Abstract: Disclosed is disc medium accommodating case for conveying a large number of disc media, in which the embedding structure for the column for stacking the disc media and the case bottom plate member is improved, whereby a sturdy case is provided which is free from deformation or breakage during handling, transportation, etc.

Abstract: A container includes a cover secured on a base for receiving an insert and a knob slidably received in the base. A latch is slidably engaged in the base and biased to secure the insert in place. The knob includes a tapered surface for disengaging the latch from the insert. A spring is biased with the insert for biasing the insert outward of the base. The spring is solidly secured to the base. The knob can be prevented from being depressed inward of the cover inadvertently when a number of containers are stacked with each other.

Abstract: A device for automatically publishing a plurality of compact disks includes a labeling station, a cleaning station, a recording station, a verification station, a transport mechanism and a controller. The transport mechanism includes separate bins for a supply of blank disks, correctly recorded disks, and reject disks. The transport mechanism also includes a picker for moving individual disks between the various bins and stations. The controller automatically controls the various functions of the various components of the device.

Abstract: A case for packaging and storing a magnetic disk cartridge is disclosed. The case includes a tray that slides into a housing, and a seal between the tray and the housing. The seal protects the cartridge from dust and contaminant infiltration and from physical damage. The tray forms a receptacle for receiving and holding the cartridge and includes a hinge for enabling a front portion of the tray to pivot downward to provide clearance to insert and remove the cartridge by sliding therein. The case includes a latching means for latching the tray and housing together, a transparent panel for viewing the cartridge while it is inside of the case, a clasp that prevents the tray from being fully removed from the housing, and unique key members that mate to corresponding key grooves in a JAZ cartridge.

Abstract: Optical arrangements are provided by which observers of flat containers or display boxes, such as compact disc (CD) jewel boxes, can be presented with different information when looking at one of the box's surfaces from different angular perspectives. Advantageously, parallax effects are compensated where the size of the observable images and the viewing distance create undesirable visual artifacts. Horizontally and vertically oriented lenticulated panels are used in combination with interlaced images to convey the differently coded views without the need for physically manipulating such boxes as in the past to see equivalent information. Printed informational inserts are provided with interlaced images and reference surfaces for alignment purposes which is achieved either with control of fit or via resiliently flexible arrangements for urging the inserts into positions of proper alignment.

Abstract: A holder secures a disk to a backer member at a point of purchase, with the disk retained in the holder while providing an indication of any tampering to access the disk in the holder, the holder including a back sheet, a front sheet juxtaposed with the back sheet and joined with the back sheet, a pouch between the joined front sheet and back sheet, the pouch having an access opening for selective removal of the disk from the pouch and selective re-insertion of the disk into the pouch, a loading opening in the back sheet for enabling insertion of the disk into the pouch through the loading opening, an adhesive layer along the back sheet for securing the back sheet to the backer member with the backer member closing off the loading opening such that upon securement of the back sheet to the backer member selective removal of the disk from the pouch is accomplished only through the access opening of the pouch, a flap joined to the assembled front sheet and back sheet and overlapping the front sheet to close the

Abstract: A storage container for a disc includes case member (10) including a cover member (16), a base member (18), and a hinge member (20) for joining the cover member (16) to the base member (18). The hinge member (20) allows the base member (18) and cover member (16) to pivot between a coplanar open position and an overlapping parallel plane closed position. A tray member (14) is also included that has a proximal end (96), a distal end (94), a disc receiving portion (98) disposed adjacent to the proximal end (96) and a raised platform portion (182). The raised platform portion (182) is disposed adjacent to the distal end (99).

Abstract: A case for a compact disc comprises two hinged parts adapted to house a compact disc. One of the parts defines a base which includes a spindle on which the compact disc may be mounted. The other hinged part defines a lid. A catch mechanism, including a button on one of the hinged parts is adapted to interact with the other hinged part and is resiliently mounted on a stem to latch in a snap-fit action with the other hinged part. A resilient biasing element is formed on the base and is disposed adjacent the stem and acts to bias the two hinged parts apart. Depression of the button by a user unlatches the two hinged parts and thereby opens the case. The button is recessed so that the upper surface of the button does not project substantially beyond the planar surface of the lid when the case is closed.

