Patents by Inventor Richard C. Koch

Richard C. Koch 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).

  • Patent number: 6766550
    Abstract: A compact disk labeling, cleaning and repairing system for use in applying an adhesive label to a surface of a compact disk, and for cleaning and repairing a readable surface of a compact disk. In an exemplary system, a top portion is used for labeling the compact disk and has a side wall with a shape that matches the shape of the compact disk and a flat shelf that forms an upper cavity. A plurality of tabs are formed around the periphery of the side wall that hold the compact disk above the label prior to attachment and which register the compact disk. The flat shelf has a plurality of slots therein that form a plurality of tabs, and a plurality of vertical projections extend away from the tabs to form a hub. The hub is sized to allow a central hole in the adhesive label to register thereto. The slots allow the tabs or hub to flex during application of the label. A bottom portion of the system may be used to clean and repair the compact disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Labelwhiz.com
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch
  • Publication number: 20040058114
    Abstract: Compact disk label apparatus that allows printing of a compact disk label and that is configurable as a compact disk sleeve, and method of making the sleeve. The apparatus comprises a backing or carrier layer and an adhesively-backed label layer. The label layer comprises one or more adhesive-backed compact disk labels. The compact disk labels may be printed on and may be peeled and removed from contact with the backing or carrier layer. The backing or carrier layer is slit or cut adjacent a plurality of its edges to allow them to be removed from contact with the adhesive-backed label layer. A perforation or fold is formed across the compact disk label apparatus that allows the compact disk label apparatus to be folded onto itself to seal its edges using the exposed adhesive surfaces of the adhesive-backed label layer to form a sleeve that has an open end. An optional folding tab portion may be provided that may be folded over the open end of the compact disk sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch
  • Patent number: 6547066
    Abstract: Portable compact disk storage systems that are designed to hold one or more circular compacts disks. The storage systems may be made as a single molded plastic embodiment or a two-part molded plastic embodiment. An exemplary compact disk storage system comprises a lower housing having a plurality of slots formed along one side thereof that are sized to receive individual compact disks therein, and a frictional pad disposed on the plurality of slots. The frictional pad provides a frictional surface that assists removal of the compact disks from the storage system. An upper housing is coupled to the lower housing by way of a living hinge. A locking mechanism is provided for locking the lower and upper housings together when the storage system is closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Labelwhiz.com, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch
  • Patent number: 6543508
    Abstract: A compact disk labeling, cleaning and repairing system for use in applying an adhesive label to a surface of a compact disk, and for cleaning and repairing a readable surface of a compact disk. In an exemplary system, a top portion is used for labeling the compact disk and has a side wall with a shape that matches the shape of the compact disk and a flat shelf that forms an upper cavity. A plurality of tabs are formed around the periphery of the side wall that hold the compact disk above the label prior to attachment and which register the compact disk. The flat shelf has a plurality of slots therein that form a plurality of tabs, and a plurality of vertical projections extend away from the tabs to form a hub. The hub is sized to allow a central hole in the adhesive label to register thereto. The slots allow the tabs or hub to flex during application of the label. A bottom portion of the system may be used to clean and repair the compact disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2003
    Assignee: Labelwhiz.com, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch
  • Publication number: 20030042154
    Abstract: Portable compact disk storage systems that are designed to hold one or more circular compacts disks. The storage systems may be made as a single molded plastic embodiment or a two-part molded plastic embodiment. An exemplary compact disk storage system comprises a lower housing having a plurality of slots formed along one side thereof that are sized to receive individual compact disks therein, and a frictional pad disposed on the plurality of slots. The frictional pad provides a frictional surface that assists removal of the compact disks from the storage system. An upper housing is coupled to the lower housing by way of a living hinge. A locking mechanism is provided for locking the lower and upper housings together when the storage system is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2001
    Publication date: March 6, 2003
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch
  • Publication number: 20020174957
