together with a mechanical connection that traps an inner cover member between the media storage trays to connect the cover to the trays. Embodiments are provided wherein the inner cover member is connected to one outer cover member and two outer cover members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Nexpak Corporation
    Inventors: Ronald M. Marsilio, Vincent C. M. Leesberg
  • Patent number: 7100765
    Abstract: A latching mechanism for an expandable CD book which expands with the insertion of CD disks includes a spring-loaded strap which is anchored at one end through a stretchable elastic web to one cover of the CD book and which is anchored to the other cover of the CD book through a snap arrangement. When the CD book is filled, the top and bottom covers of the CD book are more separated, which increased distance is accommodated through the extension of one end of the strap made possible by stretchable elastic webbing. When the strap is looped around the expanded book and is attached by the snap, the increased thickness of the book is taken into account by the extension of the strap, with the strap being secured tightly in place around the expanded book by virtue of the stretchable webbing which is anchored at one end to one cover of the book.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Swing Limited
    Inventor: Henry L. Collins, IV
  • Patent number: 7100766
    Abstract: A pouch for holding cards, flat sheets, photos, pictures and also a disc such as a CD or DVD: the pouch having lateral seams defining lateral sides, a bottom seam defining the bottom side of the pouch, and a downward recess in the bottom seam for nesting of a disc in the recess. A top flap above the upper open end of the pouch. Laterally inwardly extending upper and lower sets of seams holding the flap to the backing strip. The upper seams are of a longer length inward in the lateral direction. The upper and lower seams define a nest area at the top region of a disc and cooperate with recess at the bottom to hold the disc against lateral shifting. Single and plural arrays of the pouches on the backing are possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Northvale Industries Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: John Ng Wa Fai
  • Patent number: 7077265
    Abstract: A sleeve assembly (200, 300) for a digital media disk (90) or similar flat product is disclosed. The sleeve assembly includes a sleeve member (210, 370/380) having a plurality of hingedly connected panels (216, 226, 236, 316, 336), wherein one or more of the panels includes apertures (212, 312). Two of the panels include retaining members (221, 231, 321, 331). In some embodiments, a semirigid disk holder (141) is attached to a panel, for retaining the disk. A removable placard (260), having identifying indicia (262, 264) that is at least partially visible through the apertures, and is removably retained by the retaining members. In some embodiments, an aperture (214) is included on the hinge spine, such that a portion of the placard can be seen from the end of a folded sleeve assembly. The sleeve member may be generic, while the placard includes specific indicia related to the received disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2006
    Assignee: Starbucks Corporation
    Inventor: Lisa Laarman
  • Patent number: 7070048
    Abstract: A package for holding multiple media discs includes a stack of disc-holding trays, and a flexible hinge member affixed to hinge edges of each tray, which secures the trays in relation to each other. The stack of trays may be mounted onto a panel of a folded jacket, or inserted into a sleeve. Further described are fastening means for holding the package closed, and methods for manufacturing packages for holding multiple media discs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Meadwestvaco Corporation
    Inventors: John A. Gelardi, Richard C. Thibault, Peter L. Gidion, Kaman Sin
  • Patent number: 7051872
    Abstract: A packaging comprising a first and second outer part of metallic material, an inner part of non-metallic material made in one piece and comprising a first and second opposed side between which an element can be stored and a hinging part forming at least one hinge connecting said sides and allowing the sides to be rotated relative to each other within an angle so as to open the packaging and adapting the packaging and adapting the packaging for packing in an automated packing machine. At least a part of a perimeter of the first and second outer part is adapted to retain the inner part in order to attach said outer parts to said respective sides of said inner part for covering s substantial part of the outer surfaces of the sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Glud & Marstrand A/S
    Inventors: Jan Bjerregaard, Mazyar Abolfazlian, Esad Zubcevic, Poul Mikkelsen, Christian Ørum, Torsten Brix
  • Patent number: 7048117
    Abstract: A container for housing optical discs includes a base and a lid. The disc is housed between the base and the lid. The base may have a retainer for releasably holding an optical disc against a surface thereof. The lid is pivotally coupled to the base by a pivot joint which permits pivotal motion of the lid relative to the base about a pivot axis that is substantially orthogonal to the plane of the disc. The container also includes a hook for coupling the container to a rod. The hook may be formed on a perimeter edge of at least one of the base and lid. The inwardmost end of the hook may terminate within the pivot joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2006
    Inventor: Akihisa Matsuno
  • Patent number: 7044293