Abstract: A housing for storing a disc-shaped information carrier, for example a DVD. The housing is provided with a bottom part (1) with a retaining device (7) for the information carrier and a lid part (3) which is connected with hinging possibility to the bottom part. Two corner hinges form the connection here, which corner hinges comprise two recessed hinge arms (30) of the hinge part and two matching recessed hinge walls (36). The lid part is provided with protection walls (42) which extend at the outside of the housing substantially parallel to the hinge arms so as to protect the hinge arms from external mechanical influences.

Abstract: The present invention has an object to provide a disc storage bag being able to prevent a disc stored therein from falling off from the bag. The disc storage bag of the invention comprises a first sheet made of a nonwoven fabric, a second sheet disposed at least on one surface of the first sheet for covering part of the surface on one end side of the first sheet, and a third sheet for covering part of the same surface of the first sheet on the other end side thereof, whereby the first sheet forms a disc storage portion jointly with the second and third sheets. The first and second sheets are closed at the one end and opposite lateral sides for forming a bag portion therebetween.

Abstract: The present cover has a connector configuration that allows several identical covers to be joined together on top of each other to form a cover system.The covers can be turned with respect to each other so that a label on the cover on the item inside the cover can be easily seen. The connector includes a cylindrical portion which, when mated to an identical cylindrical portion on another cover, permits a pivotable connection. The covers, when joined, can be rotated only in a direction parallel to main surfaces of the covers.

Abstract: A compact disc coaster includes a soft, substantially non-scratching material on an upper surface which is adapted to receive a compact disc. Specifically, the compact disc coaster is adapted to receive a compact disc by including a recess which is substantially the size and shape of a compact disc. A user places a compact disc in the compact disc coaster by simply dropping the compact disc into the recess. Since the compact disc is not slid into position, the underside of the compact disc is not slid along any material for any appreciable distance. Accordingly, dirt or particles in the recess of the compact disc coaster do not scratch the underside of the compact disc and therefore do no cause data errors in the compact disc. The compact disc coaster includes a relatively high-friction bottom surface which prevents slippage of the compact disc coaster from a relatively flat surface on which the compact disc coaster is placed.

Abstract: A package for releasably storing products such as compact discs comprising a base portion constructed from a single lightweight readily disposable blank of material and a disc holder made from a lightweight material such as plastic. The system maintains positive self-retention of the disc holder within the base portion by incorporating apertures in the flaps which engage bosses near the front of the disc holder when the disc holder is fully inserted into the base. As a result, the system prevents inadvertent outward movement of the disc holder due to gravity, random jostling, etc. The system also precludes complete removal of the disc holder from the base by including a widthwise flap which is contiguous with the lower major panel of the base and which is adapted to engage a shoulder on the underside of the disc holder.

Abstract: An ecologically acceptable package for a recording medium includes a pair of easily separable paperboard and plastic components. The paperboard component defines a hollow box with a front face defining a large central aperture, and a front flap pivotal between a closed orientation wherein the front flap overlies the box front face to block access thereto and an open orientation wherein the front flap exposes the box front face to enable access thereto. The plastic component is thermoformed and defines a tray and optionally a locking mechanism. The tray includes a downwardly extending recess disposed at least partially within the front face central aperture for receipt of a recording medium, and an outwardly extending margin. The tray also includes a plurality of depressions about the recess for releasably securing the plastic component to the box front face without the use of glue.

Abstract: The present invention is a CD storage module (20) that includes an upper support (24) and a lower support (22) that are interconnectable horizontally and vertically, and individual CD storage cases (40). The CD storage cases (40) are insertable individually into the upper support (24) and the lower support (22). The CD storage case (40) includes a partition (44) and two outer covers (50 and 52). This configuration forms two compartments wherein a CD (62) may be placed in one compartment and an informational pamphlet placed in an opposite compartment. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the partition (46) and the outer covers (50 and 52) include bevels (76) for contacting only an outer periphery of a CD (62); the bevels (76) prevent scuffing or otherwise damaging a major surface area of the CD (62) as the CD (62) is being inserted and removed. In addition, the CD storage case (40) includes a CD storage case door (42) hingedly secured to the CD storage case (40).

