Abstract: A container for storing compact disks and the like includes a box shaped base member that defines an open top and open front cavity for housing compact disks as the disks stand with their bottom edge engaging a floor of the cavity. A front panel closes the lower portion of front of the cavity. The front panel is pivoted adjacent to the floor of the cavity and carries a latch member at the top edge of the front panel. A mechanical detent provides two stable positions for the front panel, one position being a closed position and the other position being a pivoted open position. A generally L-shaped cover closes both the remainder of the cavity front and the cavity top. The bottom edge of the cover contains a slot that cooperates with the latch on the front panel, so as to lock the cover in a closed position. When the cover is so latched, a spring bias means is loaded to subsequently open the cover when the latch is manually released from the slot in the cover.

Abstract: A container for compact discs comprises a lightweight sleeve formed of three thin sheets of polypropylene material that are die cut and heat bonded together. A front pocket has a deep U-shaped notch formed on its outer face and provides for insertion of a Compact Disc (CD). A back pocket is provided for a printed CD package insert. On both the front surface and the back surface, a pocket is formed at the top of the container to receive a narrow, information bearing strip, such as the title bar from a jewel box.