Combination storage tray and case for compact discs

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a combination storage tray and case for compact discs showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view thereof, the pivotal pins shown in alternate positions;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of FIG. 1, the CD holders being shown slightly pivoted;

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of FIG. 9, the CD holders being shown slightly pivoted;

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an alternate embodiment of the design shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 14 is a top plan view of FIG. 13;

FIG. 15 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 13;

FIG. 16 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 13;

FIG. 17 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 13;

FIG. 18 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 13;

FIG. 19 is a front elevational view of FIG. 13;

FIG. 20 is a perspective view of FIG. 13, the CD holders being shown slightly pivoted;

FIG. 21 is a perspective view of FIG. 13, the pivotal pins shown in alternate positions and the CD holders shown slightly pivoted;

FIG. 22 is a perspective view of FIG. 13, the pivotal pins shown in alternate positions and the CD holders shown slightly pivoted;

FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the design shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 24 is a front elevational view of FIG. 23, the lid shown in a closed position;

FIG. 25 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the design shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 26 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 25;

FIG. 27 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 23, the lid shown in a closed position; and,

FIG. 28 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 25, the lid shown in a closed position.

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Patent History
Patent number: D359193
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 26, 1993
Date of Patent: Jun 13, 1995
Inventor: Theodore M. Minter (Cleveland, OH)
Primary Examiner: C. A. Murphy
Attorney: David A. Burge
Application Number: 0/6,403
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D/6631; D/6626; D/6629; D/6630; D/6634