Abstract: A bilateral media storage unit for storing and carrying CD ROMs, computer diskettes, removable disk storage devices and the like. The storage unit includes a discus shaped portable housing having a generally bowl shaped lower base component and a generally bowl shaped upper cover component which are coupled together at opposite points on their peripheries by selectively releasable hinges which pivotally couple the upper cover component to the lower base component and which release the upper cover component to pivot away from the lower base component when released. An accordion pleated extendable media receptacle is mounted within the portable housing.

Abstract: Optical arrangements are provided by which observers of flat containers or display boxes, such as compact disc (CD) jewel boxes, can be presented with different information when looking at one of the box's surfaces from different angular perspectives. Advantageously, parallax effects are compensated where the size of the observable images and the viewing distance create undesirable visual artifacts. Horizontally and vertically oriented lenticulated panels are used in combination with interlaced images to convey the differently coded views without the need for physically manipulating such boxes as in the past to see equivalent information. Printed informational inserts are provided with interlaced images and reference surfaces for alignment purposes which is achieved either with control of fit or via resiliently flexible arrangements for urging the inserts into positions of proper alignment.

Abstract: A container for storing a number of compact disks includes a housing having an aperture accessing the interior of the housing and a housing insert 2. The housing insert 2 is made up of a handle and a number of CD support components pivoted to the handle. The handle is pivoted flush against the side of the support components 20, and then the housing insert 2 is inserted into the aperture of the housing 1 so as to be received therein. The separate support components 20 can be pivoted about the pivot shaft of the handle 21 in the inserted position so as to allow the user access to particular CDs. Elastic holding members are provided on the housing for retaining the CD support members in the housing. The support component members are pivotal through an arc of at least 90.degree. so as to allow the user to properly remove any particular CD.

Abstract: A package for shipping and/or a compact disk. The package is formed from a one-piece blank of foldable paperboard and includes a rear panel, an overlying retaining panel having a retaining tab engageable with a compact disk, an overlying outer cover panel, and a plurality of inner panels interposed between the rear and cover panels.

Abstract: A video/audio medium rack at least including four connecting rods, four wall boards and a back board. The wall boards are disposed with tenons interlacedly engaged with engaging slots of the connecting rods so as to assemble the wall boards with the connecting rods. The back board is formed with peripheral stopper edge for fitting into channels of the wall boards so as to assemble the back board with the wall boards. CDs and VHS tapes can be both rested in the rack. Several racks can be stacked or assembled to enlarge the capacity of the rack. A base is disposed under the bottom of the rack and rotatably fitted with a bottom dish, whereby the base together with the rack can be rotated relative to the bottom dish.

Abstract: Container for compact discs and similar objects, with a pocket shaped disc cover (11) and a disc drawer (12) to be inserted in the disc cover with a disc. The disc drawer is provided with a circular recess (33) for the disc and a center member (23) to maintain the disc in position by engaging the center opening of the disc. The disc drawer is provided to be hinged along a hinge line (32) crossing the recess (22) in its front half, to bring an adjoining part (36) of the disc drawer (12) out of the disc plane. The disc drawer (12) is preferably provided with at least one slot (34, 35) along the hinge line (32), preferably one slot on each side of the center of the hinge line.

Abstract: A package and storage unit includes a tray slidable within an endoskeleton/exoskeleton frame. The edge of each surface of the endoskeleton/exoskeleton frame includes a cavity/recess and protrusions to hold a wrapped paperboard with graphics to be wrapped around the frame. Slots on three edges of the rear of the frame receive a folded rear portion of the paperboard. The tray includes a spring with a ledge and two protrusions to securely hold and easily remove the disk from the tray. In an alternative embodiment, the frame includes a pair of parallel pushers, and the tray includes a pair of guides. The arrangement of the pair of pushers and guides is used to securely hold and easily remove the disk from the tray. Both the frame and tray include contour portions to latch the tray in an open or closed position in the frame. A locking mechanism has a housing with parallel flanges to overlie a portion of the faces and a side of the frame and to prevent the tray from being withdrawn from the frame.

