Jacket Or Folder Patents (Class 206/312)
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Patent number: 7111729Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 15, 2003Date of Patent: September 26, 2006Assignee: Finest Industrial Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kwok Din Lau
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Patent number: 7104396Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 15, 2002Date of Patent: September 12, 2006Assignee: Nexpak CorporationInventors: Ronald M. Marsilio, Vincent C. M. Leesberg
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Patent number: 7100765Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 2, 2004Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Swing LimitedInventor: Henry L. Collins, IV
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Patent number: 7100766Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 2, 2004Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Northvale Industries Co., Ltd.Inventor: John Ng Wa Fai
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Patent number: 7077265Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 13, 2004Date of Patent: July 18, 2006Assignee: Starbucks CorporationInventor: Lisa Laarman
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Patent number: 7070048Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 27, 2002Date of Patent: July 4, 2006Assignee: Meadwestvaco CorporationInventors: John A. Gelardi, Richard C. Thibault, Peter L. Gidion, Kaman Sin
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Patent number: 7051872Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 8, 2004Date of Patent: May 30, 2006Assignee: Glud & Marstrand A/SInventors: Jan Bjerregaard, Mazyar Abolfazlian, Esad Zubcevic, Poul Mikkelsen, Christian Ørum, Torsten Brix
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Patent number: 7048117Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 21, 2003Date of Patent: May 23, 2006Inventor: Akihisa Matsuno
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Patent number: 7044293Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 11, 2003Date of Patent: May 16, 2006Assignee: William Exline, Inc.Inventor: Christopher P. Exline
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Patent number: 7028835Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 7, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: Rock-Tenn Shared Services, LLCInventor: Robert G. Rajter, Jr.
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Patent number: 6981587Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 7, 2003Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Omnifile, Inc.Inventor: William Gerrie
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Patent number: 6942092Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2004Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Starbucks CorporationInventor: Lisa Laarman
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Patent number: 6942093Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 3, 2003Date of Patent: September 13, 2005Assignee: Rainer TIMPEInventors: Rainer Timpe, Daniel Karim Maeder, Olaf Steiner, Kai Spandau
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Patent number: 6938769Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 8, 2002Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Inventor: Shintaro So
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Patent number: 6935494Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 5, 2002Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Dubois, Ltd.Inventors: Anthony Henry Joseph Fraser, Stefan Alexander Pijanowski
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Patent number: 6926140Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 12, 2003Date of Patent: August 9, 2005Assignee: Case Logic, Inc.Inventors: James Allen Bergh, Mark E. Phillips, Terrence Martin Drew
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Patent number: 6913141Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 7, 2004Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Inventor: Daniel H. Granick
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Patent number: 6910717Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 28, 2001Date of Patent: June 28, 2005Inventor: William Frederick Moyer
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Patent number: 6905019Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 9, 2002Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Wea Manufacturing Inc.Inventor: James Jon Lacomis
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Patent number: 6892879Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2002Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Vinyl Art, Inc.Inventor: Timothy J. Hitchings
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Patent number: 6845865Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2002Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Inventors: Robert Martin Wynalda, Jr., Steven E. Hulbert
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Patent number: 6837371Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 1, 2003Date of Patent: January 4, 2005Assignee: Willette Acquisition Corp.Inventors: Kurt E. Goetzke, John A. Verant
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Publication number: 20040262177Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2004Publication date: December 30, 2004Inventor: Shane P Rossiter
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Publication number: 20040206644Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2003Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventor: Frederick Davis Stalnecker
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Patent number: 6802419Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 11, 2002Date of Patent: October 12, 2004Assignee: Bert CO Industries, Inc.Inventors: Anthony B. Joyce, Moises Lopez
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Patent number: 6799678Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 30, 2002Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignee: Dalton Marketing LLCInventor: Michael T. Sherman
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Patent number: 6796426Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 9, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: Ultra Pro LPInventors: David Fu, Robert D. Shipp
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Publication number: 20040168938Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2004Publication date: September 2, 2004Inventors: James Allen Bergh, Terrence Martin Drew
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Patent number: 6776282Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 11, 2002Date of Patent: August 17, 2004Assignee: Canada Inc.Inventor: André Lafleur
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Publication number: 20040149603Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2004Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventor: Jerry G. Hodsdon
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Publication number: 20040134810Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventors: Julian David Kyrle Money, Savv Akis Sayya
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Publication number: 20040134809Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventor: Ryo Urano
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Publication number: 20040129588Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2003Publication date: July 8, 2004Inventor: David A. Keezer
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Patent number: 6758333Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 11, 2002Date of Patent: July 6, 2004Assignee: Dalton Marketing, LLCInventor: Michael T. Sherman
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Patent number: 6745896Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 29, 2002Date of Patent: June 8, 2004Assignee: The Laserline CompanyInventor: Christopher G. Palmer
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Publication number: 20040089567Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2003Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventor: Robert Nacken
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Publication number: 20040089568Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2002Publication date: May 13, 2004Inventor: Brian S. Bagdonas
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Publication number: 20040084337Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: David L. Bolongia, Larry D. Durham, Ken Frietag, George F. Rufo
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Publication number: 20040069663Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2002Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: Bert-Co Industries, Inc.Inventors: Anthony B. Joyce, Moises Lopez
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Patent number: 6715607Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 20, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Pinnacle Design Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Thomas D. Wetsch
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Patent number: 6712203Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Inventor: Geal Hyub Chung
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Patent number: 6712204Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 28, 2000Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Inventor: Stephen M. Toussaint
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Publication number: 20040045843Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2003Publication date: March 11, 2004Inventor: Christopher P. Exline
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Patent number: 6698587Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 3, 2001Date of Patent: March 2, 2004Assignee: Case Logic, Inc.Inventors: James Allen Bergh, Mark E. Phillips, Terrence Martin Drew
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Publication number: 20040031709Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2002Publication date: February 19, 2004Applicant: Avery Dennison CorporationInventors: Daisy S. Taw, Mark R. Mannon, Brian R. McCarthy
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Publication number: 20040026276Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2002Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Marc Delaere, Rajnish Batlaw, William S. Parks
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Publication number: 20040026277Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2002Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventor: Timothy J. Hitchings
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Publication number: 20040020803Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventor: Andrew Nobl
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Patent number: 6681928Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 5, 2001Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Adaptec, Inc.Inventors: Sok Eng Siek, Toh Hon Cheong
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Patent number: 6681929Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 9, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Case Logic, Inc.Inventors: James Allen Bergh, Terrence Martin Drew