    Abstract: A compact disk labeling, cleaning and repairing system for use in applying an adhesive label to a surface of a compact disk, and for cleaning and repairing a readable surface of a compact disk. In an exemplary system, a top portion is used for labeling the compact disk and has a side wall with a shape that matches the shape of the compact disk and a flat shelf that forms an upper cavity. A plurality of tabs are formed around the periphery of the side wall that hold the compact disk above the label prior to attachment and which register the compact disk. The flat shelf has a plurality of slots therein that form a plurality of tabs, and a plurality of vertical projections extend away from the tabs to form a hub. The hub is sized to allow a central hole in the adhesive label to register thereto. The slots allow the tabs or hub to flex during application of the label. A bottom portion of the system may be used to clean and repair the compact disk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2001
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch
  • Patent number: 6450229
    Abstract: Compact disk labeling systems for use in applying a compact disk label to a compact disk. One embodiment includes a compact disk case with a base and a rotatable lid that rotates about a hinge. A central spindle protrudes from a surface of the base that holds the compact disk by means of its central hole. A label hub protrudes from a surface of the lid. A flexible foam disk may be attached to an interior surface of the lid that is disposed around the label hub. Another embodiment includes a base having a generally flat upper surface. A central spindle protrudes slightly above the upper surface of the base that holds the compact disk by means of its central hole. A rotatable lid is attached to the base by means of a hinge and has a generally flat surface 23 with an inner tab section and an outer section that flex relative to each other. A cylindrically-shaped compact disk label hub protrudes from the inner tab section to hold the adhesive label.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Labelwhiz.com, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch
  • Patent number: 6435243
    Abstract: Compact disk labeling systems for use in applying an adhesive label to a CD card compact disk. The system includes a base with a generally flat upper surface and a compact disk hub that protrudes above the upper surface of the base for holding the CD card compact disk by means of its central hole. A rotatable lid is attached to the base and has a generally flat surface with an tab section and a flexible section that is flexible relative to the tab section. A compact disk label hub protrudes from the tab section that is used to hold the adhesive label. A compact disk registering member is provided on the base that is used to register and align the CD card compact disk. A compact disk label registering member may be provided on the lid that may be used to register labels having different widths. Removal of the compact disk registering member permits labeling of mini round compact disks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Labelwhiz.com, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch
  • Patent number: 6363987
    Abstract: Compact disk labeling systems for use in applying a compact disk label to a compact disk. One embodiment includes a compact disk case with a base and a rotatable lid that rotates about a hinge. A central spindle protrudes from a surface of the base that holds the compact disk by means of its central hole. A label hub protrudes from a surface of the lid. A flexible foam disk may be attached to an interior surface of the lid that is disposed around the label hub. Another embodiment includes a base having a generally flat upper surface. A central spindle protrudes slightly above the upper surface of the base that holds the compact disk by means of its central hole. A rotatable lid is attached to the base by means of a hinge and has a generally flat surface 23 with an inner tab section and an outer section that flex relative to each other. A cylindrically-shaped compact disk label hub protrudes from the inner tab section to hold the adhesive label.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: Labelwhiz.com, INC
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch
  • Patent number: 6347654
    Abstract: A compact disk labeling system for use in applying an adhesive label to a surface of a compact disk. The system comprises a side wall with a shape that substantially matches the exterior shape of the compact disk and which registers the compact disk. A flat shelf is formed a predetermined distance below an upper edge of the side wall that forms an upper cavity. The shelf has a central opening with a plurality of slots extending outward therefrom toward the side wall. A hub is formed on the shelf that comprises a plurality of tabs that extend away from a top surface of the shelf. The hub is sized to allow a central hole in the adhesive label to register thereto. The central opening and slots in the shelf allow the hub to flex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Labelwhiz.com, INC
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch
  • Publication number: 20010004925
    Abstract: Compact disk labeling systems for use in applying an adhesive label to a CD card compact disk. The system includes a base with a generally flat upper surface and a compact disk hub that protrudes above the upper surface of the base for holding the CD card compact disk by means of its central hole. A rotatable lid is attached to the base and has a generally flat surface with an tab section and a flexible section that is flexible relative to the tab section. A compact disk label hub protrudes from the tab section that is used to hold the adhesive label. A compact disk registering member is provided on the base that is used to register and align the CD card compact disk. A compact disk label registering member may be provided on the lid that may be used to register labels having different widths. Removal of the compact disk registering member permits labeling of mini round compact disks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2001
