Abstract: A disc cartridge having a cartridge body accommodating therein a record medium so that the record medium can be recorded and/or reproduced in the accommodated state, a first identifying device movably provided in the cartridge body so as to be switched from the outside so that it can close partly or wholly a rectangular window aperture formed through the cartridge body, and a second identifying device provided in the cartridge body in a half-secured condition so as to close a part of another rectangular window aperture formed through the cartridge body and which cannot be switched from the outside, wherein the first and second identifing devices indicate the kind of optical disc and data necessary for recording on and/or reproducing from the optical disc incorporated.

Abstract: A folder for holding, displaying and securing a compact disc made from a single sheet of card stock. The rectangular sheet is folded into three equal rectangular sections and a semicircular section is cut out of one of the two end sections of the sheet leaving a semicircular tab at the center of the cut out section. The diameter of the semicircular cut out section is sized slightly larger than the diameter of the compact disc. Glue is applied to the end section of the sheet containing the cut out and that section is folded over and glued to the center section of the sheet, thus forming a pocket sized to receive one half of a compact disc. The semicircular tab is sized to cover that portion of the compact disc surrounding the hole in its center so that a plastic rivet passing through the semicircular tab, the hole in the disc and the center section of the sheet of card stock will secure the disc within the folder.

Abstract: A disk cartridge formed of upper and lower halves for rotatably accommodating a disk is provided with disk supporters fixed on the inner wall of the cartidge at positions corresponding to non-signal recording portions on the inner and outer peripheral sides of the disk. The disk is supported by the disk supporters fixed on one of the halves when the disk is not being used. Each supporter is formed of a flexible disk supporting member and a plate-shaped leg member made a material having a rigidity higher than that of the disk supporting member. The leg member is integrated with the disk supporting member by resin molding so that its end portions protrude from the disk supporting member, and the disk supporting member is fixed on the inner walls of the halves by calking the leg member.

Abstract: Since they should not be stacked, display racks are generally used to hold such objects as compact discs, video discs, records and the like. In display racks compact discs can be displayed for sale, and for showing them at home. Because of their generally planar structures, originally discs and records were stored in bins or troughs. But the most desirable display racks are those which display and advertise the articles as well as store them. In view of the art work which is customarily utilized on envelopes or jackets in which such objects are sold it is beneficial to aesthetically exhibit them. This is done by disposing them adjacent each other in registered relationship relative to each other in an aesthetically desirable display so that they are arranged side-by-side in picture fashion. The disadvantage of such displays is that in such arrangements individual discs are quite difficult to remove because of their proximity to each other and to the shelves which hold them.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a kind of storage box, which is suitable for compact disk collection, comprising: top wall, bottom wall, right wall, left wall, rear wall, turnable front door and plate, whereas walls are generally connected by latching means located at proper positions on the corner to form a substantial rectangular box member. In addition, said plate is guided by front door on bottom wall provided with spaced apart ribs to allow insertion of compact disk there between. The storage box so made can facilitate the transportation problem, and save space for inventory.

Abstract: A compact disc case display holder comprising individual frame means having top, bottom and side portions with two parallel support rods positioned vertically and extending between the top and bottom frame portions. The support rods are spaced a sufficient distance from each other so as to provide not only support for a CD case positioned within the frame but also to allow pivotal movement of the CD case out of the holder when the CD case is urged about the support rod. Additional means are disclosed for interconnecting a number of individual display holder frames to provide an assembly of holders suitable for wall mounted display.

Abstract: A new version of a clipboard comprising of a single piece construction with a top panel and a bottom panel so joined that between are hollow cavities designed to hold drafting aids. The top surface provides a smooth drawing surface on the upper side and a clip to secure paper.

Abstract: A keeper for a package containing an article in which a frame is provided with an opening for receiving the package and a slender, rod-like piercing means is supported on the frame to move between a first position wherein the piercing means is outside the frame volume and a second position wherein the piercing means is within the frame volume and able to pierce and engage the package when previously introduced in the frame.

