Abstract: A card holder for holding a transaction card, such as a gift card, in an upright presentation position upon opening the front and back covers of the holder.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for recording, playing, handling, and storing a plurality of media disks in a plurality of configurations and a device for moving any disk into and out of a media disk storage mechanism and into or out of a selected media player/recorder on demand, and a controller for directing operation of the device for moving the disks and controlling selection of operation of the media disk storage mechanism.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for recording, playing, handling, and storing a plurality of media disks in a plurality of configurations and a device for moving any disk into and out of a media disk storage mechanism and into or out of a selected media player/recorder on demand, and a controller for directing operation of the device for moving the disks and controlling selection of operation of the media disk storage mechanism.

Abstract: A housing apparatus includes a plurality of housing units to have housed objects housed therein, a carrying unit to include the plurality of the housing units arranged in a ring shape, the carrying unit carrying the housing units to a carriage position, and a transferring unit to be disposed facing a carriage destination of the housed objects with the carrying unit existing therebetween to transfer the housed object in the housing unit carried and positioned at the carriage position from the housing unit to the carriage destination or to transfer the housed object in the carriage destination from the carriage destination to the housing unit.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for housing data storage devices. The method, system and apparatus can include an enclosure for receiving, sorting, storing and retrieving data storage devices. Additionally, the method, system and apparatus can include an interface and display that allow for the manipulation of data storage devices.

Abstract: A storage housing or unit for holding a circular disk, such as a CD-ROM, Audio Compact Disk, DVD, or any media product of a similar size, shape, or thickness. The unit has a top portion with a number of grooves recessed approximately half the depth of the unit to house the disks at a slight angle for easy access and viewing. The center of the container may include a piece of closed cell foam or other soft material that has slits approximately 1.5 times the thickness of the disk that will frictionally engage the disk without causing any harm or scratches to the disk. However, other embodiments of the invention do not utilize such material. The unit sits upright with or without a stand and allows multiple disks to be stored and viewed without the use of any other storage apparatus such as sleeves or jewel cases. The unit is decorative in fashion and can be made using many different materials in a myriad of colors. An area in front or on top of the unit is saved for the placement of a logo or corporate identity.

Abstract: Electronic equipment comprises a main body, a front panel and a recording medium receiving unit. The front panel is provided movably between an opened position and a closed position on a front side of the main body. A card-type recording medium is to be loaded or unloaded into or from the recording medium receiving unit. The recording medium receiving unit is concealed and inaccessible in case where the front panel is in the closed position. The recording medium receiving unit is displaced along with movement of the front panel so as to be exposed and accessible when the front panel moves from the closed position to the opened position.

Abstract: A storage tray and method for storing and accessing at least one item are disclosed. The disclosed embodiments are adapted to support an item in at least two positions, a stored position and an ejected position. In the stored position, an item may be aligned with adjacent items to allow a user to view a perimeter edge of each item. A latch support secures the item in the stored position, and permits the unlatching of the item to permit it to rotate under force of gravity to a stable ejected position. In the ejected position, a portion of the desired item protrudes from the alignment, allowing a user to easily grasp and remove the desired item without disturbing adjacent items.

Abstract: The wall mountable Compact Disc Storage and Display Device of the present invention provides the user with a new and novel method for the storage of compact discs or jewel cases. Contents are stored in a forward facing manner within individual pockets incorporated into the design. Jewel cases are fitted within the pocket and may be easily removed by pivoting on the edge of a raised platform located within the pocket. Compact discs may be stored independently of the jewel case and are held in place by an interference fit to a clamp at the center of a recess in the platform. The invention presents the user with the advantage of being able to arrange the contents of the cabinet such that the graphic work printed on the compact disc or included as an insert to the compact disc jewel case may be used to create a decorative wall hanging.

Abstract: CD player apparatus comprising a case having a front opening and side walls, and a slider in the case to carry a CD or DVD, and forwardly movable toward and partly through the front opening; a release at one side wall to be actuated to release the slider for forward movement relative to the front opening; an arm at the outer side of the side wall and supported to pivot toward and away from the release; and an actuator carried by the arm to be manually moved to pivot the arm toward the release to activate the release, whereby the slider can then move forward relative to the front opening.

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 compact disc organizing kit apparatus includes a compact disc case having means for attaching a compact disc therein and being labeled as a compact disc organizing kit. A compact disc replica, which may be made of paperboard or the like, has instructions for using the compact disc organizing kit printed thereon and is removably mounted in the compact disc case. A sheet having a plurality of removable attachable polymer members each having coating indicia thereon is located on the compact disc case for easy removal and attaching to compact disc cases. The method includes selecting a compact disc replica and printing instructions for organizing a plurality of compact discs thereon and selecting a compact disc case and removably attaching a compact disc replica therein along with a selected set of cling polymer members having coated indicia thereon.

Abstract: A rack for stacking flat articles, in particular cases for CDs and other disc-type information carriers, has a stand part and a base part. The stand part is provided with substantially horizontally aligned compartments for accommodating the flat articles. The base part is formed by a base plate which can be connected with the stand part and the base area of which is larger than the projection of the stand part on the base plate. The base plate can be removed for packing purposes, and is divided into base plate parts which are of such a size that at least in one transverse dimension they do not project over the width of the stand part. Accordingly, the cross-section of packaging for the entire rack does not exceed, or exceeds only to an insignificant extent, the cross-section of the stand part.

Abstract: An illuminated, magnified CD display system which allows a user to quickly and conveniently locate a specific CD in a CD rack of the system. The rack includes a viewing assembly slidably mounted on guide rods. The viewing assembly includes a magnifying lens and at least one electric light to magnify and illuminate the printed matter on the CD cases. The magnifying lens may be pivotally mounted on the viewing assembly.

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: An illuminated, magnified CD display system which allows a user to quickly and conveniently locate a specific CD in a CD rack of the system. The rack includes a viewing assembly slidably mounted on guide rods. The viewing assembly includes a magnifying lens and at least one electric light to magnify and illuminate the printed matter on the CD cases. The magnifying lens may be pivotally mounted on the viewing assembly.

Abstract: A changer for CD and/or DVD disks generally includes a drawer slidably mounted within a chassis of the changer and supporting a number of disk plates arranged one above the other and each holding a disk therein.

Abstract: A power-driven disc storage case comprising an outer casing, a chassis, a rolling top, a plurality of disc brackets, two button switches, a micro high-speed D.C. motor, a transmission with safety protect mechanism, a main switch, and two lamps. Two discs are vertically provided on each of the disc brackets. A rolling top is opened and then the lamps installed inside are turned on so as to illuminate the disc at the front opening. The user can select a disc, press down the button switches (left or right) if it is not the target disc to be chosen by the user. The motor then drives the chain of the brackets to move the discs either left or right. The user does not release the push-button switch until a disc needed has moved to the front opening and takes out the disc.