Abstract: A disk case has a pocket-shaped case body for accommodating a disk. Tongue pieces are provided at one edge of the case body, at the centers of opposite halves of the periphery of a disk insertion inlet thereat. These tongue pieces are formed so that one end of each is aligned with a corresponding end of the other at a first position of the end of the disk insertion inlet, and overlap or cross each other on the outside of the periphery. The respective other ends of the tongue pieces coincide with a pair of opposite edges of the case body. Perforations are provided along the boundary between each of the tongue pieces and the case body. The tongue pieces can be torn at these perforations to be separated from the case body. The disk case thus formed has a simple structure, can be easily sealed and appended to a book, and prevents a disk from moving in the case after being placed therein.

Abstract: A compact disc storage case for storing a compact disc includes a base portion with a disc-receiving recess formed therein and a manually manipulated sliding cover that overlies the recess. The cover is bifurcated and has a cover portion and a sliding portion interconnected by a hinge. Movement of the sliding portion raises the cover portion and causes a disc-lifting mechanism to lift the disc partially out of the recess.

Abstract: A slide tray package has, in combination, a slide tray for holding a recording medium (such as a compact disc or audio cassette) and a housing therefor. In the slide tray a receiving area is disposed between the ends and sides thereof for receiving the recording medium for horizontal movement therewith. The slide tray leading end is adapted for automated loading of the slide tray into the housing by being both horizontally tapered and vertically beveled to facilitate telescopic insertion of the slide tray leading end through a leading end of the housing and into a trailing end of the housing. The slide tray trailing end defines a vertically protruding lip configured and dimensioned as a stop for engaging a leading end of the housing to limit the telescopic insertion of the slide tray into the housing.

Abstract: A storage and dispensing unit for a plurality of compact disks in their disk cases in the opened position, the unit including two side wall is that are connected to each other and spaced from each other by a distance greater than the case width, and a plurality of pairs of opposed rails extending toward each other from the side walls so that the inner edges of the rails are spaced from each other by less than the case width, the rails being spaced from adjacent rails on the side wall by a distance greater than the maximum case thickness, the side walls having a length of at least about twice the case width so that a case can be contained within the unit on a respective pair of rails with the case opened, and the base of the case can be extracted by sliding on the opposed rails to move the case to a disk extraction position in which the case base extends beyond the side walls and the disk is exposed to permit extraction of the disk from the case.

Abstract: A storage package for an article and a booklet includes a pair of panels secured together and movable between a closed storage orientation, wherein the panels are substantially overlying with at least an article and a booklet supported by the article disposed intermediate the pair of panels, and an open use orientation, wherein the panels are not substantially overlying and the article and booklet are accessible. A fixed base formed of plastic defines a cavity with a bottom face mounted on one of the panels and an open top face. A floating holder formed of rigid plastic is disposed within the cavity intermediate the faces for receiving and maintaining thereon the article and booklet, the holder being movable between a plurality of positions variably spaced above the cavity bottom face. A spring secured to one of the base and holder biases the holder above the cavity bottom face, thereby to accommodate booklets of varying thickness.

Abstract: A CD bank including a rectangular casing having an upper portion and a lower portion engaged with the upper portion, the lower portion being formed at a lower edge with pairs of ears, each pair of the ears being provided with two opposite protuberances, a plurality of holders pivotally connected with a lower edge of the lower portion, each of the holders being symmetric in structure at both sides thereof and being formed with a through hole adapted to be fitted between the protuberances of a respective pair of the ears, each side of the holder being formed with a half-round recess of a diameter slightly longer than that of an compact disk, an opening at a central portion of the holder for facilitating removal of a compact disk, a plurality of retaining lugs suspending above the half-round recess and spaced around a periphery thereof and having a beveled edge facing inwards, a plurality of triangular projections spaced around the periphery and having a beveled edge facing outwards, a projection at a top of the

Abstract: A container for storing a disc comprising a planar surface having a recessed receptacle therein, a lip projecting from the planar surface over the recess, and a pivotable lip attached to a button, the button being attached to an elongated flexible tab, which in turn is attached to the planar surface. When the button is depressed, the pivotable lip pivots away allowing the insertion or removal of a disc from the storage container.