Abstract: A support and display assembly for a plurality of thin, relatively lightweight objects such as floppy disks or diskettes, wherein a support frame has a plurality of holder structures rotatably mounted therein and annularly pivotal between two oppositely disposed angularly oriented positions wherein each of the holders and any object contained therein is disposed in a spaced apart, parallel relation to one another when in either of the two opposite positions and further wherein a braking structure is provided to restrict the pivotal movement of the holder structure such that such holder structures will not "automatically" successively travel between the aforementioned opposite positions by a forced displacement of one of such holders.

Abstract: A storage rack for relatively thin, flat articles such as audio or video cassettes, compact discs, or computer discs comprises a shelf unit having a rear wall and a plurality of spaced parallel shelf flanges projecting outwardly from the rear wall, and a support for supporting the shelf unit in a generally upright orientation with its rear wall inclined rearwardly. Each adjacent pair of shelf flanges is arranged to slidably receive the rear edge portion only of an article and to support the article in a generally horizontal orientation with its outermost edge located in a staggered relationship relative to the next adjacent articles.

Abstract: A horseshoe-shaped compact disc container having a protective sleeve and a tray slidably displaceable in the sleeve. The container has a release button to enable the container to be readily opened with one hand.

Abstract: A controlled rate adsorbent unit including an adsorbent and a heat-shrunk casing of porous material having a predetermined water vapor transmission rate encasing the adsorbent for prolonging the water vapor adsorption time of the adsorbent. The controlled rate adsorbent unit may be in the shape of a recording disc or it may be in the shape of a three-dimensional solid with the heat-shrunk casing stretched tightly thereover. A method of fabricating a controlled rate adsorbent unit including the steps of providing an adsorbent material, heating the adsorbent material to dry off moisture therefrom, providing a porous material having a controlled water vapor transmission rate, sealing the adsorbent material in a casing of the porous material, heat-shrinking the porous material about the adsorbent, and storing the sealed adsorbent material in a moisture barrier package.

Abstract: A case for optically readable disc media such as compact discs, compact disc read only memories and video laserdiscs. A slidable carrier, which holds the disc, is housed inside a flat case. A rib of the carrier is accessible outside the case so that the carrier may be moved within the case. To remove the disc, the carrier is slid to one side which causes the disc to be presented through a flexible pad at the case side wall. The carrier has a hinged hub which allows the disc to be pulled from the case. Installation of the disc is the reverse process.

Abstract: A packaging device for packaging both magnetic and compact disk media used in the micro-computer industry. The device of the invention permits secure placement and storage and attractive packaging of 31/2 inch and 51/4 inch magnetic diskettes and compact disks.

Abstract: A storage device for compact disks or the like including tray members (46) including means (50, 56) to secure the disk container and a device (26) secured to the hinged lid (12) of the container to open the container when the tray is pulled outwardly of the storage device.

Abstract: A container for compact disks comprises a structure which is generally square in plan of twelve inch side length with a thickness substantially less than the dimension of the side and generally either 0.5 inches or 1.0 inches so that the container can be stored along side like containers or along side conventional twelve records in a furniture unit designed to receive conventional twelve inch records. The container receives the compacts disks in two channels defined along one side of the a flat plate defined in the container. Thus four compact disks can be received on one side of the plate with two in each of two channels with the channels being open along one side of the plate and closed at the other end by a flat surface projecting outwardly from the plate.

Abstract: A unit for providing easy manipulation of a compact disc case from a closed to open position and back, allowing simple access to the compact disc, requiring only one hand to operate. The unit clasps the compact disc case by means of four latches that engage four slots on the compact disc case cover. The four latches accept the compact disc case by a skewed face and engage the slots by a spring bias of the latches. The locked position allows easy opening of the compact disc case. The removal of the compact disc case from the unit is allowed by the beveled edge of the latches, forcing the latches to retract when the compact disc case is pulled in a direction lateral to the insertion of the compact disc case. By means of this structure, the compact disc case can be opened with one hand, allowing quick and easy acccess to the compact disc and the literature booklet. The advantages being a convenience in some circumstances and a neccessity in other circumstances (I.E.

