Patents by Inventor Michael P. McCafferty

Michael P. McCafferty has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Compact disc retaining sheet
    Patent number: 5186327
    Abstract: A compact disc retaining sheet (30) for holding a compact disc. Compact disc retaining sheet (30) is of adequate size to be securely held, inserted and withdrawn from a cardboard cover (44) similar to a standard phonograph cover. Sheet (30) comprises a rear panel (34), a disc support (36), a disc support (38), a central pad (40), a front panel (32). Disc supports (36, 38) and central pad (40) are positioned and bonded to rear panel (34) in order to create the most secure fit for a compact disc. Front panel (32) is bonded over rear panel (34) and disc supports (36, 38). Front panel (32) has a cut-out portion (58) which allows central pad (40), a specific area of rear panel (34) and portions of disc supports (36, 38) to remain visible. This visible part allows a compact disc to be securely fastened between disc supports (36, 38).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1993
    Inventors: Daniel K. McCafferty, Michael P. McCafferty