Abstract: A lower case of a compact disc case is molded from a resin. The lower case comprises a rectangular bottom portion, upwardly extending lateral wall portions formed at a pair of opposite sides of the bottom portion, and lateral edge portions outwardly extending from the base portions of the lateral wall portions. To facilitate the installation and removal of a compact disc, the lateral wall portions have first recesses. The lateral edge portions have second recesses corresponding to the first recesses. The formation of the second recesses restrains the resin supplied to the bottom portion from being suddenly increased in flowability at the lateral edge portions at the time of molding. The formation of the second recesses reduces a difference in thickness between the bottom portion and the lateral edge portions. This results in substantial equalization of the shrinkage amounts of the bottom portion and the lateral edge portions at the time of molding.

Abstract: A holder for removably supporting a compact disk. The compact disk is held by its center opening over a post and under a ridge on the outer surface of the post. As the top of the post is pushed downwardly, the outer surface of the post moves inwardly and the ridge compresses and moves downwardly and allows the opening in the compact disk to pass over it. The compact disk is thus easily removed by simply pushing the center of the disk holding post. Preferably, the grooves are spiral shaped.

Abstract: An accordion pleated media storage unit is provided which is constructed of a continuous elongate web of flexible material, such as a non-woven polyester spun material. A continuous zigzag fold of the elongate web creates multiple overlying planes, each of which has at least one edge which is integral with an adjacent plane. A bond is then formed along each edge of a pair of adjacent planes, extending from a common edge to a point just short of the mid-line of each plane, such that multiple adjacent pockets are formed which, when the unit is extended, are separated by a specified distance and wherein the pocket dimensions are not altered, greatly enhancing insertion and retrieval of a storage media element.

Abstract: A case for storing a disc having a central aperture. The case has first and second panels hingedly connected together and adapted to be closed together to form a generally flat, rectangular enclosure for containing a disc. A tapering boss projects from the first panel inside the enclosure on which the central aperture of the disc can be mounted. A retainer ring associated with the second panel is adapted to fit over the boss when the panels are closed together to retain the disc on the hub of the boss.

Abstract: A container (100) having a recess (107) arranged to receive an object such as a compact disc (50). The recess (107) has a mouth (112) opening through a side wall (108) of the container (100) and an ejector (118) for ejecting the object from the recess (107).

Abstract: A novel and improved rotatable CD and other cartridge storage carousel having a cylindrical shape that rotates about a vertical axis to display the CDs or other cartridges in a horizontal plane for easy identification and selective removal by the user. The carousel consists of a number of tiers formed by spacers each containing several storage compartments; the tiers are mounted on a rotating base turntable. The depth of each spacer and tier may be varied to allow for storage of varying size cartridges.

Abstract: A reusable compact disc package with a narrow three-sided spine compartment for holding a spine card identifying the compact disc title and a second compartment, essentially square, for firmly storing a sleeve containing a compact disc. The essentially square shape of the second compartment allows for the compact disc sleeve to be square and thereby contain a scaled down exact reproduction of the original album graphics of a previously released recording. The package contains a vertical opening opposite the spine such that the sleeve may be easily inserted into and removed from the package. The package also includes a retaining clip for firmly holding the sleeve in place inside the package. The package is comprised of two components with correlated lock tabs and receptacles such that the components may be cinched securely together to form a stable compact disc package which can be easily disassembled with the use of a two-pronged key.