    Abstract: A combination compact disc holder and informational booklet comprising a cover and a plurality of pages, the cover and pages being made of substantially rectangular paper sheets, the cover being of heavier stock and including at least one pocket having such size and shape as to retain a compact disc therein, and the pages being of lighter stock and carrying printed information concerning the content of the compact disc stored in the at least one pocket, the pages being folded and sewn along a fold line and the cover being glued to an outer surface of an outermost page.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: William Exline, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher P. Exline
  • Patent number: 7028835
    Abstract: A case for machine readable disks, such as DVDs and the like. The case preferably comprises a plastic base and cradle for storing the disk. The cradle may have a central protrusion for securing the disk in the cradle. A liner may be adhered to the bottom of the base. The liner preferably comprises a pair of stop tabs. A pair of sleeves are preferably located on either end of the base. The sleeves are positionable from a closed position to an open position. Locking panels or tabs located within the sleeves engage the stop tabs of the liner when moving the sleeves from the closed to the open position, preventing the sleeves from sliding off the end of the base when the case is being opened. Locking panels or tabs of the sleeves also engage the stop tabs when moving the sleeves from the open to the closed position, preventing the sleeves from sliding beyond approximately the mid-point of the cradle along the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Rock-Tenn Shared Services, LLC
    Inventor: Robert G. Rajter, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6981587
    Abstract: A CD mailer and pocket file, the pocket file having a two-ply front wall and a single ply rear wall. The two-ply wall has a slot in one of the plies to receive a CD into a CD retaining recess between the plies. A mailer flap connected to one of the walls along a fold line is folded over the two-ply wall to close the open end of the pocket and cover the CD receiving slot for mailing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Omnifile, Inc.
    Inventor: William Gerrie
  • Patent number: 6942092
    Abstract: A sleeve assembly (100) for a digital media disk (90) or similar flat product, made from paperboard. The sleeve assembly includes a sleeve member (110) having a plurality of hingedly connected panels (116, 126, 136), wherein one or more of the panels includes apertures (112, 114). Two of the panels include retaining members (121, 131) and a third panel includes a pocket (141) adapted to receive the disk. A removable placard (160), having identifying indicia (162, 164) that is at least partially visible through the apertures, and is removably retained by the retaining members. In a preferred embodiment, an aperture is included on one of the hinge spines, such that a portion of the placard can be seen from the end of a folded sleeve assembly. The sleeve member may be generic, while the placard identifies the received disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Starbucks Corporation
    Inventor: Lisa Laarman
  • Patent number: 6942093
    Abstract: A protective case for a disc-shaped data carrier (4) having a circular profile, the protective case having a bottom plate (1) and a top plate (2) that between them enclose a holding space bounded by lateral walls (3) provided for holding the data carrier (4), with the data carrier (4) being accessible via an insertion slot (6) in an end face of the protective case. Guides (5) are provided in the lateral walls (3) which support the data carrier (4) spaced a distance from the bottom plate (1). A recess or cut-out (10), which opens at the end face containing the insertion slot (6), is provided in the top plate (2) to facilitate grasping the data carrier (4). The invention provides an improved protective case of the type described above which can accommodate inserts, such as booklets, by providing interruptions (11) in the guides (5) in the lateral walls (3) adjacent the insertion slot (6) on both sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Rainer TIMPE
    Inventors: Rainer Timpe, Daniel Karim Maeder, Olaf Steiner, Kai Spandau
  • Patent number: 6938769
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disc case 1, which alternates conventional disc cases made of a plastic resin. The disc case 1 is capable of housing a disc body 100 having a periphery with a radius R100. The disc case 1 comprises a base layer 41 extending to a cover layer 43 via a crease 42, the base layer 41 with the cover layer 43 being foldable in two at the crease 42; a first layer 11 provided above the base layer 41, the first layer 11 having a first opening 12 formed in a circle corresponding to the periphery of the disc body; a second layer 21 provided on the first layer 11, the second layer 21 having a second opening 22 formed in a partial circle in a size to pass the disc body, and covering a part of the first opening 12; and a third layer 31 provided between the base layer 41 and the first layer 11, the third layer 31 having an third opening whose periphery supports the periphery of the disc body. The disc body is capable of inserted from the second opening 22 and fitted in the first opening 12.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Inventor: Shintaro So
  • Patent number: 6935494
    Abstract: A container such as a CD or DVD box with a body portion having two sections (1, 2) connected to each other by a hinge portion (3) and an information display member or label (4) which includes an information layer formed as a part of the member (4) is secured by an adhesive or welded bond to one section (1) of the body portion. The information display member (4) extends across the hinge portion (3), with at least the majority thereof being unsecured to the hinge portion (3). and is secured by an adhesive or welded bond to the second section (2) of the body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Dubois, Ltd.