    Publication date: June 28, 2001
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch
  • Patent number: 5609252
    Abstract: A display and storage tray for a stack of photographs, card-like objects or the like, includes a housing, a retaining member, a plurality of slots, at least one guiding member and a lifting member. The housing has an interior that forms a recess that is adapted to hold the stack of photographs. The retaining member is coupled to the housing to retain the stack of photographs within the recess of the housing. A first opening slot is formed between the guiding member and the retaining member, and is adapted to permit the removal of one of the photographs from the stack at a time. A guiding member is coupled to or formed as a part of the housing to guide a photograph back to the bottom of the stack of photographs when one photograph is to be placed back in the stack of photographs in the recess of the housing. A second opening slot is formed between the back of the housing and the a guiding member, and is adapted to permit insertion of one or more photographs to the bottom of the stack of photographs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: View 'N Store, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch
  • Patent number: 5533702
    Abstract: In combination, a computer and removable paper holder. The paper holder is adapted to be removably mounted on a computer, preferably on a portable or notebook computer display screen, for securing a sheet of paper adjacent thereto. The holder is made of flexible plastic and includes a body having a pair of end edges and a pair of side edges. A pair of spaced legs extend outwardly from one side edge of the body adjacent the end edges. A central flange extends outwardly from the body and is centrally positioned intermediate the legs. The body is in a planar configuration for ease of storage and transporting but is flexed into a bowed arcuate configuration when mounted on a portable computer display screen. When flexed into this arcuate configuration, the screen edge is interposed between the central flange and the respective legs. A resilient clip is formed integrally with the body and located centrally thereon to hold a paper sheet against the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: July 9, 1996
    Assignee: Alpha Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch
  • Patent number: 5383643
    Abstract: A keyboard cover and copy holder includes a first plate member and a second plate member pivotally connected at one end to the first plate member. The second plate member pivots between a first position in which it and the first plate member have a flat configuration and a second position in which it and the first plate member lie at an acute angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 24, 1995
    Assignee: C-2, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch
  • Patent number: 5362143
    Abstract: A multi-media storage tray is provided that can store and organize different combinations of media. The tray has at least one removable insert that allows at least two columns of 3 1/2 inch computer diskettes to be placed side by side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Fellowes Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch
  • Patent number: 5311993
    Abstract: A multi-media storage tray with at least one uni-directional partition member provided to store and organize different combinations of media. The bottom of the try is provided with a plurality of positioning slots each surrounded by detents having substantially the same shape as the partition members. The partition members will fit in the detents only when the partitions are oriented in a single direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Assignee: Fellowes Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch
  • Patent number: 5205625
    Abstract: A multi-media storage tray is provided that can store and organize different combinations of media. The tray has a removable center insert that allows 31/2 inch compouter diskettes to be placed side by side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Assignee: Fellowes Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch
  • Patent number: 4557533
    Abstract: A device adapted for storing items, in particular, magnetic information media, said device including a hollow exterior rectangular box having depressions and ridges such that the box may be stacked efficiently with other identical boxes to have lateral interlocks both on the vertical and horizontal surfaces and including in the interior thereof guide rails for receiving a drawer. The drawer is designed to be usable in either of two orientations, the second orientation being a 90.degree. rotation from the first, the drawer further including walls for enclosing the media and a hinged gate for allowing the media to tilt forward for ready access while restraining the media within the drawer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1985
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch
  • Patent number: D351420
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Assignee: Computer Coverup, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch
  • Patent number: D367475
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1996
    Assignee: Computer Coverup, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard C. Koch