Abstract: A jewel case for a compact laser disc consists of a transparent hinged case and a disc holder received inside the case. The case is hingeably movable between a closed position wherein the case defines an interior cavity and an edge opening, and an open position wherein the interior cavity is exposed. The disc holder includes a spine adjacent the hinge edge which merges outwardly from a central portion thereof in a generally U-shaped configuration to form a pair of spaced arms. The disc holder further includes a raised shoulder extending in an arcuate contour around the arms and the spine with the arcuate contour opening outwardly toward the edge opening. The raised shoulder cooperates with the arms and spine to define a ledge which supports the edge margin of the disc while the raised shoulder engages the side edges of the disc.

Abstract: A two part thermo-formed package having a doughnut shaped well at one half for receiving and holding a compact disk and being formed with diskette-retaining notches for also holding a diskette. The second half of the package including raised embossments for retaining a diskette therebetween or for utilization in combination with the other half for holding a compact disk and/or diskette. The package cavity structure permits the packaging of a compact disk and/or a diskette, with the option of also holding printed inserts within the package without impeding the holding capability of the product-retaining structures within the package cavity. The package is useful for retail, direct mail and OEM applications.

Abstract: Packaging for a CD from a blank of foldable sheet material with at least two walls hinged together at two transverse sides, whereby at least one wall has attaching means for attaching a CD at an inner surface toward which an adjacent wall is foldable, whereby the wall comprising the attaching means comprises lateral flaps hinged to opposed longitudinal sides, the lateral flaps being foldable toward the inner surface and attachable thereto, and the attaching means have, hinged at the other longitudinal sides of the lateral flaps, attaching flaps which, for segments of an above the inner surface positioned CD, comprise lateral receptacles extending up to their hinge line to the lateral flaps, whereby the attaching flaps in an attaching position folded toward each other cover over the CD and release it in a releasing position folded away from each other.

Abstract: A clear plastic box cover hinged to a bottom member includes a relatively brittle clear (translucent or transparent) thermoplastic molded compact disc (CD) receiving tray, all of polystyrene. The tray has a central rosette of inwardly extending resilient fingers each with an upstanding shoulder for resiliently receiving a pair of overlying CDs on one tray side. The shoulders each have two spaced inclined disc receiving sections, one over the other, each section for receiving a disc. The uppermost disc receiving section overhangs and grips the uppermost disc. The lowermost disc is captured by an intervening overhanging section, the uppermost disc and the tray. A plurality of molded radially extending ribs stiffen multiple sets of pairs of opposing fingers to support the discs in case of breakage of the resilient fingers and which alternate with the resilient fingers.

Abstract: A book-shaped CD container has an outer case, a groove-divided pivot mount and a groove-divided retaining seat and a plurality of CD receiving plates each of which is pivotally engaged with the pivot mount. The pivot mount and the retaining seat are removably secured to the bottom and top side of the outer case so that the receiving plates can be pivotally extended outwardly out of the outer case or pushed inwardly thereinto for storage selectively one by one. The CD container is of a size of a common dictionary so that it can be carried around with ease and elegance and exhibited in harmony with its surroundings.

Abstract: A packaging assembly for both packaging and displaying a plurality of compact discs. The packaging assembly includes a support structure having tiered depressions formed into at least one row. Each depression in a row is sized to accept a compact disc and includes a retaining mechanism for selectively engaging a compact disc at each tier level. As a result, the support structure is capable of retaining multiple compact discs in each row, wherein each compact disc is retained at a different tier level. This enables the various compact discs to overlay over another without contacting one another. The tiered orientation also enables any one of the compact discs to be accessed without having to remove any other compact disc contained in the packaging assembly. The support structure itself is contained within a box, wherein the box has a forward surface that defines a large window.

Abstract: A security container for storing various articles is formed of transparent plastic material and has four tabs extending from a bottom wall with latching flanges extending from the ends of each tab. The flanges are positioned to be inserted into the four openings formed in the side walls of most jewel boxes for the storage of compact discs, removably securing the jewel box to the bottom wall of the container and allowing the jewel box to be opened and the compact disc to be accessed while the jewel box remains secured to the container by the flanges. A holder with a U-shaped opening for receiving at least one or two compact discs is removably secured to the inside surface of a double hinge panel of the container and holds the compact discs for display through a front wall of the security container. A locking mechanism secures the contents of the container while allowing the articles to be displayed through the container walls. An E.A.S.