    Inventors: Anthony Henry Joseph Fraser, Stefan Alexander Pijanowski
  • Patent number: 6926140
    Abstract: A single sheet of non-woven material is provided with sufficient strength and durability to store two compact discs without the necessity of laminating or otherwise interconnecting the non-woven sheet to a backing sheet or other materials for strength. The single sheet of non-woven material is positioned between the playing surfaces of the two compact discs to provide a non-scratching, protective surface and to reduce the costs associated with manufacturing the sleeves used to store the CDS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Assignee: Case Logic, Inc.
    Inventors: James Allen Bergh, Mark E. Phillips, Terrence Martin Drew
  • Patent number: 6913141
    Abstract: A carrier/case for disc-like media is provided in the form of a puzzle device. Articulation of pivotable components reveals one or more storage areas into which the media may be placed and subsequently concealed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Inventor: Daniel H. Granick
  • Patent number: 6910717
    Abstract: An object resembling the cover of a hardbound book comprises two panels connected by a spine. The outside hinge configuration of the invention prevents the spine from collapsing, even if there are no contents between the two panels. The invention lends itself to a wide variety of book-like products (e.g., a book-like holder for a compact disc and accompanying booklet) where the contents are of changing width (thickness) or where the spine must be of a specific width, irrespective of the width of the contents, and further allows for a binding for a book to be fabricated prior to assembly or insertion of its pages. A hinged cover consistent with the invention comprises a spine and two rigid panels, each panel coupled to the spine and disposed rotatably with respect to the spine, and the spine serves as a hinge stop for each rigid panel, such that each panel, when rotated toward the other panel, is constrained from rotating substantially beyond 90 degrees with respect to the spine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2005
    Inventor: William Frederick Moyer
  • Patent number: 6905019
    Abstract: An insert for a magazine or book has a recording medium compartment defining a top edge, a bottom edge and two lateral side edges. Two of the edges are closed at all times, one of the edges is initially open for passage therethrough of a recording medium into the compartment (and then closed), and another of the edges is initially closed but openable for passage therethrough of the recording medium out of the compartment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Wea Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventor: James Jon Lacomis
  • Patent number: 6892879
    Abstract: An adhesively closable data disk holder constructed of a pair of heat-sealable plastic panels fused together to form an interior pocket with an opening thereto, wherein an additional adhesive layer is fused to the inner surface of one of the holder panels adjacent the opening thereof to facilitate adhesive closure of the opening without the use of an overlying flap. The adhesive layer is constructed of a thin panel of compatibly heat-sealable plastic material, one surface of which carries a pressure sensitive adhesive over which an adhesive release strip is disposed. The adhesive layer is disposed between the outer holder panels so that the adhesive release strip insulates against fusion to its adjacent panel, as the opposing non-adhesive surface of the adhesive layer is heat-sealed to its adjacent holder panel. The resulting data disk holder has a substantially uniform thickness throughout which is particularly beneficial when used in a bindery process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
    Assignee: Vinyl Art, Inc.
