Abstract: This invention is directed to providing detecting means on a thermoplastic mold part comprising a cover and a base panel or comprising a cap enclosure and a bottle. The detecting means comprises an interlocking break-away tab which upon initial opening of the container, the tab breaks away. This is particularly useful with compact disc or cassette containers. This invention is also directed to a thermoplastic container having a pivotal hinged cover and base wherein the hinge pin is of a particular design for securing the pivotal cover and base panels at the hinge end.

Abstract: A storage tray for compact discs (CD's) having a central opening consisting of a flat panel base with a plurality of raised cantilever members (fingers), the plurality of raised fingers being referred to as a rosette. The ends of the fingers form a circular opening and are unattached at the end. The fingers have on the underside thereof, a reinforcing rib. Some or all of the fingers may have the reinforcing rib. The fingers with the rib still have sufficient flexibility to move slightly inward and outward when positioning a CD over the rosette.

Abstract: A storage tray for holding and receiving at least two compact discs wherein the storage tray has a double rosette consisting of an upper and lower rosette the extremities of the cantilever members (fingers) of which form a circular opening having a common center. The double rosette is on at least the same side of the storage tray. Also a storage container or jewel box consisting of a cover and a base pivotally attached at the same end thereof and containing the storage tray with the double rosette.

Abstract: A slide tray package has, in combination, a slide tray for holding a recording medium (such as a compact disc or audio cassette) and a housing therefor. In the slide tray a receiving area is disposed between the ends and sides thereof for receiving the recording medium for horizontal movement therewith. The slide tray leading end is adapted for automated loading of the slide tray into the housing by being both horizontally tapered and vertically beveled to facilitate telescopic insertion of the slide tray leading end through a leading end of the housing and into a trailing end of the housing. The slide tray trailing end defines a vertically protruding lip configured and dimensioned as a stop for engaging a leading end of the housing to limit the telescopic insertion of the slide tray into the housing.

Abstract: A storage package for an article and a booklet includes a pair of panels secured together and movable between a closed storage orientation, wherein the panels are substantially overlying with at least an article and a booklet supported by the article disposed intermediate the pair of panels, and an open use orientation, wherein the panels are not substantially overlying and the article and booklet are accessible. A fixed base formed of plastic defines a cavity with a bottom face mounted on one of the panels and an open top face. A floating holder formed of rigid plastic is disposed within the cavity intermediate the faces for receiving and maintaining thereon the article and booklet, the holder being movable between a plurality of positions variably spaced above the cavity bottom face. A spring secured to one of the base and holder biases the holder above the cavity bottom face, thereby to accommodate booklets of varying thickness.

Abstract: A storage package for an article and a booklet includes a pair of panels secured together and movable between a closed storage orientation, wherein the panels are substantially overlying with at least an article and a booklet supported by the article disposed intermediate the pair of panels, and an open use orientation, wherein the panels are not substantially overlying and the article and booklet are accessible. A fixed base formed of plastic defines a cavity with a bottom face mounted on one of the panels and an open top face. A floating holder formed of rigid plastic is disposed within the cavity intermediate the faces for receiving and maintaining thereon the article and booklet, the holder being movable between a plurality of positions variably spaced above the cavity bottom face. A spring secured to one of the base and holder biases the holder above the cavity bottom face, thereby to accommodate booklets of varying thickness.

Abstract: A storage package for an article and a booklet includes a pair of panels secured together and movable between a closed storage orientation, wherein the panels are substantially overlying with at least an article and a booklet supported by the article disposed intermediate the pair of panels, and an open use orientation, wherein the panels are not substantially overlying and the article and booklet are accessible. A fixed base formed of plastic defines a cavity with a bottom face mounted on one of the panels and an open top face. A floating holder formed of rigid plastic is disposed within the cavity intermediate the faces for receiving and maintaining thereon the article and booklet, the holder being movable between a plurality of positions variably spaced above the cavity bottom face. A spring secured to one of the base and holder biases the holder above the cavity bottom face, thereby to accommodate booklets of varying thickness.