Abstract: A device is provided for retaining flat, substantially round discs therein, including compact discs, laser discs and vinyl discs, in a manner which facilitates insertion and removal of a disc from the retainer device with a single hand. The device provides means for inserting and removing discs therefrom in a manner which avoids touching the recorded or encoded portion of the disc. The device is configured to facilitate conjoining or stacking of a multiple number of the devices together while maintaining the discs in a spaced apart arrangement thereby avoiding damage to the discs.

Abstract: An optical disc accommodation device permits an optical disc to be removed therefrom and inserted therein very quickly and readily with a single hand of a driver while driving a vehicle, as well as permitting very quick and ready removal and insertion of an optical disc in home or office installation. The device includes a box-shaped casing and an optical disc holder accommodated thereinto carry an optical disc. The box-shaped casing includes an accommodating part which can movably accommodate the optical disc holder and a lid hinged to one side of the accommodating part for opening and closing the same. One side of the casing has an opening for inserting therethrough the optical disc. A spring is provided between the optical disc holder and the accommodating part to bias the optical disc holder in a direction of projection from the opening. A lock includes a locking member provided on the optical disc holder and a raised portion provided on an inner surface of the accommodating part.

Abstract: An individual CD case which includes a rectangular case body having a front open side and two opposing locating grooves near the front open side, a sliding plate slidably inserted into the front open side of the case body and retained inside the case body by forcing two headed retainer strips thereof into engagement with the locating grooves of the case body, the sliding plate having springs at the back side which automatically force the sliding plate out of the case body when the sliding plate is depressed and then immediately released, and a CD holder plate mounted on the sliding plate and having a keeper for holding down an individual compact disk.

Abstract: A CD storage box including a casing having two opposite rear barrels, a stack of individual CD holders mounted inside the casing having respective barrels turnably connected in series at the same elevation, a cover board having two end lugs respectively and turnably connected to the rear barrels of the casing by a respective locating knob and a barrel connected between the two barrels of the top individual CD holder, and a decorative board slidably mounted on the cover board and having a downward front hook for hooking in a retaining hole on the casing to close the cover board, wherein the decorative board can be extended out of the cover board and used as a sign board when the cover board is opened.

Abstract: A CD bank which includes a case, a transparent cover hinged to the case, and a plurality of individual CD holder plates mounted inside the case to hold individual compact disks respectively, wherein the case has two longitudinal rails bilaterally disposed on the inside, and longitudinally spaced pairs of transverse grooves respectively made on the longitudinal rails; the individual CD holder plates are respectively pivotably mounted in the longitudinally spaced pairs of transverse grooves between the longitudinal rails, each individual CD holder plate having a half-round recess for holding an individual compact disk, an extension board extending from the diameter of the half-round recess, an opening at the periphery of said half-round recess for the insertion of the thumb, an index groove at the extension board for mounting an index sticker, a plurality of retaining lugs suspending above the half-round recess and spaced around the border thereof for holding down an individual compact disk within the half-roun

Abstract: Optical arrangements are provided by which observers of flat containers or display boxes, such as compact disc (CD) jewel boxes, can be presented with different information about the contents of the box when looking at one of its surfaces from different angular perspectives. Advantageously, parallax effects are compensated where the size of the observable images and the viewing distance create undesirable visual artifacts. Horizontally and vertically oriented lenticulated panels are used in combination with interlaced images to convey the differently coded views without the need for physically manipulating such boxes as in the past to see equivalent information. Compliant inserts preferably provide the information content of the various views and are adapted for use with industry automated insert machinery while being self aligning with the lenticulated panels.

Abstract: A compact disc storage container for single compact discs, having storage locations for identifying graphics and a graphics in booklet form. The compact disc storage container includes a flexible sheet, preferably transparent, which is cut to form a flap, the cut terminating at two ends and having arcuate regions adjacent the ends. The arcuate regions resist tearing as the flap is opened to insert and remove the compact disc from the compact disc storage container.