    Inventor: Timothy J. Hitchings
  • Patent number: 6845865
    Abstract: A disposable media storage container securely retains a disc within a storage chamber when the media storage container is closed. The container is opened by removing a door formed in a major panel of the container. The disc may be removed from the container through the opening that is defined when the door is removed. The container is then thrown away. The media storage container may be fabricated from a paper-based material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Martin Wynalda, Jr., Steven E. Hulbert
  • Patent number: 6837371
    Abstract: Holders for thin objects, such as disc-shaped optical media, are assembled from single units of flat paper or card stock. The holder completely covers the object when closed, but projects the object without losing hold of it upon opening the holder like a book, so that the object may be easily gripped and removed from the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2005
    Assignee: Willette Acquisition Corp.
    Inventors: Kurt E. Goetzke, John A. Verant
  • Publication number: 20040262177
    Abstract: A boxed disc package has a box with a base and a foldable rigid creased board having multiple parallel creases. Mounting board-receiving panels and spines are formed and separated by the creases. Plural tray-holding boards are mounted on the board-receiving panels. Plural disc-holding trays are mounted on the plural tray-holding boards. One of the board-receiving panels of the foldable right creased board is secured in the box base. The remaining board-receiving panels with the attached tray-holding boards, trays and discs are folded around the spines for overlying each other and folding into the box base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventor: Shane P Rossiter
  • Publication number: 20040206644
    Abstract: A Compact Disc storage case having a flexible body made of plastic, paper, or other flexible material. The case is opened by placing the case in your hand and squeezing the outer edge at the appropriate points. Once opened in this fashion a CD may be inserted or removed. Then once the desired action has been performed the squeezing may be stopped and the case will return to its original position holding the CD securely and safely if one was inserted. The case also has two inwardly protruding “dimples” or indentions in the middle of the case to facilitate the centering of the disc when inserted into the case. Optionally, the case may be surrounded by appropriate paperwork as needed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventor: Frederick Davis Stalnecker
  • Patent number: 6802419
    Abstract: A form for a package for holding consumer articles including optically-based media. The form is comprised of a base member comprised of a first section with one or more tandem slots and a second section with one or more corresponding tandem fold lines. The first section is folded over onto the second section and then secured to the second section so that the tandem slots at least partially fit over the corresponding set of tandem fold lines. Holders, such as one or more trays for digital video disks, can be secured to this two layer thick assembly. The assembly with the holders and their contents can then be folded-up along the tandem fold lines into a book-like configuration without substantial binding or creasing of the overlying first section. The invention includes the package made from the form and a method of making that package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2004
    Assignee: Bert CO Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony B. Joyce, Moises Lopez
  • Patent number: 6799678
    Abstract: A packaging system for CDs, DVDs, software disks and the like is provided which includes a base, an upright body having a pocket for receiving and holding CDs, DVDs, software disks and the like, and an elongate member connected to the base. The base and upright body are constructed and communicate with each other such that the packaging system has a collapsed position which it is in when it is shipped or stored, and a display position. The elongate member has a construction such that it is capable of enfolding the base thereby providing additional protection during shipping and added space for advertising or printing thereon. The elongate portion may include a spine hingedly connected between panels for displaying information when the packaging system is placed on retail shelves or stored. The upright body may also include a pocket with an edge that has upper and lower openings and opposing ends which terminate in small holes for allowing easy insertion of a CD, DVD, software disks or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignee: Dalton Marketing LLC
    Inventor: Michael T. Sherman
  • Patent number: 6796426
    Abstract: Double-sided sleeves and album pages for holding flat items such as compact discs or photographs, including an embedded synthetic paper strip with exposed write-on areas in respective positional association with the pockets of the sleeve or album page.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: Ultra Pro LP
    Inventors: David Fu, Robert D. Shipp
  • Publication number: 20040168938
    Abstract: This invention relates to a sleeve for holding two or more digital video discs in a vertically aligned or stacked relationship on a first side of a carrying sleeve and the accompanying graphics on an opposing side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2004
    Publication date: September 2, 2004
    Inventors: James Allen Bergh, Terrence Martin Drew
  • Patent number: 6776282
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a case for storing and retrieving a disk such as an optical compact disk and accompanying printed material. More particularly, the invention relates to a compact disk case (CD case) from which the disk can be extracted using only one hand without opening the lid, although the case can be made out of a single part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2004
    Assignee: Canada Inc.