Abstract: A blank for forming a package for a compact disc jewel box comprises a sheet which has a front panel, a first side panel adjacent the front panel, a back panel adjacent the first side panel, a second side panel adjacent the back panel, and a security panel adjacent the second side panel. Each of the panels includes a common hinge line interconnecting the adjacent panels. The sheet is adapted to form a package having the front, back, first and second side panels, first and second ends, and an intermediate portion. The front, back, first and second side panels each has left and right end flaps. Each of the end flaps includes a common hinge line interconnecting each of the end flaps to its respective panel. The end flaps are adapted to close the first and second ends of the package.

Abstract: A cassette contains an information disc arranged to be rotatable in the space inside the cassette and has an opening in a main wall of the housing to provide access to the disc surface for a pick-up. In order to minimize the area of the opening, while maintaining a wide field of use for the cassette, the opening is arranged asymmetrically relative to a radius of the disc.

Abstract: An all purpose crate for transporting and storing a variety of objects. The crate consists of two longitudinal sides, two lateral sides, a bottom surface, an array of attachment holes and a detailed rib structure and is provided with at least one insert divider with pins that insert into the attachment holes which enables the crate to be divided into a series of compartments to accommodate storing a variety of objects including file folders or a combination of records, cassettes and compact discs.

Abstract: A card including a rotatory system optical recording medium, comprises a rotatory system optical recording medium, a case body having a holding space which holds said optical recording medium freely detachably and a protective cover which protects the surface of said optical recording medium held on said case body, said case body being provided with an opening means for the protective cover so that said optical recording medium can be detached from said holding space.A recording and/or reproducing device for a card including a rotatory system optical recording medium comprises a means for releasing from a case body a rotatory system optical recording medium held on the case body having a protective cover by utilizing the opening formed by removal of the protective cover, a means for rotating said optical recording medium and a means for returning said optical recording medium to the holding space after recording and/or reproduction.

Abstract: An insertable drawer member configured and dimensioned for receiving and storing digitally coded discs within an outer housing in a manner which ensures that information bearing areas of said discs are not damaged during insertion or removal therefrom, the insertable drawer member comprising: a base at least partially defined by a pair of opposed side walls, having upon its surface a semicircular groove configured for the insertion of a portion of the digitally coded disc by pressure contact, wherein only a non-information-bearing surface portion of the disc is ever contacted by the drawer member. The drawer member further comprises a lid integrally formed with the base and provided upon at least a portion of a front face thereof with a serrated gripping area to facilitate grasping and moving the drawer member to access the disc. A lower edge of the lid is configured for contact relation with an abutting V-shaped upper edge portion of the outer housing.

Abstract: A case for compact disks which comprises two case members. One edge of each of the case members is connected with connecting or hinge members. The two case members are opened and closed at these connecting members. Furthermore, latching means for holding the two case members in the closed state are provided on the other edge of each of the case members. When the two case members are closed, a plurality of storage compartments for storing a multiplicity of compact disks are formed therein.

Abstract: A disk cartridge (4) formed of a pair of cartridge halves (1) and (2) in which a recording and reproducing disk (5) is rotatably accommodated is characterized in that a plurality of supporting members (25), (26) or (35), (36) made of silicone rubber are fixed to the inner surfaces of the cartridge halves (1) and (2) so as to correspond to non-signal recorded portions on the inner and outer peripheries of the disk, wherein upon non-use of the disk, it is supported by the supporting members on any one of the cartridge halves.

Abstract: Device for storing flat recording media having a housing and a slider member that is guided in the housing along rails. The housing includes a wall component and a plate component that is inserted into the wall component, the plate component being provided with the slider member guide means and preferably being injection-moulded from a low-friction plastics.

Abstract: A tamper-proof box assembly for storing compact discs is disclosed. The compact disc jacket assembly has at least two jackets, a first of which is adapted to hold an information card and a second of which is adapted to hold a compact disc. The box encloses the second of the jackets while enabling access to the information card in the first of the jackets from outside of the box. A sliding cover opens and closes the box and is locked into position by a metal locking strip disposed between the box and the sliding cover.

