Abstract: A one-piece, injection-molded case (10) for containing an optical media disc (85), the case (10) comprising: a front cover (20): a back cover (40); a spine (30) to pivotally connect the front and back covers (20, 40); a flexible, polymeric sleeve (70) to wrap around an external surface of the front and back covers (20, 40) and spine (30); wherein the front and back covers (20, 40) have voids defining cut-out portions (50, 60) to reduce the weight of the case (10).

Abstract: A disc storage container for holding multiple discs comprising, a front container cover, a back container cover, and a spine, and attachment means on the spine, the front container cover and back container cover being moveable between a container open position enabling access to the contents of the container and a container closed position for storage purposes. A multi-tray assembly for retaining a plurality of discs within the container, the multi-tray assembly comprising two connectors and two trays for retaining and holding discs, each connector comprising a container-engaging member for engaging to the attachment means on the spine of the container and two holding means for rotatably holding a respective tray, so that each tray can be rotated about the holding means of the connectors to allow access to the discs retained by the trays when the container is in a container open position.

Abstract: A disc storage container for holding multiple discs comprising, a front container cover, a back container cover, and a spine, and attachment means on the spine, the front container cover and back container cover being moveable between a container open position enabling access to the contents of the container and a container closed position for storage purposes. A multi-tray assembly for retaining a plurality of discs within the container, the multi-tray assembly comprising two connectors and two trays for retaining and holding discs, each connector comprising a container-engaging member for engaging to the attachment means on the spine of the container and two holding means for rotatably holding a respective tray, so that each tray can be rotated about the holding means of the connectors to allow access to the discs retained by the trays when the container is in a container open position.

Abstract: An optical disc package (10) for containing optical media (11), the package (10) being made solely from a resiliently flexible plastics material, the package (10) comprising: a first half (20) having protruding members (40) at a hinge portion (23) of the first half (20); and a second half (30) having recesses (50) at a hinge portion (33) of the second half (30), each recess (50) having an opening (51) which is constricted relative to the blind end (52) of the recess (50); wherein a pivotal connection is formed between the first and second halves (20, 30) such that the package (10) is moveable between an open position to access the optical media (11) and an enclosed position to protect the optical media (11) from damage, the pivotal connection being formed by sliding the protruding member (40) into the recess (50) causing the opening (51) to resiliently deform and allow the blind end (52) to receive the protruding member (40).

Abstract: A one-piece, injection-molded case (10) for containing an optical media disc (85), the case (10) comprising: a front cover (20): a back cover (40); a spine (30) to pivotally connect the front and back covers (20, 40); a flexible, polymeric sleeve (70) to wrap around an external surface of the front and back covers (20, 40) and spine (30); wherein the front and back covers (20, 40) have voids defining cut-out portions (50, 60) to reduce the weight of the case (10).

Abstract: An optical disc package (10) for containing optical media (11), the package (10) being made solely from a resiliently flexible plastics material, the package (10) comprising: a first half (20) having protruding members (40) at a hinge portion (23) of the first half (20); and a second half (30) having recesses (50) at a hinge portion (33) of the second half (30), each recess (50) having an opening (51) which is constricted relative to the blind end (52) of the recess (50); wherein a pivotal connection is formed between the first and second halves (20, 30) such that the package (10) is moveable between an open position to access the optical media (11) and an enclosed position to protect the optical media (11) from damage, the pivotal connection being formed by sliding the protruding member (40) into the recess (50) causing the opening (51) to resiliently deform and allow the blind end (52) to receive the protruding member (40).

Abstract: A lockable container includes a first cover, a second opposing cover, a connecting portion connecting the first cover and the second cover to be movable relatively between an open position and a closed position, and a reinforcing structure mounted on an inner surface of at least one of the first cover and the second cover, wherein the reinforcing member is structured and positioned to limit deformation of the other of the first cover and the second cover when pressure is applied thereto. The reinforcing structure may be an upstanding wall or a set of ribs, as examples.

Abstract: The invention is a case for receiving at least one data storage disk. The case is comprised of two cover members and a base. The case opens by sliding one or both cover members away from each other to allow removal of the disk from the base. The present improved DVD or CD case has very few components which are characterized by great simplicity whereby low manufacturing and assembly cost is achieved, without sacrificing reliability and resistance to breakage or malfunctioning. The case can be accommodated in existing racks, or holders and displays.

Abstract: A media storage disk box comprising formed as a unitary plastic body, a first base panel, a second base panel and a spine panel intermediate of the first base panel and the second base panel, wherein formed intermediate of the first base panel and said second base panel is a hinge defining an axis of rotation the hinge allowing movement of the first base panel relative to the second base panel between a closed condition to and an open condition to provide to allow access to the enclosure of the box. The first base panel and second base panel are of a complementary size to, in the closed condition, provide perimeter to perimeter engagement of the first and second base panels. A sheet metal cover is affixed to and overlaying the first base panel to the non enclosure side of the first base panel.

Abstract: A media storage disc box comprising a base and a lid hingingly engaged to the base to be movable between an open condition to provide access to a media storage disc supported at its central aperture by a push release rosette fixture engaged to or part of the base within the box and a closed condition to provide a substantial enclosure of the media storage disc. The disc is supported intermediate and parallel to the base and the lid when in the closed condition. A security device is provided in juxtaposition to the media storage disc and the lid, the security device including a means to maintain a separation between the lid and the rosette member in order to prevent the rosette being actuated by the deflection of the lid towards the base member.

Abstract: CDs, CD-ROMs, DVDs, optical discs or the like, referred to herein as optically readable carriers, and an adapter therefor, for adapting said optically readable carriers, which may he non-round, for use in a CD, CD-ROM, DVD, optical disc or the like reader, writer or other optically readable carrier handling device.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for holding a compact disk. The device relies on the central hole of a disk and provides a body portion which includes a disk support member onto which the disk can rest. At least two members each pivotably dependent from and connected to said base a flexible arm extending downwardly from said disk support member provide a disk locating means receivable in the central hole of said disk. Integrally formed with the members are disk lifting arms which extend outwardly from each said member. By way of an actuating means movement of the members from a disk locating condition to a disk released condition is achievable whereby when a disk is supported on said disk support member, and pressure is applied to said actuating means, the members move toward each other to release the disk locating means from the central hole and simultaneously the disk lifting arms displace the disk upwardly from said disk support means.

Abstract: A disk receiving device for a storage cassette having a front covering part, a rear covering part and a disk receiving plate, for circular information disks, wherein on both sides of the disk receiving plate protruding T-shaped clamping elements are provided for clamping the circular information disks in the center hole of the information disks. The T-shaped clamping elements are disposed around a central opening in the disk receiving plate, comprising a base portion and two clamping portions integral with the basis portion. The T-shaped clamping elements extend vertically from the base portion in such a manner that the clamping portions protrude on both sides of the disk receiving plate essentially in a vertical direction relative to the disk receiving plate.