    Inventor: André Lafleur
  • Publication number: 20040149603
    Abstract: A printable sheet (10) includes a blank (12) for an envelope having a central body panel (14), a top flap, a pair of opposing side panels, and a bottom flap (18). The envelope blank is capable of being removed from the printable sheet and folded along weakened lines to form a secure sleeve for holding various items. The sheet on which the envelope blank is formed is capable of being placed in a printer to have images and/or indicia printed thereon. The envelope may also include integral index tabs for indentifying and archiving the contents of the folded envelope. The top flap, bottom flap, and opposing side panels are adapted to interconnect to secure items in the envelope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventor: Jerry G. Hodsdon
  • Publication number: 20040134810
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a carton for a diagonally cut sandwich or like foodstuff formed from a blank of card and having triangular end walls connected by rectangular side walls to form a triangular prism-shaped container. One side wall of the container is hinged to another wall of the container to provide an opening for insertion/removal of foodstuff and to form a lid for closing the opening. The edges of the opening have out-turned flanges and the periphery of the lid overlies the out-turned flanges encircling the opening when the lid is in the closed position whereby the lid can be bonded to the flanges to seal the contents of the carton.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Julian David Kyrle Money, Savv Akis Sayya
  • Publication number: 20040134809
    Abstract: This invention is a container or folder that can be used to hold a series of CDs, DVDs, or any number of similar objects. It is unique in that its components are made of a single kind of material and can be joined together without adhesives or other connectors. This makes it easy to add as many spaces for additional storage as is desired. Its simple construction makes it an inexpensive, expandable, and recyclable solution that is convenient for both the consumer and the manufacturer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventor: Ryo Urano
  • Publication number: 20040129588
    Abstract: A protective carrier for compact disk (CD) or digital video disk (DVD) that is constructed of a folded single sheet of standard 8½×11-inch or A4-size paper or lightweight paperboard. The process of forming a CD carrier is accomplished in six folds. The first two folds are made inward along the longitudinal axis using fold lines (12) (18) to form two side edge portions (42) (46) and one central portion (47). Next, ear portions (48) (50) are folded inward at one end of the sheet along angular fold lines (22) (24). Next, a flap portion (52) is created by folding from the same end inward along the upper transverse fold line (14). Finally, a divisional fold is made inward along the lower transverse fold line (16). This results in an upper divisional portion (56) and a lower divisional portion (58). The top of the resulting lower divisional portion (58) aligns to approximately 1 millimeter lower than the upper transverse edge (54).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventor: David A. Keezer
  • Patent number: 6758333
    Abstract: A packaging system for CDs, DVDs, software disks and the like (media items) is provided which allows for media items to be displayed yet which is durable and can therefore be shipped. The packaging system also allows for information to be displayed on it when it is stored, and for relatively easy insertion of the media item. In addition, the packaging system allows for bulky items such as manuals, pamphlets and photographs to be packaged in it.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Dalton Marketing, LLC
    Inventor: Michael T. Sherman
  • Patent number: 6745896
    Abstract: A sleeve for storing an data storage device and associated documentation including a generally sheet-like body having a first side and a second side, and a storage area coupled to the first side of the body. The storage area is sized and shaped to receive the documentation therein. The sleeve further includes a pocket coupled to the first side of the body, the pocket being sized and shaped to receive the data storage device therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Assignee: The Laserline Company
    Inventor: Christopher G. Palmer
  • Publication number: 20040089567
    Abstract: The invention relates to an enclosure for an optical disc, in particular, a CD enclosure comprising a case (20), which is closed on all sides with the exception of one opening (26) that extends over a narrow side. The inventive enclosure also comprise a drawer (22), which can be slide inside the case (20) and removed therefrom. Said drawer has front (38), which occludes the opening (26) when the drawer (22) is closed. The drawer also has an essentially flat plate (36) which forms a supporting surface for a CD (62), out of which a holding element (72) for the CD (62) projects. Behind the front (38), a longish pocket (50) is formed between the front (38) and the plate (36). Said pocket extends over almost the entire length of the front (38) and can be accessed from the undersurface of the plate (36). The front (38) is made of an optically transparent material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2003