Abstract: An apparatus for storing a plurality of disc-shaped recording media includes a housing and a plurality of thin, substantially C-shaped lever members, each of which has an inner circumferential surface for holding a disc-shaped recording media by an outer circumferential surface of the recording media. Each lever member is pivotally connected to the housing by a pivot post and is pivotally movable into and out of the housing. A lock mechanism prevents the lever members from pivoting out of the housing, while a detent mechanism holds the unlocked lever members in either a closed or open position. The inner circumferential surface of the C-shaped lever members subtends an angle greater than 180.degree. in order to create a spring force in two arms of the lever member, the spring force acting to hold the disc-shaped recording media on the circumferential surface of the lever member.

Abstract: A container for record carriers, such as magnetic band cassettes, sound or image plates, compact discs and the like comprises a housing having lateral walls provided with longitudinal guides, the housing also having an open front end, at least one supporting element arranged in the housing, at least one slider arranged for receiving a record carrier and movable in the housing to a withdrawal position, the slider having lateral pins engaging in the longitudinal guides of the lateral walls of the housing, the longitudinal guides having at least one partial region which is provided an inclined guiding surface formed so that before reaching the withdrawal position a respective one of the pins slides along a respective one of the inclined guiding surfaces so as to press the slider against the supporting element.

Abstract: High storage density information carriers, particularly optically readable video discs and digital records, can only be read error-free by a playback device when the high requirements made of freedom from warping also remain guaranteed over long storage times. A cassette is provided to support and fix an information carrier only within its central portion which is free of information tracks and, by a sufficient spacing of the information carrier in the support-free area between a bottom portion and a cover portion contact with the information carrier in this area is avoided, even given consideration of maximally-admissible warping tolerances of the storage cassette and of the information carrier.

Abstract: A reusable one-piece molded plastic package for securely holding and displaying digital audio compact discs. A housing forms a storage compartment having an access opening for receiving a container of the type having opposite end portions and a compartment formed in at least one of the end portions for receiving a rectangular storage box containing a compact disc. A cover is hingedly mounted on the housing and is pivotally moved toward the storage compartment to a closed position to secure a compact disc container therein. A pair of locking projections, are formed on the cover and engage camming surfaces and locking tabs formed on the housing to lockingly engage the cover with the housing. A manually operated key releases the locking tabs from engagement with the locking projections enabling the cover to be disengaged from the housing and moved to an open position.

Abstract: A compact disc rack assembly has a series of pivotally mounted panels positioned on a stationary support. The panels have a plurality of spaced ledges with outer lips, and the ledges are spaced from each other less than the overall dimension of the container being housed so that the container is stored at a slight angle to the panel and gripped by the lips of the ledge holding the container.

Abstract: A recording medium keeping case according to the present invention comprises first and second case members and a recording medium holding member, which are supported pivotably around a pivot. When the first case member is pivotally moved through a predetermined angle relative to the second case member, a first engaging portion provided on the first case member comes into engagement with a first portion to be engaged provided on the recording medium holding member so that as the first case member rotates, the recording medium holding member also rotates.

Abstract: A security package for prevention of shoplifting including an elongated handle structure secured to a rectangular encompassing structure for holding an article such as an audio cassette box, video cassette box or a compact disk "jewel box". A rotating locking channel with latches for positive locking which engages catch ports in a stationary channel member adjacent to the rectangular encompassing structure to receive an article such as an audio, video or compact disk box. The rotating locking channel is rotated, and the article box in a rectangular encompassing structure area is captured by the rotating of the rotating locking channel with one-way beveled latches to secure the article box within the rectangular encompassing structure. A plurality of one-way locking latch and catch mechanisms are used to accomplish a package lock.

Abstract: Holders for flat objects such as computer disks which can provide pages of a book which carries such objects, instruction for their use and etc. Each page is made of a single sheet of foldable material, preferably spunbonded olefin (such material being available from DuPont under their tradename "Tyvek"). The sheets are cut into the shape of rectangular center panels with bottom and side flaps extended therefrom; the side flaps extending from opposite side edges of the center panel and being off-set from each other. Since a single sheet is used it may be printed with visible indicia (e.g., the name of the manufacturer of and the computer program on the disks), prior to cutting, by conventional printing techniques in one pass through the press. The cut sheets (blanks) can then be manipulated in envelope manufacturing equipment which scores, applies adhesive lines and folds the flaps to provide a plurality of partially overlapping pockets, disposed one above the other.