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventor: Robert Nacken
  • Publication number: 20040089568
    Abstract: The invention includes a disk holder made of a single piece of foldable material folded to form a disk receiving sleeve. The disk holder also has an integrated disk protection structure included in the disk receiving sleeve, where the integrated disk protecting structure is also formed from the single piece of foldable material. As a result, a disk holder formed without adhesives that also includes an integrated disk protection structure is facilitated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2002
    Publication date: May 13, 2004
    Inventor: Brian S. Bagdonas
  • Publication number: 20040084337
    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: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: David L. Bolongia, Larry D. Durham, Ken Frietag, George F. Rufo
  • Publication number: 20040069663
    Abstract: A form for a package for holding consumer articles including optically-based media. The form is comprised of a base member comprised of a first section with one or more tandem slots and a second section with one or more corresponding tandem fold lines. The first section is folded over onto the second section and then secured to the second section so that the tandem slots at least partially fit over the corresponding set of tandem fold lines. Holders, such as one or more trays for digital video disks, can be secured to this two layer thick assembly. The assembly with the holders and their contents can then be folded-up along the tandem fold lines into a book-like configuration without substantial binding or creasing of the overlying first section. The invention includes the package made from the form and a method of making that package.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2002
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Applicant: Bert-Co Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony B. Joyce, Moises Lopez
  • Patent number: 6715607
    Abstract: A storage package for a recording medium having a first frame component having at least one side and a first engagement end and a second frame component having at least one side and a second engagement end, each of the first and second frame components configured to hingedly engage each other and at least one of the first and second frame components having at least one side that receives a blank. The blank includes a plurality of generally planar panels defined by scores which can be slidably inserted into at least one of the receiving portions of the frame components. When the blank is inserted into the first and the second frame components in an engaged position, an enclosable space for placement of a recording medium is formed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: Pinnacle Design Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas D. Wetsch
  • Patent number: 6712203
    Abstract: Disclosed is a CD case. The CD case has a CD holder plate for carrying a compact disc, and a sleeve jacket. The CD holder plate has a body and a title bar which is integrally formed with a proximal end of the body. A distal end of the body of the CD holder plate possesses an upward curved edge portion so that the CD holder plate can be easily slid into the sleeve jacket. The CD holder plate is formed with a circular liner ridge. A bole is defined at a center of the CD holder plate inward of the circular liner ridge. Three spring brakes arc formed on an inner edge of the CD holder plate which inner edge defines the hole, in a manner such that they are spaced apart one from another in a circumferential direction. Clip pegs are respectively formed on free ends of the spring brakes to grasp the compact disc. Three guide pieces are formed on the inner edge of the CD holder plate which inner edge defines the hole, in a manner such that they are respectively opposed to the three spring brakes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Inventor: Geal Hyub Chung
  • Patent number: 6712204
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Inventor: Stephen M. Toussaint
  • Publication number: 20040045843
    Abstract: A combination compact disc holder and informational booklet comprising a cover and a plurality of pages, the cover and pages being made of substantially rectangular paper sheets, the cover being of heavier stock and including at least one pocket having such size and shape as to retain a compact disc therein, and the pages being of lighter stock and carrying printed information concerning the content of the compact disc stored in the at least one pocket, the pages being folded and sewn along a fold line and the cover being glued to an outer surface of an outermost page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventor: Christopher P. Exline
  • Patent number: 6698587
    Abstract: A single sheet of non-woven material is provided with sufficient strength and durability to store one or more compact discs without the necessity of laminating or otherwise interconnecting the non-woven sheet to a backing sheet or other materials for strength. The single sheet of non-woven material is positioned opposite the playing surfaces of the compact disc to provide a non-scratching, protective surface and to reduce the costs associated with manufacturing the sleeves used to store the CDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Case Logic, Inc.
    Inventors: James Allen Bergh, Mark E. Phillips, Terrence Martin Drew
  • Publication number: 20040031709
    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: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2002
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Applicant: Avery Dennison Corporation
    Inventors: Daisy S. Taw, Mark R. Mannon, Brian R. McCarthy
  • Publication number: 20040026276
    Abstract: Novel optical disc storage units comprising transparent polypropylene are provided. Such storage units exhibit sufficient impact resistance to protect the target disc and sufficient clarity that any informational literature may be placed entirely within the storage unit and easily viewed and read through the walls thereof without impediment. Furthermore, the target storage unit must also include a spine section of sufficient width to permit a section of the informational literature to be placed internally thereon and viewed and easily read (such as, for example, the title and accompanying language describing the target disc placed therein) substantially without impediment as well. Specific novel storage units, in addition to these necessarily transparent walls and spine portions, are also possible to maximize the benefits of the transparent properties thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Marc Delaere, Rajnish Batlaw, William S. Parks
  • Publication number: 20040026277
    Abstract: An adhesively closable data disk holder constructed of a pair of heat-sealable plastic panels fused together to form an interior pocket with an opening thereto, wherein an additional adhesive layer is fused to the inner surface of one of the holder panels adjacent the opening thereof to facilitate adhesive closure of the opening without the use of an overlying flap. The adhesive layer is constructed of a thin panel of compatibly heat-sealable plastic material, one surface of which carries a pressure sensitive adhesive over which an adhesive release strip is disposed. The adhesive layer is disposed between the outer holder panels so that the adhesive release strip insulates against fusion to its adjacent panel, as the opposing non-adhesive surface of the adhesive layer is heat-sealed to its adjacent holder panel. The resulting data disk holder has a substantially uniform thickness throughout which is particularly beneficial when used in a bindery process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventor: Timothy J. Hitchings
  • Publication number: 20040020803
    Abstract: With the proliferation of PC's and their use as the essential medium for writing and keeping data, the traditional saving of alphanumeric data in a hard copy format should be supplemented by the easily manageable filing within a GUARDISK, that is, an inexpensive, easily manipulated, easily filed plastic envelope with a closure which gives is a better than none protection against atmospheric and pollutant or damaging elements, and secures and allows easy retrieval and re-insertion of the detachable storage copy of the electronic material (diskette, CD, DVD, and others) the filing next to the print-out in hard copy being an essential feature. It is most advantageous and time saving to file the electronic alphanumeric data together with the hard copy so as to have easy access to it whenever it is to be transferred back to a PC for storage or reworking.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventor: Andrew Nobl
  • Patent number: 6681928
    Abstract: A package for holding a compact disc (CD). The package is defined by a unitary package piece that is divided into a set of sections, and each of the set of sections is capable of having printed data thereon. The unitary package piece includes a CD holding section defined by a section of the unitary package piece. The CD holding section having a pair of CD support flaps and a CD access cut-out. A set of four sections are part of the unitary package piece, and the set of four sections are defined by a first fold line and a second fold line. The CD holding section is configured to fold and adhere to one of the set of four sections, and the set of four sections are configured to define the package when folded along the first fold line and the second fold line. A locking flap is integral with one of the four sections of the unitary package piece, and the locking flap is configured to hold the package together when folded along the first fold line and the second fold line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Adaptec, Inc.
    Inventors: Sok Eng Siek, Toh Hon Cheong
  • Patent number: 6681929
    Abstract: This invention relates to a sleeve for holding one or more digital video discs with a first dimension in a first pocket and the accompanying graphics having a second dimension in a second opposing pocket. The digital video disc is supported in the first pocket by one or more stop seals which elevate the digital video disc to a more accessible position for removal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2004
    Assignee: Case Logic, Inc.
    Inventors: James Allen Bergh, Terrence Martin Drew