Abstract: A combination display package and flip file holder has removable bars that hold two compact disc boxes on top of plural dividers in the display package mode. By removing the dividers, the display package converts into a flip file holder. A shrink-wrap outer covering around the entire structure helps keep the removable bars and compact disc boxes in place until after purchase.

Abstract: A carrier for releasably retaining a data storage disk comprises a pair of frame members which cooperate to define a generally circular aperture for receiving a data storage disk. The frame members are slidably coupled so as to vary the size of the aperture. The aperture-defining walls of the frame members are provided with a disk-holding means adapted to engage and support the peripheral region of a data storage disk. The frame members are resiliently urged together so that they take a position in which the disk-holding means engage and support a data storage disk positioned in the aperture. A locking mechanism is provided for releasably locking the frame members in the aforesaid position.

Abstract: A carrying case is designed with a removable partition so that with the partition in place, compact discs may be stored and transported, and with the partition removed, the case serves as a utility or tote bag. The partition and inside walls of the case are formed with cooperative Velcro pads so that, in one embodiment, the partition is pivoted out of position, and in another embodiment, the partition may be removed from the case. A novel dual zippered top flap provides ready access for storing the compact discs, compact disc (CD) player, camcorder or other objects.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for packaging a number of disc-like information recording media each having a hole at its center portion. The disc-like information recording media are collected with the holes thereof being aligned with each other to form a cylindrical assembly with a through-hole, and an elongated member is inserted into the through-hole and a pair of collars are set on the elongated member from both ends thereof so as to fix the cylindrical assembly with respect to the elongated member. Thereafter, the cylindrical assembly is wrapped by a shrinkable material and encased in a container comprising upper and lower halves each having at least one assembly-receiving portion with a configuration substantially equal in dimension to the semicylindrical half portion of the cylindrical assembly. The container has an engaging arrangement comprising L-shaped extending portions and L-shaped shelf portions so that the upper and lower halves are stably coupled to each other.

Abstract: The invention provides a seal for a box (10, 11) enclosing a compact disc, which comprises two rectangular box halves hingedly interconnected. The seal comprises a blocking element (14, 15, 16) to be applied to the box on the outside thereof, and this blocking element engages the two box halves with the box in closed position and is engaged therewith by means of a latch mechanism (18, 19) positively locking into the box halves. The latch mechanism can be operated to an unlocked position by means of a special tool for disengaging the blocking element from the box.

Abstract: Multiple container (10) suitable to hold computer disks, compact-disks, video and audio cassettes and various documents and comprising an outer case (11) open on one side and having a substantially parallelepipedal form, the multiple container (10) having modular dimensional measurements enabling a plurality of such containers to be fitted together, at least one independently usable attache case (12) being lodged within such outer case (11).

Abstract: In connection with an individual container, which can be assembled with a pre-determined number of additional individual containers to form a multiple storage container, in particular a multiple filing box, it is proposed to subdivide each individual container into one front wall portion and one rear wall portion which are interconnected by links in such a manner that opening and closing kinematics similar to those of a parallelogram guide are obtained for each individual container, and that fixing means are provided on the respective rear and front faces of each individual container for connecting it safely, but detachably, to the associated rear or front face of the adjoining individual container whereby a multiple filing box is obtained that can be opened and closed in concertina-like mannner. The multiple filing box is composed of individual containers which form the transport and/or sales packing of the goods (CD disk, data storage means, or the like) accommodated in each individual container.

Abstract: A container for flat recording media with a housing and at least one slidably movable slider member, the front wall of which closes the opening in the housing. The front wall has a cut-out which makes it possible for a recording medium lying flat in the slider member to be grasped by its broad faces, the cut-out preferably being coverable by means of a separate component.

Abstract: A compact disc security holder comprised of a base section and pivoting lid member connected to the base section by a hinge panel. The base section has side walls defining a compartment region with an open section and an enclosed section, the lid member having pivoting into alignment over the open section to thereby enclose it. The lid member has several flat depending barbs which engage within slots in the side walls of the base section. A pivotal retaining member defined by and hingedly connected to the bottom wall of the base section may be pivoted upwardly to engage the lid member and divide the compartment region into a pair of subcompartments each having different lengths.

Abstract: Tray (1) for receiving and retaining a rigid circular information disc (4). Can be inserted into a storage cassette (28) and comprises a recess (3) and retaining means (7, 15, 16) for retaining the information disc (4) in the recess (3). The tray (1), which constitutes an easy-to-remove and easy-to-introduce insert for the storage cassette, is constructed as a drawer-type insert for a playing apparatus. The retaining means (7, 15, 16), which include one resilient retaining means (7), are arranged opposite one another on the edge of the recess (3).

Abstract: Device for storing flat recording media having a housing and a slider member that is guided in the housing along rails. The housing includes a wall component and a plate component that is inserted into the wall component, the plate component being provided with the slider member guide means and preferably being injection-moulded from a low-friction plastics.

Abstract: A box for storing thin slightly compressible objects, in particular floppy disks, has an inner part and an outer part. In an open position of the box, the inner part is substantially upright for support of the disks in a position for selection of one of them. The inner part has a foot member beneath the disks and a stem member behind the disks. A movable member is pivoted at pins to the inner part at a position spaced above the foot. This member has a lower portion beneath the pivot pins and an upper portion thereabove. On movement of the upper portion away from the stem member, the lower portion moves crosswise of the foot and compresses the disks locally between itself and the stem which acts as a reaction member. This action causes the disks to fan out above the pivot pins for selection among them. The upper portion of the movable member restrains the disks from falling forwards out of the box.

Abstract: A system for protecting magnetic or optical media stored therein includes a disposable holder that is sized and arranged to accommodate the magnetic or optical media receptacles used with a particular data and record storage system. The holder can be changed to accommodate various sizes and shapes of such receptacles. The holder is removably received in a container which is also removably received in a shield. The shield protects the media from x-rays, magnetic fields, etc, and is received in a carrying case. The carrying case, the container and the shield are sized according to the longest magnetic or optical media receptacle to be contained in the system, and the holder is changed as necessary. A method of storing and protecting business records and data is also disclosed.

Abstract: The holder tray for compact disc of the invention has a disc-engagement structure capable of holding a disc mounted thereon very reliably still with little resistance against demounting of the disc therefrom. The disc-engagement structure has a center pushing part raised above the center opening and connected with a plurality of radially arranged connecting pieces each in a cranked confuguration connecting the central pushing part and the periphery of the center opening, the riser parts collectively forming a cylindrical surface to contact with the inner periphery of the center hole of a compact disc mounted thereon. Further, a plurality of radially arranged flap pieces extend from the center pushing part each in a cantilever-like manner and each between two connecting pieces and, when the pushing part is pushed down, the free ends of the flap pieces are raised so as to push up the disc facilitating demounting thereof.

Abstract: A storage tray has opposed first sets of spaced ribs forming parallel compartments and a second set of shorter ribs transversely disposed between the first sets of ribs with the spacing being one first rib and one adjacent second rib being sized to slidably receive one single compact audio disc box, so that two single compact audio disc boxes fit every compartment. The shorter ribs are formed with guide flanges. Two adjacent single boxes may be removed, and then one dual audio disc box is received in the compartment between adjacent first ribs, and with the second rib being slidably and guidingly received in the back recess of a conventional dual audio disc box. The storage tray is self-interlocking with another storage tray so as to form a self-contructing cabinet.

Abstract: A carrier for substrate and media disk members is disclosed having a base member with upstanding side and end walls and a top surface having a media supporting recess projecting downwardly and including a plurality of continuous semi-circular V-shaped grooves each subtending an angle of less than 180 degrees. Locating means are provided along one side of the carrier for locating the carrier with respect to disk handling equipment. The carrier is provided with a transparent lid having side and end walls respectively telescopically enclosing side and end walls of the base member. The base member has elongate indentations for engaging the top surface of the lid member on which the base member is stacked, and the lid member is provided with elongate upwardly projecting support ridges which contact the underside of the base member stacked thereon.